NAD D3020 vs TEAC AI-101DA

[someone_great]

Hi!

I need advice on which amp to choose to run a pair of Totem Dreamcatcher or Totem Mite.

I don't want a full sized amp and I definitely want one with Bluetooth capability. I have narrowed my choices down to two amps. The NAD D3020 and the TEAC AI-101DA.

Which amp do you guys think is the better choice?


Much appreciated!

 

[macddmac]

I'm running 4ohm 85db sensitivity Dynaudio focus 110s
With my NAD and love it.
Sub-out is fixed 100 hz and seems to work well.
Bluetooth sounds great with Spotify premium.
Small room- 1100 cubic ft.
No experience with the TEAC.
Cheers, Mac

 

[Seth=L]

Considering the NAD is about $100 more than the AI-101DA I'd suggest comparing the NAD to TEAC's AI-301DA.

The AI-301DA has a more robust amplifier, and I believe a better DAC than the AI-301DA (as I understand Burr Brown's better DACs have a lower number. Someone correct me if I'm wrong.) I assume from NAD not publicizing their headphone output specs that it is at maximum 50mw, whereas both TEACs have a 100mw headphone amplifier.