I just received my 2004, (from a seller on Audiogon), last week and couldn't be more pleased with the sound. The speakers that I'm running, an 3 way DIY design by Wayne Jaskae, (speakerbuilder.net) feature two 10" woofers a 2" dome mid range and a Vifa XT25 tweeter, are very revealing and have caused considerable equipment changes since their completion in February on this year. The detail, lack of masking, bass slam and wonderful high frequency extension that the 2004 provides makes having these speakers a real joy. A friend was over this weekend for a recording session and said that they sounded really clear. I said "yep, that's the deal".
The Aragon 2004, (non Mkll) is replacing an Adcom GFA 545 that although a decent amp, just didn't have what it takes to drive my speakers. I consider the 2004 to be an excellent bargin in high end sound and considering the fact that I live in an apartment I really couldn't use anymore power than this puts out as it's capable of driving my 4 ohm speakers to in excess of 110db.
I will probibly upgrade my preamp in the future although my current Adcom GTP500 isn't hurting my ears and I enjoy the convience of the remote control.
The music that I listen to is generally smooth Jazz, with some classic rock. I used this system for a recording session this weekend running the electric guitar, bass and drum machine through the system with execellent results.
I'm running Cat 5E 6 run speaker wires, (the best I've ever tried) and Monster standard interconnects.
The Aragon 2004, (non Mkll) is replacing an Adcom GFA 545 that although a decent amp, just didn't have what it takes to drive my speakers. I consider the 2004 to be an excellent bargin in high end sound and considering the fact that I live in an apartment I really couldn't use anymore power than this puts out as it's capable of driving my 4 ohm speakers to in excess of 110db.
I will probibly upgrade my preamp in the future although my current Adcom GTP500 isn't hurting my ears and I enjoy the convience of the remote control.
The music that I listen to is generally smooth Jazz, with some classic rock. I used this system for a recording session this weekend running the electric guitar, bass and drum machine through the system with execellent results.
I'm running Cat 5E 6 run speaker wires, (the best I've ever tried) and Monster standard interconnects.