The Musical Fidelity AMS 35i thread

[iceman16]

Hi Cno

Have you ever heard the Dynaudio Confidence C2? Well I'm really enjoying my current system atm, but in the near future (upgrade) I want to hear the Confidence C2. At 87db and 4 ohms do you think the AMS 35i can handle them very well?

Thanks

I'm sorry IM, I haven't.

I suspect they will be brilliant, but very (very) different to Focal (it's more in the SF Amati Futura camp).....just make sure that mixed with the 35i, they don't overwhelm the room with bass (not a problem if you have plenty of space).

I would say the 35i would manage provided you aren't running a night club. The amp likes sensitive speakers (89dB) with a low impedance (4 Ohms), which makes the most of it's current ability.....though you should get a second opinion and listen for yourself.

I would also suggest Kef Refs as a happy medium between Focal and Dynaudio......and imo would sound glorious on the end of your system! :shifty:

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Thanks Cno... I will definitely put the Kef Refs on my top 5 audition lists. My other options would be Proac Response D40R and Spendor ST Statement for now.

 

[CnoEvil]

Thanks Cno... I will definitely put the Kef Refs on my top 5 audition lists. My other options would be Proac Response D40R and Spendor ST Statement for now.

All great speakers..........are you deliberately steering away from the Focal sound?

I have heard the Spendor STs, which are very good in an understated way, but would be surprised if they end up topping your list.....certainly worth a demo, but it takes a little longer to fully appreciate their talent.

I will be very interested in how you get on.

 

[Electro]

Hi Cno

Have you ever heard the Dynaudio Confidence C2? Well I'm really enjoying my current system atm, but in the near future (upgrade) I want to hear the Confidence C2. At 87db and 4 ohms do you think the AMS 35i can handle them very well?

Thanks

I'm sorry IM, I haven't.

I suspect they will be brilliant, but very (very) different to Focal (it's more in the SF Amati Futura camp).....just make sure that mixed with the 35i, they don't overwhelm the room with bass (not a problem if you have plenty of space).

I would say the 35i would manage provided you aren't running a night club. The amp likes sensitive speakers (89dB) with a low impedance (4 Ohms), which makes the most of it's current ability.....though you should get a second opinion and listen for yourself.

I would also suggest Kef Refs as a happy medium between Focal and Dynaudio......and imo would sound glorious on the end of your system! :shifty:

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Thanks Cno... I will definitely put the Kef Refs on my top 5 audition lists. My other options would be Proac Response D40R and Spendor ST Statement for now.

You might want to add PMC PB1i's to your list , I have a feeling that they would sound rather good on the end of your system .

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z2vZrBeamfU

 

[iceman16]

Hi Electro

Yes definitely will..In fact the PB1i were on my top list before I bought the Focals but unfortunately they're out of my budget range during that time.

 

[manicm]

I once had a Technics SU-V4X 'New Class A' amp, don't know if was true Class A, but it ran pretty hot and sounded great. Do I gain honorary membership

 

[CnoEvil]

I once had a Technics SU-V4X 'New Class A' amp, don't know if was true Class A, but it ran pretty hot and sounded great. Do I gain honorary membership

Certainly!

 

[Macspur]

I once had a Technics SU-V4X 'New Class A' amp, don't know if was true Class A, but it ran pretty hot and sounded great. Do I gain honorary membership

Certainly!

O! does that mean I'm a Member too?!

Mac

 

[CnoEvil]

I once had a Technics SU-V4X 'New Class A' amp, don't know if was true Class A, but it ran pretty hot and sounded great. Do I gain honorary membership

Certainly!

O! does that mean I'm a Member too?!

Mac

Mac, you were always a member.......you just didn't know it! :bounce:

 

[Macspur]

I once had a Technics SU-V4X 'New Class A' amp, don't know if was true Class A, but it ran pretty hot and sounded great. Do I gain honorary membership

Certainly!

O! does that mean I'm a Member too?!

Mac

Mac, you were always a member.......you just didn't know it! :bounce:

Excellent!

 

[Roby]

HI IM

I only heard the dynaudio C1 conecyed to an AMS an the amp was stone cold......result was that I bought an AMS :twisted:

So they where briliant. an where on my shortlist (never heard the C2) an for proarc well I heard the D18 & D28 the first one on Sugden AI4 an the second on an AMS an I love those speakers

They are never agressive an never to laid back If I didn't had my exceptional offer on my acendent my geass is that I would have ended up with D28 or D40....

 

[iceman16]

Just uploaded a video on YT..unfortunately there's a copyright problem:wall:

 

[iceman16]

:wall:

 

[CnoEvil]

:wall:

:doh:

 

[Singslinger]

I once had a Technics SU-V4X 'New Class A' amp, don't know if was true Class A, but it ran pretty hot and sounded great. Do I gain honorary membership

Certainly!

O! does that mean I'm a Member too?!

Mac

Mac, you were always a member.......you just didn't know it! :bounce:

Can I apply too? :bounce: :bounce:

 

[oldric_naubhoff]

Hi Cno

Have you ever heard the Dynaudio Confidence C2? Well I'm really enjoying my current system atm, but in the near future (upgrade) I want to hear the Confidence C2. At 87db and 4 ohms do you think the AMS 35i can handle them very well?

Thanks

Thanks Cno... I will definitely put the Kef Refs on my top 5 audition lists. My other options would be Proac Response D40R and Spendor ST Statement for now.

why limiting yourself to boxes only?

 

[Helmut80]

Hi Cno

Have you ever heard the Dynaudio Confidence C2? Well I'm really enjoying my current system atm, but in the near future (upgrade) I want to hear the Confidence C2. At 87db and 4 ohms do you think the AMS 35i can handle them very well?

Thanks

I'm sorry IM, I haven't.

I suspect they will be brilliant, but very (very) different to Focal (it's more in the SF Amati Futura camp).....just make sure that mixed with the 35i, they don't overwhelm the room with bass (not a problem if you have plenty of space).

I would say the 35i would manage provided you aren't running a night club. The amp likes sensitive speakers (89dB) with a low impedance (4 Ohms), which makes the most of it's current ability.....though you should get a second opinion and listen for yourself.

I would also suggest Kef Refs as a happy medium between Focal and Dynaudio......and imo would sound glorious on the end of your system! :shifty:

[/quote

Thanks Cno... I will definitely put the Kef Refs on my top 5 audition lists. My other options would be Proac Response D40R and Spendor ST Statement for now.

You might want to add PMC PB1i's to your list , I have a feeling that they would sound rather good on the end of your system .

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z2vZrBeamfU

I've watched this clip 20 odd times in the last few months. Always wonder if it is the song, the AMS combo or the speakers that appeal to me here.

 

[CnoEvil]

Can I apply too? :bounce: :bounce:

All done.......now life member, provided of course you behave yourself! :roll:

 

[Singslinger]

Can I apply too? :bounce: :bounce:

All done.......now life member, provided of course you behave yourself! :roll:

I promise never to stray from the class A path of true light! :cheer: :dance:

 

[iceman16]

Just demoed the Tellurium graphite at home today. The dealer delivered the cable personally and we had a chat and shared our opinions with regards to cables. First..the graphite are not one of the best looking cable IMO. How about the sound? Yes they are very good, excellent detail, and the top end really sparkle with very good controlled bass. the separation of instrument is also top notch. Now how did it compare with the MIT Avt MA? The graphite has a slight edge or I may say a bit better on the lower end. Played Eva Cassidy's "Songbird" album and the voice of Eva is so vibrant with a huge scale.

But there's something missing compared to the MIT. Eva Cassidy's voice sounded more fluid,smooth and more natural with the MIT. I am missing the holographic 3d sound of the MIT. The dealer also agrees with my findings who was just sitting beside me while playing some cd's. In our opinion there's no point of changing from MIT to TQ graphite:bounce:

 

[CnoEvil]

Just demoed the Tellurium graphite at home today. The dealer delivered the cable personally and we had a chat and shared our opinions with regards to cables. First..the graphite are not one of the best looking cable IMO. How about the sound? Yes they are very good, excellent detail, and the top end really sparkle with very good controlled bass. the separation of instrument is also top notch. Now how did it compare with the MIT Avt MA? The graphite has a slight edge or I may say a bit better on the lower end. Played Eva Cassidy's "Songbird" album and the voice of Eva is so vibrant with a huge scale.

But there's something missing compared to the MIT. Eva Cassidy's voice sounded more fluid,smooth and more natural with the MIT. I am missing the holographic 3d sound of the MIT. The dealer also agrees with my findings who was just sitting beside me while playing some cd's. In our opinion there's no point of changing from MIT to TQ graphite:bounce:

Thank you for posting your findings, and it's always good to have conformation that your choice stands scrutiny (with another first class cable).

It's that certain something that led me to Cardas......if you ever get a chance to hear Cardas Clear, it sounds like it might also work for you.

 

[iceman16]

Thanks Cno..

Now my priority is upgrading the speakers. Im looking forward to see and hear some speakers at the Bristol Show

 

[CnoEvil]

Thanks Cno..

Now my priority is upgrading the speakers. Im looking forward to see and hear some speakers at the Bristol Show

Money better spent.

 

[iceman16]

Just uploaded a video..

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k2qANPLS81c

 

[Macspur]

Thanks Cno..

Now my priority is upgrading the speakers. Im looking forward to see and hear some speakers at the Bristol Show

Anything in mind Iceman?

Ah, just reading back, I see your thinking of ProAc/Spendor.

Mac

 

[CnoEvil]

Anything in mind Iceman?

Ah, just reading back, I see your thinking of ProAc/Spendor.

Mac

I also think Dynaudio C2 were mentioned, and I threw in Kef Refs, just for good measure. :shifty: