Technical Brain - Zero Int

bobwah said:
Absolutely I'm sure there's people in both camps. I'm all for not having to buy more cables [emoji39]
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I agree. That is a big reason why I love my Lumin. File player and DAC in one chassis, using one power cord, and no interconnect cable.

I believe the power cord being fed directly into the Transformer would have its advantages. The cord is thick and does not feel or look low quality. I doubt Naoto would of gone to the trouble of hand winding the Transformer only to stick a low quality cable into it.
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I agree, but being an engineer I need assurance the unreplaceable power cord is up to the task.

Enjoy your new gear. I'm not trying to denigrate it, just adding my two cents. :)
 
BlueFox said:
I agree. That is a big reason why I love my Lumin. File player and DAC in one chassis, and using one power cord, and no interconnect cable.



I agree, but being an engineer I need assurance the unreplaceable power cord is up to the task.

Enjoy your new gear. I'm not trying to denigrate it, just adding my two cents. :)
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Didn't take it that way at all. Totally valid questions that I asked myself also. [emoji3]
Out of every component I've ever bought the TB has the best "stock" power cord. If every component manufacturer took that same approach the cable companies might get cranky [emoji23]



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The TB Integrated power cord is an absolute high end power cord.

It is the same captive cord found in the TB ZERO EX phonostage the TB ZERO EX preamp and the TB ZERO EX monoblocks.

The TB Phono is USD $49000
The TB Preamp is USD $49000
The TB Monoblocks are USD $79000

The transformer in each Monoblock is the same 1200 VA transformer used in the TB Int. No shortcuts taken and the same applies to the Power Cord. You could spend more than the price of the TB INT if you wish and still not improve on the captive cord.

Quite a few people, after they bought the Monoblocks and the Integrated wanted to try other power cords . Naoto advised them not to, however at their insistence provided an IEC plug at the rear of the unit for them to so.

In every case the captive high end cord supplied with the unit was superior. In every case the units were reconnected with the captive cords.

Naoto would never think of including his captive cord unless it was a superior option.
 
When I listened to the the TB Monos a few years back, they didn't have captive power cords.

The US distributor provided Stage 3 power cords(I can't remember which model).

The SQ was excellent.

 
a.wayne said:
What makes one power cord superior to another .... ?
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If an interconnect can make a difference then so can a power cord. The aim of a good cable or power cord is to allow transmission of a "clean" signal, current, Electromagnetic wave etc with as little compromise as possible. Don't you agree. A cable or a cord cannot add anything to a signal. It can only degrade less . Agreed?
 
I had been informed a few years ago that the first USA distributor was a cable manufacturer and at some instance was convincing enough to import the internals of the TBs and house them in USA made panels. He wanted to use his own power cords. His excuse was that it would otherwise be too expensive to sell TB in the USA if the monoblocks were imprted fully assembled . When it was realized that the superceded Version 2 inners were installed in the New USA ZERO panels and sold as the new ZEROs his distributor and dealer status was removed.

TB is only imported Fully assembled and with the superior captive cord. Every TB product has the same captive cord so as to provide consistent and superior performance.
 
This amp is remarkable.
The way it brings out details and makes recording sound live is something I've never experienced before in my home system.

When I first listened to this amp is was straight after a pre/power combo that's north of $100k and this INT did things it wasn't doing. considering its stellar performance I would consider it phenomenal value for money.


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bobwah said:
This amp is remarkable.
The way it brings out details and makes recording sound live is something I've never experienced before in my home system.

When I first listened to this amp is was straight after a pre/power combo that's north of $100k and this INT did things it wasn't doing. considering its stellar performance I would consider it phenomenal value for money.


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Not a surprise to me at all. TB makes excellent stuff. Do you have an analog source in your setup bobwah? What are you doing for a phono stage?
 
annapolis Raider said:
Not a surprise to me at all. TB makes excellent stuff. Do you have an analog source in your setup bobwah? What are you doing for a phono stage?
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No analog at this time[emoji53]
Looking to setup a TT in about 3-4 months when some extensions are completed.
I was planning to use my darTZeel with built in phono on the Act 1 Evo and the TB with some TAD speakers. If I want to use a TT with the TAD then I'll be in the market for a phono..
or maybe try one of these decks ?[emoji3]

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=slLyPzqB30w





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Hi Bob, do you still have your Technical brain Zero Int ?
How are things going ? were you able to A/B with other amps and speakers ?
I'm still considering this Integrated if this thing can really competes with $50K or more worth of separates.
The thing is that i don't know if this Integrated can handle difficult loads like my Thiel CS 3.7
 
Thieliste said:
Hi Bob, do you still have your Technical brain Zero Int ?
How are things going ? were you able to A/B with other amps and speakers ?
I'm still considering this Integrated if this thing can really competes with $50K or more worth of separates.
The thing is that i don't know if this Integrated can handle difficult loads like my Thiel CS 3.7
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My suggestion for an integrated with top notch sound that can handle tough loads would be a Gryphon Diablo 300. The TB sounds excellent but isn't a ball buster in terms of power.
 
annapolis Raider said:
My suggestion for an integrated with top notch sound that can handle tough loads would be a Gryphon Diablo 300. The TB sounds excellent but isn't a ball buster in terms of power.
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Yes the Gryphon Diablo 300 is obviously a serious one to consider but Mike told me the T+A PA3100HV would be a better choice for my speakers and he has both the T+A and the Gryphon in his store.
 
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