APL NWO2.5 ?

Mmakshak, your entry level APL 3910 does not have volume control built in so you can not go direct to the amps.

The NWO-2.5 has the volume built-in but, until now, it did not offer analog inputs. This was a problem for customers with vinyl setups. We now have Analog input option which allows for connection of any analog source including a phono preamp.

Since there are audiophiles who have the phonostage built in their preamps, we have decided to develop MC cartridge input for the NWO-2.5 as well. When ready, one would not need a phono preamp anymore. :-)

The "Rockport gentleman" does not have APL player for now, he has EMM Labs Signature. So far he did not have the chance to audition NWO-2.5 in his system.

Regards,
Alex

Thanks guys for the advice. Let me point out that Alex's CDr of his previous Gyrodec/Denon 103R(?) versus Rockport/Zanden killed it. Now, I was unfamiliar with both recordings, but it seemed that the Rockport CDr had almost a line drawn across the soundstage, about halfway up. Now, this is not a critism of the Rockport set-up. It just shows what Alex is capable of. I believe he also had a motor-controller for the belt drive, that he designed. I hope to get some input on my analog(circa 1992 Linn,etc.) when I visit Alex soon. If this sounds like a kiss-up of Alex, I guess it is! Alex does something to music that escapes most people, I believe. I just have to mention that I have been exposed to Meitner and Oritek Audio(a huge bargain here), also.

AHHH, I finally received my NWO today, FedEx driver said I owed him a tip cause of the weight. 82lbs, WOW, what a gorgeous, well made, machine. I hooked it up cold, as soon as I got home, and walla, music, wonderful, harmonically rich, extended, detailed, tight deep bass, articulate midbass, glorious midrange, and treble to die for. Amazing, being cold, right out of the case. This is before any burn in, Man oh man, I am gonna have some fun here, fine tuning my system. I have been collecting power cords for the past couple months in anticipation of receiving my NWO.

Dominus
Stealth 5000
VD revelation
Ridgestreet latest(forget name)
suggestions, welcome
Brent, could ya lend me a Kubala?

My initial setup with the NWO was plugged into my conditioner, Alex told me to go straight to my dedicated line, cause, I was missing the TRUE sound of the player. I was real skeptical at first, but, I decided to give it a try. Man, what a difference, I will say this, I am really smiling right now, AND, I should have my custom speakers here next week, hopefully. I need to go listen to some music, cause it's been a long time since I have enjoyed my system so much. Alex, THANKS.

More to come...as machine burns in.

Steve-

Congrats on your new toy. I know you've been waiting a while for it and we'll be interested to hear your reaction as it breaks in. Looks like I will also be getting one in the not too distant future.

Just put a VD Genesis PC on my 3910 and it made a tremendous positive difference, even more so than I had expected, replacing an Epiphany X. Rick S. told me it is quite a bit better than my Revelation PC and he was right - its at another level. Very impressive in my system and definitely worth a try, IMHO.

Congrats 711. I see you are going to try Purist Dominus PC. You may want to try also its newest top-flight sibling--the Anniversary. It works extremely well with stock X-01 Limited. G.