Hi there,
Just registered here as it seems that Nuprime section is pretty much active, so it was only logical to ask here ... but subject aside, AudioCircle seems like a welcoming retreat for us, HiFi nutters, so hopefully I will stay here for a while.
At the moment, I'm considering the all new IDA-16 integrated as I'm experimenting with the switching amps at the moment. I had a chance to buy second hand Nuforce IA-18 from the pre-Nuprime era and just wondering how IA-18 fairs against the newly developed IDA-16 if we consider purely pre-amp/amp circuit.
Speaking of digital integration ... in particular (and lately) I really favour new age amps with integrated DAC (or streaming) modules and digital hub. They offer such neat set-up (and less box count), really good integration with shortest signal path and future proof operation. Getting everything as separates these days is getting more expensive with questionable sonic gains, as DAC/integration technology progressed a bit over a decade. With such amps, you just plug-in your source (smartphone/streamer) and you are all set! That's the reason why IDA-16 caught my eye ... and after many years of experimenting I'm somewhat certain that such amps are the future lane of HiFi.
At the moment, I have Gato DIA-400 integrated and did experiment with Hypex NC400 and ICE 125ASX2/300ASC DIY modules in the past ... but I'm really curious to examine the Nuprime amps.
Lastly, do you have UK distributor and maybe demo or sale point?