Re: I hope I didn't give you the wrong impression.

Posted by skiroe (A) on March 12, 2007 at 16:52:44

In Reply to: I hope I didn't give you the wrong impression. posted by Quiet Earth on March 12, 2007 at 16:17:44:

I think you may be mistaking the PS Audio GCA class D amp with a power conditioner. As Al had mentioned it uses a switching device to generate the signal or something to that effect. Thats a very simplified generalization for me to make. Best thing is to go to PS Audio site to hear them explain it. Its basically a digital amp although certainly in a different league then whats been made up until now. The range and dynamics are quite good. And it is way efficient. PS is saying somewhere in the neighborhood of 85% and only gets barely warm to the touch. At any rate, Im not the person to go into detail as it all becomes a blur a short time after reading the details on it. And then how much hype can you believe?
I also realize that the Q jr is good and hear what you are saying about a BP being a step up.

I just made a deal for a BPT ultra 2 thats 3 yrs old for $575 including shipping from over 3k miles away. The ultra 2 has 1800 watt capacity so have plenty of headroom. To me, that is a lot of money to pay for something that is not a front end component or an amp. I shall see if theres a noticeable improvement. The Q jr is reportedly essentially new and I made an offer but seller is busy and didnt respond to my first offer. Then I upped my offer thinking they were ignoring my first offer..And no response as of yet.
But,, considering what the Q jr would have cost (if they accepted) it would have been only $25 less than the BP-2. and the 2 has more to offer I think.
The Q jr ($749 at one site) is available for much less new than a BP2 (900+) I do like the Q jr too. Kind of partial to the ying yang thang. But, looks cant always win out.

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Topic - convert va to watt - skiroe 21:20:41 03/09/07 (25)

Re: convert va to watt - beermanpete@socal.rr.com 22:30:42 03/09/07 (24)

Re: convert va to watt - skiroe 00:24:07 03/10/07 (23)

Re: convert va to watt - skiroe 00:31:55 03/10/07 (22)

Nameplate capacity is adequate; but - Al Sekela 10:44:55 03/10/07 (4)

Re: Nameplate capacity is adequate; but - skiroe 14:45:22 03/10/07 (3)

clarification on tube rush - skiroe 14:51:26 03/10/07 (2)

Yes, unfortunately, some tubes are quite noisy. - Al Sekela 16:48:06 03/11/07 (1)

Re: Yes, unfortunately, some tubes are quite noisy. - skiroe 09:18:36 03/12/07 (0)

I have a Son of Q Jr. - Quiet Earth 09:55:41 03/10/07 (15)

Re: I have a Son of Q Jr. - skiroe 09:18:01 03/14/07 (0)

Re: I have a Son of Q Jr. - skiroe 15:03:33 03/10/07 (13)

Q Jr. is a 10A tranny, the Q is 15A - Quiet Earth 18:54:32 03/11/07 (12)

Re: Q Jr. is a 10A tranny, the Q is 15A - skiroe 22:02:03 03/11/07 (11)

I hope I didn't give you the wrong impression. - Quiet Earth 16:17:44 03/12/07 (10)

Re: I hope I didn't give you the wrong impression. - Glen B 20:46:09 03/13/07 (8)

I have to respectfully disagree with you. - Quiet Earth 21:11:07 03/13/07 (7)

Re: I have to respectfully disagree with you. - skiroe 09:13:50 03/14/07 (2)

You got a fair price. I wouldn't worry about it. - Quiet Earth 12:24:23 03/14/07 (1)

Re: You got a fair price. I wouldn't worry about it. - skiroe 12:59:53 03/15/07 (0)

Re: I have to respectfully disagree with you. - Glen B 00:05:21 03/14/07 (3)

I might be wrong. It wouldn't be the first time. - Quiet Earth 12:17:41 03/14/07 (2)

Re: I might be wrong. It wouldn't be the first time. - Glen B 20:50:12 03/18/07 (1)

The memory is always the first to go - Quiet Earth 20:57:56 03/18/07 (0)

Re: I hope I didn't give you the wrong impression. - skiroe 16:52:44 03/12/07 (0)

You're good to go - reuben 05:03:47 03/10/07 (0)

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