cundare2
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| Integrated amp: Component weight Update: I don’t see a lot of documentation, but I’m getting the impression that the $6-10K T+A integrateds are all Class D. I’m willing to concede that there are some really superb-sounding Class D amps amps out there, but without the ability to a... | |
| Integrated amp: Component weight Oops -- one other suggestion was just made to me, and it definitely looks interesting: The Chord Ultima Integrated, $11,250. Anybody have direct experience with this box? Remember, I'm currently using Harbeths, a relatively low sensitivity, 6-oh... | |
| Integrated amp: Component weight A few people asked me to post when I came to a final decision. Well, I’m not there yet, but I think I’ve finally checked out every suggestion that’s been made in this lengthy thread. Wow, it’s been complicated! My completed spreadsheet tells me: ... | |
| The Midnight Effect - Who-How? Echoing what others have said, power-line issues could explain what you’re hearing. In my case, my house had been powered by a rooftop PV system (just panels, no batteries at the time). During the day, my stereo (kinda mid-audiophile, costing a t... | |
| Has anyone heard the BACCH-SP "purifier" 3D audiophile imager? Now I'm curious and maybe I will shift things around to get more of a nearfield listening experience, I'm dubious, though. My desktop planar magnetics produce a nearly 100% nearfiedl listenign experience and I don't hear the 3D-soundfield FX desc... | |
| Integrated amp: Component weight @fastfreight No, it just isn’t a good fit. Now that GTT has sent me a price list, I find that a Mola Mola system would cost 50% more than what I’m looking to spend. And even if that wasn’t the case, I don’t see it satisfying the connectivity req... | |
| Integrated amp: Component weight @fastfreight OK, I dug a little into the Mola Mola line and, really, it looks pretty terrific in more than one way. Howevere, I can’t seem to find a price list. There are a few reviews of individual components that list a purchase price at the t... | |
| Integrated amp: Component weight @fastfreight I’m embarrassed to admit that I didnt' remember hearing anything about Mola Mola, but a quick Google refereshed my memory. At first glance, it looks like a Makua preamp paired with, say, a Devialet might do everything I need, other ... | |
| Integrated amp: Component weight I wonder if they handle Devialet or Ayre? I'll go check at your link, thanks H. | |
| Integrated amp: Component weight @geof3 Thanks, that’s good info. I also found a dealer -- one that I’ve had good experiences with it in the past -- that has a no-questions-asked 60-day return policy that includes the Devialet. The Devialet is so impressive in so many ways, but... | |
| Integrated amp: Component weight @hgeifman >I agree with @blisshifi that it would be best to hear the amp with your speakers in your room before making a purchase. Is this possible? Again, no, Howard, absolutely impossible. The fact that that’s not an option is the biggest r... | |
| Integrated amp: Component weight @geof3 Yes, you’re right. I was thinking of the Hegel. The EX-8 would probably spec at about 130-140wpc (nominal, of course) for my 6-ohm Harbeths. Thanks for catching that. Harbeth recommends a nominal 25wpc, but also released a video in whic... | |
| Has anyone heard the BACCH-SP "purifier" 3D audiophile imager? What gear are you all using with the BACCH? Mahgister is talking about a $1000 system?? There are reports (some quite credible) that one can obtain much of the benefit of the $30-50K BACCH products by moving speakers close enough to create a mos... | |
| Integrated amp: Component weight @blisshifi Hope you don't think I was putting down Cambridge. I've been a big fan of the company since Harry started it and have used many Cambridge products in home theaters, on the desktop, etc., with great results. But this time, I'm lookin... | |
| Integrated amp: Component weight @krelldog The Coda is heavier than I would consider, although if it's superb in every other way, I might bite the bullet and consider it. But what about functionality? Does it support the connectivity features that I outlined in my original po... |