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Amp/Preamp Asylum: REVIEW: Marsh Sound Design A400S Amplifier (SS) by jd29631@bellsouth.net Looking for a new Amp or Preamp? If you're after tubes, post over here. |
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Model: A400S Category: Amplifier (SS) Suggested Retail Price: $2,000 Description: 200 wpc., solid state, fully balanced Manufacturer URL: Marsh Sound Design Model Picture: View
Review by jd29631@bellsouth.net on January 10, 2010 at 13:26:44
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for the A400S
I bought mine used from Audiogon. Dont know how old it was but I've had it for 6 years. After working up to my present system for 55 years and gone through a number of amps, this is my last. I think those who think its sound is "cool" are experiencing truly neutral sound for the first time. This is the most neutral, clear, crisp and musical amp I've ever heard and that includes some that cost 4 times as much. Robert Green of TAS says it's as good as any regardless of cost. Used with: Nottinghaqm 294 'table and arm, Phenomena Nova phono preamp, Dyanvector 17D3 cartridge, Conrad-Johnson CT 5 preamp, Musical Fidelity 3087 cd player used as a deck w/Lavry Engineering dac all into Dunlavy SC IV speakers. Richard Marsh is a great guy to deal with. Called him when I thought a channel was going out and he got right with it. The amp wasn't the problem.
Product Weakness: Havent found any. Product Strengths: Noticibly clear, neutral and musical. Crisp but full bodied.
Associated Equipment for this Review:
Amplifier: Marsh Sound Design A 400 Preamplifier (or None if Integrated): C-J CT 5 Sources (CDP/Turntable): Nottingham 294 w.294 arm Speakers: Dunlavy SC IV Cables/Interconnects: Kimber Hero and Harmonic Tech Prosilway II Music Used (Genre/Selections): jazz, classical, rock Time Period/Length of Audition: 6 yerars Other (Power Conditioner etc.): Shunyata and Monster 3500 Type of Audition/Review: Product Owner
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Topic - REVIEW: Marsh Sound Design A400S Amplifier (SS) - jd29631@bellsouth.net 13:26:44 01/10/10 ( 1)
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