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December 30, 2016, 04:21 PM #1
Soulution 511 monos unboxing
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December 30, 2016, 04:27 PM #2
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Exceptional. !!!!
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December 30, 2016, 04:50 PM #3
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Oh my.
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December 30, 2016, 04:54 PM #4
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I hope you all enjoyed the striptease.
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December 30, 2016, 04:56 PM #5
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I would absolutely love to hear Soulution gear.
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December 30, 2016, 04:57 PM #6
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December 30, 2016, 04:59 PM #7
Re: Soulution 511 monos unboxing
Fleetwood Deville by Oswald Mills Audio, Vienna Acoustics Haydn Jubilee, Wharfedale Linton w/ stands, Klipsch RB-75, Klipsch RP-160M.
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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.
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December 30, 2016, 05:03 PM #8
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I've ALWAYS wanted Soulution monos since I first heard the 501's. Now with the 511's, it's another peg up. I've had the preamp for a while, but I've been saving for the amps. In a word: endgame. Wait, didn't someone already say that? Seriously. Incredible.
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December 30, 2016, 05:08 PM #9
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Mike,
Just like you don't want to believe the Ayre KXR-20/MXR-20 series exists, I feel the same about this Soulution gear. Those boxes are empty, right?Last edited by joeinid; December 30, 2016 at 05:12 PM.
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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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December 30, 2016, 05:22 PM #10
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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."
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December 30, 2016, 05:37 PM #11
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Wow Mike, the 511's look awesome. Congratulations! With the 520 preamp, your Soulution/Magico system is going to sing! Now all you need is a 560 DAC.
Best,
Ken"No summit worth climbing is easily attained."
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December 30, 2016, 05:54 PM #12
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Mike,
Don't see the Vitus Monos around though the Pre was still there on the rack. If you had both in the room, my guess is you'd be one of the very very few places in the US (world maybe) where someone could come in and demo the M3s with Vitus and Soulution as well as with/without subs.
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December 30, 2016, 05:55 PM #13
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ooh...and the amazing DAC line-up on top!
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December 30, 2016, 05:55 PM #14
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My Systems: http://www.audioshark.org/showthread...481#post158481
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December 30, 2016, 05:58 PM #15
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Incredible!
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December 30, 2016, 06:09 PM #16
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"No summit worth climbing is easily attained."
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Source: MSB Select II DAC with Two Mono Powerbases and Femto 33 Clock; Renderer V2 Digital Input Module and Roon Nucleus Plus; MSB UMT V Signature Transport
Amps: Vandersteen M7-HPA Mono Amps; MSB M204 Mono Amps
Speakers: Vandersteen Model 7 Mk2
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December 30, 2016, 07:05 PM #17
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All in all, simply very naughty Mike.
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December 30, 2016, 07:23 PM #18
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Whoa! That's a mean looking machine! Like, all business.
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December 30, 2016, 07:36 PM #19
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V nice Mike. Look forward to your impressions
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December 30, 2016, 08:28 PM #20
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Hot electric sex
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December 30, 2016, 08:32 PM #21
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Any amp that can be used in either stereo or mono is alright by me, something I really like about CH A1 as well. Seriously impressive specs when used in Mono.
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December 31, 2016, 03:20 AM #22
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December 31, 2016, 08:59 AM #23
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Thanks Kev, now I can scratch them off my list.
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December 31, 2016, 09:12 AM #24
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Mike,
What makes this brand so special? I've heard them once at an audio show but, the volume was turned down and wasn't playing material that I knew. I've always wondered do audiophiles/reviewers go nuts over the Swiss Electronics(Solutiion, Dartzeel, CH, etc) because of the higher MSRP thus one assumes these must sound better?
From my understanding it's a faster amp with a high dampning factor but, these are switched with global feedback correct? How they compare with something like an all Class A Pass Labs XS?
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December 31, 2016, 09:52 AM #25
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Due to its cutting edge SMPS technology and 500,000 microfarads of storage capacitance, the Soulution 511 stereo amp generates seemingly limitless power. And its use of localized negative feedback in nanoseconds (billionths of a second) generates groundbreaking low distortion without the phase issues associated with global negative feedback. They are truly unique amplifiers in terms of both sound and design.
Ken"No summit worth climbing is easily attained."
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Source: MSB Select II DAC with Two Mono Powerbases and Femto 33 Clock; Renderer V2 Digital Input Module and Roon Nucleus Plus; MSB UMT V Signature Transport
Amps: Vandersteen M7-HPA Mono Amps; MSB M204 Mono Amps
Speakers: Vandersteen Model 7 Mk2
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December 31, 2016, 10:26 AM #26
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Thanks for sharing. Perhaps someday this technology will trickle down to a more "accessible" price point. I believe their new "entry" level stereo amp still is a whopping 35K US MSRP? I thought read somewhere a "3" Series integrated was in the works. Perhaps a 3 series stereo amplifier will follow.
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December 31, 2016, 11:11 AM #27My Systems: http://www.audioshark.org/showthread...481#post158481
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December 31, 2016, 11:23 AM #28
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So the 511 monos are how much ... $70.000k ?!
Adam
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December 31, 2016, 11:27 AM #29
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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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December 31, 2016, 12:38 PM #30
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That is true ... I just hoped they are more like $50k ...
So how much are the 701s then ?Adam
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December 31, 2016, 12:38 PM #31
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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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December 31, 2016, 03:39 PM #32
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Is that with launch and traction control ...?
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December 31, 2016, 04:01 PM #33
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First off...Congratulations Mike for getting something you have wanted for a long time. I have never heard any Soulution products in my travels, but hope to soon rectify that given the strong positive comments from a ton of people.
Alpinst: Thanks for the short technical breakdown above, but as mdp632 asked, would you (or anyone else here for that matter) like to share sonically what is so compelling to you regardless of the technical chops of said amps.
While I realize that each has their own preference and areas that they look for in components, I am assuming these amps do things that others just don't do in your eyes. For example, how do they compare sonically to Constellation, Pass XS (as mdp632 asked), the big Boulders, etc. or others you can make comparisons too. I am more looking as to what you feel are they absolute strengths. Also, what, if any weaknesses do you feel they have. From the definitions above about end-game amps, etc. I would think they don't have any in your eyes.
Finally, what are the main differences in the 700 series vs. the 500 if you can say. Is it the same "house sound" with more juice or is there more to the story. I have read the "professional reviews", but take comments here much more seriously.
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December 31, 2016, 07:43 PM #34
Soulution 511 monos unboxing
Like with your D'Agostino amps, the Soulution are at the pinnacle of what is possible with solid state amplification. I cannot speak to Constellation because I've never had their amp(s) in my system and from what I heard and compared at a friends, I was never impressed (very weak on bass I found). The Soulution, Pass XS 300's, Vitus, D'Agostino and Boulder amps, along with many other SOTA solid state amps offer slightly different flavors from one another, but none perceivably better than the others, just different.
As for a "house sound", I would say the Soulution amps have a touch of sweetness, with incredible bass control, amazing separation, seemingly endless dynamics and wicked transient speed. Vocals are very fleshed out. Tonality is also pitch perfect. You don't feel as though you are listening to "solid state" as there is not remanence of transistor sound. Very natural.
I don't perceive any weakness, but if you're looking for 300b midrange bloom, than a Class A typology like the Pass XS300, Boulder or Vitus amps might appeal to those looking for a more liquid midrange sound.
Soulution amps project a "10th row" experience, whereas the PASS XS300's and Vitus project a "1st row" experience.
But the speed, control, separation and sheer size of soundstage is just some of the leadership qualities of Soulution.
I don't think price is the driving factor. Soulution, CH, Dart are all building precision instruments. The build quality and sonic achievements are something that must be experienced in ones own system to be fully appreciated. That isn't to say that Pass, D'Agostino, Boulder, Ayre, etc. don't build SOTA amps - they do. But like comparing a 2016 Corvette Z06 to a 2016 Porsche 911 Turbo S, there are differences, but both are excellent with slightly different approaches.My Systems: http://www.audioshark.org/showthread...481#post158481
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December 31, 2016, 10:18 PM #35
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I owned the Soulution 501 mono amps for two years and Mike has done an excellent job of summarizing their sonic qualities. I would add that due to their benchmark setting ultra low distortion, the amps have increased clarity/transparency compared to other amps I have owned (e.g. Pass XA-100.5 & XA-100.8). Additionally, due to their SMPS and significant storage capacitance, there is absolutely no degradation in sound quality as you increase the volume even to very high levels.
Ken"No summit worth climbing is easily attained."
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Source: MSB Select II DAC with Two Mono Powerbases and Femto 33 Clock; Renderer V2 Digital Input Module and Roon Nucleus Plus; MSB UMT V Signature Transport
Amps: Vandersteen M7-HPA Mono Amps; MSB M204 Mono Amps
Speakers: Vandersteen Model 7 Mk2
Power: Two AudioQuest Niagara 5000’s with AudioQuest Dragon and Hurricane Power Cords
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January 1, 2017, 04:57 AM #36
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I've owned the Soulution 710 and 711 stereo amps and now the 701 monos.
I remember the predecessor 700 monos being described as sterile, but the 701s in my opinion are anything but that.
In my direct experience and to my ears, the cleaner the signal fed to the 701s, the more musical and engaging they become.
The 701s are all about tonal precision, transparency and extended highs, but above all else dynamics, bass control and relaxed headroom.
Undoubtedly, it's difficult for any one amp to be the best in every sound quality category or musical genre. The Soulutions can't match the midrange palpability of a great SET like the Kondo Kaguras for example; but then again, the SETs can't match the dynamics and punch of the Soulutions. Nevertheless, both the Soulutions and Kaguras come close to the ideal.
The Soulutions are an excellent match with Magicos. They'll reveal any noise upstream whether from the input power, cables, vibration or components. But they'll reward you handsomely the more noise you remove from the upstream feed.
Paired with the right room, clean power, vibration and noise control, and transparent upstream components and speakers, they're absolutely worth every penny.
Sent from my iPhone using TapatalkRockport Lyra speakers; TotalDac Amp-1 mono blocks; four box CH Precision L1/X1 pre/power supply monos; CH precision P1/X1 phono/power supply; TotalDac d1-driver monos; Pacific Microsonics Model 2 DAC; TotalDac d1-12 MkII DAC with two reclockers; Kodo The Beat Turnatable with LT Schroder magnesium tonearm and Lyra Atlas cart; Taiko Extreme server; Kalista Dreamplayer CD Transport; Taiko Audio Daiza Platforms; Nordost Odin2 Power Cords and Analog ICs; 512 Engineering/Tim Marutani Balanced Transformers (30 amp for sources; 50 amp for amps); Rives designed dedicated room.
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January 1, 2017, 12:32 PM #37
Re: Soulution 511 monos unboxing
I've been told that the use of negative feedback is what makes the Soulution sound so amazing. The implementation is revolutionary and takes distortion down by another degree. The superabundance of capacitance in the power supplies of Soulution is also noteworthy. This latter aspect is neither new nor particularly difficult to implement. Manufacturers are just reluctant to pay for more capacitors and consumers don't like the space it takes up. But it helps the sound. My preamp from Blue Circle has over 300,000 mF in its power supply. Gilbert Yeung of Blue Circle has long been an advocate of superabundant storage in the power supply. In fact he argues that no amount is too much. It just keeps sounding better.
Magico M2
AMG V12 (Teatro cart)
Lampizator Atlantic Plus DSD512
Aesthetix Calypso Signature Preamp
Luxman C-900u Preamp
Auorasound VIDA (phono-stage)
Parasound JC 1+ monos
Aurender N100h
Nordost Frey 2
HRS, Rix Rax
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January 1, 2017, 02:35 PM #38
Re: Soulution 511 monos unboxing
Micro Seiki SX-8000 air bearing table, SME 312s arm, SME 3012R arn, Dynavector XV-1s cartridge, Lyra Etna SL cartridge, ARC Ref 3 phono stage, Otari MX-55 2 track R2R, Ampex 350 tape repros, Roon Nucleus Plus music server, HiFi Rose 150B DAC, ARC Ref 6, ARC Ref 75 with KT-150s, Parasound JC5 amp , JBL 4345 speakers, Viero Equilibro Level 3 speaker cables, and Definitive Technology Ref subs.
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January 1, 2017, 03:05 PM #39
Re: Soulution 511 monos unboxing
Mike, Ken (Alpinist), and cmarin: Thank you very much for sharing your thoughts and experience with these amplifiers as I really appreciate it. From all three of your replies it seems that this company does indeed provide SOTA solid-state amps, but also a nice balance of strengths across the spectrum (i.e., they are not a one-trick where one element is world class and others are so-so).
I agree that it is not possible for any amp (as cmarin points out) to be the best across the board for every category or musical genre, but from what you state; it certainly appears that these amps have hit it out of the park across the board. I also agree with Mike that once you state to play in the same league as these amps (this is true of any component imho) most offer slightly different flavors than others with none totally running away with the show.
I tend to think and say "they are all good at this level, it is just what particular areas that are important to you that make you prefer one over the other."
Thanks again for all the comments and I look forward to the day I get to hear these and formulate my own opinion.
Happy 2017 also to all of you.Front End: MSB Select II DAC, MSB Reference Transport, Magnum Dynalab MD107T, Aiwa AD-F990
Amplification: Dan D'Agostino Momentum HD Preamplifier & Momentum M400 MxV Monoblocks, Crown XLS 2502 (x3) (subwoofers)
Speakers: Scaena La Maitresse Ultime Loudspeaker System
Cables: Shunyata Aeros Aurora-SP, Shunyata Aeros Aurora-IC, Jungson Golden Dragon
Power: GigaWatt PC-4 EVO+, GigaWatt LS-2HCEVO, Jungson Pure Power, JPS Labs AC+, Transparent HPPC
Miscellaneous: Bohmer/Legacy Audio Wavelet DSP/Room Correction
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January 1, 2017, 03:07 PM #40
Re: Soulution 511 monos unboxing
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 1, 2017, 04:25 PM #41Micro Seiki SX-8000 air bearing table, SME 312s arm, SME 3012R arn, Dynavector XV-1s cartridge, Lyra Etna SL cartridge, ARC Ref 3 phono stage, Otari MX-55 2 track R2R, Ampex 350 tape repros, Roon Nucleus Plus music server, HiFi Rose 150B DAC, ARC Ref 6, ARC Ref 75 with KT-150s, Parasound JC5 amp , JBL 4345 speakers, Viero Equilibro Level 3 speaker cables, and Definitive Technology Ref subs.
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January 1, 2017, 04:43 PM #42
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January 1, 2017, 06:29 PM #43
Re: Soulution 511 monos unboxing
Can't wait until you decide to get the Ayre KXR20/MXR20 combo in and give us a comparison.
Jock
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January 1, 2017, 06:45 PM #44Fleetwood 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 1, 2017, 06:53 PM #45
Re: Soulution 511 monos unboxing
Mep's right that the Silicone RTV is a cosmetic eyesore. It is especially surprising to see it when the point-to-point wiring and thorough handiwork is so attractive to behold. But Gilbert is adamant that it helps the sound. Its ability to withstand mechanical and thermal stress is legendary. No question it is ugly.
Magico M2
AMG V12 (Teatro cart)
Lampizator Atlantic Plus DSD512
Aesthetix Calypso Signature Preamp
Luxman C-900u Preamp
Auorasound VIDA (phono-stage)
Parasound JC 1+ monos
Aurender N100h
Nordost Frey 2
HRS, Rix Rax
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January 1, 2017, 06:56 PM #46
Re: Soulution 511 monos unboxing
Its a beautiful design ( Soulution ) for sure , but PSU capacitance and Design in regards as to how much to use is much more involved than that , same as the use of negative feedback amount or not ..
PSU,
If really serious all amps would have a fully regulated supply not large capacitance , which is cheaper to do, than fully regulated..
fully regulated would require 2 chassis ...
regards
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January 16, 2017, 01:14 PM #47
Re: Soulution 511 monos unboxing
I installed my 511's (mono) around the first of November. Basically, I never turn them off.
I can say they need all of 9 weeks, 1500+ hours to break in. The ups and downs with these amps are significant, especially for the first 200 hours.
If u are going to evaluate, make sure they are fully broken in.
Once settled, they are formidable. Totally silent, black backgrounds, dynamic, transparent and utterly neutral. Perfect amount of detail.
I haven't tried different PC's yet......
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January 16, 2017, 01:26 PM #48
Re: Soulution 511 monos unboxing
Le Roy
Austin, Tx : Soulution 520 preamp, 501 mono blocks, 541 SACD/560 DAC w/ Network Streaming, Raidho D3.1, Lumin U1, Uptone Audio Modded Mac Mini w/ MMK fanless kit & JS-2 LPS, Regen, Ansuz DTC loom (complete), Oppo 105D, QNAP TS-451+
Chicagoland : Soulution 725 preamp, 711 stereo amp, 541 SACD/560 DAC w/ Network Streaming, Raidho D5.1, Naim UnitiServe 2TB, Aurender W-20 Ansuz DTC later generation wire, Teac X1000 R2R, QNAP TS-451+
Foundation:
Raidho Rack system, Ansuz DTC Mainz8, Ansuz (2) Supreme Mainz D8 Distribution, 20 amp dedicated outlets via subpanel
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January 16, 2017, 01:41 PM #49
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January 19, 2017, 12:55 PM #50
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Re: Soulution 511 monos unboxing
Guys, how much better is mono 511 compare to 511 in stereo?
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