I would say "yes", but I have had no true experience with Maggies. However, I believe that Jim Winey, when he first started to design this great speaker....used ARC "tubed" equipment. |
I was always interested in a higher powered tube amp to drive my Infinity RS 1-B's mid's and tweeters. I was considering the ARC VT200, VTL 450 etc...but all were used and around 4-5K. I have read and followed HP's recommendations and, although I have not always agreed with him, I have appreciated his writings and recommendations. Therefore, site unseen....I ordered an ASL Hurricane this weekend. I t should be in in 4-5 weeks. I will keep my ARC VT 100 mkll as back-up and report to you all about this amp.
Rick |
Judesonic....Good show...ENJOY! I am waiting for mine....
Did you have a difficult time in biasing them? |
Hi 914nut......Yes the wait is at least one month. I ordered on set from Lyric Hi-Fi in NYC. They were recommended to me by the distributor in Canada. I happen to know the store (Lyric) and I believe that they would get one of the very first shipments since they are quite reputable. Let's see who else answers this thread?
Rick |
Hi Mejames......I will do so tomorrow, however, I believe you have the Genesis 200 and from what I understand the 200 watts will work wonderful with Arnies drivers. |
Harry says, in his article, that this is a very simple design (tube). However, it captures the realism of the live orchestra or sound better then anything else.. "The images just appear in space"...."you can hear the ""air"" on the soundstage opening up"....."the retrieval of elusive ambient cues is part of this amplifier's ability to reach well down into the softest part of the recorded range and extract information I didn't know was there"
Only some comments. I don't want to infringe on a copyright so I'll end there, however, Mejames, you should get a copy of the mag (issue 140) and read the review yourself.
As I said, the only reason I went out to order this is the review by HP (I agree with most of what he says) and the ridiculous price for the wattage!
by Rwd |
I must say....I truly believe that HP has nothing to do with this (or any other) company. I have seen and read great reviews from him on products from companies like ARC or Infinity praising a product. Then he will come back later to give a less then stellar review on another product from the same company.
I believe that HP offers to us a candid and honest review of audio products in a most interesting manor. HP posses, IMHO, a great memory, good ears, and a great ability to communicate his thoughts and opinions to paper.
Rick |
Jkaway and Judesonis.....thanks for the update....keep us all posted! I am still waiting for mine (NYC) but will report back to all of you of my experience after I receive them. Thanks for the update on the biasing.
From the picture of the amp, it looks like the set screws are on the side....correct? It does look easy....even for a person (no tech) like me!! |
........me too!! But I think it will be (right..Judesonic)? |
Asa...some very good points and I will be more then happy to report back to you all as soon as I get my units in from the dealer. I hope Judesonics also chimes in with some more of his coments soon also. Seems I have a bit to loose....I'm buying this sight-unseen or should I say unheard! |
Zaikesman.....Hi, read your comments.....wasn't that Scarlet who said that??? I'm here at work and will comments back to you all.......thanks! |
Judesonic....thanks for your reply. I am anxious to get these into my system Currently I am using the ARC VT 100 mkll to drive my mid/tweeter (EMIM-EMIT) on the RS 1-B's.
When I go to the concert and hear a symphony orchestra in action (both ppp and FFF) I realize the effortless of the actual (or should I say...absolute) sound. It is this effortless or freedom of mechanical sonic's that I wish to eliminate. Anyway, I felt that a more powerful tubes amp could bring me closer to this realistic experience. I looked for the VT200 or VTL 450's etc. When I read Harry's comments and saw the ridiculous price (for NEW) I decided to go for it. I hope my reaction will be similar to your!!!
Anyway, I am keeping my ARC 100 for a bit to see what happens. |
Zaikes, come on!!! It could be fun???? :>)) |
Boy.....someone has taken this thread on a merry ride! Some of this is quite good but may belong in a new thread like rating the reviewers? I happen to think it might be quite good. On the original subject I think we squeezed about all we can from this unit someone other then Judesonic can respond as to how "real" the HP review was. Looks like Judesonics thinks HP is "right on". I have been notified that my unit should be in in one week.....after set up and all....I'll get back to you all.
Anyway, Asa and Zaikesman......how about that new subjest......."your favorite reviewer...and why"..
.....???? |
Zaikesman....I normally do not jump out there and buy something without a listen (especially from a company that I know very little of). However, with that said, I do know that I have been advises a number of times that my speakers would do much better with a more powerful amp to drive it. The cost for a higher wattage amp was a bit stiff.....but when this guy came along (Hurricane) with such a glowing review and reasonable cost (I should say MORE then reasonable) I decided to go for it.
As to HP's review....I am pretty much in agreement with his recommendations and reviews of equipment......but not always. For instance, my speakers. He had the bigger brother of my speaker as a reference but did not care too much form the model I purchased. I, however, fell in love with them! So, HP and I do not always see ear to ear....
Yes, there is a an excitement and anticipation for this new "baby"....I do feel like the expectant father. The only difference with this is that I am not committed to this baby I it cries or acts up to much.....!!! |
Thanks Arcangelo for that question...it was not mentioned in the HP review. I started a new thread on this for my education on triode mode ( I know nothing about it)! |
