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Post by macca on Aug 20, 2022 6:52:00 GMT
It is still cheaper on UK Audiomart. Listed at £2100 for the 686. if I was in need of a power amp I would have his arm off at that price. I think if he isn't shifting them or making enough money for it to be worth his while then he'll stop bothering. That would be a shame as not everyone could knock up one of these themselves. In theory I could do it but I wouldn't trust myself to do it, rather pay the extra to someone with the experience. I think it's a valuable service he is doing. £2K for an amp that will compete on SQ with anything at any price and has a lot of power? That's a giveaway. |
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Post by antonio on Aug 20, 2022 9:20:38 GMT
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Post by sq225917 on Aug 20, 2022 9:41:04 GMT
Yup it's all the amp you'll ever need.
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Post by Bigman80 on Aug 20, 2022 11:11:20 GMT
It IS all the amp you'll ever need.. I cannot fathom why ijrussell is still in ownership of his, but I expect it's financial caution being exhibited. |
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Post by macca on Aug 20, 2022 11:15:17 GMT
yeah that is an even bigger bargain but I'm not in need of an amplifier. Plus it's collection only from miles away and I won't pay by bank transfer. |
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Post by macca on Aug 20, 2022 11:22:24 GMT
It IS all the amp you'll ever need.. I cannot fathom why ijrussell is still in ownership of his, but I expect it's financial caution being exhibited. Brand is not well known enough I think. You still see Naim amps at that price being sold despite being inferior in every respect. Plus a lot of people labour under the illusion that the only people who can 'service' an amp are the people who manufactured it. And other reasons that also make no real sense. |
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Post by Bigman80 on Aug 20, 2022 11:24:51 GMT
It IS all the amp you'll ever need.. I cannot fathom why ijrussell is still in ownership of his, but I expect it's financial caution being exhibited. Brand is not well known enough I think. You still see Naim amps at that price being sold despite being inferior in every respect. Plus a lot of people labour under the illusion that the only people who can 'service' an amp are the people who manufactured it. And other reasons that also make no real sense. Yeah, I get that. HiFi is full of the irrational |
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Post by hifinutt on Aug 20, 2022 11:26:43 GMT
It IS all the amp you'll ever need.. I cannot fathom why ijrussell is still in ownership of his, but I expect it's financial caution being exhibited. yes LOTS of lovely kit sitting unsold .... its summer and folks on the beach !!! if it was not 30 kg i might be tempted . thats why i like monoblocks as easy to carry mostly . the JH F5 monoblocks are remarkably light |
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Post by Bigman80 on Aug 20, 2022 11:29:42 GMT
It IS all the amp you'll ever need.. I cannot fathom why ijrussell is still in ownership of his, but I expect it's financial caution being exhibited. yes LOTS of lovely kit sitting unsold .... its summer and folks on the beach !!! if it was not 30 kg i might be tempted . thats why i like monoblocks as easy to carry mostly . the JH F5 monoblocks are remarkably light I wouldn't let weight put you off. It's a superb amplifier. Tbh, I can't believe Ian prefers the Pass design....but that's what makes this hobby interesting |
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Post by hifinutt on Aug 20, 2022 11:39:01 GMT
yes i dont buy heavy amps . not good for the back any more . plenty of lighter amps out there !!! and yes i have noticed Ian prefers pass designs .
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Post by hifinutt on Nov 25, 2022 18:27:53 GMT
well after 6 months seems they are back to 1495 !!
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Post by hifinutt on Feb 22, 2023 19:23:28 GMT
Would you like to hear my dual mono 286 Phil? Wonder what the 286 would sound like with the verity rienzi ?need something to do them justice .the arcam was good with the taus but got a feeling they will sing with better power amp to go with pre 5 . |
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Post by Bigman80 on Feb 22, 2023 19:39:20 GMT
Would you like to hear my dual mono 286 Phil? Wonder what the 286 would sound like with the verity rienzi ?need something to do them justice .the arcam was good with the taus but got a feeling they will sing with better power amp to go with pre 5 . Just go 686. I'm building one for someone.....can always build two lol Plus, it might take some of the heat off Joe Henry lol |
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Post by hifinutt on Feb 22, 2023 22:23:42 GMT
Thanks ollie .i need something light .not into heavy amps anymore .those monoblock neuro 286 are probably fairly light .certainly my f5 are light ,only about 9kg each at a guess
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Post by hifinutt on Feb 22, 2023 22:30:15 GMT
The rienzi are about 87db and are very smooth top end as well as detailed .they just might work with neurochrome . One concern is the loft room gets hot in summer and the jh f5 made it stuffy so thats why the cool running arcam has been a better option . Also sounds good with the bc pre 5 .
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Post by Bigman80 on Feb 22, 2023 22:32:09 GMT
Thanks ollie .i need something light .not into heavy amps anymore .those monoblock neuro 286 are probably fairly light .certainly my f5 are light ,only about 9kg each at a guess Yeah, I don't think they would be too heavy at all. |
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Post by Bigman80 on Feb 22, 2023 22:32:45 GMT
The rienzi are about 87db and are very smooth top end as well as detailed .they just might work with neurochrome . One concern is the loft room gets hot in summer and the jh f5 made it stuffy so thats why the cool running arcam has been a better option . Also sounds good with the bc pre 5 . 86, 286, 686.....never felt one get warm. Thinking about it, I know of an 86 for sale. 65W into 4ohm...40w into 8ohm. Would that be any good? |
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Post by hifinutt on Feb 22, 2023 22:50:38 GMT
Thanks minimum 286 i think .
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