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Post by nicholas on Oct 14, 2022 14:51:50 GMT
As I understand the issues for your new amp to be 1) weight, 2) price, 3)sound quality, 4) age of equipment, perhaps a logical compromise is found in a new Purifi Class D amp from an outfit like Nord or Apollon?
The Purifi Class D approach is the only one I can come up with that meets all of your criteria.
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Post by julesd68 on Oct 14, 2022 16:13:44 GMT
I hope to be listening to the Purifi modules next week.
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Post by nicholas on Oct 14, 2022 16:27:34 GMT
I hope to be listening to the Purifi modules next week. I know, Jules, that you can be counted on to share your listening experience here... |
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Post by ajski2fly on Oct 14, 2022 17:06:02 GMT
Julian I just noticed you mentioned a Neurochrome Modulus 686 on your list. I am pretty sure I heard a Neurochrome when I visited FireBottle(Steve on AoS), I was very impressed with it, he may have had a pair of 286. I looked into getting a 686 but the Krell came along just before I went ahead. Why not check out FireBottles opinion on them. there is a chap that makes and sells them on Ebay to a very high quality. Neurochrome Modulus 686 and pair ofNeurochrome Modulus 286 |
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Post by julesd68 on Oct 14, 2022 19:24:27 GMT
Yes the Neurochrome is actually already on my radar, Adrian - the chap who makes and sells them on eBay is the same dude who makes a wide range of Class A amps - just look at his other items.
I'm hoping I might get a chance to hear the 686 at Oliver's place (bigman80) when I can get myself up to his neck of the woods ...
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Post by mattspl on Oct 18, 2022 9:48:51 GMT
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Post by julesd68 on Oct 18, 2022 10:51:58 GMT
Thanks for that!  Ticks a lot of boxes for me apart from the 36kg weight. ChrisB do you know this amp at all? |
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Post by ChrisB on Oct 18, 2022 11:17:33 GMT
I've heard one in several different systems, Jules. It was always quite impressive. Caveat emptor dealing with that vendor, though.
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Post by julesd68 on Oct 18, 2022 11:27:53 GMT
Lol, no chance of that Chris!
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Post by mattspl on Oct 18, 2022 18:41:14 GMT
Thanks for that! Ticks a lot of boxes for me apart from the 36kg weight. ChrisB do you know this amp at all? 36kg is certainly quite heavy, but reassuring. |
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Post by mattspl on Oct 18, 2022 18:43:31 GMT
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Post by julesd68 on Oct 18, 2022 20:08:48 GMT
2x600W/4ohms, 2x1200W/2ohms. 47kg.
Battleship.
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Post by mattspl on Oct 18, 2022 20:23:58 GMT
2x600W/4ohms, 2x1200W/2ohms. 47kg. Battleship. I had an FPB200 years ago. Absolute beast of an amp. The FBI is based on the FPB300. I’d love to own one someday. |
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Post by julesd68 on Oct 21, 2022 18:06:10 GMT
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Post by HD Music & Test on Oct 21, 2022 18:15:36 GMT
I have serval KSA50 & 80's about the place they make good door stops, also the FPB600 mono's worst mistake I made in audio, great for jump starting jumbo jets, for audio subtely, layering and articulation NO, Polished audio jack hammers of the finest order
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Post by HD Music & Test on Oct 21, 2022 18:17:33 GMT
Polar opposite to Krell's with as much power |
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Post by julesd68 on Oct 21, 2022 18:21:54 GMT
Polar opposite to Krell's with as much power I presume that's a good thing?? |
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Post by HD Music & Test on Oct 21, 2022 18:36:06 GMT
Polar opposite to Krell's with as much power I presume that's a good thing?? You need to listen to one at home, very civilised and well mannered I find them vanilla ice cream but made with Madagascan vanilla pods. Its quality for a lot of folks.
I have a pair of the H33 radiators mono's as well. (way to Jazz cats for me) but quality none the less.
Repairs are quite fair as well
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Post by julesd68 on Oct 21, 2022 18:58:50 GMT
This is all way too confusing for me - I'll just buy a Supernait and live happily ever after ...  |
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Post by mattspl on Oct 21, 2022 20:16:56 GMT
I presume that's a good thing?? You need to listen to one at home, very civilised and well mannered I find them vanilla ice cream but made with Madagascan vanilla pods. Its quality for a lot of folks.
I have a pair of the H33 radiators mono's as well. (way to Jazz cats for me) but quality none the less.
Repairs are quite fair as well
Good description. I really did enjoy the silky smooth, yet powerful composure of the ML383. Although I’ve used actives for years now, a dream system of mine is a pair of B&W 801D’s with a ML amp. |
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