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Frank Harvey
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maxflinn:
Onkyo A-1VL Digital Stereo Amplifier ??
ta..
If you're looking at a warmish sounding amp, then maybe this could be for you. Looks rather good too.
Onkyo A-1VL Digital Stereo Amplifier ??
ta..
If you're looking at a warmish sounding amp, then maybe this could be for you. Looks rather good too.
AEJim
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Think I tried that Onkyo in the office once, don't remember being impressed, could have been another model... I like their AV stuff though 
matthewpiano
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Pedigree???? What, Pedigree Chum????
Sorry but I don't think that matters one iota. It doesn't matter what badge it has on it if it sounds right.
I'd have to say, Max, audition it and judge it purely based on the sound. There is no reason why Onkyo shouldn't be capable of designing and making a very capable 2-channel amp.
Sorry but I don't think that matters one iota. It doesn't matter what badge it has on it if it sounds right.
I'd have to say, Max, audition it and judge it purely based on the sound. There is no reason why Onkyo shouldn't be capable of designing and making a very capable 2-channel amp.
matthewpiano:Pedigree???? What, Pedigree Chum????Sorry but I don't think that matters one iota. It doesn't matter what badge it has on it if it sounds right. I'd have to say, Max, audition it and judge it purely based on the sound. There is no reason why Onkyo shouldn't be capable of designing and making a very capable 2-channel amp.
Except for the fact they haven't made one of note so far.
Except for the fact they haven't made one of note so far.
done a bit of googling , it seems whfi reviewed it a few months back , got 3 stars and was described as cold and clinical sounding , dont know if thats true , found it on some american forum after googling the make and model , not good if its correct though ..
JoelSim:
matthewpiano:Pedigree???? What, Pedigree Chum????Sorry but I don't think that matters one iota. It doesn't matter what badge it has on it if it sounds right. I'd have to say, Max, audition it and judge it purely based on the sound. There is no reason why Onkyo shouldn't be capable of designing and making a very capable 2-channel amp.
Except for the fact they haven't made one of note so far.
Except for the DX9555 which retailed for around £500, wasn't the pick of the bunch, but was no slouch either. Internal dual mono construction, digital amp. Biggest gripe was it had no balance control, otherwise a very sleek looking and performing amp.
Try out the amp Max, much as per Matt's recommendation really. If it doesn't appeal, then - for the price range in that list of 27 amps around the 399-euros, see the new NAD and maybe also the Pioneer A6-J and Yamaha AX-397 which could be good too.
matthewpiano:Pedigree???? What, Pedigree Chum????Sorry but I don't think that matters one iota. It doesn't matter what badge it has on it if it sounds right. I'd have to say, Max, audition it and judge it purely based on the sound. There is no reason why Onkyo shouldn't be capable of designing and making a very capable 2-channel amp.
Except for the fact they haven't made one of note so far.
Except for the DX9555 which retailed for around £500, wasn't the pick of the bunch, but was no slouch either. Internal dual mono construction, digital amp. Biggest gripe was it had no balance control, otherwise a very sleek looking and performing amp.
Try out the amp Max, much as per Matt's recommendation really. If it doesn't appeal, then - for the price range in that list of 27 amps around the 399-euros, see the new NAD and maybe also the Pioneer A6-J and Yamaha AX-397 which could be good too.
matthewpiano
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Where is this figure of 399 Euros coming from, it's 599?
You wouldn't buy a sportscar from Leyland Daf Vans would you?
You wouldn't buy a sportscar from Leyland Daf Vans would you?
matthewpiano
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JoelSim:
Where is this figure of 399 Euros coming from, it's 599?
You wouldn't buy a sportscar from Leyland Daf Vans would you?
If that sports car handled well, had good build quality, looked great and delivered the power in all the right ways the Leyland Daf badge wouldn't bother me whatsoever.
Where is this figure of 399 Euros coming from, it's 599?
You wouldn't buy a sportscar from Leyland Daf Vans would you?
If that sports car handled well, had good build quality, looked great and delivered the power in all the right ways the Leyland Daf badge wouldn't bother me whatsoever.
daveh75
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JoelSim:
You wouldn't buy a sportscar from Leyland Daf Vans would you?
Well, at least they had 'pedigree'
You wouldn't buy a sportscar from Leyland Daf Vans would you?
Well, at least they had 'pedigree'
Hi Max,
If it's a wam sound you are after have you thought about using a valve pre amp combined with a satndard power amp........
just a thought
D
If it's a wam sound you are after have you thought about using a valve pre amp combined with a satndard power amp........
just a thought
D
cheers guys , lots of you have reccomended the arcam route , so i think ill chance it , so far pp , mp , daveh , joel , dan , and probably more that i cant recall have agreed on the same suggestion , btw , is that some kind of agreement record
JoelSim:
You wouldn't buy a sportscar from Leyland Daf Vans would you?
Don't think you can buy anything from Leyland Daf Vans anymore.
You wouldn't buy a sportscar from Leyland Daf Vans would you?
Don't think you can buy anything from Leyland Daf Vans anymore.
brittondave:
Hi Max,
If it's a wam sound you are after have you thought about using a valve pre amp combined with a satndard power amp........
just a thought
D
dont even know what that is dave
.. do you have any actual models and ill google , just to see whats what..?
Hi Max,
If it's a wam sound you are after have you thought about using a valve pre amp combined with a satndard power amp........
just a thought
D
dont even know what that is dave
plastic penguin
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Too many different suggestions can confuse rather than resolve matters. If he chooses the Arcam route and doesn't like it, then re-selling on the auction sites should be a doddle.
something like this http://www.audioaffair.co.uk/index.php?act=viewProd&productId=1408
connected to any power amp of your choosing.
Just an idea! anyway ......not trying to push valve based equipment.......it's a love or hate thing...... There are some very good valve intergrated amps about as well and I would deffo recommend a demonstration at some point. some of them are hybrid amps which means they are like a traditional intergrated amp but have inbuilt valves for the pre amp section of the unit.
My suggestion above would give you the warm, silky smoothsound of valves combined with the punch of a good power amp.
D
connected to any power amp of your choosing.
Just an idea! anyway ......not trying to push valve based equipment.......it's a love or hate thing...... There are some very good valve intergrated amps about as well and I would deffo recommend a demonstration at some point. some of them are hybrid amps which means they are like a traditional intergrated amp but have inbuilt valves for the pre amp section of the unit.
My suggestion above would give you the warm, silky smoothsound of valves combined with the punch of a good power amp.
D
sorry Mr PP I wasn't trying to confuse. I was just offering my tuppence for what it's worth.......
daveh75
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plastic penguin
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maxflinn:arcam it is pp
, just a case of which one now ...a32 or a85 ..
If you're not worried about colour, this A85 has a 'Buy It Now' price of £375.00 + Carriage.
If you're not worried about colour, this A85 has a 'Buy It Now' price of £375.00 + Carriage.
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