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Post by jandl100 on Mar 5, 2021 19:24:25 GMT
Accuphase the Japanese version of Meridian (sound wise) but in a far more appealing package, some of the early transport dacs were very nice. Personally I find a touch slow and safe, however it is quality equipment without question and has a lot of happy owners. Hah, yes, Accuphase. I've heard some of their recent kit and I think of them as Accudoze.  The difference sonically between the two Japanese brands, Luxman and Accuphase, is very marked. |
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Post by ijrussell on Apr 16, 2021 15:08:48 GMT
I bought a Crayon CIA-1T before Xmas. It looks cute and cuddly but it doesn't sound like it; Very different sound to my DIY Alephs.  [Stock image - I don't have vinyls] . |
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Post by Bigman80 on Apr 16, 2021 15:43:37 GMT
I bought a Crayon CIA-1T before Xmas. It looks cute and cuddly but it doesn't sound like it; Very different sound to my DIY Alephs. [Stock image - I don't have vinyls] . Jerry had one I think. One of those brands you forget about! |
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Post by jandl100 on Apr 17, 2021 18:29:44 GMT
I had a Crayon CFA-1. Very neutral and musical. But just a bit bland dynamically, it didn't hold my attention very well after a while. It also needed to be on 24/7, took a couple of days to warm up before it gave of its best. And it looked like a lego brick  |
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Post by macca on Apr 17, 2021 19:32:11 GMT
Doesn't look like an amplifier. What's the white dealies on top all about?
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Post by jandl100 on Apr 17, 2021 19:48:02 GMT
Some sort of stacking system, I think. Bloody daft.
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Post by macca on Apr 17, 2021 19:49:16 GMT
The trouble with these contemporary amps is the looks. They are either trying too hard or not trying at all. This is what an integrated amplifier should look like:  Rules for amps: 1) It should not look out of place on the Death Star 2) Like the Death Star it should look like it is capeable of bringing the world to an end 3) It should have lots of buttons and switches that you will never use, and a large rotary volume control 4) It should have a designation not a name. It's an amplifier not a dog. If you really have to have a name then it should be a vicious animal name or the name of some terrible force of nature. Note - This is also true of cars. 5) The power on light shall be red or orange. 6) Pressing the power on button should feel like you are pressing the button to launch the nukes. It should be a solid and satisfying feeling that you can't wait to do again. 6) You should be able to moor a small yacht to the binding posts. 7) it should weigh as much as a small moon, or, at the very least, be surprisingly heavy for it's size. |
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Post by jandl100 on Apr 17, 2021 19:49:35 GMT
Vinyls. ... . Argh.  |
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Post by antonio on Apr 17, 2021 23:56:41 GMT
Those Technics did look good Macca, along with Kenwood are my favourites.
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Post by jandl100 on Apr 18, 2021 5:18:07 GMT
Rotel RA-1412, proppa amp. Meters, handles, loadsa knobs and switches, f*kkin' huge.  |
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Post by macca on Apr 18, 2021 7:06:24 GMT
You're right I missed out meters and grab handles but they should be mandatory.
And proper 'hi-fi feet' and rack-mount ears.
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Post by Bigman80 on Apr 18, 2021 8:12:25 GMT
I had a Crayon CFA-1. Very neutral and musical. But just a bit bland dynamically, it didn't hold my attention very well after a while. It also needed to be on 24/7, took a couple of days to warm up before it gave of its best. And it looked like a lego brick Is it upside down? |
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Post by jandl100 on Apr 18, 2021 9:03:17 GMT
Sadly, that wouldn't help, it's got them on the bottom as well.
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Post by Bigman80 on Apr 18, 2021 10:39:37 GMT
Sadly, that wouldn't help, it's got them on the bottom as well. 🤣🤣🤣 |
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Post by Deleted on May 16, 2021 20:25:28 GMT
The Yamaha A-S501 works for me. Bought it used; seller said it had two years use. Working fine for six months now. My last equipment was a Pioneer SX-205 (!). The Yamaha is clear, distinct, neutral. That works well for vinyl, although most of my listening is digital files and streams -- for which I sometimes consider getting into equalization, software or a piece of equipment. The amp has an optical input.
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Post by Deleted on May 16, 2021 20:51:30 GMT
I'm starting to feel a bit uneasy about my denon integrated amp.
It's just not engaging me like my past Naim, Roksan , Cyrus amps did.
I'll have to start looking for a real flat earth 'hi fi' amp again I think.
I'll service the gyrodec first and do all the connections.
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Post by antonio on May 17, 2021 2:35:18 GMT
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Post by macca on May 17, 2021 9:10:35 GMT
I'm starting to feel a bit uneasy about my denon integrated amp. It's just not engaging me like my past Naim, Roksan , Cyrus amps did. I'll have to start looking for a real flat earth 'hi fi' amp again I think. I'll service the gyrodec first and do all the connections. It's took you a long time to come to that conclusion. One thing I have learned after 30 plus years: Most amplifiers are a bit crap. Regardless of the price or who makes them. There must be a reason for that but I don't know what it is. |
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Post by Deleted on May 17, 2021 13:51:25 GMT
Update.....
Not to worry , Antonio.
Right here we go...
The SL1200 is running through the internal Denon phonostage . This sounded excellent.
But the gyrodec is running through a Sugden Stage 2 phono amp and it's the gyro that I was loosing faith in. Puzzling when you consider the supposedly superior components involved.
It's a two box phono amp which I've had for 20 years and I've always rated it very highly. It's as sweet as a nut.
BIT , on examination this morning I found considerable corrosion on the phono amp power stage interconnect. I took it over to the machine shop and left it with the maintenance crew.
Two hours ago it came back gleaming like a new pin. I'd compare the difference to new strings in a guitar or getting a gert lump of crude off a stylus. Every single thing is improved to to he standard I was used to before. All connections cleaned and new oil in the turntable bearing and a belt clean.
I've been a bit delinquent in the upkeep over the last year due to guitar learning mania.😳
So , all ok. Let's play some toons.
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Post by robbiegong on May 17, 2021 14:49:56 GMT
I'm starting to feel a bit uneasy about my denon integrated amp. It's just not engaging me like my past Naim, Roksan , Cyrus amps did. I'll have to start looking for a real flat earth 'hi fi' amp again I think. I'll service the gyrodec first and do all the connections. It's took you a long time to come to that conclusion. One thing I have learned after 30 plus years: Most amplifiers are a bit crap. Regardless of the price or who makes them. There must be a reason for that but I don't know what it is. lol - That's a strong and interesting statement Macca. I'm curious as to your main reasons and thoughts on that one |
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Post by macca on May 17, 2021 15:55:57 GMT
owning loads of the bloody things over the years when you hear a good one you know. Not to say that there's not a fair number of good ones but there's about a million different amplifiers to search through to find them. |
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Post by robbiegong on May 17, 2021 19:24:59 GMT
owning loads of the bloody things over the years when you hear a good one you know. Not to say that there's not a fair number of good ones but there's about a million different amplifiers to search through to find them. Yeah, I know what you mean Macca. |
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Post by hornucopia on May 17, 2021 20:39:57 GMT
A surprise to me; i bought a Panasonic SA-HR70 receiver when moving into my house, 1996. Was a hidden gem, reportedly. 7 channels, though I only ever use 2. Has a Texas chip -it's digital. But it has lasted all this time making pretty good sound though my parade of speakers.Who knew?
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Post by antonio on May 19, 2021 1:55:00 GMT
"That's a strong and interesting statement Macca. I'm curious as to your main reasons and thoughts on that one " Sour grapes Robbie, he keeps buggering his up.  |
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Post by antonio on May 19, 2021 1:58:13 GMT
Great news about the Denon, it's a weight of my mind I can tell ya Engine.  I guess this is just a timely reminder to everyone on here, 'Keep it Clean' |
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Post by robbiegong on May 19, 2021 11:51:56 GMT
"That's a strong and interesting statement Macca. I'm curious as to your main reasons and thoughts on that one " Sour grapes Robbie, he keeps buggering his up.  |
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Post by macca on May 19, 2021 12:39:09 GMT
yeah yeah laugh it up.
usually you can tell a good 'un from the first few bars of music, that's why I thought it was a bit odd Engine suddenly having doubts about his Denon so long after he first got it. Especially given that he clearly uses it a lot.
Looks like it was a dirty contacts problem with the Krells too, coincidentally.
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Post by Bigman80 on May 19, 2021 13:31:27 GMT
yeah yeah laugh it up. usually you can tell a good 'un from the first few bars of music, that's why I thought it was a bit odd Engine suddenly having doubts about his Denon so long after he first got it. Especially given that he clearly uses it a lot. Looks like it was a dirty contacts problem with the Krells too, coincidentally. And now you have two of the things! Do i need a Krell?............. |
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Post by optical on May 19, 2021 13:52:31 GMT
Alan is under the strictest instructions that the Krell MUST come only a very close second to the reigning champion (probably upgraded) N-686 - Oh sh** did I write that here?!
Benchmark AHB2 notwithstanding . . . .
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Post by Bigman80 on May 19, 2021 14:15:14 GMT
Alan is under the strictest instructions that the Krell MUST come only a very close second to the reigning champion (probably upgraded) N-686 - Oh sh** did I write that here?! Benchmark AHB2 notwithstanding . . . . Ah yes, you too are in the 686 owners club, are you not? |
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