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Electro
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The_Lhc
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did anybody else mutter "...cardiogram" to themselves in a faux german accent after reading the subject line of this thread?
The_Lhc said:
No, but I did strart singing Nervous Wreck by 'Radio Stars'.
Electroencephalograph (wreck wreck) x 2
Electroencephalograph (plug it in my brain)
Electro said::bounce: Oooh what is it please Can't wait .....
Sorry for the delay - been out with little'un. Usual half-term thing.
Don't get too excited, but I'll scan it on the PC and paste it across very soon.
chebby
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Get on with it PP, we've cancelled dinner reservations for this.
(I am expecting at least a photograph of your new Icon Audio valve amplifier.)
(I am expecting at least a photograph of your new Icon Audio valve amplifier.)
chebby said:
We all know he is dying to try one then say its not as good as his Leema and prove us all cloth eared
stevebrock said:
Like you saying the Icon is the best thing since sliced bread. Perhaps listen to a Leema before casting empty, baseless aspersions.
plastic penguin said:
PP dont take yourself too seriously
And yes it is the best thing since every SS i have heard under £2k
I have no desire to listen to a Leema and for that matter any Rega, Naim, Rotel etc etc unlike yourself who is very curious to here a valve, even going as far to go to a dealer!
Just chill out for a bit - you have been calm of late!
Same old, same old with you "only joking, PP" or "don't take yourself too seriously". The key word is "The SS amps I've heard", clearly you have no idea about the Leema, just making wild assumptions based on what?
plastic penguin said:
On the assumption that when you demoed the Elicit R you likened it to your Leema - go figure
Leema, Rega, Naim - much of a muchness
stevebrock said:
No, wrong again. If you find that thread (I can't be bothered to look), you'll read that I heard the Elicit-R in isolation at the dealers i.e. they had no other amp fired up nor did I take the Leema. In addition, the Rega was connected to PMC Twenty 23 speakers, which are unfamiliar to me. Yes there were aspects that sounded familiar but, without another amp available, couldn't say for sure.
Don't take everything so literally, Stevebrock.
plastic penguin said:... I have something that may interest you. I'll try and paste it over a little later.
Better late than never.
I turned this copy of WHFI from Oct 2004, and the Group Test which features EC1-3 (alongside Cyrus 8VS, Roksan Caspian, Onkyo A-1 VL, Exposure 3010, Unison Unico, Arcam A90 and Eclipse).
I know you have said many times *I should hear one* but will a amp from the late 90s still cut the mustard with the new kids/models on the block?
This is the larger version.
plastic penguin said:plastic penguin said:... I have something that may interest you. I'll try and paste it over a little later.
Better late than never.
I turned this copy of WHFI from Oct 2004, and the Group Test which features EC1-3 (alongside Cyrus 8VS, Roksan Caspian, Onkyo A-1 VL, Exposure 3010, Unison Unico, Arcam A90 and Eclipse).
I know you have said many times *I should hear one* but will a amp from the late 90s still cut the mustard with the new kids/models on the block?
This is the larger version.
A BIG yes, when are you having the 'demo' (might be hard that) or have you seen a used cheap one and are going to take a blind punt
Al ears
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stevebrock said:plastic penguin said:plastic penguin said:... I have something that may interest you. I'll try and paste it over a little later.
Better late than never.
I turned this copy of WHFI from Oct 2004, and the Group Test which features EC1-3 (alongside Cyrus 8VS, Roksan Caspian, Onkyo A-1 VL, Exposure 3010, Unison Unico, Arcam A90 and Eclipse).
I know you have said many times *I should hear one* but will a amp from the late 90s still cut the mustard with the new kids/models on the block?
This is the larger version.
A BIG yes, when are you having the 'demo' (might be hard that) or have you seen a used cheap one and are going to take a blind punt
Kronos have an ex-demo one going for £2350. Not sure if that is a bargain as have not looked up full RRP.
Seems to have risen very steeply in price since 2004
Electro
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There have been some minor changes to the Eci3 over the years mainly to the power supply , the rest remains pretty much the same from 2000 to present day .
This is the Norwegian way , they spend years getting things just right with the best possible quality for the price and then leave it alone !
Why change something unless you can make a real improvement
Here is a chart that shows the longevity of some of their products , it only goes up to 2010 but you get the idea
http://www.electrocompaniet.no/files/manuals/EC-OTHER-PRODUCTS-HISTORY.pdf
and power amps .
http://www.electrocompaniet.no/files/manuals/EC-POWERAMPS-HISTORY.pdf
What in your opinion is best, a manufacturer that changes models and casework every year or two for no sound reason or a company that gets it right and sticks to it .
IMO the Eci3 still outclasses most amplifiers even though it is now 14 years old , but then I would say that I suppose
This is the Norwegian way , they spend years getting things just right with the best possible quality for the price and then leave it alone !
Why change something unless you can make a real improvement
Here is a chart that shows the longevity of some of their products , it only goes up to 2010 but you get the idea
http://www.electrocompaniet.no/files/manuals/EC-OTHER-PRODUCTS-HISTORY.pdf
and power amps .
http://www.electrocompaniet.no/files/manuals/EC-POWERAMPS-HISTORY.pdf
What in your opinion is best, a manufacturer that changes models and casework every year or two for no sound reason or a company that gets it right and sticks to it .
IMO the Eci3 still outclasses most amplifiers even though it is now 14 years old , but then I would say that I suppose
Hi PP & Electro
I've been intrigued by either the Leema Tucana II or the Electro ECI 5 Mk II as a possible match with my ProAc D2s.
I'm not able to audition either amp at home with my setup but could probably listen to them at the dealers' premises, albeit with diffferent speakers.
Any suggestions or advice would be much appreciated.
I've been intrigued by either the Leema Tucana II or the Electro ECI 5 Mk II as a possible match with my ProAc D2s.
I'm not able to audition either amp at home with my setup but could probably listen to them at the dealers' premises, albeit with diffferent speakers.
Any suggestions or advice would be much appreciated.
Electro
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Singslinger said:
If you are quick you might pick up this bargain
http://www.audiodestination.co.uk/used-products/electrocompaniet-eci-5-mkii-integrated-amplifier-very-low-use
If you ask nicely Mike and Caroline will probably let you try before you buy at home with the usual conditions .
It should work very well with the proacs but as always it is best to try for yourself to see if the sound is to your taste
Al ears said:stevebrock said:plastic penguin said:plastic penguin said:... I have something that may interest you. I'll try and paste it over a little later.
Better late than never.
I turned this copy of WHFI from Oct 2004, and the Group Test which features EC1-3 (alongside Cyrus 8VS, Roksan Caspian, Onkyo A-1 VL, Exposure 3010, Unison Unico, Arcam A90 and Eclipse).
I know you have said many times *I should hear one* but will a amp from the late 90s still cut the mustard with the new kids/models on the block?
This is the larger version.
A BIG yes, when are you having the 'demo' (might be hard that) or have you seen a used cheap one and are going to take a blind punt
Kronos have an ex-demo one going for £2350. Not sure if that is a bargain as have not looked up full RRP.
Seems to have risen very steeply in price since 2004
That's a silly price. That I would expect for a brand new example. Have seen ex-dems (dealers) for around £1200.
Singslinger said:
Can't give you any info on the amp but as regards dem then go a shop audition if a home one is out of the question. The acoustics won't be the same but it's better than nothing.
Electro said:There have been some minor changes to the Eci3 over the years mainly to the power supply , the rest remains pretty much the same from 2000 to present day .
This is the Norwegian way , they spend years getting things just right with the best possible quality for the price and then leave it alone !
Why change something unless you can make a real improvement
Here is a chart that shows the longevity of some of their products , it only goes up to 2010 but you get the idea
http://www.electrocompaniet.no/files/manuals/EC-OTHER-PRODUCTS-HISTORY.pdf
and power amps .
http://www.electrocompaniet.no/files/manuals/EC-POWERAMPS-HISTORY.pdf
What in your opinion is best, a manufacturer that changes models and casework every year or two for no sound reason or a company that gets it right and sticks to it .
IMO the Eci3 still outclasses most amplifiers even though it is now 14 years old , but then I would say that I suppose
Cheers, Electro.
I agree, if it ain't broke... but as they tweak the amp every so often that pretty much explains. It seems to the trend with the big brands to update every 12-18 months.
Also thought it would make interesting reading for you in the 10th year since the Supertest.
(Blimey, with the amount of old mags, I should become WHFI's archivist.
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