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Post by julesd68 on Jan 23, 2020 1:34:43 GMT
I can’t work out whether I love the looks of this Unison Research pre or not … Forget the valve vs solid state thing, I’m just thinking about the aesthetics. The solid wood used looks absolute quality I must say, and the sculptured soft lines are rather different and appealing, compared to the usual square boxes we have. And just look at the knobs on it - like getting your hands on a Cumberland sausage …    |
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Post by ChrisB on Jan 23, 2020 5:15:18 GMT
...like getting your hands on a Cumberland sausage … I bet you say that to all the girls. I love wood in all its forms (ooh-err, missus), but I always thought that was an absolute abomination of design. Yukk! |
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Post by MartinT on Jan 23, 2020 7:15:22 GMT
d'Agostino Momentum He designed the Krells, but what do you think of this amp, straight from Captain Nemo's sub?  |
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Post by John on Jan 23, 2020 7:55:30 GMT
Not for me
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Post by karatestu on Jan 23, 2020 8:39:07 GMT
d'Agostino Momentum He designed the Krells, but what do you think of this amp, straight from Captain Nemo's sub? Yuck |
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Post by mikeyb on Jan 23, 2020 8:55:17 GMT
Looks ideal to take on a camping holiday, just not sure where you plug the gas cylinder in
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Post by julesd68 on Jan 23, 2020 10:11:19 GMT
Interesting how designs can completely divide us.
I rather like Captain Nemo's amp but you'd need a room to put it in that looks the part!
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Post by MikeMusic on Jan 23, 2020 10:35:30 GMT
As a piece of art the Unison needs trying out The d'Agostino not for me Black is still best though  |
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Post by SteveC on Jan 23, 2020 15:51:16 GMT
d'Agostino Momentum He designed the Krells, but what do you think of this amp, straight from Captain Nemo's sub? My friend Marc has the Momentum mono blocs, driving Magico S7 speakers in his home in Epping. Front end is a full stack dCS Vivaldi digital (in silver Martin) with an Audio Research 40th Anniversary two-box pre and a ton of Artesinia stands supporting it all! It's a typical Absolute Sounds system, complete with Transparent cabling throughout and looks very blingy! I like the look of the D'Agostino amps in the flesh and the build quality is exceptional! How does it all sound? I prefer the system I have at home! |
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Post by MartinT on Jan 23, 2020 15:52:21 GMT
I think I would have liked a 47 Laboratory Koma turntable. The dusting would be hell, though.  |
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Post by SteveC on Jan 23, 2020 15:55:54 GMT
For the generation raised on Meccano!
The arm looks reminiscent of your old Dynavector Martin!
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Post by jandl100 on Jan 23, 2020 16:09:58 GMT
I love the Nemo-amp, can't abide the wooden UR monstrosity. Fugliest speaker award for me goes to the truly hideous ...  |
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Post by jandl100 on Jan 23, 2020 16:20:14 GMT
OMG - it gets worse  |
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Post by julesd68 on Jan 23, 2020 17:05:49 GMT
hmm - I think in the right setting they might be ok!
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Post by Slinger on Jan 23, 2020 17:13:53 GMT
In answer to the OP, I like the aesthetics of a lot of Unison Research's valve amps, but the Mystery One is a no-no for me. Their Phono One, on the other hand...  |
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Post by julesd68 on Jan 23, 2020 17:16:57 GMT
That is gorgeous ...  |
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Post by jandl100 on Jan 23, 2020 17:35:39 GMT
I find this fascia design quite disturbing  |
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Post by Clive on Jan 23, 2020 17:50:24 GMT
Hi Jules, I like the looks of the preamp in a radiogram sort of way. It would go with deco 30s furniture or 50s too.
Is that a CD slot I spy?
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Post by julesd68 on Jan 23, 2020 18:37:20 GMT
Don't think so Clive - maybe it's another vent?
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Post by julesd68 on Jan 23, 2020 18:37:51 GMT
I find this fascia design quite disturbing I think it's quite friendly! |
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