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| Jeff Rowland Continuum? Hi Husk01, I just posted an update to the Criterion thread.Hi Bill, C500 being overpriced is an interesting hypothesis. Its cost is roughly equivalent to a pair of the also excellent Bel Canto Ref 1000 Mk.2 monoblocks plus a capri linestage. It wo... | |
| New Rowland Criterion 2-chassis battery pre Just a quick update. . . JRDG is now doing the final assembly of a significant batch of remote controls and remote control receivers. Things are moving in the right direction. The several units already in the channel at this time are still remotel... | |
| Wyred4S or Belles for Usher Be718? I'll drink to that Goatwuss!!! Guido | |
| Wyred4S or Belles for Usher Be718? The frequent advantage of class D is one of hig energy efficiency and overall excellent control over difficult speaker loads. Besides that, there is no outright advantage of class A, A/B, or D. There are only lots of different amps that sound very... | |
| Vienna Beethoven, Spendor 8SE, Adagio or VS VR4jr Can't comment on the other speakers, but I suspect Beethoven Baby Grands will likely give you what you seek. . . very slight warmth, extended and well pitched bass, overall refinement and staging. Glad you are using Krell gear, as VA seem to behav... | |
| jeff rowland 501 & 201 vs. bel canto ref1000 Him, I should be able to compare the Mk1 and Mk2 versions before too long. Guido | |
| Jeff Rowland Continuum? One thing to bear in mind with Continuum is that unless you break it in by letting it make music for about 500 hours (that's about 3 weeks solid), it will not sound at its best. . . until it is completely broken in, you may experience it to be sli... | |
| Jeff Rowland Continuum? What would you like to know in particular? Besides C250 being based on 500ASP modules and C500 on the 1000ASP module, the C500 also contains a bank of bulk output caps that yield enhanced dynamics, as well as a 1500W input current rectifier based ... | |
| jeff rowland 501 & 201 vs. bel canto ref1000 Sutts, it is quite common for older models to be offered at a further discount on the Agon listings, particularly if the newest model has greater perceived performance. On the other hand, only you can be the judge of price/performance value in you... | |
| jeff rowland 501 & 201 vs. bel canto ref1000 No, I have not. . . my speakers are Vienna Mahlers, which are not high efficiency by any stretch. On the other hand, what I have heard is that these high power amps work perfectly with high efficiency speakers, provided you use a preamp with very ... | |
| jeff rowland 501 & 201 vs. bel canto ref1000 The MK.2 version of the BC Ref 1000 has addressed the graininess issue in the treble. I have not compared the JRDG 501 (no PC1) with BC R1000 Mk.2 directly, but have heard them only on separate systems. They are both very fine amps with comparable... | |
| New Rowland Criterion 2-chassis battery pre I'll dring to that Brazcole! (means I agree very strongly). I have used the 312 for a year now and absolutely love it. You will see how it opens up when it approaches 1000 hours of playing time! In the meantime, how is your new Criterion doing? | |
| EMM Labs DAC 2 presentation Thank you Crna39, I will read the PF article. By the way, CDSTEP has used his Playback Designs MPS-5 successfully as a DAC. I believe that PD has introduced a DAC-only version of the same, although this is not reflected on Chambers Audio web site ... | |
| EMM Labs DAC 2 presentation Crna39, how would you characterize the sonic differences between the PD DAC and the EMM DAC? | |
| EMM Labs DAC 2 presentation Hi Chris, you may want to have a look at the DAC introduced by Playback Designs. I believe it upsamples to 24/192. PD is headed by Andreas Koch, formerly of EMM. According to all reports I have heard, PD sound is both more emotional and more detai... |