kitr
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| Vfet / SIT Amplifiers @sonetduo You're right about the B-2, I'm not sure what condition the amp was in. I need to get her properly restored and redo the test. As for the TA-N7, the C-1 and the B-3s, I was told they were fully restored by my tech bloke, so I believe t... | |
| Vfet / SIT Amplifiers Well, both B-3s and the TA-N7 are fully restored, so I reckon they're in their prime. If I was to rate all V-FETs I've tested so far, it would be like this: 1. Sony TA-N7 2. 2x Yamaha B-3 in BTL 3. Yamaha B-2 4. Yamaha B-3 5. Victor JM-S7 6.... | |
| Vfet / SIT Amplifiers It's been a while since I've posted something here. I've got my TA-N7 restored and the results are quite interesting. I'm going to compare the Sony with my two B-3s in BTL. Of course, it may be just my lying ears but it's something like this: 1.... | |
| Vfet / SIT Amplifiers I've got completely restored C-1 about a fortnight ago and I've been playing around with her since. I always reckoned that the best preamp is no preamp, but the C-1 convinced me I was wrong. Before the C-1 I was using Sony TA-E88. I was using it ... | |
| Vfet / SIT Amplifiers @sonetduo I still haven't found any B-1 for a reasonable price and the N7B is being refurbished. So, I hope I'll find out soon, if I'll keep using the B-3s or switch them for the Sony. It's really odd that the contemporary top of the line ampli... | |
| Vfet / SIT Amplifiers @sonetduo BTW, I still haven't heard what are the B-1 and N7B capable of. Maybe I will just toss the B-3s aside and keep using either the B-1 or the N7B. | |
| Vfet / SIT Amplifiers Soooo, the test results..... Let's start from the beginning. We tested both amps with Infinity Kappa 9.2 loudspekers. First, we listened to some tracks on the B-3s, then we connected the Accuphase, but since it was couple of minutes later, we d... | |
| Vfet / SIT Amplifiers @sonetduoToday, my mate is bringing the Accuphase A-47, which should be one the best amps today. I wonder if it sounds better, than 40 year old B-3s.Don't worry, the C-1 is going to turn out just fine. I am not sure about the Sony though. | |
| Vfet / SIT Amplifiers @thebiglebowski, sonetduo is right, it's not a vfet preamp, at least according to the official specsI just got the Hitachi working. Well, she's not a bad amp, but she's not even close to the B-2 or the B-3. Sure, she's an integrated amp and wasn... | |
| Vfet / SIT Amplifiers Well, it's time for an update.The B-2 is fixed and working like a charm. Sound-wise, it's very similar to the B-3. I fancy the B-2 more than one B-3, but two B-3s are definitely better than the B-2. Two B-3s have a tad better soundstage and are a ... | |
| Vfet / SIT Amplifiers @sonetduoSince the last time, I've bought C-1, B-2, Hitachi HA-500F and Sony TA-N88.I reckon, that the Hitachi and the Sony won't be any better than the B-3s, but I wonder if the C-1 will somehow enhance the sound.The Hitachi and the C-1 are on th... | |
| Vfet / SIT Amplifiers Well, I just want to share my latest experience with the V-FET.My mate just bought two Starkrimson monoblocks from Orchard, which are supposed to be one of the best amps out there, at any price level. So, we pitted them against the B-3s. Weeeeeeee... | |
| Vfet / SIT Amplifiers There's no 'maybe', there is an enthusiasm in that statement :)However, an enthusiasm or not these amps are amazing. I wouldn't call them exactly cheap, but you can hardly find anything better in their price range, or any price range really.The on... | |
| Vfet / SIT Amplifiers Well, I've played about with the Victor for couple of days now and I need to share my findings. Since it's a V-FET, it sounds very similar to Yamaha's B-3. Very detailed, perfect imaging, deep bass, but it's not exactly on par with the B-3. Someth... | |
| Vfet / SIT Amplifiers It looks like it. I used to reckon, that Victor JP-S7 is also V-FET, but after I bought one, I found out it's not :) |