I've heard the Exposure 2010s2d and it seems a very nice amp. But i have Epos K3 speakers and play a lot of bad rock recordings. Also a not bright sounding and forgiving amp is the best. I've also heard the Nad c356 but voices sounded a little dull and too much bass. In my area there is no Creek dealer. But is a Creek amp the best? I read about the creek A50 on the lean side. Not good for me. There is the expensive 100A. Much better? Or too boring with rock? I like smooth highes.
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Creek or Exposure?
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matthewpiano
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I'd suggest going for the Exposure. They make lovely amps that suit exactly what you are looking for, and it will provide plenty of control for your Epos speakers.
Yes, i think so. The creek a50 to lean, the a100 expensive and for that price there are many other maybe better amps. But i can also buy for a good price a second hand musical fidelity m3i. What about this amp?
The M3i is a reasonably gutsy, rich, warm, musical amp....though it lacks a little "bite" and excitement, for some.
I like a old fashioned warm sound. A valve amp is not suitable for my music. The exposure gives a brighter sound than the mf m3i?
It's a long time since I have heard an Exposure amp, but I'd expect it to be bolder and a bit more "in yer face".
Older Electrocompaniet, Arcam, Sugden, Pathos, Audio Analogue, UR Primo and Abrahamsen amps, might also give you the sound you're looking for.
Older Electrocompaniet, Arcam, Sugden, Pathos, Audio Analogue, UR Primo and Abrahamsen amps, might also give you the sound you're looking for.
Maybe thats the best. But i don't know how are the "creek sound". Ist it warm or bright? Has it body? I read a test of the Arcam a29. They found it a fast and open sounding amp. But also a cold sounding amp. The days that Arcam amps sounded warm are gone.
You can't "do Hifi" by proxy....there are too many variables eg. Room, taste and the rest of the system.loneranger said:
I don't find the current Arcam amps cold.
I believe Creek is detailed and fairly neutral, but doesn't tip into analytical...possibly cleaner and slightly more forward than the Arcam.
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Based on my experience of the Evo2, it is an Arcam on speed. Good solid midrange, crisp highs and a better LF than older Arcams.
As Cno says, it will depend on room acoustics, layout etc etc.
As Cno says, it will depend on room acoustics, layout etc etc.
A marantz pm8005?
Very good price and maybe has the warmth your looking for? Have not heard one but going by other peoples comments
Very good price and maybe has the warmth your looking for? Have not heard one but going by other peoples comments
Haven't heard the Marantz 8005 but generelly don't find Marantz warm sounding. Maybe in the past, but not today.
Smooth and warm but with enough bass attack. Pathos must be very good but very, very expensive. There is also Unison, but don't know how it sounds.
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CnoEvil said:
So they do, never knew that, but to cover my ass I did say ' in the main', as had an inkling they might. However perhaps OP is getting away for his original post and has to get out and audition whatever he can with less time spent on 'how about?' posts, particularly if really interested in these hybrids.
i saw a advertisiment from a dealer. The Creek 100a now for 1650,-- Euro and the Roksan K3 for 1250,-- Euro. What do you think?
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