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Post by Bigman80 on Nov 6, 2018 16:41:27 GMT
You've never seen one of these before (unless you saw it posted by me elsewhere).  There were as far as I know only three brought into the UK for evaluation by the importer. I bought one and god knows what happened to the others. Of the many I've tried, it's the best SUT I've heard and I compared it to my Luxman AD8000/8020 which is rated by some as one of the finest. I sold the Luxman and kept this. Have you ever been tempted to have a peek inside, Geoff? |
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Post by antonio on Nov 6, 2018 16:53:14 GMT
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Post by Deleted on Nov 6, 2018 16:58:51 GMT
You've never seen one of these before (unless you saw it posted by me elsewhere). There were as far as I know only three brought into the UK for evaluation by the importer. I bought one and god knows what happened to the others. Of the many I've tried, it's the best SUT I've heard and I compared it to my Luxman AD8000/8020 which is rated by some as one of the finest. I sold the Luxman and kept this. Have you ever been tempted to have a peek inside, Geoff? Yes. I took the back off for a look. There was some pretty delicate and vulnerable looking wiring, so I just put the cover back on. Best left alone I decided. |
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Post by Deleted on Nov 6, 2018 17:09:21 GMT
I'd expect so, but the supplied DC plug may not fit, There are loads of different sizes for those DC connectors, which is why I chose a power adaptor that comes with a selection. I can't see the point in spending Ā£55 anyway, when the power supply I suggested works perfectly for less than a tenner and comes with a plug that fits the amp (I notice it's about Ā£1.50 dearer today, Chinese prices go up and down like a yoyo). |
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Post by Deleted on Nov 6, 2018 17:36:19 GMT
Ant....divert thine eyes.
Walpurgis........(obviously is in cahoots with old nick)........hints in the naim.
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Post by antonio on Nov 6, 2018 17:43:28 GMT
Thanks Geoff, I understand not paying Ā£50 for a LPSU, but from what I have read on other forums and personal experience they are better than switched mode PS's
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Post by antonio on Nov 6, 2018 17:44:50 GMT
Ant....divert thine eyes. Walpurgis........(obviously is in cahoots with old nick)........hints in the naim. Don't worry Jammy, I shan't be buying one.  |
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Post by macca on Nov 6, 2018 18:26:58 GMT
And none of them seem to be able to put out more than a couple of watts before they quite obviously start distorting. I know from experience that obvious ripping distortion doesn't seem to bother a lot of people (I've even had a couple of people try to tell me that the distortion is not the amp clipping but is actually on the recording!), but it bothers me.
Did you not look at the bench test then? Yes I did. Into a dummy 8 ohm load he says you've got 18 watts max if you don't want it to overheat. Also distortion was 0.2% at 20 Hz and 0.5% in the HF - that's not hi-fidelity. And no speaker is a steady 4 ohm or 8 ohm load, it's the swings in impedance over the frequency spectrum that are challenging for an amp and he doesn't even test for that. Tannoys are not an easy load so I'm surprised it sounds as good as you are saying it does. Have you tried it with anything demanding music-wise? |
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Post by Deleted on Nov 6, 2018 18:36:27 GMT
Did you not look at the bench test then? Tannoys are not an easy load I keep hearing this. It's nonsense. I've driven Tannoys with all sorts of amps with no bother at all. Even my 8 watt Arcana monos had no problems controlling them and turned in a nice tight performance. |
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Post by Deleted on Nov 6, 2018 18:42:40 GMT
Sorry Geoff........i cant take you seriously any more.
You have totally went madder than "Dicky Dunn on a Donkey" .
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Post by Deleted on Nov 6, 2018 18:48:26 GMT
Sorry Geoff........i cant take you seriously any more. You have totally went madder than "Dicky Dunn on a Donkey" . ššš Mad maybe. Daft? NO! |
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Post by macca on Nov 6, 2018 19:07:28 GMT
Tannoys are not an easy load I keep hearing this. It's nonsense. I've driven Tannoys with all sorts of amps with no bother at all. Even my 8 watt Arcana monos had no problems controlling them and turned in a nice tight performance. I didn't say they were a tough load.. But they are along way off a consistent 4 or 8 ohm load. Plus they are very sensitive so watts isn't the issue. |
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Post by Deleted on Nov 6, 2018 19:46:48 GMT
There's one with tone controls  And if memory serves....a pair with free pipe and slippers. |
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Post by Deleted on Nov 6, 2018 20:14:31 GMT
More bits. Quad 707. Nice amp!  Meridian 507. Very fine sounding CD player.  Not using either right now, but I will. |
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Post by Deleted on Nov 6, 2018 20:25:35 GMT
Sorry Geoff, but there's no use showing us nice pics of real hifi now.....
Off with ya, don yer JIMJAMS, pour a cup o coco, and D amp your chinky chip chaps to bed.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 6, 2018 21:19:49 GMT
Sorry Geoff, but there's no use showing us nice pics of real hifi now..... Off with ya, don yer JIMJAMS, pour a cup o coco, and D amp your chinky chip chaps to bed. ššš Bugger orf!  |
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Post by Deleted on Nov 6, 2018 21:49:11 GMT
God bless Geoff.........
Seriously though, each to their own.
It's what makes this hobby of ours so bloody mind numbingly bonkers.
There is no right or wrong.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 6, 2018 21:51:28 GMT
There is no right or wrong. True. But some would have it otherwise. |
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Post by Deleted on Nov 6, 2018 21:56:48 GMT
Got this too. Mega rare Sugden Optima 80 integrated. Have the matching and very nice phono stage as well, but I can't reach it for a piccie at the mo.  |
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Post by Bigman80 on Nov 6, 2018 22:03:42 GMT
Got this too. Mega rare Sugden Optima 80 integrated. Have the matching and very nice phono stage as well, but I can't reach it for a piccie at the mo. Iād forgotten this range even existed. You do have a nice collection of rarities! |
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Post by Deleted on Nov 6, 2018 22:05:44 GMT
Barely scratched the surface so far matey! |
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Post by Deleted on Nov 6, 2018 22:12:04 GMT
Mega Rare......
Luv it.š
Romantic words for Obsolete.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 6, 2018 22:17:40 GMT
I love speaker drive units. Here's a pair of beautiful vintage (circa 1970) 14" x 9" EMI 14a/770 series bass/mid units from my large collection. Not sure quite which one these are 'cos the surrounds are grey. The 14a/770n has black ones and these are different.   |
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Post by Deleted on Nov 6, 2018 22:26:35 GMT
Why......?
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Post by Deleted on Nov 6, 2018 22:34:29 GMT
Why not? I like pissing about with speakers and some of the old vintage stuff can sound superb. |
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Post by Deleted on Nov 6, 2018 22:37:20 GMT
Why not? I like pissing about with speakers and some of the old vintage stuff can sound superb. Those drivers look like my grandfathers slippers.....lol. S. |
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Post by Deleted on Nov 6, 2018 22:41:08 GMT
Why not? I like pissing about with speakers and some of the old vintage stuff can sound superb. Those drivers look like my grandfathers slippers.....lol. S. He must have bloody peculiar feet then . |
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Post by Deleted on Nov 6, 2018 22:42:54 GMT
Those drivers look like my grandfathers slippers.....lol. S. He must have bloody peculiar feet then . I don't stare at peoples feet. But who knows! S. |
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Post by Deleted on Nov 6, 2018 22:48:13 GMT
Couple of vintage cartridges from the collection. Decca Mk.III Elliptical. One of the best Deccas made.  ADC 550 XE, great sounding cart.  |
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Post by Bigman80 on Nov 7, 2018 3:02:05 GMT
Never heard a Decca. Max Townshend used to swear by them
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