Parasound ZoneMaster 2350 Two-Channel Amplifier
December 4, 2018 Comments Off on Parasound ZoneMaster 2350 Two-Channel Amplifier
Audio Research VT80SE Power Amplifier Review
December 1, 2018 Comments Off on Audio Research VT80SE Power Amplifier Review
“Each amplifier had its strengths. The Berning was generally slightly more detailed; the VT80SE, more harmonically rich and just prettier sounding. They were both very enjoyable, but the VT80SE produced over twice as much power as the Berning, making it more capable of driving lower-sensitivity speakers like the KEF Q700s. I don’t believe the Berning is in current production, so there’s really no choice between them. If there were, I would be happy to live with either amplifier. The differences noted were really quite slight.”
Boulder 1110 Preamplifier $21,000 and 1160 Power Amplifier $28,000 Review
November 29, 2018 Comments Off on Boulder 1110 Preamplifier $21,000 and 1160 Power Amplifier $28,000 Review
“The Boulder 1110 preamplifier and 1160 power amplifier are truly superb pieces of gear. They do have their own sound character, and this is audible even using a wide variety of front ends, interconnects, cables, and speakers. If you are building or improving a great system, you still need to listen carefully to the Boulders’ nuances and give them the same attention you do in auditioning every other component. You also need to be aware that you will hear the different mix of nuances imposed by your other components once you insert them into your particular system.”‘
Ultimate VAC, Von Schweikert Show System
November 28, 2018 Comments Off on Ultimate VAC, Von Schweikert Show System
Anthem STR Integrated Amplifier Review
November 23, 2018 Comments Off on Anthem STR Integrated Amplifier Review
“Bowers & Wilkins’ 603 is absolutely the floorstander of choice for under $3000. I seriously doubt that you will find a floor standing speaker with the same brand heritage, beautiful midrange tone, detail, soundstage and versatility, for less than five grand.
The addition of a subwoofer just adds to the experience, but unless you are using the 603 floor standing loudspeaker in a home cinema or you prefer a bit more bass, you’ll love them just as much without it.”
SIMAUDIO MOON 600I V2 EVOLUTION SERIES INTEGRATED AMPLIFIER
November 21, 2018 Comments Off on SIMAUDIO MOON 600I V2 EVOLUTION SERIES INTEGRATED AMPLIFIER
“This single-box Moon integrated is a very fine amplifier indeed that can punch way above its weight. When I look at the alternatives, many costing considerably more, I am very impressed with its potential and can imagine it being entirely suitable in systems that may well be conventionally considered a step too far up the performance ladder. After having lived with it for a while I know that to be wrong. It’s hardly cheap but it offers seriously involving performance, comparable with amplifiers costing twice as much. Check out a fully run-in example and I think you’ll agree. The Moon 600i V2 is a great, exceptionally capable integrated amplifier.”
Chord Electronics launch ULTIMA flagship amplifier and preamplifier
November 16, 2018 Comments Off on Chord Electronics launch ULTIMA flagship amplifier and preamplifier
“The ULTIMA mono amplifier unit has an incredible 64 proprietary MOSFET power devices that demand the most advanced and refined drive circuitry, suitably devoid of sound-degrading components. The drive circuitry features an ultra-low-distortion, high-voltage amplifier operating at very high speed: 300 volts per microsecond technologies with advanced feed-forward and feedback compensation techniques. It also benefits from Chord Electronics’ TO3-style dual die lateral matched MOSFETs, which are continuously monitored with output stage error-correction circuitry and feature fully balanced input circuitry with DC-tracking servos and full temperature compensation.
ULTIMA is incredibly powerful and offers 780 watts into 8 ohms, 1,400 watts into 4 ohms and 2,500 watts into 2 ohms. ULTIMA’s peak output current exceeds 500 amps, an extremely high current differentiated by the speed at which the dynamic peaks can be delivered, bringing astonishing dynamics, fidelity and unrivalled musicality. ULTIMA is truly an unprecedented amplifier design with exceptional performance and is one of the most advanced hi-fi amplifiers in the world.
Krell Theater 7 Seven Channel Amplifier Review
November 16, 2018 Comments Off on Krell Theater 7 Seven Channel Amplifier Review
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While the Krell Theater 7 is not a traditional Class A amplifier because of its dynamic bias, the Krell Theater 7 sounds more like Class A than I’ve heard in most amplifiers. For those who seek the best quality in amplification for their home theaters, the Krell Theater 7 sets a new standard at this price point. We all like a good comeback story, and the Krell Theater 7 certainly is setting up a nice future for this lauded brand.”
Parasound’s HINT 6 amplifier Review
November 16, 2018 Comments Off on Parasound’s HINT 6 amplifier Review
“Hitting the HINT 6 hard with some of the more raucous concerts from the newly released R.E.M. Live at the BBC box set was a lot of fun. This amp really did a great job communicating the band’s rhythm section’s agility. I also learned that this music sounds best played loud, so I took advantage of the amp’s power reserves.
The HINT 6 never sounded like it was working very hard, even with my inefficient Magnepan .7 speakers. With that much power on tap, the speakers sounded better and better played nice and loud.”
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