Roksan Attessa amplifier

[RoA]

yeah but I think it looks the doggies....

I've never liked the Marantz look. Not 30 years ago, not now. No change with the 30 and now 40 but I heard a couple/owned a couple which sounded decent. Never really great though.

Still, I will try the 40 if only to scratch an itch. No interest whatsoever in the Class D 30.

Could this (40) be one I really like?

 

[manicm]

While we could talk amps, wouldn't forum better chat about performance.

Andrew Robertson gave it a glowing review. But luckily aesthetics are important too. Looks are important - would you buy the ugly sticked Cyrus Lyric?

 

[manicm]

I've never liked the Marantz look. Not 30 years ago, not now. No change with the 30 and now 40 but I heard a couple/owned a couple which sounded decent. Never really great though.

Still, I will try the 40 if only to scratch an itch. No interest whatsoever in the Class D 30.

Could this (40) be one I really like?

Yes, but cheap it ain't.

 

[Dom]

Andrew Robertson gave it a glowing review. But luckily aesthetics are important too.

Yes the looks are as important, but does it exemplify the cost and does it blow your socks off.

 

[Tinman1952]

Well I think it looks great.

I think he means 'the dog's bo**ocks" which is a compliment...😁

 

[Dom]

I don't know, looks arn't everything eh Tinman1952, but the Roksan Attessa amplifier has its charms.

 

[robdmarsh]

So, next is a quick in store listen likely followed by a home trial. Will this (non-streaming Attessa) replace my Audiolab 6000A or Arcam SA20?

I thought you liked both the Arcam and the Audiolab, particularly the Audiolab, so why are looking to replace one/them?

 

[robdmarsh]

So, next is a quick in store listen likely followed by a home trial.

You've gone very quiet. Did you get a Roksan Attessa on home trial?

 

[DaisyD]

Bought an attessa streaming amp nearly a month ago. This was the amp I settled on after several alternatives to replace a wonderful 90's Rotel which shed it's capacitors. I tried MF, Denon, CA, Rega and Audiolab. Looks are always a matter of opinion, as is sound, and I've never owned any item of audio which was perfect. I listen to music all day, every day and feel the Roksan to be a good solution for an amp under £2000. Yes the phono stage isn't brilliant and yes a HDMI input might be good, but it's a hifi amp. Overall I'd say it does everything 8.5/10

 

[robdmarsh]

Bought an attessa streaming amp nearly a month ago. This was the amp I settled on after several alternatives to replace a wonderful 90's Rotel which shed it's capacitors. I tried MF, Denon, CA, Rega and Audiolab. Looks are always a matter of opinion, as is sound, and I've never owned any item of audio which was perfect. I listen to music all day, every day and feel the Roksan to be a good solution for an amp under £2000. Yes the phono stage isn't brilliant and yes a HDMI input might be good, but it's a hifi amp. Overall I'd say it does everything 8.5/10

What do you like about the attessa?

 

[DaisyD]

What do you like about the attessa?

What do you like about the attessa?

It's built beautifully and has been well considered. The LEDs are there to give you info from a distance. I don't need a screen (the phone/laptop/ is the screen. I wouldn't be surprised if it pushes out more power than advertised. Gain adjustment for all analog inputs controlled from the remote is ace. You can sync with your desired streaming service so the amp turns and starts to play directly when you hit song play on any paired device. Finally, it is a piece of furniture not a box that has been brought out at a clever time that uses a streaming system that is seamless AND gapless.

 

[RoA]

I thought you liked both the Arcam and the Audiolab, particularly the Audiolab, so why are looking to replace one/them?

I do, both are great and different enough to keep. I don't seek to replace but RS is not far so why not listen to the Attessa ...

 

[robdmarsh]

So, what was the result of this? Did you give it a home trial?

 

[plastic penguin]

I would urge @RoA to stop pussyfooting around, stuff scratching the itch, go and and buy a Leema Pulse (1st gen version). They're available between £400-600 typically. It'll be the best £600 he's spent on a hi-fi component.

Won't better a high end Marantz but he won't get any of those below a 1k unless it's retrieved from a skip.

 

[RoA]

So, what was the result of this? Did you give it a home trial?

Not yet

 

[Gonepostal]

Anyone who owns this amp, have you noticed a hum or buzzing from the right Chanel. Apparently after reading on another forum this is a common problem.

 

[Al ears]

Anyone who owns this amp, have you noticed a hum or buzzing from the right Chanel. Apparently after reading on another forum this is a common problem.

If it's humming to itself it must be content.......
Do you mean with no ancillaries attached?

 

[Gonepostal]

If it's humming to itself it must be content.......
Do you mean with no ancillaries attached?

 

[Gonepostal]

Took a screen shot from another forum thread. Apparently it's quite common.

 

[plastic penguin]

Anyone who owns this amp, have you noticed a hum or buzzing from the right Chanel. Apparently after reading on another forum this is a common problem.

It's suffering Regaitis....

 

[Al ears]

Took a screen shot from another forum thread. Apparently it's quite common.

So an issue of home theatre bypass is used?
Sorry but that introduces a while new kettle of fish.
Pays to buy an amp simply to be an amp......

 

[Gonepostal]

You are probably right on that front Al...

How are you enjoying the new speakers PP, I remember you also had a listen to a pair of Neat sx2s....did they play well with Leema, there are a couple of Elements amps on an auction site at a good price.

Ps. I've got a pair of Sx2s myself.

 

[plastic penguin]

You are probably right on that front Al...

How are you enjoying the new speakers PP, I remember you also had a listen to a pair of Neat sx2s....did they play well with Leema, there are a couple of Elements amps on an auction site at a good price.

Ps. I've got a pair of Sx2s myself.

Enjoying them so far.

Yes, the SX2s were very good, nothing to really fault them, as long as you like that lean back cabinet shape.

For my taste, though, I was wowed more by the Amphion Argon 1. Super little speakers.

 

[plastic penguin]

You are probably right on that front Al...

How are you enjoying the new speakers PP, I remember you also had a listen to a pair of Neat sx2s....did they play well with Leema, there are a couple of Elements amps on an auction site at a good price.

Ps. I've got a pair of Sx2s myself.

No idea about the Elements range. Certainly the Pulse is tonally a good match for Neat.