| Model: | Super Compact 150 |
| Category: | Amplifier (Tube) |
| Suggested Retail Price: | $1998/pr |
| Description: | monoblocks, 150 wts each, push-pull, EL-509 output tubes |
| Manufacturer URL: | Transcendent Sound |
| Model Picture: | View |
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Review by mike b on August 08, 1999 at 21:07:22 IP Address: 166.90.32.114 |
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Bottom line: If you are in the market for an amp with plenty of low end punch, clear, clean extended highs, and ultra-quick transient response, you should give the Super Compacts a listen. The presentation is a bit forward, but well balanced, accurate, and detailed without a hint of harshness or grain. They handle both macro and micro dynamics with ease due to their quickness.
I consider myself a bit of a tweaker, but since purchasing these mono-blocks, I have lost the urge (at least tweaking my amp). Taking a peek under the hood, you will find excellent build quality, no designer parts, but good quality parts nonetheless. Although I have not tweaked my Super Compacts, I have done some tube rolling. I replaced the stock 12AU7s with RCA clear tops, and the 12AX7s with Raytheon 5751s. I also tried RCA grey plates (5751s) in the 12AX7 position, but I prefer the RaytheonsIn summary, I highly recommend the Super Compacts. These are not finicky amps, No matter what your musical tastes, or speakers you will be driving, these mono-blocks are likely to deliver the performance you want. One would be hard-pressed to find a better price/performance ratio. Bruce Rozenblit is almost giving these babies away. Furthermore, I prefer directing my audio dollars to small companies and dealing direct with the designers.
| Product Weakness: | None discovered thus far |
| Product Strengths: | Low-end punch, clear extend highs, very quick transient response excellent price/performance ratio |
| Associated Equipment for this Review: | |
| Amplifier: | Super Compacts |
| Preamplifier (or None if Integrated): | Home brew passive |
| Sources (CDP/Turntable): | Denon 560 |
| Speakers: | Gallo Solos |
| Cables/Interconnects: | SST interconnects, Jon Risch Belden cables |
| Music Used (Genre/Selections): | Mainly Jazz, female vocal, some rock |
| Room Size (LxWxH): | 24 x 16 x 9 |
| Time Period/Length of Audition: | 3 months |
| Other (Power Conditioner etc.): | One AC isolation transformer |
| Type of Audition/Review: | Product Owner |
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