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Thread: Centaur Stereo Amp
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January 14, 2014, 08:39 PM #1
Centaur Stereo Amp
Well, my good friend David Baskin @ Design Audio Video is expecting some new Constellation products the first part of Feb. He's getting both the Centaur mono's and the stereo version. I'm going to have a chance to pair the stereo amp with my Salon 2's I'll let you know how it pairs with the Revel's. Waiting is a bitch !!!!!!
Mark
Kharma DB9 Signature
Pass Labs XP32......incoming
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Esoteric N-05XD
VPI Avenger with Magnetic Drive
Manley Chinook Phono Pre
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January 14, 2014, 08:50 PM #2
Re: Centaur Stereo Amp
Mark, sweet. Look forward to your listening impressions.
Allen
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January 14, 2014, 09:39 PM #3
Re: Centaur Stereo Amp
How long do they take to break in?
Jock
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January 14, 2014, 09:44 PM #4
Re: Centaur Stereo Amp
Mark
Kharma DB9 Signature
Pass Labs XP32......incoming
Pass Labs X350.8
Esoteric N-05XD
VPI Avenger with Magnetic Drive
Manley Chinook Phono Pre
Ortofon Cadenza Black cartridge
Kharma Elegance speaker cables
Kharma Elegance interconnects
REL Subs
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January 14, 2014, 11:19 PM #5Jock
If you have integrity, nothing else matters. If you don't have integrity, nothing else matters.
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January 14, 2014, 11:19 PM #6
Centaur Stereo Amp
I'm not sure how long either. But I have Pass, Krell, Soulution, Mark Levinson No52, No53's, Constellation stereo and mono's all coming within 30 days of each other. I can only burn in so much at one time so I may need to loan out some to coupe of locals for some help. Very exciting but a little nervous with this investment.
Design Audio Video is a dealer for:
Electronics:
Accuphase, Constellation, Pass Labs, McIntosh, Krell, Bryston, Devialet, Mark Levinson, EAR, T+A, Octave
Speakers:
Raidho, Focal, Revel, Dynaudio, JBL, Sonus Faber
Cables:
Tara Labs, Shunyata, Nordost, Straightwire, Ansuz, Transparent
Accessories:
Stillpoints, Quadraspire, Shelter, Transrotor
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January 14, 2014, 11:27 PM #7
Re: Centaur Stereo Amp
Nothing I have had in my system drives my Magicos like my centaur stereo. Magic
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January 14, 2014, 11:42 PM #8
Re: Centaur Stereo Amp
very cool Darin !
Mark
Kharma DB9 Signature
Pass Labs XP32......incoming
Pass Labs X350.8
Esoteric N-05XD
VPI Avenger with Magnetic Drive
Manley Chinook Phono Pre
Ortofon Cadenza Black cartridge
Kharma Elegance speaker cables
Kharma Elegance interconnects
REL Subs
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January 14, 2014, 11:43 PM #9
Re: Centaur Stereo Amp
Fleetwood Deville by Oswald Mills Audio, Vienna Acoustics Haydn Jubilee, Wharfedale Linton w/ stands, Klipsch RB-75, Klipsch RP-160M.
Job INTegrated. Luxman L-595aSE
NAD C 658 streamer.
First Watt SIT-3, Job 250 Monos, NuForce STA200, AkitikA GT-102 amp, ASL Wave monos, Dennis Had 45 monos. Absolute Audio Labs PCF 25 amp (improved First Watt F7 super clone)
Topping D90, RME Audio ADI-2 DAC FS, ModWright Ultimate Sony XA-5400ES.
Burmester 948, McIntosh MCLK12, Kimber Kable, Siltech, Cardas, Avanti Audio cables.
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January 15, 2014, 04:29 PM #10Jock
If you have integrity, nothing else matters. If you don't have integrity, nothing else matters.
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January 15, 2014, 04:33 PM #11
Re: Centaur Stereo Amp
http://youtu.be/Dj3GH5myc3M
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January 15, 2014, 05:50 PM #12
Re: Centaur Stereo Amp
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January 15, 2014, 06:10 PM #13
Re: Centaur Stereo Amp
Oooooh, the updated power supply in the Soulutions are going to be real good, lots of fun there.
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January 15, 2014, 06:12 PM #14
Re: Centaur Stereo Amp
My Systems: http://www.audioshark.org/showthread...481#post158481
"We can hear everything we measure, but we can't measure everything we hear. Let your ears be your guide."
Dealer for: Aqua Hi-Fi, Aurender, AudioQuest Cables & Power Products, Berkeley Audio, Block Audio (distributor), Boulder Amplifiers, Bowers & Wilkins (B&W), Bryston, Clarisys Audio Loudspeakers (distributor), Classe’ Audio, Degritter Record Cleaning Machines, Esoteric, Finite Elemente, FirstWatt, Focal Loudspeakers and Headphones, GigaFoil, Harbeth Loudspeakers, Hegel, HiFi Man, Innuos, ISO Acoustics, Keces Power Supplies, Kharma Loudspeakers and Electronics, Kuzma Turntables, Lumin, Luxman, Magico Loudspeakers, MBL Speakers & Electronics, MSB Technologies, MySonicLabs Phono Cartridges, Nordost Cables, Ortofon, Pass Labs, Quadraspire, Rega Turntables and Electronics, Shunyata Research, STAX, Stein Music Products, Stillpoints, Soulution, VAC, Vicoustics, Viva Audio, VPI Industries, WireWorld Cables.
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January 15, 2014, 06:25 PM #15
Re: Centaur Stereo Amp
Mike, technology straight out of the 520 preamp. Everyone that hears mine tells me never to sell it, even the dealer & he has the 710's soon to be updated.
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January 15, 2014, 06:28 PM #16
Re: Centaur Stereo Amp
Kev - it's a winner for sure. The 710 was a little too sterile sounding. But not the 711 or 5 series.
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"We can hear everything we measure, but we can't measure everything we hear. Let your ears be your guide."
Dealer for: Aqua Hi-Fi, Aurender, AudioQuest Cables & Power Products, Berkeley Audio, Block Audio (distributor), Boulder Amplifiers, Bowers & Wilkins (B&W), Bryston, Clarisys Audio Loudspeakers (distributor), Classe’ Audio, Degritter Record Cleaning Machines, Esoteric, Finite Elemente, FirstWatt, Focal Loudspeakers and Headphones, GigaFoil, Harbeth Loudspeakers, Hegel, HiFi Man, Innuos, ISO Acoustics, Keces Power Supplies, Kharma Loudspeakers and Electronics, Kuzma Turntables, Lumin, Luxman, Magico Loudspeakers, MBL Speakers & Electronics, MSB Technologies, MySonicLabs Phono Cartridges, Nordost Cables, Ortofon, Pass Labs, Quadraspire, Rega Turntables and Electronics, Shunyata Research, STAX, Stein Music Products, Stillpoints, Soulution, VAC, Vicoustics, Viva Audio, VPI Industries, WireWorld Cables.
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January 15, 2014, 07:24 PM #17
Centaur Stereo Amp
I'm excited to hear the Centaur stereo sounds good with the Magico's.
Design Audio Video is a dealer for:
Electronics:
Accuphase, Constellation, Pass Labs, McIntosh, Krell, Bryston, Devialet, Mark Levinson, EAR, T+A, Octave
Speakers:
Raidho, Focal, Revel, Dynaudio, JBL, Sonus Faber
Cables:
Tara Labs, Shunyata, Nordost, Straightwire, Ansuz, Transparent
Accessories:
Stillpoints, Quadraspire, Shelter, Transrotor
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January 15, 2014, 07:29 PM #18Mark
Kharma DB9 Signature
Pass Labs XP32......incoming
Pass Labs X350.8
Esoteric N-05XD
VPI Avenger with Magnetic Drive
Manley Chinook Phono Pre
Ortofon Cadenza Black cartridge
Kharma Elegance speaker cables
Kharma Elegance interconnects
REL Subs
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January 15, 2014, 07:31 PM #19
Re: Centaur Stereo Amp
Mark I have said this before I have heard Magico with several different amp/pre-amps and the only time I walked away impressed was when they were matched with Centaur and Virgo II. They should work well with Salons.
Jim
D'Agostino Momentum M-400's MxV’s & HD Pre-amp
Wilson Alexandria X2 Series 2 speakers
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Power Conditioner - Shunyata Everest
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January 15, 2014, 07:32 PM #20
Re: Centaur Stereo Amp
"You'll have to wait until I break it in " as quoted by Mark.
Yeah! QUIET at the back!
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January 15, 2014, 09:07 PM #21Mark
Kharma DB9 Signature
Pass Labs XP32......incoming
Pass Labs X350.8
Esoteric N-05XD
VPI Avenger with Magnetic Drive
Manley Chinook Phono Pre
Ortofon Cadenza Black cartridge
Kharma Elegance speaker cables
Kharma Elegance interconnects
REL Subs
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February 8, 2014, 09:49 AM #22
Re: Centaur Stereo Amp
Well, I'm leaving in a few minutes to go pick up the Constellation Centaur stereo amp from David
I will have it up and running by late afternoon. I hope I don't love it...............it aint cheapMark
Kharma DB9 Signature
Pass Labs XP32......incoming
Pass Labs X350.8
Esoteric N-05XD
VPI Avenger with Magnetic Drive
Manley Chinook Phono Pre
Ortofon Cadenza Black cartridge
Kharma Elegance speaker cables
Kharma Elegance interconnects
REL Subs
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February 8, 2014, 10:01 AM #23
Re: Centaur Stereo Amp
Look forward to hearing your impressions, Mark.
Will you listen to it first on the S5s while at David's?
Allen
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February 8, 2014, 10:22 AM #24
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February 8, 2014, 10:28 AM #25
Re: Centaur Stereo Amp
Enjoy Mark! I'm looking forward to hearing your thoughts on the amp.
Michael
Magico S5s; PASS Labs Xs150s and Xs preamplifier; Lumin A1; Synergistic Research Galileo LE Powercell, Galileo LE speaker cables and interconnects, Galileo LE Analog and Digital power cords, Transporter Ultra SE, Tranquility Bases, MiGs, HFTs, XOTs, FEQ, Vibratron and Bass Station.
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February 8, 2014, 11:45 AM #26
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February 8, 2014, 11:46 AM #27
Centaur Stereo Amp
That's a good one!!
Design Audio Video is a dealer for:
Electronics:
Accuphase, Constellation, Pass Labs, McIntosh, Krell, Bryston, Devialet, Mark Levinson, EAR, T+A, Octave
Speakers:
Raidho, Focal, Revel, Dynaudio, JBL, Sonus Faber
Cables:
Tara Labs, Shunyata, Nordost, Straightwire, Ansuz, Transparent
Accessories:
Stillpoints, Quadraspire, Shelter, Transrotor
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February 8, 2014, 12:53 PM #28
Re: Centaur Stereo Amp
Very cool!
The stereo amp is dirt cheap compared to their top of the line amps. It's all relative.Jock
If you have integrity, nothing else matters. If you don't have integrity, nothing else matters.
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House: Naim ND555/2PS, Naim 552, Naim 500, Studer A80/Doshi V3, Magico M2s, 2 Magico Q-Sub 15s, Lumina IC/SC, Shunyata Everest and Omega PCs.
Workshop: Naim ND555/2 PS, VAC Master Pre, VAC Sig 200iQ, Border Patrol pre/power, Avant Garde Duo Mezzo XD, 2 Magico Q-Sub 15s, Shunyata IC/SC, Shunyata Typhon QR/Triton V3/Sigma PCs.
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February 8, 2014, 01:02 PM #29
Re: Centaur Stereo Amp
Best amp I have paired with my S5 Magicos is the constellation. Brings its full potential to bear.
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February 8, 2014, 02:10 PM #30
Re: Centaur Stereo Amp
I am certainly looking forward to Mark's opinion.
Fleetwood Deville by Oswald Mills Audio, Vienna Acoustics Haydn Jubilee, Wharfedale Linton w/ stands, Klipsch RB-75, Klipsch RP-160M.
Job INTegrated. Luxman L-595aSE
NAD C 658 streamer.
First Watt SIT-3, Job 250 Monos, NuForce STA200, AkitikA GT-102 amp, ASL Wave monos, Dennis Had 45 monos. Absolute Audio Labs PCF 25 amp (improved First Watt F7 super clone)
Topping D90, RME Audio ADI-2 DAC FS, ModWright Ultimate Sony XA-5400ES.
Burmester 948, McIntosh MCLK12, Kimber Kable, Siltech, Cardas, Avanti Audio cables.
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February 8, 2014, 05:13 PM #31
Re: Centaur Stereo Amp
Now this is getting interesting........subscribed!
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February 8, 2014, 06:15 PM #32
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February 8, 2014, 08:02 PM #33
Re: Centaur Stereo Amp
Mark, back home and listening to the Centaur driving your Salons yet? Inquiring minds would like to know...
Allen
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February 8, 2014, 10:18 PM #34
Re: Centaur Stereo Amp
I was wondering the same thing Allen...
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Mike
Amplification: MBL 6010D, MBL 9008A Monos
Analog: Kuzma R, Kuzma 4Point (11”), MSL Ultra Eminent EX
Phono Pre: Pass XP-27
Digital: Esoteric N01XD Esoteric K05
Speakers: MBL 101E MKII
Subwoofers: REL Carbon Specials
Conditioner: Shunyata Triton 3
Power Cables: Shunyata Sigma 1 & 2, Alpha 2, Delta and Venom
ICs and SCs: Wireworld Platinum 8
Rack: Artesania Exoteryc
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February 8, 2014, 10:39 PM #35Fleetwood Deville by Oswald Mills Audio, Vienna Acoustics Haydn Jubilee, Wharfedale Linton w/ stands, Klipsch RB-75, Klipsch RP-160M.
Job INTegrated. Luxman L-595aSE
NAD C 658 streamer.
First Watt SIT-3, Job 250 Monos, NuForce STA200, AkitikA GT-102 amp, ASL Wave monos, Dennis Had 45 monos. Absolute Audio Labs PCF 25 amp (improved First Watt F7 super clone)
Topping D90, RME Audio ADI-2 DAC FS, ModWright Ultimate Sony XA-5400ES.
Burmester 948, McIntosh MCLK12, Kimber Kable, Siltech, Cardas, Avanti Audio cables.
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February 8, 2014, 11:16 PM #36
Re: Centaur Stereo Amp
Ok boys, I've been listening for several hours and I'm liking what I'm hearing.
The amp only has 40 hours on it right now, Constellation says it needs 300. But so far I can't find anything that pisses me off. And for me, that's how I audition gear. I look for things I can't live with.
It's easy to pick out the things you like. It's what a piece of gear does wrong that will eventually make you crazy.
It may be a real contender !!Mark
Kharma DB9 Signature
Pass Labs XP32......incoming
Pass Labs X350.8
Esoteric N-05XD
VPI Avenger with Magnetic Drive
Manley Chinook Phono Pre
Ortofon Cadenza Black cartridge
Kharma Elegance speaker cables
Kharma Elegance interconnects
REL Subs
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February 9, 2014, 12:39 AM #37
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February 9, 2014, 07:49 AM #38
Re: Centaur Stereo Amp
+1. That is a good way of approaching any demo. It's so easy to get seduced by the good stuff we like and overlook the annoying things we don't like, but would live with should we make the purchase. Mark, good tip!
Mark, please keep us posted as the amp burns in and you get more time with them on the Salons!
Allen
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February 9, 2014, 09:39 AM #39
Re: Centaur Stereo Amp
Glad your are liking it so far Mark. Did you get to hear it with the S5s as well?
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Mike
Amplification: MBL 6010D, MBL 9008A Monos
Analog: Kuzma R, Kuzma 4Point (11”), MSL Ultra Eminent EX
Phono Pre: Pass XP-27
Digital: Esoteric N01XD Esoteric K05
Speakers: MBL 101E MKII
Subwoofers: REL Carbon Specials
Conditioner: Shunyata Triton 3
Power Cables: Shunyata Sigma 1 & 2, Alpha 2, Delta and Venom
ICs and SCs: Wireworld Platinum 8
Rack: Artesania Exoteryc
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February 9, 2014, 10:45 AM #40
Re: Centaur Stereo Amp
Mike, I heard the Centaur monos with the S5's at David's place, it was also very good.
Mark
Kharma DB9 Signature
Pass Labs XP32......incoming
Pass Labs X350.8
Esoteric N-05XD
VPI Avenger with Magnetic Drive
Manley Chinook Phono Pre
Ortofon Cadenza Black cartridge
Kharma Elegance speaker cables
Kharma Elegance interconnects
REL Subs
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February 11, 2014, 05:46 PM #41
Re: Centaur Stereo Amp
Day 3, and nothing is bothering me one bit. This amp may be staying.
Mark
Kharma DB9 Signature
Pass Labs XP32......incoming
Pass Labs X350.8
Esoteric N-05XD
VPI Avenger with Magnetic Drive
Manley Chinook Phono Pre
Ortofon Cadenza Black cartridge
Kharma Elegance speaker cables
Kharma Elegance interconnects
REL Subs
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February 11, 2014, 05:47 PM #42
Re: Centaur Stereo Amp
It looks good on your floor
Jock
If you have integrity, nothing else matters. If you don't have integrity, nothing else matters.
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House: Naim ND555/2PS, Naim 552, Naim 500, Studer A80/Doshi V3, Magico M2s, 2 Magico Q-Sub 15s, Lumina IC/SC, Shunyata Everest and Omega PCs.
Workshop: Naim ND555/2 PS, VAC Master Pre, VAC Sig 200iQ, Border Patrol pre/power, Avant Garde Duo Mezzo XD, 2 Magico Q-Sub 15s, Shunyata IC/SC, Shunyata Typhon QR/Triton V3/Sigma PCs.
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February 11, 2014, 05:52 PM #43Michael
Magico S5s; PASS Labs Xs150s and Xs preamplifier; Lumin A1; Synergistic Research Galileo LE Powercell, Galileo LE speaker cables and interconnects, Galileo LE Analog and Digital power cords, Transporter Ultra SE, Tranquility Bases, MiGs, HFTs, XOTs, FEQ, Vibratron and Bass Station.
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February 11, 2014, 08:17 PM #44
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February 11, 2014, 08:33 PM #45
Re: Centaur Stereo Amp
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Mike
Amplification: MBL 6010D, MBL 9008A Monos
Analog: Kuzma R, Kuzma 4Point (11”), MSL Ultra Eminent EX
Phono Pre: Pass XP-27
Digital: Esoteric N01XD Esoteric K05
Speakers: MBL 101E MKII
Subwoofers: REL Carbon Specials
Conditioner: Shunyata Triton 3
Power Cables: Shunyata Sigma 1 & 2, Alpha 2, Delta and Venom
ICs and SCs: Wireworld Platinum 8
Rack: Artesania Exoteryc
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February 11, 2014, 09:08 PM #46
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February 11, 2014, 09:28 PM #47
Re: Centaur Stereo Amp
+1 Mark. All kidding aside, if you are impressed, it must sound fantastic.
Enjoy the journey my friend!_______________
Mike
Amplification: MBL 6010D, MBL 9008A Monos
Analog: Kuzma R, Kuzma 4Point (11”), MSL Ultra Eminent EX
Phono Pre: Pass XP-27
Digital: Esoteric N01XD Esoteric K05
Speakers: MBL 101E MKII
Subwoofers: REL Carbon Specials
Conditioner: Shunyata Triton 3
Power Cables: Shunyata Sigma 1 & 2, Alpha 2, Delta and Venom
ICs and SCs: Wireworld Platinum 8
Rack: Artesania Exoteryc
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February 18, 2014, 07:12 PM #48
Re: Centaur Stereo Amp
Well, Jock came today and picked up the Constellation Centaur stereo amp. He left me a couple of other amps to play with, but I already miss the Constellation !
I will be doing a in-home demo of the Magico S3's in the next week or so, thanks to David Baskin and a certain one of our members.
If the S3's don't better the Salon 2's, I will most likely be buying a Constellation stereo amp. It's hands down the best solid state amp I've ever heard in my system.
And here is the list of amps I've heard with the Salon 2's;
Mc 402
Mc 501 monos
Anthem D1 monos
Accuphase 6100
D'Agostino stereo
Mark Levinson No.53's
Bryston 14b SST
Solution 710
ARC 450 class D
Classe' CA M600's
I'm probably forgetting a few more, along with some good tube amps.
The Centaur is without a doubt, the best amplifier I've ever heard on the Revel speakers !! If I'm honest, I simply cannot find fault with it. That's not to say it's perfect , it's not. But it's as perfect,to me, as anything else I've heard.
I reminds me of the Lumin music streamer, it doesn't play music, music just flows out of it in the most beautiful and natural way. Its really quite hard to explain it.
I think that I read that they design their circuits a little differently than others, I don't know if that matters, but I do know that I miss it already.Mark
Kharma DB9 Signature
Pass Labs XP32......incoming
Pass Labs X350.8
Esoteric N-05XD
VPI Avenger with Magnetic Drive
Manley Chinook Phono Pre
Ortofon Cadenza Black cartridge
Kharma Elegance speaker cables
Kharma Elegance interconnects
REL Subs
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February 18, 2014, 07:23 PM #49
Re: Centaur Stereo Amp
Mark...very cool. What happens if you also like the S3s will you replace both speaker and amp at same time or will it have to be one or the other at first?
Cyril
Speakers/Amp/Preamp: Thiel CS2.4 / ARC Ref 110 / ARC Ref 3
Sources: Basis 2001/Graham2.2/Nagra BPS/Benz Micro Glider SL, Dynavector 20X2-L, ARC CD7, Oppo BDP-83 SE
Cables/Power/Other: Nordost Heimdall ICs, SCs / Shunyata Hydra 8, Shunyata Python Helix PC / VPI 16.5, HRS Nimbus isolation system
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February 18, 2014, 07:24 PM #50
Re: Centaur Stereo Amp
Mark - that is great! I'm sure Darrin will agree to the exceptional sound of the Constellation.
My Systems: http://www.audioshark.org/showthread...481#post158481
"We can hear everything we measure, but we can't measure everything we hear. Let your ears be your guide."
Dealer for: Aqua Hi-Fi, Aurender, AudioQuest Cables & Power Products, Berkeley Audio, Block Audio (distributor), Boulder Amplifiers, Bowers & Wilkins (B&W), Bryston, Clarisys Audio Loudspeakers (distributor), Classe’ Audio, Degritter Record Cleaning Machines, Esoteric, Finite Elemente, FirstWatt, Focal Loudspeakers and Headphones, GigaFoil, Harbeth Loudspeakers, Hegel, HiFi Man, Innuos, ISO Acoustics, Keces Power Supplies, Kharma Loudspeakers and Electronics, Kuzma Turntables, Lumin, Luxman, Magico Loudspeakers, MBL Speakers & Electronics, MSB Technologies, MySonicLabs Phono Cartridges, Nordost Cables, Ortofon, Pass Labs, Quadraspire, Rega Turntables and Electronics, Shunyata Research, STAX, Stein Music Products, Stillpoints, Soulution, VAC, Vicoustics, Viva Audio, VPI Industries, WireWorld Cables.
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