Sold my creek evo50a!

[Andrewjvt]

I can hear the happy giggly noises all the way over here.?

cheers mate.

mind you, this is a blind buy, i haven't seen the amp in flesh let alone hear it.

Not heard any bad reviews or complaints. Most leema owners love them so you can get different speakers to go with them lol although thise bws will appreciate the extra juice i bet.

 i heard Leema and B&W never match well. A complete trainwreck. But let's wait for the OPs audition.

surely you are just pulling my leg.,...,

I almost purchased a pair of B&W 805S before turning to PMCs. There was no reason other than I couldn't find a pair of 805s at the right price.

i read a review on some hi-end interconnects and speaker cable (£500-700 PM) on avs forum and strangely enough, they were using tucana amp and bw 804d speakers for the review.?

Yeah - wouldn't worry too much. I'm pretty sure you'll love the combo.

Think Vlad has a touch of specitis.

What does that mean?

 

[plastic penguin]

I can hear the happy giggly noises all the way over here.

cheers mate.

mind you, this is a blind buy, i haven't seen the amp in flesh let alone hear it.

Not heard any bad reviews or complaints. Most leema owners love them so you can get different speakers to go with them lol although thise bws will appreciate the extra juice i bet.

i heard Leema and B&W never match well. A complete trainwreck. But let's wait for the OPs audition.

surely you are just pulling my leg.,...,

I almost purchased a pair of B&W 805S before turning to PMCs. There was no reason other than I couldn't find a pair of 805s at the right price.

i read a review on some hi-end interconnects and speaker cable (£500-700 PM) on avs forum and strangely enough, they were using tucana amp and bw 804d speakers for the review.

Yeah - wouldn't worry too much. I'm pretty sure you'll love the combo.

Think Vlad has a touch of specitis.

What does that mean?

You should know - he's always quoting paper specs. Becomes tedious, especially when he refers to a combo he's no personal experience with and states the combo is a "complete trainwreck".

Animesh has spent a considerable amout of money, and Vlads wording IMO is out of order.

 

[Andrewjvt]

I can hear the happy giggly noises all the way over here.?

cheers mate.

mind you, this is a blind buy, i haven't seen the amp in flesh let alone hear it.

Not heard any bad reviews or complaints. Most leema owners love them so you can get different speakers to go with them lol although thise bws will appreciate the extra juice i bet.

 i heard Leema and B&W never match well. A complete trainwreck. But let's wait for the OPs audition.

surely you are just pulling my leg.,...,

I almost purchased a pair of B&W 805S before turning to PMCs. There was no reason other than I couldn't find a pair of 805s at the right price.

i read a review on some hi-end interconnects and speaker cable (£500-700 PM) on avs forum and strangely enough, they were using tucana amp and bw 804d speakers for the review.?

Yeah - wouldn't worry too much. I'm pretty sure you'll love the combo.

Think Vlad has a touch of specitis.

What does that mean?

You should know - he's always quoting paper specs. Becomes tedious, especially when he refers to a combo he's no personal experience with and states the combo is a "complete trainwreck".

Animesh has spent a considerable amout of money, and Vlads wording IMO is out of order.

Ive learnt a lot from vlad on this forum as he always makes a reply as to make you think for yourself instead of just giving the answer. He has heard the combo does not work and the chap has brought blind without an audition. Im sure if id done that many on here would also say how risky that could be.

Anyway we will hear what the chap thinks when he gets his kit. I wouldnt worry about it
Leemas stocks wont go down and im sure it will sound good.

Speaking of specs can you provide the specs of the internals of the tucanna?
Not the specs on the website but all the stuff they leave out.
I also like to read up on those.

 

[plastic penguin]

Couldn't tell you the specs of the Tucana or the Pulse. I live in the real world and let my ears decide what is good and what isn't.

One thing I do know is even my entry-level Pulse is a genuine keeper. Apart from Colin IQ speakers, who imports that Scandanavian brand, no other Leema owner on this forum has ever changed to a different brand. Once a Leema owner always... so it seems.

I've had my Pulse 5 years and have no plans to change in the foreseeable. If or when I do it'll probably be a Tucana.

 

[Andrewjvt]

Couldn't tell you the specs of the Tucana or the Pulse. I live in the real world and let my ears decide what is good and what isn't.

One thing I do know is even my entry-level Pulse is a genuine keeper. Apart from Colin IQ speakers, who imports that Scandanavian brand, no other Leema owner on this forum has ever changed to a different brand. Once a Leema owner always... so it seems.

I've had my Pulse 5 years and have no plans to change in the foreseeable. If or when I do it'll probably be a Tucana.

We both listen to music with our ears lol

Regards specs you are correct to let your ears listen buts as a technical person its good to know whats under the hood as 120w on one amp may sound weaker on another.

Thats why i sold my roksan k2 was my ears that heard a grainy distorted sound as it could not handle the kefs when they dipped and the music got demanding now if i were to look at specs i would have just said 120w is enough but digging deeper into the whole internals of the amp confirmed it did not have the juice to drive to my expectations.
Also its funny but the caspian thats inly rated at 70w sounds more beefy and can handle the dynamics.

Its the same with cars both can have 2l engines with roughly the same kw. but one can have greater torque curve with most available at low revs so it can pull a caravan up a steep hill easier than the other.

Im not suprised that colin prefers the abrahamsen as roughly the same watts but has the power supply of a high end power amp.
Thats why i like to look at the real specs and not just the rms on the website.

I think leema do put beefy power supply in as i read the tucanna can produce very high current. Thats why i asked as its very interesting to me.

 

[plastic penguin]

Couldn't tell you the specs of the Tucana or the Pulse. I live in the real world and let my ears decide what is good and what isn't.

One thing I do know is even my entry-level Pulse is a genuine keeper. Apart from Colin IQ speakers, who imports that Scandanavian brand, no other Leema owner on this forum has ever changed to a different brand. Once a Leema owner always... so it seems.

I've had my Pulse 5 years and have no plans to change in the foreseeable. If or when I do it'll probably be a Tucana.

We both listen to music with our ears lol

Regards specs you are correct to let your ears listen buts as a technical person its good to know whats under the hood as 120w on one amp may sound weaker on another.

Thats why i sold my roksan k2 was my ears that heard a grainy distorted sound as it could not handle the kefs when they dipped and the music got demanding now if i were to look at specs i would have just said 120w is enough but digging deeper into the whole internals of the amp confirmed it did not have the juice to drive to my expectations. Also its funny but the caspian thats inly rated at 70w sounds more beefy and can handle the dynamics.

Its the same with cars both can have 2l engines with roughly the same kw. but one can have greater torque curve with most available at low revs so it can pull a caravan up a steep hill easier than the other.

Im not suprised that colin prefers the abrahamsen as roughly the same watts but has the power supply of a high end power amp. Thats why i like to look at the real specs and not just the rms on the website.

I think leema do put beefy power supply in as i read the tucanna can produce very high current. Thats why i asked as its very interesting to me.

I liken my amp to my car: The Alfa, and this goes with all Alfa drivers, gives you a driving experience (not out and out speed) that can't be found in similar priced cars. Yet we (Alfa drivers can't put their finger on why exactly) very rarely change to different make. Same applies to the Leema: Technically isn't the greatest amp of all time, but it gives you that "something" that you can't quite define.

Both Alfas and Leema always guarantees a big smile.

 

[Andrewjvt]

Couldn't tell you the specs of the Tucana or the Pulse. I live in the real world and let my ears decide what is good and what isn't.

One thing I do know is even my entry-level Pulse is a genuine keeper. Apart from Colin IQ speakers, who imports that Scandanavian brand, no other Leema owner on this forum has ever changed to a different brand. Once a Leema owner always... so it seems.

I've had my Pulse 5 years and have no plans to change in the foreseeable. If or when I do it'll probably be a Tucana.

We both listen to music with our ears lol

Regards specs you are correct to let your ears listen buts as a technical person its good to know whats under the hood as 120w on one amp may sound weaker on another.

Thats why i sold my roksan k2 was my ears that heard a grainy distorted sound as it could not handle the kefs when they dipped and the music got demanding now if i were to look at specs i would have just said 120w is enough but digging deeper into the whole internals of the amp confirmed it did not have the juice to drive to my expectations. Also its funny but the caspian thats inly rated at 70w sounds more beefy and can handle the dynamics.

Its the same with cars both can have 2l engines with roughly the same kw. but one can have greater torque curve with most available at low revs so it can pull a caravan up a steep hill easier than the other.

Im not suprised that colin prefers the abrahamsen as roughly the same watts but has the power supply of a high end power amp. Thats why i like to look at the real specs and not just the rms on the website.

I think leema do put beefy power supply in as i read the tucanna can produce very high current. Thats why i asked as its very interesting to me.

I liken my amp to my car: The Alfa, and this goes with all Alfa drivers, gives you a driving experience (not out and out speed) that can't be found in similar priced cars. Yet we (Alfa drivers can't put their finger on why exactly) very rarely change to different make. Same applies to the Leema: Technically isn't the greatest amp of all time, but it gives you that "something" that you can't quite define.

Both Alfas and Leema always guarantees a big smile.

A big smile when they are not broken down lol

I like the drive of an alfa

 

[plastic penguin]

Couldn't tell you the specs of the Tucana or the Pulse. I live in the real world and let my ears decide what is good and what isn't.

One thing I do know is even my entry-level Pulse is a genuine keeper. Apart from Colin IQ speakers, who imports that Scandanavian brand, no other Leema owner on this forum has ever changed to a different brand. Once a Leema owner always... so it seems.

I've had my Pulse 5 years and have no plans to change in the foreseeable. If or when I do it'll probably be a Tucana.

We both listen to music with our ears lol

Regards specs you are correct to let your ears listen buts as a technical person its good to know whats under the hood as 120w on one amp may sound weaker on another.

Thats why i sold my roksan k2 was my ears that heard a grainy distorted sound as it could not handle the kefs when they dipped and the music got demanding now if i were to look at specs i would have just said 120w is enough but digging deeper into the whole internals of the amp confirmed it did not have the juice to drive to my expectations. Also its funny but the caspian thats inly rated at 70w sounds more beefy and can handle the dynamics.

Its the same with cars both can have 2l engines with roughly the same kw. but one can have greater torque curve with most available at low revs so it can pull a caravan up a steep hill easier than the other.

Im not suprised that colin prefers the abrahamsen as roughly the same watts but has the power supply of a high end power amp. Thats why i like to look at the real specs and not just the rms on the website.

I think leema do put beefy power supply in as i read the tucanna can produce very high current. Thats why i asked as its very interesting to me.

I liken my amp to my car: The Alfa, and this goes with all Alfa drivers, gives you a driving experience (not out and out speed) that can't be found in similar priced cars. Yet we (Alfa drivers can't put their finger on why exactly) very rarely change to different make. Same applies to the Leema: Technically isn't the greatest amp of all time, but it gives you that "something" that you can't quite define.

Both Alfas and Leema always guarantees a big smile.

A big smile when they are not broken down lol

I like the drive of an alfa

Nah. My Alfa passed MOT last week without advisories. Their reputation of being unreliable rust buckets is unfounded amongst the Alfa fraternity. Never had an issue in the 8 years of owning them.

Back on the amplifier: Leema owners are very loyal to the brand. That speaks volumes.

 

[Andrewjvt]

Couldn't tell you the specs of the Tucana or the Pulse. I live in the real world and let my ears decide what is good and what isn't.

One thing I do know is even my entry-level Pulse is a genuine keeper. Apart from Colin IQ speakers, who imports that Scandanavian brand, no other Leema owner on this forum has ever changed to a different brand. Once a Leema owner always... so it seems.

I've had my Pulse 5 years and have no plans to change in the foreseeable. If or when I do it'll probably be a Tucana.

We both listen to music with our ears lol

Regards specs you are correct to let your ears listen buts as a technical person its good to know whats under the hood as 120w on one amp may sound weaker on another.

Thats why i sold my roksan k2 was my ears that heard a grainy distorted sound as it could not handle the kefs when they dipped and the music got demanding now if i were to look at specs i would have just said 120w is enough but digging deeper into the whole internals of the amp confirmed it did not have the juice to drive to my expectations. Also its funny but the caspian thats inly rated at 70w sounds more beefy and can handle the dynamics.

Its the same with cars both can have 2l engines with roughly the same kw. but one can have greater torque curve with most available at low revs so it can pull a caravan up a steep hill easier than the other.

Im not suprised that colin prefers the abrahamsen as roughly the same watts but has the power supply of a high end power amp. Thats why i like to look at the real specs and not just the rms on the website.

I think leema do put beefy power supply in as i read the tucanna can produce very high current. Thats why i asked as its very interesting to me.

I liken my amp to my car: The Alfa, and this goes with all Alfa drivers, gives you a driving experience (not out and out speed) that can't be found in similar priced cars. Yet we (Alfa drivers can't put their finger on why exactly) very rarely change to different make. Same applies to the Leema: Technically isn't the greatest amp of all time, but it gives you that "something" that you can't quite define.

Both Alfas and Leema always guarantees a big smile.

A big smile when they are not broken down lol

I like the drive of an alfa

Nah. My Alfa passed MOT last week without advisories. Their reputation of being unreliable rust buckets is unfounded amongst the Alfa fraternity. Never had an issue in the 8 years of owning them.

Back on the amplifier: Leema owners are very loyal to the brand. That speaks volumes.

When i was fleet manager at lexauto lease (250000vehicles) i was in charge of service charge and dealerships we used throughout uk and i can tell you renault and alfa between 40- 60%went over budget spend allowance for repairs so often that we would early terminate the contract but as a drivers car i agree they drive well and i dont believe all alfas break down i was just joking as usual.

 

[drummerman]

If it helps, I personally think the Tucana is one of the sexiest, smartest looking pieces of Hifi outside of Nagra. I can't think of many other full sized solid state amplifiers I'd rather look at.

As to power, I thnk Leema is one of those that quote on the limit rather than conservatively, as many others. Nothing wrong with that but I remember a couple of tests where the company's amplifiers only just managed their rated power within a distortion limit. - Can't really blame a manufacturer If the point of quoted figures is accuracy I guess.

I can't think of many occasions 150w/ch is not going to be enough but if not you can always add one of iQ's Hypex monsters

 

[plastic penguin]

Couldn't tell you the specs of the Tucana or the Pulse. I live in the real world and let my ears decide what is good and what isn't.

One thing I do know is even my entry-level Pulse is a genuine keeper. Apart from Colin IQ speakers, who imports that Scandanavian brand, no other Leema owner on this forum has ever changed to a different brand. Once a Leema owner always... so it seems.

I've had my Pulse 5 years and have no plans to change in the foreseeable. If or when I do it'll probably be a Tucana.

We both listen to music with our ears lol

Regards specs you are correct to let your ears listen buts as a technical person its good to know whats under the hood as 120w on one amp may sound weaker on another.

Thats why i sold my roksan k2 was my ears that heard a grainy distorted sound as it could not handle the kefs when they dipped and the music got demanding now if i were to look at specs i would have just said 120w is enough but digging deeper into the whole internals of the amp confirmed it did not have the juice to drive to my expectations. Also its funny but the caspian thats inly rated at 70w sounds more beefy and can handle the dynamics.

Its the same with cars both can have 2l engines with roughly the same kw. but one can have greater torque curve with most available at low revs so it can pull a caravan up a steep hill easier than the other.

Im not suprised that colin prefers the abrahamsen as roughly the same watts but has the power supply of a high end power amp. Thats why i like to look at the real specs and not just the rms on the website.

I think leema do put beefy power supply in as i read the tucanna can produce very high current. Thats why i asked as its very interesting to me.

I liken my amp to my car: The Alfa, and this goes with all Alfa drivers, gives you a driving experience (not out and out speed) that can't be found in similar priced cars. Yet we (Alfa drivers can't put their finger on why exactly) very rarely change to different make. Same applies to the Leema: Technically isn't the greatest amp of all time, but it gives you that "something" that you can't quite define.

Both Alfas and Leema always guarantees a big smile.

A big smile when they are not broken down lol

I like the drive of an alfa

Nah. My Alfa passed MOT last week without advisories. Their reputation of being unreliable rust buckets is unfounded amongst the Alfa fraternity. Never had an issue in the 8 years of owning them.

Back on the amplifier: Leema owners are very loyal to the brand. That speaks volumes.

When i was fleet manager at lexauto lease (250000vehicles) i was in charge of service charge and dealerships we used throughout uk and i can tell you renault and alfa between 40- 60%went over budget spend allowance for repairs so often that we would early terminate the contract but as a drivers car i agree they drive well and i dont believe all alfas break down i was just joking as usual.

All Alfa engines are fantastic power plants, regardless of whether it's the entry-level 1.6 or the full fat 3.2GTA with Alfa's own 'Busso' engine. The main downside is their electrics: My old car used to eat lightbulbs... and the suspennsion needs regular checks. Back in the summer I had to have a front spring replaced. Otherwise they're spanking.

 

[plastic penguin]

If it helps, I personally think the Tucana is one of the sexiest, smartest looking pieces of Hifi outside of Nagra. I can't think of many other full sized solid state amplifiers I'd rather look at.

As to power, I thnk Leema is one of those that quote on the limit rather than conservatively, as many others. Nothing wrong with that but I remember a couple of tests where the company's amplifiers only just managed their rated power within a distortion limit. - Can't really blame a manufacturer If the point of quoted figures is accuracy I guess.

I can't think of many occasions 150w/ch is not going to be enough but if not you can always add one of iQ's Hypex monsters

All this about about whether the power spec are accurate or not is irrelevant to me. I would have a Tucana in a heartbeat.

 

[SonofSun]

I can hear the happy giggly noises all the way over here.

cheers mate.

mind you, this is a blind buy, i haven't seen the amp in flesh let alone hear it.

You are on safe ground, I bought my MK 1 blind and it certainly an upgrade on my beloved Primare I30. I bet you can't wait to play some of your favourite music.

 

[hybridauth_Facebook_664715932]

If it helps, I personally think the Tucana is one of the sexiest, smartest looking pieces of Hifi outside of Nagra. I can't think of many other full sized solid state amplifiers I'd rather look at.

As to power, I thnk Leema is one of those that quote on the limit rather than conservatively, as many others. Nothing wrong with that but I remember a couple of tests where the company's amplifiers only just managed their rated power within a distortion limit. - Can't really blame a manufacturer If the point of quoted figures is accuracy I guess.

I can't think of many occasions 150w/ch is not going to be enough but if not you can always add one of iQ's Hypex monsters

you are spot on my friend. When i first saw the Tucana a couple of years ago While doing some research on amps (online ofcourse) i knew that one day i will buy this amp even though it was way over my budget, but hey, its good to dream and some time dreams do come true. I came to this country 25 years ago with absolutely nothing but dreams and more importantly determinations to make them reality one day. I guess having worked 70 hours a week for best part of those 25 years are now paying dividents.......sorry got a bit emotional.

 

[hybridauth_Facebook_664715932]

I can hear the happy giggly noises all the way over here.

cheers mate.

mind you, this is a blind buy, i haven't seen the amp in flesh let alone hear it.

You are on safe ground, I bought my MK 1 blind and it certainly an upgrade on my beloved Primare I30. I bet you can't wait to play some of your favourite music.

you bet i am............polishing all my favourite cd's.

 

[hybridauth_Facebook_664715932]

Here's another review of Tucana where they have used BW speakers. http://www.techradar.com/reviews/audio-visual/hi-fi-and-audio/cd-players-and-recorders/leema-acoustics-antila-ii-and-tucana-ii-612386/review

 

[kemills1]

Yes, i don't know why i do this? Sold my amp, got a good price and also i bought exdem so not lost out much.

ok, so the guy i was buying the tucana ii from try to pull a fast one. He stated the amp still has 3 years of warranty, i contacted leema with the serial number and found out it was purchased in 2009.

i am negotiating with another dealer for the same amp. If we don't get anywhere Than its looking like an exdem arcam fmj a39.

Can I ask what prompted you to sell the Creek?

 

[plastic penguin]

Yes, i don't know why i do this? Sold my amp, got a good price and also i bought exdem so not lost out much.

ok, so the guy i was buying the tucana ii from try to pull a fast one. He stated the amp still has 3 years of warranty, i contacted leema with the serial number and found out it was purchased in 2009.

i am negotiating with another dealer for the same amp. If we don't get anywhere Than its looking like an exdem arcam fmj a39.

Can I ask what prompted you to sell the Creek?

Think he had an itchy credit card.

 

[plastic penguin]

Yes, i don't know why i do this? Sold my amp, got a good price and also i bought exdem so not lost out much.

ok, so the guy i was buying the tucana ii from try to pull a fast one. He stated the amp still has 3 years of warranty, i contacted leema with the serial number and found out it was purchased in 2009.

i am negotiating with another dealer for the same amp. If we don't get anywhere Than its looking like an exdem arcam fmj a39.

Can I ask what prompted you to sell the Creek?

Duplicate post.

 

[hybridauth_Facebook_664715932]

Yes, i don't know why i do this? Sold my amp, got a good price and also i bought exdem so not lost out much.

ok, so the guy i was buying the tucana ii from try to pull a fast one. He stated the amp still has 3 years of warranty, i contacted leema with the serial number and found out it was purchased in 2009.

i am negotiating with another dealer for the same amp. If we don't get anywhere Than its looking like an exdem arcam fmj a39.

Can I ask what prompted you to sell the Creek?

there was absolutely nothing wrong with the 50a, really sweet sounding amp. Just wanted something better and bigger and Tucana is something i had in mind for long time even though i never heard nor seen it in flesh. To top all this up came a good deal and i dusted my bank card. And you could also throw in a bit of craziness that comes with this hobby.

 

[hybridauth_Facebook_664715932]

Yes, i don't know why i do this? Sold my amp, got a good price and also i bought exdem so not lost out much.

ok, so the guy i was buying the tucana ii from try to pull a fast one. He stated the amp still has 3 years of warranty, i contacted leema with the serial number and found out it was purchased in 2009.

i am negotiating with another dealer for the same amp. If we don't get anywhere Than its looking like an exdem arcam fmj a39.

Can I ask what prompted you to sell the Creek?

Think he had an itchy credit card.

very itchy indeed!

 

[Vladimir]

Don't mind what I've read or say. The audition will show how things are in your case Animesh. Could be painfully bright, lack midrange, overpowering bass.... maybe everything will be perfect for more than few months, maybe years. Boys, you have to admit Leema and B&W is certanly an odd combo.

 

[plastic penguin]

Don't mind what I've read or say. The audition will show how things are in your case Animesh. Could be painfully bright, lack midrange, overpowering bass.... maybe everything will be perfect for more than few months, maybe years. Boys, you have to admit Leema and B&W is certanly an odd combo.

If my Pulse can fully control MA hard domed tweeters, then a Tucana should be able to control a B&W.

The only thing I find "odd" is your negativity

 

[hybridauth_Facebook_100004211376004]

I don't see why Aminesh has to justify his impulses to buy expensive hi-fi equipment to anyone on this site,but his wife...well I'm sure she's very understanding.

 

[ABM78]

I have a Leema Pulse that I bought at the recommendation of PP and ran with a pair of Dynaudio Excite X-12's and loved the sound. Due to wanting to play music loud for long periods I felt I needed more power and got my hands on a second hand QUAD 909 and use the Pulse as a pre-amp. If I could afford the Tucana at $5500+ AUD I would have had no hesitation in buying one, you are very lucky, enjoy!