It has been a couple of weeks since swapping from my Klipsch RP600 MIIs to the Dynaudio Evoke 10 and I have to say this combination is excellent! The Dyns have a significantly more detailed and open top end at the expense of bass depth (they’re smaller than the Klipschs). The Nilai has excellent detail and clarity across the board, but doesn’t sound “dry” or clinical to me, unlike some class D amps of yore and T-amps. One concern I had with this combination is bass output at low volumes, yet the Nilai seems to let go of the bass notes even in this scenario. Of course a little bit of EQ would help flesh the bass out more, but overall I’m satisfied with the results. Because my room is small, I’m sure I’m getting a bit of boundary reinforcement too.
In all, I have to say (again) I’m surprised and impressed. Could I live with just this amp and give up my Pass and First Watt amps? Yes, of course I could. I’m certain that many would be more than happy with the Nilai. It’s truly excellent. That said, there are still qualities with the Pass creations (particularly regarding the SIT-4) that will keep them in my rotation. I bought the Nilai as a summer amp after all. That base is now covered. I’m quite happy with it, particularly given its modest price!
