Thanks Glen,
It makes sense to pair the STP-SE with the Job 225. I appreciate your input.
I am sure the Wyred 4 Sound preamp is stellar. |
Hi,
I'm using the W4S STP-SE with the Job 225 and it is a great sounding combo! I may also try the Stage 1 upgrade next year.
Glenn |
Thanks Wisnon!
I am almost positive I'll get the W4S STP-SE w/ Stage 2 upgrade. I'll keep you posted. |
Joe, my Boston Pal has the W4S-SE and absolutely LOVES it. He is the one that went from horns to EP speakers. |
I thought about bi-amping but may just use the second one as back-up or in a second system. I have some gear for sale. I'll see what sells and maybe pick up the W4S STP-SE unit. I will buy the Job preamp as soon as they release it sometime next year. |
Joe, I have no experience with either. I've read that the Wyred is super quiet though. Are you biamping with the Jobs? If so, vertical or horizontal? |
So I am thinking of trying one of these preamps with my Jobs.
Classe CP-800
http://www.classeaudio.com/delta/delta-cp800.htm
or this
Wyred4Sound STP-SE with Stage 2 upgrades
http://www.wyred4sound.com/webapps/p/74030/117839/941849
Thoughts? ....
I'm thinking of the W4S STP-SE w/ Stage 2 upgrades. It has a passive volume control until a certain point then turns active. My thought is that I will never approach the active volume control with the Job amp. |
NY. Delivered at 3:15 EST. Woo Hoo! I love these things :) |
Well Joe??? Don't know where you live but it's 4pm EST. |
One more on the way!
Thank you Job.
Estimated delivery :
Fri 11/15/2013 by 3:00 pm
One more on the way! |
Hello Joe, yes I've witnessed the benefits of directly soldering a few times. My friend directly soldiers all his connections-interconnects as well. |
Hi Devilboy,
If you want the ultimate connection to your speakers, one modification is to solder your speaker cable right to the internal wires and bypass the terminals altogether. It would mean dedicating some speaker cables to the amp but ultimate performance would be much better. |
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Real audiophiles do not use banana plugs. ;-) |
So I tried a new pair of speaker cables the other day only to find my Job does not accept bananas. I had my friend replace the factory binding posts with some Cardas posts. I'm glad he did because frankly the factory ones were crap to begin with. Has anyone else had this unfortunate surprise? |
Have any of you guys tried the Job power cord yet? I'm think about giving it a shot. |
http://www.stereo.net.au/forums/index.php?/topic/56836-230v-job-225-amp-now-available-great-but-bummer-sold-out/page-7
Here is a link to a thread on another forum where I posted some more thoughts and some pics. Im braddles 63.
Cheers |
Bc63,
Awesome! Thanks for your feedback. So I am not dreaming, huh.
This amp is just amazing. Get one while you can guys. |
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I have just finished a weekend pairing a Job with Tekton Lore's.
Very musical. Clear vocals. Quick and tight bass. Nice and punchy. Good soundstage depth. Neutral and evenhanded across the range. Instuments are realistic and have good separation. The best SS amp I've had with the Lore's. |
Klh007, your comments on that session will be much appreciated, coming from a Tekton Lore owner. |
Klh007,
Please do. I would love to hear how the Job sounds with the Pendragon SEAS.
Thanks, Mick. |
I'm getting a chance in the coming week to hear a JOB 225 driving Maggie 3.7s and Pendragon SEAS, comparison amps include Odyssey Kismet monos and a Plinius. I'll post my observations after the session. |
I wonder how the Placette passive would sound w/ the Job? The Placette is supposed to be extremely transparent w/o being bright or harsh. |
Knghifi,
It is one heck of an amp, but I don't go crazy on the volume. A friend who likes to listen a lot louder than I, was able to overdrive the amp. No harm done, but a little scary. Thank goodness I was not there. |
Since I've been buying a lot of cables lately, and on the advice of my friend Eric, (bigshutterbug), I've decided to wait on the fuses for the Job until I get a grasp on my new cables. Think I"m on day 9......... |
Joeinid, if a single Job 225 can drive your CR1, it must be hell of an amp. Very interesting! |
Knghifi,
I use a single Job 225 on my speakers and don't feel a need to use 2 amps. I have 2 Job amps, one I bought used on audiogon. |
Hi Knghifi,
Yes, I run the Job 225 on my TAD CR-1's but full range as the only amp. I think it works and sounds great. I use either my CJ GAT, Dartzeel 18NS or EAR 868 preamps and LOVE what I am hearing. Other than more gain on the amp than I prefer, it sounds amazing. The Job sounds great on my Studio2 or SF Evolution speakers too. |
Joeinid, are you driving the CR1 with 2 Job 225s in bi-amp configuration? |
Here is the email for Jerry of Audio Magic: aud1omagic@aol.com
You can ask him. I don't know for a fact, but all fuses of this size/caliber are 250V. I did not think to ask. I am using mine now and it's pretty amazing. |
JOe, The Job owner manual only states the fuse is 4A slow blow. Do you know for a fact it's 250v? Did you see it on the fues? I was just about to buy a fuse and saw different values. |
Audio Magic fuse is installed. It's a very snug fit because the barrel is thicker. It sounds great on first listen. I'll let it settle down and report back. |
Mick,
That's absolutely correct. I even took out my spare fuse. I am not one for voodoo audio tweaks, but I notice a difference every time I swap in a better fuse in something. |
I also ordered one of the Synergistic Research's Quantum Fuse Small (5x20mm) 250v Slow-Blo to try. We'll see. |
Thank you so much!
Tell me more about what other recommendations for fuses that you are getting. |
Thanks Joe. I just joined and responded on audioshark. Like I said, I'm on day 6 of my indecisiveness about which fuse to put in. Hearing different things about different fuses.
Luka |
Joe,
Thanks, mate. That helps a lot.
But just to confirm, when the draw is open, the FUSE HOLDER NEAREST THE AMP is the one to use. The second slot (furthest from amp) is for spare fuses only.
Thanks again, Mick. |
Here is a link to the photos of my Job 225's fuse holder. Hopefully this will be clear once you see where the fuse goes inside the amp.
http://audioshark.org/amplifiers-8/pictures-job-225-fuse-replacement-2990.html#post37067 |
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I have one. It's great. For the money, it's crazy good. |
Mick,
Yes it does. I found it easier to open it up and push it from the back to help slide it open. If you are careful, you can work it out from the outside. There were 2 fuses in mine, the one in use and a spare. The one closest to the amp is the one you replace. The first one you see while pulling out the drawer is the spare fuse. I'll be posting a few photos soon for those unsure and will provide a link here to help with the replacement. |
I had missed this follow up:
http://www.6moons.com/industryfeatures/jobsearch/1.html |
Joe,
Forgot to ask, does the Job have a small pull-out draw to replace the fuse or do you have to open it up?
Thanks, Mick. |
Joe, yeah that's the one I saw. I was going to buy it but then emailed you with my concern. I just need to buy it tonight and get it over with. I have to see if they have one for my DAC too. |
It seems the amps are back in stock (from another forum):
Received email from Job 4:36 this morning, ordered a Job 225 at 5:01! Can't wait! |
Mick!
That's the one. Mine is coming very soon and my friend loves it. I am temporarily using a HiFi Tuning fuse but as soon as my Audio Magic Liquid Nano "The Super Fuse" comes, I'll be in heaven.
Enjoy!
THE SUPER FUSE -- NEW!
Our new Super Fuse incorporates our liquid compound w/ Black Out and Nano Stream Treatment just like the original -- but now comes with our new proprietary "Particle Cover Stock".
What does this mean to you? About a 30% improvement from the original -- including shimmering highs, glorious midrange, tighter and deeper bass, and incredible sound!! |
Joe,
Just looked on Audio Magic's website and they have a newer fuse than the "Audio Magic Nano-Liquid Premium" called "The Super Fuse" ($105). Which one do you currently use?
Thanks, Mick. |
Has anyone tried or heard the NAD M51 DAC/PRE with the Job 225? Thanks, Mick. |
Get the Liquid Nano "The Supreme" fuse. The one for $105 and do not look back. You will not believe the difference. |
