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Post by ChrisB on Mar 10, 2015 20:07:57 GMT
Looks like a balanced set up...does that make a noticeable difference!!! Not according to this |
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Post by jammy on Mar 13, 2015 9:34:25 GMT
Quick review of my new head amp as promised.....
The Nva AP10h-JS doesn't so much step up a gear, (via more substantial power supplies) it bolts on pair of turbo chargers and slips into overdrive.
Whilst it is quite obvious that the JS takes a grip of the music in a way that eludes the standard version, Higher high's, Sweeter mid's, More controlled low's are all immediately evident, it is perhaps the massive soundstage thats created by the JS thats the real killer....So much headroom / space.....The music effortless and grin inducing.
"Tori Amos" had me looking round the room for a piano...!!!
The track "Rosetta Stoned" from "Tool" has lyrics that are so dense and raw that both my Zingali's and the standard AP10h failed to convey properly, the JS just nailed it, laying the lyrics out before you with crystal clarity...!!!
"Tim Buckley - Live" ive heard subtle nuances on this album I never knew existed, the turning of the sheet music, Tim licking his lips !, the tuning of instruments, etc etc.
I wont list all the albums played, suffice to say ive played a lot.
To sum up...
The NVA AP10h-JS headphone amplifier is Jaw droppingly good and imo it significantly raises the bar in terms of musicality at this price point and indeed well above.
I am confident it would not be out of place in the company of any so called Hi-End Rigs out there today.......Any doubters fancy a bake off.
Sorry cant add pics just now computer on the blink.......couple more pics over at H.S.
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Post by tony on Mar 13, 2015 10:09:19 GMT
That sounds the business. I checked E bay and couldn't see it listed-what did it skin you?
The link regards balanced outputs was very informative-every day is a school day!!!
Glad you are enjoying your rig.
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Post by jammy on Mar 13, 2015 10:24:16 GMT
Cheers Tony.....
It cost £820 delivered.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 13, 2015 12:15:05 GMT
Glad it worked out for you Jammy.
Did you upgrade the I/C's as well with something better from NVA to get the best out of the amp? Or is there still more to come?
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Post by John on Mar 13, 2015 12:40:22 GMT
Sounds like a bargain
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Post by danielquinn on Mar 13, 2015 13:10:07 GMT
What I/C's would he upgrade , it is a NVA headphone amp?
And even if your question was germane , for some of course their is nothing better than NVA .
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Post by jammy on Mar 13, 2015 14:13:34 GMT
Well to be fair, wonky has a valid point....Interconnects are involved.
2 sets.....a set from my source to preamp and a set from preamp to AP10h-JS.
If I therefore upgrade my 2 sets of humble SC's for SSP's It stands to reason that it would be a fine upgrade and I intend in future to do just that along with replacing my headphone cable...
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Post by danielquinn on Mar 13, 2015 14:21:38 GMT
 Electronic acronyms IC - integrated circuit 
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Post by jammy on Mar 13, 2015 14:25:48 GMT
Ahhhhhh right you are......Well lets hope Wonky ment interconnects like I thought he did...  :cool:i Why TF would any one want to fuk about with the manufacturers integrated circuits...? |
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Post by danielquinn on Mar 13, 2015 14:35:35 GMT
He probably did mean Interconnets as there are no IC's in nva except phono amps .
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Post by Deleted on Mar 13, 2015 16:50:35 GMT
Trouble reading again DQ?
What is the difference between IC and I/C? Can you see it yet?
Anyway, yes Jammy, I meant the cables. I seem to remember that you were using SC cables. I really think that the new system deserves something better.
I think it will take it another notch up in detail. What do you have to lose with the NVA home trail anyway? Nothing....
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Post by danielquinn on Mar 13, 2015 16:56:34 GMT
Interconnects is all one word
integrated circuits is two .
hence when YOU put I/C ,i incorrectly assumed you meant the former
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Post by Deleted on Mar 13, 2015 16:57:30 GMT
And how many words is interconnect cable?
I/C
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Post by Deleted on Mar 13, 2015 17:04:50 GMT
Well to be fair, wonky has a valid point....Interconnects are involved. 2 sets.....a set from my source to preamp and a set from preamp to AP10h-JS. If I therefore upgrade my 2 sets of humble SC's for SSP's It stands to reason that it would be a fine upgrade and I intend in future to do just that along with replacing my headphone cable... SSP seems to be a sensible choice, unless you can stretch to TIS? That would probably be a superb combination. |
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Post by jammy on Mar 13, 2015 18:35:52 GMT
Thanks Wonky......Appreciated.
TIS is for the rich.........!!!!!
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Post by MartinT on Mar 13, 2015 19:04:47 GMT
Looking forward to the photos, Jammy.
Why not post a review in the Amplification section when you're ready?
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Post by Deleted on Mar 13, 2015 21:43:10 GMT
And how many words is interconnect cable? I/C No response here then DQ? What's up, realise you have got it wrong so you are just ignoring this thread now?
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Post by danielquinn on Mar 13, 2015 21:44:31 GMT
And how many words is interconnect cable? I/C If you can show me an unedited post in which you use term Interconnect cable I will concede the point. |
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Post by Deleted on Mar 13, 2015 21:51:23 GMT
I added I/C just to make it crystal clear for you. I don't keep screen shots of every post I make.
You are on quite a roll, wrong twice in less than a week. Aren't you doing well.
Can you tell me how many upgraded Integrated Circuit NVA offer for sale?
If you look on your favourite HiFi Gnu's ebay shop, you will even see that he calls them "Interconnect Cables."
I was simply being lazy as this is a HiFi forum, and not an electrical one, I kind of thought that would be obvious?
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