I have built my entire system around these types of components including an Exemplar DAC.
Exemplar Audio Exception Integrated
I recently purchased the Exemplar Audio integrated amplifier after selling off all of my separates to raise tuition money for my son and to pay off some audio debt:) I had made up my mind that if I could not find such a component I was getting out of the hobby. I came across some forums talking about John Tucker and Exemplar Audio and then talked to a dealer who heard his latest line of components at an audio show. The dealer was really impressed by what he heard so I eventually purchased the Exception integrated.
I received the unit and right out of the box the Exemplar Exception Integrated was simply amazing. I have owned several nice pre-amps that includes the Parasound JC-2, First Sound MKIII, Coincident Line Stage and the Sanders pre-amp. All of the pre-amps were very top notch components but I have to say that the pre-amp section of the Exemplar Integrated is simply wonderful sounding. Music is clean, pure and has a presence unlike any I have heard.
I was concerned about the Exemplar Integrated being only 50 watts but after only a couple minutes of listening I knew this wasn't an issue. Clean and
incredibly powerful sound is all I heard. John recommends 90db or higher efficient speakers for this unit. The combination of the pre-amp and amps in this component is a match unlike any I have heard.
I now have about 100 hours on the unit and it has not disappointed.
Importantly, with a top notch front end feeding this component you would have to spend in the 20-30K to better it. That is no exaggeration!
I believe the high end audio world is starting to see these type of components surface and that is a good thing. This rig is matching and in many cases bettering my previous system of separates.
I own the Von Schweikert vr-35 speakers and they work very nicely with this gear.
These are the types of components I will now place in my listening room.
Are there any other experiences out there like mine?
I received the unit and right out of the box the Exemplar Exception Integrated was simply amazing. I have owned several nice pre-amps that includes the Parasound JC-2, First Sound MKIII, Coincident Line Stage and the Sanders pre-amp. All of the pre-amps were very top notch components but I have to say that the pre-amp section of the Exemplar Integrated is simply wonderful sounding. Music is clean, pure and has a presence unlike any I have heard.
I was concerned about the Exemplar Integrated being only 50 watts but after only a couple minutes of listening I knew this wasn't an issue. Clean and
incredibly powerful sound is all I heard. John recommends 90db or higher efficient speakers for this unit. The combination of the pre-amp and amps in this component is a match unlike any I have heard.
I now have about 100 hours on the unit and it has not disappointed.
Importantly, with a top notch front end feeding this component you would have to spend in the 20-30K to better it. That is no exaggeration!
I believe the high end audio world is starting to see these type of components surface and that is a good thing. This rig is matching and in many cases bettering my previous system of separates.
I own the Von Schweikert vr-35 speakers and they work very nicely with this gear.
These are the types of components I will now place in my listening room.
Are there any other experiences out there like mine?