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I just wondered if anyone uses flying mole or sonic T or similar chipped amplifiers and high efficiency speakers in their vinyl playback set ups ? As usual i'm getting the itch to try something different.....argh !
Greetings from Rob in the UK.
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I heard a $14k Rowland model driving SF Anniversarios. It sounded pretty bad to me -- shut in on top and lacking in microdynamics.The amp was then tried in a very high efficiency custom setup that is something like 106 db efficient. The amps sounded even worse.
I have not had a chance to hear other models under familiar conditions, so I cannot say anything about the inherent quality of switching amps.
I run my Charlize with a B&K 5 amp lab grade regulated power supply. It is great!
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Al G
Born To Tinker!
I'm using a Charlize as well, with a smps with some rf sheilding added
around the aircoresof the Charlize, it is very nice.
I have one system that consists of a Bugle Pre -> (sometimes a Bottlehead Foreplay) -> Sonic Impact or Gainclone -> BuschHorn speakers; to be honest, I only use the Foreplay because of the volume controls (which I didn't put in/on on my Gainclone)very very nice, extremely clean sound with good extension; the Gainclone has a bit more bass weight, it seems - I started it as a 100% DIY showcase (sourced by a replinthed Lenco, to boot), but it turned into the radically-different-but-equal-counterpart to the all-tube, vintage amplification in my lair (I have a young son who still isn't too clear about the voltage + heat thing with the tubes)
if you have a decent phono pre and the speakers to use with it, the T-amp is cheap enough to use for one weekend to see whether you can get used to it, and you don't even really need super-duper efficient speakers, either - the T-amp drives a pair of KLH 20s from time to time, and sounds quite nice, while the Gainclone probably has more drive than some 70's receivers I own
I've used a Trends TA 10.1 amp in my system and with vinyl...it was super cool when my TVC preamp was used in-line. With the Trends flying solo it wasn't too magical. this was with A/D/S monitors that are 91db efficient.At the time, the only amp we could A-B compare the Trends to is my trusted '92 Muse Model 100. In direct comparison the Muse throws a Much deeper soundstage and a wider one as well. It is more enjoyable.
However, the Trends has an eerie silence and smoooooothness to it that is really engaging. Because of this, i'd recomend trying out the modded Trends from Magnus, its $270. this might just be a keeper...
If the Trends could expand the soundstage and grow some balls, i mean bass, it would be a real threat. In stock form its a great back-up amp if you have efficient speakers.
If you use a separate preamp with the Trends, you can hook up more sources to it and get more volume. If you use the Promitheus TVC with the Trends (the modded one would be sweet), be prepared to sit and listen for hours on end. according to the designer there is some synergy with that combo.
Source> TVC> Trends> Speakers the volume on the TVC was open 100%, never had to turn up the Trneds knob more than 30%-40%. With the Trends alone, the knob was at 80% or higher and not that enjoyable.
and a fair number with vinyl. You might want to check them out:
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The whole problem with the world is that fools and fanatics are always so certain of themselves, but wiser people so full of doubts.
Bertrand Russell
I hooked one up to the massive Klipsch KLF20s in my HT system, using my Rega Planar 3/Rotel phonostage and my Pioneer DV47Ai universal through a Rotel 1066 pre/pro. As efficient as those Klipshch towers are, the little amp couldn't really push the dual 10" woofers, so it sounded very light in the bass. That said, it had a very detailed, smooth and nimble sound. I'd like to try it with my Morel Preludes, which are a bit less efficient but have single 6.5 inch woofers.I haven't been to the Klipsch forums in awhile. Not thrilled with where their Reference line is headed (slim line, multiple woofer two way speakers with only a horn driven tweeter), though I'm thrilled the Heritage line seems safe for now.
anything that Klipsch made in the last twenty years doesn't really thrill me. Except possibly their rebirth of their horn loaded Heritage line.
The whole problem with the world is that fools and fanatics are always so certain of themselves, but wiser people so full of doubts.
Bertrand Russell
I think some of the stuff in the 1980s and 1990s, while not fully up to the Heritage standards, was still quite good and at least designed and built to emulate the Heritage stuff (e.g., my KLF20s have horn loaded tweets and midrange squakers and have a huge, dynamic sound). I also think the RB5 was a neat little speaker when it came out in 2000 or so and still do. But most recently they have these three woofer slimline things, and it's all two way, even the towers, and mostly wrapped in vinyl YUCK!
I think some of the stuff in the 1980s and 1990s, while not fully up to the Heritage standards, was still quite good and at least designed and built to emulate the Heritage stuff (e.g., my KLF20s have horn loaded tweets and midrange squakers and have a huge, dynamic sound). I also think the RB5 was a neat little speaker when it came out in 2000 or so and still do. But most recently they have these three woofer slimline things, and it's all two way, even the towers, and mostly wrapped in vinyl YUCK!
...I thought I could run by Goldring PA1 phono stage direct into it, I thought of trying a Trends Audio TA-10.1.....Any thoughts/experiences ?
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