Ha d a b'day today and am able to move forward with a new amp. Was considering the CDA254 or the SDS 254. I will be using single-ended inputs. Is the extra $100 warranted if not using balanced inputs? $210 is pretty cook for a nice sounding amp. Anyone compared the two amps???
I am also building some speakers (Dennis Murphy ER18) so I don't need to spend money where it is not warranted. I am using a SB3, a Paradesia plus DAC, an Onkyo 805 receiver with some DIY speakers and an IB sub. I will likely try to eliminate the receiver from the chain once the amp and speakers are built. I am considering a Nelson Pass or Dodd buffer down the road as well.
I looked through the marathon post but did not make through the whole thing!!!
Thanks for any thoughts!!