D-Sonic vs Wyred vs ....

My bet is on D-Sonic. Their amps are based on new technology class D modules from AbleTech and Pascal.... Some amps use Abletech, while other models use Pascal.

I heard W4S several times at RMAF, including in 2013... Always found the ICEpower-based amps from this brand to yield some ear-strain. It is not easy to get high quality music out of ICEpower. Bel Canto has succeeded in spades... Try find a used pair of Bel Canto REF1000 Mk.2, also called REF1000M. See my PFO scribbling at:

http://www.positive-feedback.com/Issue43/bel_canto_ref1000.htm

What intrigues me about D-Sonic and the potential of Pascal is what Rowland has recently achieved on the admittedly more expensive Pascal-based Continuum S2 integrated. Within the D-Sonic line.

Yes, I have listened to the Rowland Continuum S2 at RMAF 2013... Marvellous involving sound... I concur with Roy Gregory's findings at:

http://www.theaudiobeat.com/equipment/jeff_rowland_continuum_s2.htm

Thus, while the proverbial devil remains in the details of individual amplifier implementations of any technology, it might be worth while considering Pascal-based amps from D-Sonic and other vendors.

G.

I usually prefer to call manufacturers by phone instead of sending emails.... Try calling Dennis at 800-862-7998.

You might have better luck than by email. G.

Thank you McBuddah, very useful observations!

I thought it a good idea to link here to the 6moon review of the D-Sonic M2-1500M:

http://www.6moons.com/audioreviews/dsonic/1.html amp

Unless I am missing something the article does not mention whether the amp uses a Pascal module or an Abletech.

Best, G.

D-Sonic appears to have a new M3 series of amplifiers, as most devices are now called M3-xxxx. There is no description of the differences from the previous series, nor there is mention of what power conversion modules they utilize -- Pascal, Abletech, or otherwise. See:

http://www.d-sonic.net/products/mono/

G.

Hi Audiozen, thank you for the info...

Do you also happen to know what the differences might be between the M2-1500M reviewed on 6moon, and the current M3-1500m?

G.

Hi Audiozen, have you had an opportunity to experience these new W4S stereo amps yourself? G.

Thank you Unsound, having listened to the W4S amps at RMAF 2013, I am unable to even remotely associate "smoother, richer, much better treble, more refined" with what I heard.

Uhrn, unfortunately I have this poor habit of using my own ears before doing any raving... I wrote about Bel Canto REF500M based on ASX2... Good amp overall, but Bel Canto REF1000M (Mk.2) drives wide and fast musical circles around it.

I do appreciate the RMAF W4S room not being optimized... But what I heard there was beyond painful... The experience is not encouraging me to pursue the brand further than a yearly in-show check.

So Audiozen, have you listened to any of these amp thingies on your own at all?

G.

Me a politician... What an amusing concept *grins!*

Glad you are in a position to tell us about your own experience with NuForce Audiozen... I am looking forward to reading them. When you eventually listen to latest W4S, please do add your live impressions. G.