Thanks will view all the videos after the gym in full. The last one is a lookergasolin said:Might consider this amp instead of Nad
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DL8R-vJRo54&t
I'll give it some thought...but nothing's jumping out.insider9 said:Ok, the budget won't stretch. Is there anything within a grand that you'd think worth looking at, high power even if just under 200W?
Got two from Gasolin already.
What a beauty. As you say probably not suitable but would love one anywayCnoEvil said:I'll give it some thought...but nothing's jumping out.insider9 said:Ok, the budget won't stretch. Is there anything within a grand that you'd think worth looking at, high power even if just under 200W?
Got two from Gasolin already.
...though, this is my thought of thing (probably totally unsuitable): http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Musical-Fidelity-A220-/112581429082?hash=item1a3660475a:g:jXkAAOSwxX1ZwC2L
Review: https://forum.audiogon.com/discussions/review-musical-fidelity-a-220-amplifier
If I knew the specs of your speakers, I would have some idea if the amp would work.insider9 said:What a beauty. As you say probably not suitable but would love one anyway
It would be so much easier had I picked up the speakers already.
I think I understand where you’re coming from. A couple of years ago, I demoed B&O’s Beolab 5s. I was very impressed, but not “Whoaa!”, rather “OK, very well done.” There was something missing, but I couldn’t tell what. No such thoughts with my NCores though. It all sounds right, realistic. NCore is not ICE, I guess...insider9 said:I knew this was going to come up. I'm not against but not heard one I enjoyed. They just sound too clean and devoid of timbre (oversimplification alert). Yes lower THD but not to my liking.DocG said:Why not try a Hypex NCore amp, maybe one of Colin's (click)?
EDIT: haha, our posts crossed. That's funny!
If this doesn't apply to Nord I would consider it.
Good point. I don't know them myself. I had the standmouts 87 dB/ 1 W @ 1m sensitivity, 8 ohm. Easy to drive but they were near field monitors so not intended to be used with massive amps and easily driven with valves.CnoEvil said:If I knew the specs of your speakers, I would have some idea if the amp would work.insider9 said:What a beauty. As you say probably not suitable but would love one anyway
It would be so much easier had I picked up the speakers already.
My MF 35W Class A amp (35W @ 8 Ohms; 70W @ 4 Ohms; 140W @ 2 Ohms) has absolutely no problem driving my Ref 205/2s. This is because they have a Sensitivity of 90dB and Impedance that drops to 3.2 Ohms, which plays to its strengths. It has huge reserves and gives amazing Transient Response.
The review I linked to, says that 220 can handle speakers with a Sensitivity of 87dB....the only thing would be, if it needs a good service (as it will get pretty hot).
Looks a beast at the price. Thanks Tino!tino said:Keep your eyes peeled for one of these ... TEAC Distinction AI-3000. Have seen then go ex-demo for 899/999 GBP
I would say the 220 would have no problem....and the lower the Impedance of the speakers go, the more power the Amp will deliver - the joy of a robust, high current power supply.insider9 said:Good point. I don't know them myself. I had the standmouts 87 dB/ 1 W @ 1m sensitivity, 8 ohm. Easy to drive but they were near field monitors so not intended to be used with massive amps and easily driven with valves.
These are floorstanders so sensitivity should only improve. Actually found on a forum that they are supposedly 93dB/1W@1m. Also article saying they were designed to be easy to drive.
So not clue why he wrote 200W...
It's know that if you don't have a Behringer A500 on max gain on the amp it will distort https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RWj5CUl7rioinsider9 said:I have a Behringer A500 that came in with distortion on both channels. They do have a poor track record when it comes to reliability. Not tried Crown though. May be a good alternative if I need that power in the end.
I have tested it with a mic at different levels getting 5-10% THD. I'm sure I tested it at full blast controlling the volume from Yamaha but I will try it again today just to be certain. Thanks Gasolin!gasolin said:insider9 said:I have a Behringer A500 that came in with distortion on both channels. They do have a poor track record when it comes to reliability. Not tried Crown though. May be a good alternative if I need that power in the end.
It's know that if you don't have a Behringer A500 on max gain on the amp it will distort https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RWj5CUl7rio