I'm blown away by the Sonic Impact tripath amp.

Glad to see the ClariT and the 206E bring you closer to the music Miklorsmith. I know where your coming from because I'm using the same combo :-)

Just a quick update..Louis (owner of Omega loudspeakers) got a chance to hear the ClariT up against his $2000 Solid State 50 wpc reference amplifier last night. He ordered a ClariT..I suspect the ClariT will be replacing the 50 wpc amplifier. LOL

Hey Pete LOL!!!! Man you have to hear this with a 12 volt SLA battery power supply and all the unnecessary parts removed.
I will have to bring up the Clari T Amp sometimes so you can really get your mind blowed! You don't have to convince me..I already know!
By the way Vinnie is adding two subwoofer outputs to mine. I should have it back by Wednesday of next week.

Good Listening!

Amandarae,

I don't think D was trying to offend you.
He's referring to your comment "As you move up on the ladder (I am referring to the Rowlands, ICE H2O, ARC, Channel Island, Hypex UcD, Bel Canto, eAR, Carver,etc.), the sonic performance will overwhelmingly surprise you".

His point was the ClariT is already up the ladder.With the proper speakers..spending more before hearing it ..might be a mistake. Relax
I think we are all together on this technology.
Glad to see welcome another audiophile to the dark side!

Slappy ..man your are a nut!!!LOL

Slappy are you sure you haven't already spent that money on Beer? Looks like my other response posted later than what I expected.

Slappy I'm not sure what you are referring too.But all the equipment Dmason speaks of uses batteries that are rechargeable. You just flip a switch when your not using them,so they can recharge. The ClariT last quite a while. I have ran it 5 and 6 hours playing music and movies with no problems. I've also left it on all day while I was at work..maybe 10 to 12 hours or so without playing music( it uses a very small amount of power with no signal).It was still ready to play when I returned. Just charge it for an hour or so and it is ready to go.Some still don't understand just how efficient this little integrated amp is. If these were used as monoblocks, you could run them for 12 hours or more straight playing music at realistic levels with absolutely no problems on efficient speakers.

The Sonic Impact may sound better using a wall wart of some kind.Depending on your listening taste the Omegas speakers are a good place to look.If you want pounding bass you will need a sub though. This type of speaker is made to give you natural midrange and highs. A nice sealed sub can be the foundation. The fact you can run two active subs(left and right channels) off this little amplifier is amazing! If you ever decide to move up to the ClariT. Request the subwoofer outs so you don't have to send it back in like I did.

Slappy a steal? If you played your cards right with the proper front end and speakers.You will feel as though you robbed a bank! Some may think I'm nuts..but you can pair this integrated up with some seriously high quality speakers and front end. The ClariT would not be out of place.

Imagine this..running a pair of highly sensitive speakers with an active subwoofer under each one!This would allow the ClariT to run free.At the same time have everything dialed in to be seamless.The ClariT would be in the center and in charge.
That is my dream!

To see the look on peoples faces as they try to figure out, how can an amplifier that fits in one hand make so much music!

Apparently Soundsgood1 it's quite a few folks humble opinion! The Omega Super 3s are really nice speakers. If you only have 5 hours on them..you haven't heard them yet. It will take a minimum of 100 hrs to break in those drivers.They will continue to get better well past 200 hrs.

BE AWARE ..Once you become accustom to not hearing crossovers and the phasing problems some speakers produce with crossovers.
You will forever be ruined ! Give it a couple of weeks of listening..go to one of your local shops and listen to some of the highly touted brands out there. You will instantly hear what I'm talking about. Dr.Mason told me the same thing..he wasn't mistaken!

Enjoy your new found discover.That is about the saying "the more you spend the better" it can sometimes be a cruel joke!

Happy Listening!

Onemug you are a comedian! We are 1st cousins though:-)
The first time I heard the Omega 3s I was taken back!
I had a hard time accepting what those 4.5 inch cones can do. We tried a 3.5 wpc Orchid ASL on them.It was ok but they really needed more power.What's the power ratings on your SETs?

That's hillarious Slappy LOL LOL LOL!!!!!
Man you need to send me some of whatever your smokin :-)

Plinko are you talking about the Sonic Impact or the ClariT ?
The ClariT can be ordered with left and right subwoofer outputs. It also comes with a volume control, no preamp is necessary. If you use a Sonic Impact you need a separate preamp, if you plan on using subs. Dilly some people are ordering the SI's from target. It maybe 2 months before you get it . The demand seems high on these little units.
Looks like Slappys found a place that has them . Hopefully he will chime in.

Plinko the last batch Vinnie made 25 units. The ClariTs have been selling like hotcakes. He may have some left out of this batch I'm not sure. Yeah... I know it's tough to believe.
Think about this for a moment. If this product isn't doing what is stated. Why would the designer offer a 30 day money back guarantee? As far as I know none have been returned. His company just came to be less than two months ago. His product is already up for a review from a major audiophile publisher. He is a one man operation and doesn't have a big money corporation funding him. This should at least give you some indication this isn't a joke.

Dr.Mason turned me on to this unit. He is a musician as well as a physician ,who builds his own speakers! Why would he not just go out and buy himself a $10,000 tube amplifier to run his speakers?

I would think because he has already been down that road. He as well as I are not into flashy names and shiney products that do nothing but look good on a shelf. This is where you separate someone who loves music and someone that's in it just to impress the Jones's.

You have to decide which one you are.If you ever get a chance to hear the ClariT. You will wonder where has this type of technology been all of your life! The ones that feel better spending more to ease their minds so be it.
I've said this before ..to bypass this unit because it doesn't cost enough is a serious mistake. If your speakers aren't sensitive enough, it is understandable to look else where.

As fast as this technology is moving. In less than a year even the ones that need more power will have it in larger battery powered versions. I'm sure it's only a matter of time.

Good Luck to You!