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    Re: New amp, couple of pics....

    Very cool!
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    Re: New amp, couple of pics....

    VERY nice looking amplifier. SET with power, that's nice.
    What are your initial impressions of it's sonic signature?
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    Re: New amp, couple of pics....

    Congrats Kev. Pretty!


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    Re: New amp, couple of pics....

    Congratulations with your new amplifier , looks cool
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    Re: New amp, couple of pics....

    Very cool. It's integrated? Will you drive it external or use the internal volume.
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    Re: New amp, couple of pics....

    Made in Cypress?

    How does it sound in your system?

    Same maker of the $90k Kassandra DAC?
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    This amp is not the integrated. It's the Diana Forte power amp.

    It doesn't matter what system this amp is in, ... it is the best sounding amp I have had the pleasure of ever. Either owning, which I do or listening. As soon as I heard this I knew I am done with Soulution. The immediacy, prat, timing & absolute seperation is so scary as you sit there & bath in it. I haven't once thought about the tone or pitch after 3 listening sessions. Every time I have worried about the neighbors. Joe, I promise, this is the shizz....

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    Quote Originally Posted by Odyssey View Post
    Made in Cypress?

    How does it sound in your system?

    Same maker of the $90k Kassandra DAC?
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    Re: New amp, couple of pics....

    So you bought the amp pre amp and DAC? I so want a SET amp. I wish I could play in that League. I probably have to buy a Decwear.

    Let us know how it sounds. It would also be interesting what it's like with that DartZeel fronting it
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    No I bought the amp.

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    Hey Kev

    What speakers do you run with these? I can't keep up
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    Re: New amp, couple of pics....

    Outstanding Kev. That’s supposed to be a killer amp. OMG! I’d love to hear it.


    ps, I totally believe you and understand. There’s nothing like a properly designed SET amp. I’m so happy for you.
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    Re: New amp, couple of pics....

    Are you feeding it with the synco?
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    Quote Originally Posted by XV-1 View Post
    Hey Kev

    What speakers do you run with these? I can't keep up
    Smartarse I see, still good to see, you still have your efficiency of diplomacy....

    At the moment Shane I have the old Spatial M3 Turbo, & gosh this amp kicks their ass to the next level by golly. These are on loan for when the next mother-ship lands .....

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    Quote Originally Posted by joeinid View Post
    Outstanding Kev. That’s supposed to be a killer amp. OMG! I’d love to hear it.


    ps, I totally believe you and understand. There’s nothing like a properly designed SET amp. I’m so happy for you.
    This is really special Joe. Even the distributor is so jealous I bought it because he has to wait for another one. The Soulution 511 is sitting next to it & that is all its doing....

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    Quote Originally Posted by Kingrex View Post
    Are you feeding it with the synco?
    No, just 240v

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    Quote Originally Posted by bzr View Post
    Smartarse I see, still good to see, you still have your efficiency of diplomacy....

    At the moment Shane I have the old Spatial M3 Turbo, & gosh this amp kicks their ass to the next level by golly. These are on loan for when the next mother-ship lands .....
    Coming from you Kev, I'll take that as a compliment. I know you are not as precious as some

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    Joe, are you one of the people who has done some comparisons with the spatial and pure audio project. I have the tree of 15 and Trio 10 pure audio project. I believe I'm having some issues with my amps and I've been looking for something new. From what you're saying this amp works extremely well with an open baffle design. Is there any chance you have tried other single-ended amps that you like. Something more in the four to $5,000 range
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    Re: New amp, couple of pics....


    Kev,

    Sorry for going off topic.


    Quote Originally Posted by Kingrex View Post
    Joe, are you one of the people who has done some comparisons with the spatial and pure audio project. I have the tree of 15 and Trio 10 pure audio project. I believe I'm having some issues with my amps and I've been looking for something new. From what you're saying this amp works extremely well with an open baffle design. Is there any chance you have tried other single-ended amps that you like. Something more in the four to $5,000 range
    I'm sorry, I have not listened to the Spatials or Pure Audio Project speakers. I've been reading and looking at them for a while. I know Jack has Spatials and Mike had early Spatials. I know Jack loves his.

    I am just getting into SET now. I have Avantgarde Duo XD on order and it should be a few more days. Many years ago I had George Wright 2A3 amps and loved them but only had bookshelf Klipsch at the time. They were/are over-rated in the sensitivity department and those amps were barely enough at the time.

    I've heard a limited few SET amps since them and just recently jumped in with the Luxman MQ-300. Sadly over that budget limit.

    I fell in love with Bastanis speakers driven by Whammerdyne.

    This exact setup in fact.

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    I would reach out to Doug Schroeder about compatible amps as he has assembled and reviewed multiple versions of them. I found with two versions of the Spatial's that the efficiency specs are a bit misleading as they are from 200hz and up.
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    Quote Originally Posted by XV-1 View Post
    Coming from you Kev, I'll take that as a compliment. I know you are not as precious as some

    What is the new incoming mothership? Those horns from the show?
    No, not those horns.......

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    Joe, the derail doesn't bother me.

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    Quote Originally Posted by bzr View Post
    Joe, the derail doesn't bother me.
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    Quote Originally Posted by XV-1 View Post
    Hey Kev

    What speakers do you run with these? I can't keep up
    Quote Originally Posted by bzr View Post
    Smartarse I see, still good to see, you still have your efficiency of diplomacy....
    Hardly surprising...given the footy team he supports...

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    Quote Originally Posted by bzr View Post
    This is really special Joe. Even the distributor is so jealous I bought it because he has to wait for another one. The Soulution 511 is sitting next to it & that is all its doing....
    Heading over to Big Kev's tomorrow for a listen...
    May have bring my Darts home seeing Big Kev has abandoned them....
    They have been cast aside for his latest dalliance...
    Seems he can't take his eyes off those big orbs...

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    They're on the back lawn... the neighbor said no way I'm not buying that shit, look at the colour of it!!

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    Quote Originally Posted by bzr View Post
    They're on the back lawn... the neighbor said no way I'm not buying that shit, look at the colour of it!!
    Looking forward to tomorrow...
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    Congratz on the new amp. I have become enthralled with SET recently. There is just something about the sound that sucks you in ... Such absolute separation, rich smooth sounding... all instruments just seem to be there... one thing I love is that I feel I can hear not only the instrument, but can tell what type of material is being used... I can tell that the performer is using a very special piano, for example... loving SET at this point... plenty of power for my KEFs!

    And my SET amps are not even in the same world as yours... so I can only imagine the sound coming from your new amp!!!
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    That amp is a beast!


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    yes it is, heavy too....

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    Kev,

    Just seen this update. Congrats on the Aries Cerat amp. What a beast. A 60W SET.

    Are spare tubes difficult to source? I know those big guys are not exactly mainstream.

    Does it party in the bass department or this more of a midrange epiphany?

    And does this mean you have plans to change out your loudspeakers too?

    At least I can now see the reason for having such a solid rack. Future planning. Clever bugger!
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    I've once heard a Aries Cerat amp. If I remember correctly it was an integrated amp. Also using Aries Cerat DAC driving stenheim alumine 2 speakers. One of the best sounding distributors at the show.

    But the distributor didn't not expect to sell any Aries Cerat amps or Stenheim speakers in Western Europe because of the price and the size.
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    I would of thought a good match.
    The Aries cerat for the performance is quite reasonably priced imo



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    I thought my 3 year old lease returned Porsche Cayman S with PDK and leather was a good deal too, and cost less. 😊

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    Quote Originally Posted by kiwi_1282001 View Post
    Kev,

    Just seen this update. Congrats on the Aries Cerat amp. What a beast. A 60W SET.

    Are spare tubes difficult to source? I know those big guys are not exactly mainstream.

    Does it party in the bass department or this more of a midrange epiphany?

    And does this mean you have plans to change out your loudspeakers too?

    At least I can now see the reason for having such a solid rack. Future planning. Clever bugger!
    hey Ralph, mate the thing can do everything. It's got the bass/treble/mids, it is to be honest, one of the best I've had the pleasure with...

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    Seriously?? So this amp is 33kAud when I bought it, how much was your porsche???? Don't be shy now!!
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    I thought my 3 year old lease returned Porsche Cayman S with PDK and leather was a good deal too, and cost less. 

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    Quote Originally Posted by bzr View Post
    hey Ralph, mate the thing can do everything. It's got the bass/treble/mids, it is to be honest, one of the best I've had the pleasure with...
    Kev,

    I am happy to read that. Well done. Enjoy.
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    I spent $47k USA out the door with 2 years Porsche warranty. Bought it from a dealer.
    I am envious of your amp. I do love music. The car is really my wife's daily driver. I have the Mercedes ML550.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Kingrex View Post
    I spent $47k USA out the door with 2 years Porsche warranty. Bought it from a dealer.
    I am envious of your amp. I do love music. The car is really my wife's daily driver. I have the Mercedes ML550.
    All good, just seems to be a few who speak against something that is to listen to & not begrudge it's looks or different topology. I'm interested in the noise, not from others either...

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    Quote Originally Posted by bobwah View Post
    I would of thought a good match.
    The Aries cerat for the performance is quite reasonably priced imo



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    I don't know, maybe you are correct. But sinec it is a unkown brand I dont see any dealer putting some Aries Cerat amps on stock.
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    Hmm depends where you live I guess.
    If no local dealers then your right its hard to demo.




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    Not quite sure i understand what you mean by “unknown brand”
    Its been around for a while. Was watching a video from munich 2014 the other day. With Aries cerat.
    Also they were at munich in 2010 i believe w Tune Audio


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    Quote Originally Posted by bobwah View Post
    Not quite sure i understand what you mean by “unknown brand”
    Its been around for a while. Was watching a video from munich 2014 the other day. With Aries cerat.
    Also they were at munich in 2010 i believe w Tune Audio


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    I'm Dutch there has never been a Dutch distributor or dealer as far as I know. In the last 20 years I've only seen them at 1 Dutch audio show. That makes them IMHO pretty unknown.
    If a shop wants to become a dealer/distributor of the brand you need some stock. People want to see and hear before they buy. That means an 10-40k investment that is a lot of money for something that you might never sell.
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    yep.....!
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    Quote Originally Posted by bzr View Post
    yep.....!
    Looks like the speaker fairy has been - strangest looking OB's I have seen - what gives Kev..

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    feeling a bit horny.... with the integrated....

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