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In Reply to: Re: What matters most posted by Joe II-K on June 14, 2000 at 12:46:51:
Hi there,>So, why would you recommend it, if you weren't impressed by it?
Simply because for a 845 Amp it was quite good.
Please note that I can distinguish different levels of quality even in gear I strongly dislike on a fundamental level (Pannel Speakers of all sorts, CD-Players, Transistor and Push-Pull Amplifiers to name a few).
However, I have not heard ANY Amp using the 845 that I would live with on an extended basis, only one with a 211 (and even there I'd go with flying colours for the 300B Version).
However, I have a number of 845 Amp's that where not just not very good, but instead where DREADFULL. Compared to these the Bel Canto sounds quite nice. It is matter of the relative and absolute standing.
Basically, for what it is the Bel Canto Amp (without the Cirrus Logic CS3310 Volume Control) is a solidly build piece of Kit that makes pretty much the best out of what is available. That makes it worty for recommendation AS an 845 Amp for those who need the Power.
This is not saying that it is an Amplifier that can be recommended under all conditions and in every context. If you don't need the Power from the 845, there are Amp's out there that are MUCH better AND cheaper.
Clear now?
Later T
> Please note that I can distinguish different levels of quality even
> in gear I strongly dislike on a fundamental level (Pannel Speakers
> of all sortsWell, I would rather listen to a panel, electrostatic or full-range ribbon than the distortions and colorations of dynamic drivers in a box, any day of the week. The final piece of the puzzle will be to upgrade the Maggies to a medium efficiency (90dB/w or better) full- range ribbon. A low power SET would exclude the possibility of trying this kind of speaker.
-Joe.
Tjanks for clearing up your position. I appreciate a lare triode is not gong to be everyon;es cup of tea. But an awful lot of what you hear depends on the speakers you mate an SET amp with. I don't like talking about them in isolation, Just my POV.> If you don't need the Power from the 845, there are Amp's out there
> that are MUCH better AND cheaper.Cheaper? Yes. Better? Well, that's your opinion, and I have nime which is somewhat radically different.
-Joe.
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