I listen to a technics sl 1200 mkII with a oroton 2m black, I had my preamp upgraded by parts connexion, it's a perreaux SA3. I have lascalas as speakers (old!), and I like the generally mellow sound. My adcom 545 MKII was the amp and I upgraded ( Ithought) to a NOS aragon 8008B. The sound is edgier/harsher. It's in my basement which is currently in turmoil so the listenting environment is screwed up. My question is, do amps break in? will the sound change === this amp was basically new in the box? Would adding a different aftermarket power cord affect the sound. I am sure many have done this before, and by that I mean, spending $$ in hopes of improving the sound, but something just isn't as pleasant as it previously was. Any comments? Thanks Norm
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Topic - I changed the components and didn't get what I wanted !! - gonzo 09:25:18 04/30/12 (46)
- Did you audition the amp before purchase? If not, you have no reason to complain... - Steve Parry 14:43:28 05/01/12 (2)
- To answer your questions - gonzo 16:03:58 05/01/12 (1)
- To answer your questions...once a solid state amp is up to operating temp... - Steve Parry 17:36:48 05/01/12 (0)
- Welcome to the Twilight Zone. - Presto 10:20:41 05/01/12 (1)
- I don't get the Twilight Zone inference. - soulfood 13:44:26 05/01/12 (0)
- NOS? Really? - Vic D 06:32:34 05/01/12 (1)
- The preamp work has actually been a plus. - gonzo 06:54:28 05/01/12 (0)
- RE: Choices, choices, choices - Capt. Z 04:28:01 05/01/12 (0)
- RE: I changed the components and didn't get what I wanted !! - Ozzy 04:22:37 05/01/12 (0)
- RE: I changed the components and didn't get what I wanted !! - tmsorosk 02:51:06 05/01/12 (0)
- What did you expect? - pictureguy 21:49:18 04/30/12 (0)
- One word ... Equalizer - hodad 17:24:08 04/30/12 (6)
- Really.....? - Ozzy 04:14:03 05/01/12 (3)
- RE: Really.....? - hodad 11:44:23 05/01/12 (2)
- RE: Really.....? - Ozzy 17:06:21 05/01/12 (1)
- RE: Really.....? - hodad 19:16:24 05/01/12 (0)
- Wash your mouth out with soap! forbidden word!! One should spend thousands on cables instead!! - Elizabeth 21:38:57 04/30/12 (1)
- Much better to use the first diy record cleaner fluid.* :-) for those unfamiliar with vinyl that was - cfb 05:37:35 05/01/12 (0)
- RE: I changed the components and didn't get what I wanted !! - SgreenP@MSN.com 15:48:32 04/30/12 (0)
- A thank you to all - gonzo 15:47:16 04/30/12 (2)
- That's the spirit. It's only money... - kuma 22:06:29 04/30/12 (0)
- RE: A thank you to all - adaug 16:48:00 04/30/12 (0)
- I'd vote to keep listening and not judge until after the construction is complete. - Enophile 15:40:33 04/30/12 (0)
- RE: I changed the components and didn't get what I wanted !! - slippers... 14:56:01 04/30/12 (0)
- In my experience .... - reelsmith. 13:34:25 04/30/12 (0)
- The new stuff may be allowing grunge you never knew you had to shine - Elizabeth 12:15:12 04/30/12 (0)
- RE: I changed the components and didn't get what I wanted !! - middleground 11:57:07 04/30/12 (1)
- RE: I changed the components and didn't get what I wanted !! - ahendler 13:55:03 04/30/12 (0)
- RE: I changed the components and didn't get what I wanted !! - bjh 10:30:45 04/30/12 (0)
- There is no crying in audio. - soulfood 10:11:50 04/30/12 (13)
- RE: There is no crying in audio. - gonzo 10:51:00 04/30/12 (12)
- RE: There is no crying in audio. - soulfood 12:14:48 04/30/12 (11)
- RE: There is no crying in audio. - Cpk 12:37:14 04/30/12 (0)
- I think unfortunately the bigger problem is poor equipement - gonzo 12:29:06 04/30/12 (4)
- RE: I think unfortunately the bigger problem is poor equipement - frankwaller 14:23:10 04/30/12 (1)
- RE: I think unfortunately the bigger problem is poor equipement - soulfood 07:40:50 05/01/12 (0)
- Some brands known to be on the warm side sonically; B&K, early Classe Audio, conrad-johnson, - cfb 14:05:56 04/30/12 (0)
- It probably will. nt - Elizabeth 13:03:18 04/30/12 (0)
- Harsh dude. Anyway, don't worry about 'sorting it out first. If the op COULD, he did not need to post. - Elizabeth 12:17:02 04/30/12 (4)
- Just flip the amp - E-Stat 15:33:46 04/30/12 (0)
- Sorry I used word, i MEAN he is having problems with the implementation. OK? jeezz... - Elizabeth 13:02:26 04/30/12 (0)
- "He spent money and is screwed." Really, says you? :^)-nt - soulfood 12:49:27 04/30/12 (1)
- RE: "He spent money and is screwed." Really, says you? :^)-nt - ahendler 13:59:29 04/30/12 (0)
- Those Aragon amps were known as the poor man's Krell. Their sonic character was somewhat light - cfb 09:53:32 04/30/12 (0)
- RE: I changed the components and didn't get what I wanted !! - Jack G 09:36:58 04/30/12 (0)
- RE: I changed the components and didn't get what I wanted !! - madisonears 09:35:54 04/30/12 (0)