Abrahamsen audio amp v2.0

[Burnsie]

of course you can, it would be intresting to see what you think of it compared to the Rega. I dont know how the mods will let us get in touch but im more than happy for them to give you my email and we can take it from there.

 

[bracque]

Hi all, on the off chance someone has heard them both, any comments about the v20 vs rogue sphinx?

I live in dubai so I can't hear either down here.

Thanks

 

[iQ Speakers]

I must be mad but I have finally been able to order a Abrahamsen V20 UP £697 delivered.

 

[CnoEvil]

I must be mad but I have finally been able to order a Abrahamsen V20 UP £697 delivered.

There's nothing wrong with mad.....and I look forward to seeing where it fits into your amp hierachy.

How's the AA Settanta behaving?

 

[iQ Speakers]

Ye it's fine! As for the Linn another story. The Abrahamsen intrigues me and I asked them if it's any good could I sell them as they are smallish and don't have a UK presence. But no joy they are looking for a UK distributor this summer. How long it will take to come I have no idea. Slightly worrying they don't seem to do communication.

 

[CnoEvil]

As for the Linn another story...

Do you find it worse for both 16 bit and lossy stuff, or just the latter?

 

[Electro]

I must be mad but I have finally been able to order a Abrahamsen V20 UP £697 delivered.

I am quietly confident that you will be more than happy with the Abrahamsen , and after a very short period you will consider it to be possibly the best £697 you ever spent . *yes3* .

 

[iQ Speakers]

Both, but more annoying I can not come in and play music. Tidal fine, server ok ish, spotify I have to muck about, once working its brilliant. You just use Spotify. On the upside it does offer the above flexibility. It probally does not help it's Ethernet is provided via the Sonos.

 

[CnoEvil]

It probally does not help it's Ethernet is provided via the Sonos.

I cant help feeling there's something out of kilter going on.....maybe a call to Linn would clarify (they are good guys).

 

[iQ Speakers]

OK the Abrahamsen V20 UP has arrived! Packaging not the best but its all in one piece! Its heavy, Looks stunning and is superbly made the finish is better than the Sugden, miles better than the Audio Analouge. Gold plate on top with the upgrade badge and signiture, gold feet. The fit and finish is way beyond what I was expecting. Solid, gold speaker posts. Remote is metal bespoke affair. Well I'm now chumping at the bit to get it plugged in, they say 96 hours burn in time! Looking good so far. Will report back later.

 

[jamesrfisher]

OK the Abrahamsen V20 UP has arrived! Packaging not the best but its all in one piece! Its heavy, Looks stunning and is superbly made the finish is better than the Sugden, miles better than the Audio Analouge. Gold plate on top with the upgrade badge and signiture, gold feet. The fit and finish is way beyond what I was expecting. Solid, gold speaker posts. Remote is metal bespoke affair. Well I'm now chumping at the bit to get it plugged in, they say 96 hours burn in time! Looking good so far. Will report back later.

This is getting very exciting now!

 

[Burnsie]

Good luck with the amp, I'm sure you will enjoy it. I have ordered the CD player from them and looks like it is at the Post office for me to collect. Not been about much recently with work but good luck with the speaker project Boggit and you might be able to point me in the direction of speakers once you have had a chance with the amp.

 

[iQ Speakers]

Hi Burnsie, you already had one of there amps? As for speakers unless you like the look of mine I really would not want to actively promote mine directly to you on the Forum. John Duncan has been very understanding and the rest of the forum has been surportive in the main. I would not want to abuse this forum or its members.

 

[iQ Speakers]

No Laughing at the back and I dont want any told you so's!! *dash1* But got home looks and feels fabulous really really good. Now the bad news, I'm absolutly gutted, pluged it in all OK, turned the volume up, relay clicks out. Turn off turn on, runs for 30-40 seconds ping protection relay in the amp click out. The Transformer was lose, there was slight movment, they are clamped in place by a bolt running trought the middle with a large washer clamping the transformer in place. Should not be a problem unless it has knocked a sensor or connector out of place. Will wait a responce from Abrahamsen. Burnsie how did you find there communication when you ordered your CD player? I found it non existant! I still remain positive beacuse it look amazingly well built not even taking the £690 I paid into account.

 

[Burnsie]

I found them not to bad with both the amp and CD player, they let me know the order was placed and when it was on the way I got a tracking number, not the best news with the amp but I'm sure they will get it sorted for you. I understand about the speakers but that will be my next upgrade and just looking for some ideas on the way to go.

 

[iQ Speakers]

Thomas, eventually got back to me to place the order (he was at home with man flu) I then had nothing from them until the tracking info from the shipping company. Could not get through on the phone. What do you think of the build quality? As i said looks superb. As for speakers depends on budget room size, if you like the idea of TL speakers PMC DB1i's or GB1i's might be a very nice option on the used market, there were some walnut GB1 going for around £800 on ebay. If you like the idea of mine drop me a mail from the website.

 

[matt49]

Boggit,

sorry to hear the amp isn't working. Patience and persistence are usually rewarded.

Matt

 

[iQ Speakers]

Here it is my Norweigen paper weight!

 

[iceman16]

Nice! Just have more patient mate and I guess you will be rewarded with great sounding amp!

 

[Vladimir]

They packaged that block of lead like they were sending a box of christmass lights? Boo!

A guy that worked for UPS in another audio forum said it's normal for packages to be dropped, thrown, kicked, pushed and stacked. Even the ones saying fragile on the box!

 

[iQ Speakers]

Thank you all in my hour of need, Cheers Matt, staying strong! I was like a child at Christmas, then i guess you all know that feeling! I had none of that when the Audio Analouge thingt arrived! Yes Vlad it really is very heavy feel heavier than the 22kg AA. And yes i must say the box was a little flimsy and the foam inserts are broken one of the corners of the box was pushed in, so i guess it took a drop and the transformer came lose possibly knocking a connector off. As soon as i get the go ahead (warranty issue) ill open it up and have a delve around, I was an electronics engineer so don't have a prblem routing around. I still can not believe how beautiful and well made it is for £670 delivered!! Vlad have you seen your badges?

 

[CnoEvil]

The Transformer was lose, there was slight movment, they are clamped in place by a bolt running trought the middle with a large washer clamping the transformer in place.

Bummer!

I hope you get it sorted quickly.

 

[iQ Speakers]

I've never had any electronics arrive not working! Guess its my turn.

 

[matt49]

I've never had any electronics arrive not working! Guess its my turn.

I once had an expensive amp on home demo from a dealer hundreds of miles away. The amp reached me in perfect working order, though the packaging was well and truly knackered. (I informed the dealer of this right away.) After living with the amp for two weeks, I boxed it up as carefully as I could in its knackered packaging, and it was picked up by a courier. I was mortified to see the courier throw the box so carelessly into the back of his van, that it landed on one corner and bounced onto the van's floor. When the amp arrived back at the dealer's, it was apparently damaged. The result was a long and unpleasant correspondence about whose liability it was. That's one dealer I'll never buy from ...

 

[iQ Speakers]

I always use UPS they seem to be better, judging by the Herbert from parcel force in his hoodie! I see why they use the "force" in there name. Positive, might be an excuse for a quick trip to Norway!