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September 1, 2018, 09:37 AM #1
Nagra VPA Monoblock power amplifier
Anyone owned or tried the Nagra VPA Monoblock power amplifier? How is the noise or hum level on high efficient speakers?
Thanks in advance
Paul
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September 26, 2018, 01:44 PM #2
Re: Nagra VPA Monoblock power amplifier
I wish I can be of more help regarding this particuar model, but I have never heard a Nagra component that I didn’t absolutely love. Heard many different models at many an audio show. I am sure I heard this model in my travels. If I could afford any of them I would certainly buy them. And they don’t try a win any “size/weight/bulk” awards either. They are understated and fabulous.
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September 28, 2018, 10:53 AM #3
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Re: Nagra VPA Monoblock power amplifier
I"ve also enjoyed every one of their products that I've heard. They make very nice gear. I've never critically listened though. I don't know many who sell their stuff near me.
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October 3, 2018, 10:33 AM #4
Re: Nagra VPA Monoblock power amplifier
They are dead quiet on my Verity Parsifals which admittedly are not considered high efficiency at about 86db.
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October 3, 2018, 10:49 AM #5
Re: Nagra VPA Monoblock power amplifier
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October 3, 2018, 11:54 AM #6
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Re: Nagra VPA Monoblock power amplifier
I had the PLP and loved it. I had a pair of the predecessors to these amps and thought they were 'Good to OK' but nothing to write home about.
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October 12, 2018, 07:58 PM #7
Re: Nagra VPA Monoblock power amplifier
These are hands down the best amplifiers I’ve ever owned period. The only amp I can enjoy Kind of Blue on and see it’s greatness.
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March 7, 2022, 10:47 AM #8
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Re: Nagra VPA Monoblock power amplifier
Back to the original question :
Hum and noise level as measured with an ac voltmeter is below 1 mV and can be about 0.5 mV with careful adjustment of bias balance.
However due to mains frequency spikes this residual may be too high for very efficient systems.
At this moment I am not aware of any way to improve it.
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