NAD 3120 & Mordaunt-Short MS10i

[matthewpianist]

An ancient, bulky analog device, today it has no meaning, even aesthetic (old European/American audio equipment was usually worse in quality and appearance than Japanese)

That's just a matter of opinion and preference, and if we're talking bulky, have you actually seen some of the Sansui and Pioneer amps of the day?

There was good and bad from every country, and the NAD was ground breaking in bringing great sound to a more affordable price point. A 3020 or 3120 in nicely fettled condition can still sound very engaging today, and there's nothing meaningless about that. It's the same with my 33/303 combination, though I also have the Audiolab 6000A MkII, which is outstanding for its price.

I've tried compact kit like the WiiM Amp Ultra and the Ultra/Vibelink combination and, to be perfectly honest, I was underwhelmed and unengaged.

 

[landco]

A 3020 or 3120 in nicely fettled condition can still sound very engaging today

Amplifiers do not sound, they do not have "their own" sound. Amplifiers amplify, nothing more. To participate in the discussion, you first need to overcome the typical audiophile stereotype.

 

[matthewpianist]

Amplifiers do not sound, they do not have "their own" sound. Amplifiers amplify, nothing more. To participate in the discussion, you first need to overcome the typical audiophile stereotype.

It's my choice whether or not I participate in this discussion, not yours. I have more than enough experience with hi-fi (40 years in fact), to know that amplifiers do impact the sound, and I'm not alone in this. I'm not an 'audiophile stereotype' and have the wisdom and experience to question some of the things touted as being game changers, but I know what I hear and have the faculties as a listener (and furthermore as a musician) to be able to differentiate when something makes a difference.

 

[Al ears]

It's my choice whether or not I participate in this discussion, not yours. I have more than enough experience with hi-fi (40 years in fact), to know that amplifiers do impact the sound, and I'm not alone in this. I'm not an 'audiophile stereotype' and have the wisdom and experience to question some of the things touted as being game changers, but I know what I hear and have the faculties as a listener (and furthermore as a musician) to be able to differentiate when something makes a difference.

It would appear the person to whom you replied has been banned.....

 

[matthewpianist]

It would appear the person to whom you replied has been banned.....

Yes, I see there has been similar posts aimed at other forum members.

 

[Al ears]

Yes, I see there has been similar posts aimed at other forum members.

Indeed.