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Sept 10, 2020 13:44:12 GMT
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Post by julesd68 on Sept 10, 2020 13:44:12 GMT
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Post by Slinger on Sept 10, 2020 14:20:22 GMT
I've always had a soft spot - some would say it's between my ears - for NAD, and if money was no object I think I'd probably be throwing it at them now.
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Post by MikeMusic on Sept 10, 2020 15:06:41 GMT
If the ears like it the tech is significant !
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Post by julesd68 on Sept 10, 2020 18:09:00 GMT
I've always had a soft spot - some would say it's between my ears - for NAD, and if money was no object I think I'd probably be throwing it at them now. I think the difference in sound with the new class D amps Vs vintage NAD must be immense. |
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Post by Slinger on Sept 10, 2020 18:51:09 GMT
Their C541i CD player is still the best sounding "entry-level" player I've heard.
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Sept 10, 2020 19:00:51 GMT
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Post by jandl100 on Sept 10, 2020 19:00:51 GMT
Ummm, I don't really see (or understand) why the tech is so revolutionary.
It's a class D power amp with SMPS.
Wow. (not)
Although something strange seems to be happening if bridging the amp to mono takes it from 185wpc to over 600w.
I suspect the tech implications are beyond my meagre understanding.
What is so special about it?
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Post by John on Sept 10, 2020 19:01:10 GMT
It interesting over the last 5 years Class D has really come into its own as a option
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Post by MartinT on Sept 10, 2020 19:02:20 GMT
I evaluated a new Hypex-based switching amp recently. I can't mention it yet as it hasn't been released, but I will say that Class D has come a long way in a short time. It didn't beat my Belles power amp, but at a proposed fraction of the price it looks to be excellent value for money as it gave a goodly dollop of great performance and tons of highly efficient power.
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Post by John on Sept 10, 2020 19:06:09 GMT
I love my Temple monos with Super chargers. Not enough power for your speakers Martin but a great amp
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Sept 10, 2020 20:03:24 GMT
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Post by julesd68 on Sept 10, 2020 20:03:24 GMT
Well I listened to as much of the Podcast with Bruno Putzeys as I could manage.
Here are the bullet points-
- they deliver neutral sound
- all specs / measurements are well improved from his Hypex N-Core days
- lowest distortion at all power levels and frequencies
- he thinks it's the best amp he has worked on but of course it's partly his product he's selling
- will be available as DIY modules at end of the year so could be very good value: you won't have to pay exorbitant prices for fancy cases etc like with some Hypex N-Core amps on the market now
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Sept 11, 2020 17:33:59 GMT
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Post by julesd68 on Sept 11, 2020 17:33:59 GMT
I'm sure this new Lumin amp is nicely constructed but struggling to understand the 11k price tag - I can't see anything particularly ground-breaking in the blurb - Class AB / dual mono / custom transformer etc Am sure the case cost a few quid. www.luminmusic.com/lumin-amp.html |
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Post by MikeMusic on Sept 12, 2020 9:52:20 GMT
Could that unwrapping be classed as hifi porn ?  |
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Sept 12, 2020 10:22:52 GMT
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Post by julesd68 on Sept 12, 2020 10:22:52 GMT
This is a non-judgemental forum Mike, your secret is safe!
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Sept 15, 2020 13:04:44 GMT
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Post by julesd68 on Sept 15, 2020 13:04:44 GMT
Like most people I associate Wharfedale with good quality budget speakers. Turns out they now have an Elysian range which tops out at 6.5k. Quite handsome looking things but probably quite a difficult sell for them. www.wharfedale.co.uk/elysian4/ |
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Post by Slinger on Sept 15, 2020 13:13:03 GMT
Hmmm. Pretty.
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Post by MartinT on Sept 15, 2020 14:42:47 GMT
Very. The rear shape and finish reminds me of my Usher's body shape.
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Post by Slinger on Sept 15, 2020 15:01:04 GMT
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Post by julesd68 on Sept 16, 2020 23:19:48 GMT
DAC / streamer / preamps seem to be the thing right now. They don't interest me as I want to be able to upgrade the individual components as and when new technology warrants. Anyway here's the new Mytek Empire which will set you back around 20k. Not sure whether I like the aesthetics - it reminds me of an Aero chocolate bar! mytekdigital.com/empire_streamer_press_release-2020-09-14/ |
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Post by MartinT on Sept 17, 2020 10:55:42 GMT
It's one solution to making the display slope upwards.
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Post by Slinger on Sept 17, 2020 12:19:06 GMT
I think it's fugly, but it's still only a single letter away from interesting me. That would be that "k" right after the "20," obviously.
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