AMP brands sorted by how they Sound

[CnoEvil]

This list will be updated, added to, or changed as necessary - All feedback and further suggestions welcome.

(Will be doing one for speakers as well)

1. Forward/Exciting/Analytical[/b]

- Chord; Cyrus; Cambridge Audio; Audiolab

2. Clean/Detailed/A little Uninvolving[/b]

- Linn; Bel Canto; Moon; Digital Nad;

3. Neutral[/b]

- Bryston; Rotel; Primare; Griffon; Hegel.

4. Neutral with a hint of warmth[/b]

- Classe; Plinius; ATC; Mark Levinson; Creek; Rega; Yamaha; Perreaux; Sonneteer; LFD; Marantz, Parasound; Devialet

5. Bold/Musical/Fun[/b]

- Naim; Roksan; Exposure; Leema; Krell; Nad

6. Slightly Warmer/Darker/Richer[/b]

- Electrocompaniet; Musical Fidelity; Arcam; Audio Analogue; Unison Research Unico; Quad; McIntosh

7. Rich/Clear/Engaging/Euphonius[/b]

- Accuphase; Luxman; Pathos; Sugden; Croft; Audio Research; Esoteric

8. Musical/Delicate[/b]

- Lavardin; Coda; Ayre; Aesthetix; Densen

 

[johnnyboy1950]

you really should get out more

 

[CnoEvil]

you really should get out more

Tell me about it.

 

[insider9]

you really should get out more

*biggrin*

 

[plastic penguin]

Oh dear. Oh dear, oh dear...

(Puffs cheeks)... yeah... no...um. Some of your choices chimes with my experiences, while others are out of kilter.

Not sure how one can accurately quantify or differentiate the tonal qualities.

The perfect example was when I heard the Moon amp years ago with Totem speakers at this dealer. I had the Pulse set-up and after about 10 minutes listening to the Moon I had to learn sign language, as it made me deaf. It was dreadfully bright, while, strangely, the Pulse sound had a fuller presentation (with the same speakers).

The mysteries of hi-fi.

 

[Diamond Joe]

Euphonius[/b]!

That's going to be my word of the day, what a marvellous word *biggrin*

 

[stereoman]

This list will be updated, added to, or changed as necessary - All feedback and further suggestions welcome.

(Will be doing one for speakers as well)

1. Forward/Exciting/Analytical

- Chord; Cyrus; Cambridge Audio; Audiolab

2. Clean/Detailed/A little Uninvolving

- Linn; Bel Canto; Moon; Digital Nad;

3. Neutral

- Bryston; Rotel; Primare; Griffon; Hegel; Devialet

4. Neutral with a hint of warmth

- Classe; Plinius; ATC; Mark Levinson; Creek; Rega; Yamaha; Perreaux; Sonneteer; LFD; Marantz, Parasound

5. Bold/Musical/Fun

- Naim; Roksan; Exposure; Leema; Krell; Nad; Densen

6. Slightly Warmer/Darker/Richer

- Electrocompaniet; Musical Fidelity; Arcam; Audio Analogue; Unison Research Unico; Quad; McIntosh

7. Rich/Clear/Engaging/Euphonius

- Accuphase; Luxman; Pathos; Sugden; Croft; Audio Research; Esoteric

8. Musical/Delicate

- Lavardin; Coda; Ayre; Aesthetix

Great thread ! A really useful post. You've nailed it.

 

[davidf]

Cables next Cno

 

[CnoEvil]

Cables next Cno

No Chance!

 

[insider9]

Cables next Cno

No Chance!

Oh, go on! You know you want to

 

[insider9]

Anyone has a clear preference in gear they used?

I score 4/6 in one category and have used gear from 7 out of 8 categories.

Now, after edit.

 

[insider9]

You've added Densen to 8 but it's still there in 5. Worth removing?

 

[Vladimir]

It all sounds the same when you play Katy Perry.

 

[CnoEvil]

You've added Densen to 8 but it's still there in 5. Worth removing?

Thx. Now done.

I'm trying to keep lists on 2 threads updated and it's all too much for my confused little brain.

 

[insider9]

You've added Densen to 8 but it's still there in 5. Worth removing?

Thx. Now done.

I'm trying to keep lists on 2 threads updated and it's all too much for my confused little brain.

Thanks Cno.

 

[insider9]

It all sounds the same when you play Katy Perry. 

What's wrong with Katy Perry? She's a voice of a generation. Expressed in one song what most teenage boys been thinking all these years.

"I kissed a girl. I like tit"

*biggrin*

 

[Vladimir]

How do I block a whole thread????

 

[CnoEvil]

How do I block a whole thread????

Will Power.

Simples. *angel*

 

[CnoEvil]

Oh, go on! You know you want to

I'm not a masochist.

I would however like to see a thread dedicated to Valve Amps (SET/Triode/Pentode/Ultra Linear) and the effect of Tube Rolling.....but I don't feel I have enough experience to give a fully informative Primer.

If anyone would like to start one, I'll certainly contribute.

 

[insider9]

I'm not a masochist.

I don't blame you.

I will start one in a few days. It will be from a different perspective and I have no idea what results we might expect. It's another mini-project of mine. Don't want to reveal more for now.

 

[CnoEvil]

I'm not a masochist.

I don't blame you.

I will start one in a few days. It will be from a different perspective and I have no idea what results we might expect. It's another mini-project of mine. Don't want to reveal more for now.

I'm happy to get flamed on someone else's thread....for some reason that I find hard to explain. *unknw*

 

[Vladimir]

Taxonomy of cable aesthetics should be left to Drummerman.

 

[Vladimir]

I forgot about the will power thingy...

 

[CnoEvil]

I forgot about the will power thingy...

Some threads are like Horror scenes in a film....you don't want to look, but somehow you just can't help yourself. *unknw*

 

[Gray]

This list will be updated, added to, or changed as necessary - All feedback and further suggestions welcome.

(Will be doing one for speakers as well)

1. Forward/Exciting/Analytical

- Chord; Cyrus; Cambridge Audio; Audiolab

2. Clean/Detailed/A little Uninvolving

- Linn; Bel Canto; Moon; Digital Nad;

3. Neutral

- Bryston; Rotel; Primare; Griffon; Hegel.

4. Neutral with a hint of warmth

- Classe; Plinius; ATC; Mark Levinson; Creek; Rega; Yamaha; Perreaux; Sonneteer; LFD; Marantz, Parasound; Devialet

5. Bold/Musical/Fun

- Naim; Roksan; Exposure; Leema; Krell; Nad

6. Slightly Warmer/Darker/Richer

- Electrocompaniet; Musical Fidelity; Arcam; Audio Analogue; Unison Research Unico; Quad; McIntosh

7. Rich/Clear/Engaging/Euphonius

- Accuphase; Luxman; Pathos; Sugden; Croft; Audio Research; Esoteric

8. Musical/Delicate

- Lavardin; Coda; Ayre; Aesthetix; Densen

Though it made me think of this, which simplifies the catagories from 8 down to 1:

https://www.whathifi.com/forum/hi-fi/ive-learnt-something-very-important-about-amps