- Feb 19, 2012
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Hello everyone...
O.K. pleasantries out the way - I recently "upgraded" to a Rotel 1520 amp - my system consisted of a NAD c660 CD (recorder)player, Mission 782se (well run in) Yamaha dsp-ax620 receiver, QED qnect 1 digital coax connecting CD and amp, ( bi-amping) A & B speakers running silver anniversary on Hi frequencies, unknown but quality cable on low frequencies. (All non used channels switched off)
1 month worth of running in - using Chord Crimson plus interconnects 0.5m.
My problem, the amp is clear, well separated and go’s loud, but lacks space, 3dness, ambiance, nuances, 'real' frequencies low down, the ability to project a voice well clear of the speakers. It sounds o.k but in short it falls well short of the Yamaha dsp AX620 (which was bought many years ago to go under the telly, but sounded so good, it replaced my Technics amp and as never moved)
Its neither the CD player (the player has talent) nor the Speakers (the missions are good) I believe the amp is capable but just needs the right interconnect to drag out its best. Many times I've read in the mag 5.1 receivers cannot out perform dedicated stereo amps. But I have an old receiver causing me to cry every time I play my 'new' 600 pound plus amp.
p.s
Originally bought an AudioLab 8200a but swapped it after nearly a month (really harsh amp) and methinks my exchange window just ran out and so as the patents of the good folk at Super-Fi
O.K. pleasantries out the way - I recently "upgraded" to a Rotel 1520 amp - my system consisted of a NAD c660 CD (recorder)player, Mission 782se (well run in) Yamaha dsp-ax620 receiver, QED qnect 1 digital coax connecting CD and amp, ( bi-amping) A & B speakers running silver anniversary on Hi frequencies, unknown but quality cable on low frequencies. (All non used channels switched off)
1 month worth of running in - using Chord Crimson plus interconnects 0.5m.
My problem, the amp is clear, well separated and go’s loud, but lacks space, 3dness, ambiance, nuances, 'real' frequencies low down, the ability to project a voice well clear of the speakers. It sounds o.k but in short it falls well short of the Yamaha dsp AX620 (which was bought many years ago to go under the telly, but sounded so good, it replaced my Technics amp and as never moved)
Its neither the CD player (the player has talent) nor the Speakers (the missions are good) I believe the amp is capable but just needs the right interconnect to drag out its best. Many times I've read in the mag 5.1 receivers cannot out perform dedicated stereo amps. But I have an old receiver causing me to cry every time I play my 'new' 600 pound plus amp.
p.s
Originally bought an AudioLab 8200a but swapped it after nearly a month (really harsh amp) and methinks my exchange window just ran out and so as the patents of the good folk at Super-Fi