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Thread: Dream Amps
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June 29, 2017, 10:20 AM #1
Dream Amps
Other than the amps you currently own, what are your dream amplifiers?
Ken"No summit worth climbing is easily attained."
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June 29, 2017, 10:22 AM #2
Re: Dream Amps
I'll get the ball rolling:
Class AB: Dartzeel NHB-458 mono amps
Class A: MSB M204 mono amps
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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June 29, 2017, 11:05 AM #3
Re: Dream Amps
The Dartzeel mono's would be fun for sure.
Jock
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June 29, 2017, 12:13 PM #4
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Re: Dream Amps
My dream amp will be my next amp...the Vitus SIA-030 .
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June 29, 2017, 12:19 PM #5
Re: Dream Amps
My Systems: http://www.audioshark.org/showthread...481#post158481
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June 29, 2017, 01:08 PM #6
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I think I already own it
Although Dart 458s for SS would be topsBrinkmann Bardo w/ EMT HSD-006 cart, MSB Reference DAC --> Linear Tube Audio MicroZOTL --> Ampzilla 2000, 2nd Edition --> Fyne Audio F1-12
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June 29, 2017, 01:27 PM #7
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June 29, 2017, 02:23 PM #8
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Re: Dream Amps
I'll muddle through with my current amps.
Howard
Pass Labs XS 300's, XS Pre | Berkeley Audio Design Alpha DAC Reference Series 3, Alpha USB Series 2 | Aurender W20SE, ACS10 | Magico S7's with MPOD's, QSub 15 x 2 | Shunyata Denali 2000T x 2 with Sigma HC | Shunyata Everest 8000 w/ Omega XC | MIT Heritage and Oracle Interconnects and speaker cables | Critical Mass Maxxum rack
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June 29, 2017, 05:05 PM #9
Re: Dream Amps
A variation of the same theme Air Tight 3211
Tim
Playback Designs mps-5, Nagra Classic Pre, Nagra Classic Amp, YG Carmel 2s, Signal: TaraLabs Muse, Power: Ansuz D & C, Mainz-8D, SRA Craz3 Rack.
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June 29, 2017, 06:50 PM #10
Re: Dream Amps
In order to drive my dream speakers, Dynaudio Consequence, I may as well dream big for the matching Arbiter Mono Blocks
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Brian
Main System - Rotel RCD-1572 / Rega P3 > Luxman 505UX Mark II > Fyne Audio F502SPs > Synergistic Cables
Secondary - OPPO 93 > VAC CLA 1 MKII Pre > Odyssey Stratos > Dynaudio Audience 82s > Tara Labs Cables
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June 29, 2017, 07:31 PM #11
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Melbguy1, I certainly hope you live that long…. when???!!! The lack of information is annoying...
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June 29, 2017, 09:39 PM #12
Re: Dream Amps
Technical Brain:
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+
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Raidho Rack system, Ansuz DTC Mainz8, Ansuz (2) Supreme Mainz D8 Distribution, 20 amp dedicated outlets via subpanel
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June 29, 2017, 09:55 PM #13
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June 29, 2017, 10:21 PM #14Fleetwood 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.
Burmester 948, McIntosh MCLK12, Kimber Kable, Siltech, Cardas, Avanti Audio cables.
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June 29, 2017, 11:00 PM #15
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Re: Dream Amps
Shindo Western Electric 300b. You only need 8 watts
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June 30, 2017, 12:54 PM #16
Re: Dream Amps
Luckily, I have never heard an amp I like better than my ASR Emitter II Exclusive.
Unluckily, I get to hear so many great amps that it's only a matter of time...DPT4ME - Dynamics, Presence & Tone for Musical Engagement; MBP (3) - stripped down for music only; Shunyata Omega & Sigma USBs; ISO REGEN w/short Curious USB links; Berkeley Alpha USB; Aqua La Scala II Optologic DAC; Schiit Yggdrasil - fully updated; Ayre Codex dac - updated; Pass Labs INT-60 integrated amp; Wyred 4 Sound STP-SE-2 preamp, Quicksilver Mono 120 amps w/Tung-Sol KT150s; Quicksilver Mid Mono amps w/Gold Lion KT77s; Fyne Audio 703s; Symposium Svelte Plus & Ultra Platforms; REL S-812 subwoofers; Duelund DCA12GA speaker cables; AV Room Service EVPs, Stein Music Harmonizers, Duelund DCA16GA & 20GA ICs; Shunyata Denali 6000S/V2; Tripp Lite PCs; Wyred 4 Sound power cords; AudioDharma cable cooker; dedicated custom room; various GIK & ASC room treatments; etc.
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June 30, 2017, 01:57 PM #17
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Re: Dream Amps
Vitus masterpiece
Boulder 3060
Dagostino Momentum
That's in SS. Can't afford any of those, so my recommendations will be symphonic line Kraft and Luxman m900u. Berning quads for certain speakers.
Many SETs sound good for horns, and many more to hear, but just find a tenor 75 OTL, prey it doesn't blow up and catch fire or take the tweeter with it, but then it will just kill everything else. IMO. So I want that if I get a horn.
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June 30, 2017, 02:08 PM #18
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Re: Dream Amps
The new AudioNet monoblocks
http://en.audionet.de/machines/heisenberg/Audionet Pre g2, Max, Pam G2, EPX. Yg Acoustics, Kubala Sosna
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June 30, 2017, 04:34 PM #19
Re: Dream Amps
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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June 30, 2017, 04:55 PM #20
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Hey Joe, Those Accuphase amps are certainly beautiful. I'll wait patiently for your delivery and first impressions!!!
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June 30, 2017, 04:58 PM #21
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David, I think Vitus would be better served saying nothing about any new product before having an exact release date. It would avoid disappointment and frustration. I wonder if they secured a deal with the new U.S. distributor that's been rumored .
T+A MP3100HV, T+A PA3100HV. Custom made Furutech cables with ETP-609 distributor with NCF outlets, Harbeth 40.2 Anniversaries.
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June 30, 2017, 05:05 PM #22
Re: Dream Amps
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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June 30, 2017, 05:48 PM #23
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Joe, I totally agree. Maybe they should source a new distributor. If they could bring their pricing don 30%, They'd be a powerhouse brand...
T+A MP3100HV, T+A PA3100HV. Custom made Furutech cables with ETP-609 distributor with NCF outlets, Harbeth 40.2 Anniversaries.
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June 30, 2017, 06:18 PM #24
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My dream amp will be whatever Joe decides to let go of ... seriously though, for me probably a new ARC....
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July 2, 2017, 03:03 PM #27
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Re: Dream Amps
Vitus SM-103
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July 2, 2017, 04:06 PM #28
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Re: Dream Amps
Gryphon Antileon EVO
Vandersteen M7-HPA
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July 2, 2017, 04:35 PM #29
Dream Amps
“Life’s too short to listen to bad audio.”
Big rig: Brinkmann Taurus DD TT + 12.1 arm + Lyra Etna Lambda SL MC + HRS M3X2/ Cardas Clear Beyond phono/ Stillpoints LPI/ Brinkmann Edison mk2 phono + RöNT II Tube PS/ Synology NAS with Roon + HD Plex linear PSU + Shunyata HD/ AQ Vodka RJ45 + Aqvox Network Switch SE + AQ Diamond RJ45 into DAC/ Brinkmann Nyquist mk2/ Audionet Humboldt/ Cardas Clear Beyond ICs/ Kharma DB9-S 1.1 LS/ Inakustik Reference LS 4004 AIR/ Audioquest Niagara 5000/ Shunyata Alpha power (HC, Analogue, Digital)/ Finite Elemente Pagode Rack/ Stillpoints Ultra SS/ Vicoustic panels + Stillpoints Aperture II.
Small rig: Naim UnitiServe/ Curious USB/ Tidal/ Linn Klimax DS3/ Shunyata Power cable/ Pass Labs INT-60/ Acoustic Zen Silver Reference II/ HiD Diamond 8/ Harbeth 30.2 40th Anniversary/ Shunyata Venom EU7 & Venom 3 HD.
HP rig: MacBookAir/ Tidal/ Auralic Gemini 2000/ Sbooster LPSU/ Audeze LCD-2 Classic + WyWires Red/ Shunyata HD/ Shunyata Hydra 2/ Shunyata Venom.
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July 3, 2017, 02:21 PM #30
Re: Dream Amps
So many good ones...but I would be very happy upgrading my Momentum S-250 to the M-400s.
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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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July 3, 2017, 02:55 PM #31
Re: Dream Amps
“Life’s too short to listen to bad audio.”
Big rig: Brinkmann Taurus DD TT + 12.1 arm + Lyra Etna Lambda SL MC + HRS M3X2/ Cardas Clear Beyond phono/ Stillpoints LPI/ Brinkmann Edison mk2 phono + RöNT II Tube PS/ Synology NAS with Roon + HD Plex linear PSU + Shunyata HD/ AQ Vodka RJ45 + Aqvox Network Switch SE + AQ Diamond RJ45 into DAC/ Brinkmann Nyquist mk2/ Audionet Humboldt/ Cardas Clear Beyond ICs/ Kharma DB9-S 1.1 LS/ Inakustik Reference LS 4004 AIR/ Audioquest Niagara 5000/ Shunyata Alpha power (HC, Analogue, Digital)/ Finite Elemente Pagode Rack/ Stillpoints Ultra SS/ Vicoustic panels + Stillpoints Aperture II.
Small rig: Naim UnitiServe/ Curious USB/ Tidal/ Linn Klimax DS3/ Shunyata Power cable/ Pass Labs INT-60/ Acoustic Zen Silver Reference II/ HiD Diamond 8/ Harbeth 30.2 40th Anniversary/ Shunyata Venom EU7 & Venom 3 HD.
HP rig: MacBookAir/ Tidal/ Auralic Gemini 2000/ Sbooster LPSU/ Audeze LCD-2 Classic + WyWires Red/ Shunyata HD/ Shunyata Hydra 2/ Shunyata Venom.
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July 3, 2017, 07:22 PM #32_______________
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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July 5, 2017, 06:44 PM #33
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While I have not heard (obviously) the "whenever they come out" Dan D'Agostino super-amps (Helios? Helius? not sure of the name), if they compare to the Momentum M400s similarly to when and how the KAS models compared to the KSA models in the old days; my wife and I will have to turn to a life of crime to fund the purchase.
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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August 27, 2017, 11:12 PM #34
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Air Tight 2001 mono's:
Venture Audio Grand Ultimate in Macassar Ebony, Thrax Dionysos pre, Thrax Tres mono's, Magnus MA-300 w/ MA-500 power supply, Stealth digital RCA, Acoustic Zen Absolute Silver pc's, Prana Wire Cosmos sp. cables, LG 65" OLED, ModWright modified Oppo 103D(transport), Reference Line Stage power conditioner, SME 20-2w/ Graham 2.2 tonearm, Ortofon Windfeld, Canary Audio MC10, PranaWire Linebacker, Luxman D-08 cd/sacd/dac.
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August 28, 2017, 12:24 AM #35
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Gryphon...anything Gryphon lol. Maybe when I get back to states I'll atleast get an integrated by them.
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August 28, 2017, 12:54 AM #36
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ive heard these and the stereo version. Best midrange of any high powered amp I've heard, tube or ss, so seductively liquid and natural. You can't go wrong with this unless you want your bass tight as a stretched archers bow. It DOES NOT Sound like any 6550/KT88/120/150 based amp I've heard. More like a high powered SET. The only amp that edged it out in the mids was the AIRTIGHT 3211 running 2 211 tubes in push pull configuration allowing it to deliver a claimed 120w. But the 2001's give up very little in midrange magic to the 3211 and can drive most speakers with it's claimed 180w, 330w for the mono blocs. I don't mean to demean offerings from ARC, CJ, VTL, and the other established tube big boys, they all offer excellent products, but again, I've never heard a high powered push pull amp deliver this type of midrange magic.
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October 4, 2017, 06:00 AM #37
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LAMM ML 3 Signature..............
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October 6, 2017, 04:39 PM #38
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Same goes for Magico in Europe. The S3mk2 costs €36K in Europe and $28k in the USA.
Amps, I don't think the most expensive is always the best. If I go super over the top outrageous expensive. Maybe the Zanden 9600mkII, Octave Jubilee mono, Halcro DM68 there are many more.
But to be honest I doubt I''l be ever able to afford an amp that is (much) better than my current integrated amp. Maybe if I win a couple million I'd buy it's bigger brother.Pre amp: Ocatve Phono Module Power amps: Octave MRE130 Turntable: SAC Girati Grande. Tonearm: Dynavector 507mkII Cartridge: Dynavector Ikeda 9TT Streamer: Aurender A10 Power Distributor: Anzus Mains D8 Speakers: Raidho X-3 Speaker Cables: AudioQuest Rocket 88 XLR Interlink: Ansuz A2, [B]XLR Interlink: [B]Phono interlink: Cammino Serie 1.0 - PH 1.0s Power cables: Anzus Mains Ceramic, two Pom, Aluminium, X series Audio Rack: Rack of Silence 4 and 2.
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December 17, 2017, 03:09 AM #39
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Re: Dream Amps
Dream amps are the Audio Note UK Gaku-ons but Audio Note does have a new $800,000 pair of monoblocks that they custom designed and made for a wealthy (obviously) audiophile in Greece - and I've seen some prototypes of an amp likely above that. in their factory tour.
I would like to hear the Legend amps when they arrive.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xyEQOdBL7W0
My Personal "I can afford it level" will be the Audio Note UK Empress Silver or Silver Signature 2a3 at 7 watt. I will then look for, a review purposes, SS amplifier of reference quality to use for reviews for tougher to drive speakers - Accuphase is a possibility and all are stable to 1ohm. Not that that is necessary but it doesn't hurt.
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December 17, 2017, 09:23 AM #40
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Esoteric Grandioso M1 mono-blocks or Gryphon top-end monos for Solid State
RAVEN Audio SHAMAN Mono-blocks for tubesLegacy Audio Valor+Wavelet v2, Esoteric S-02 Amps HDPlex 300W, RevAudio Labs DC Umbilical, Esoteric Grandioso P1, P1PSU & dual D1 DACs, Cybershaft Prem Ltd OP21A 10 MHz Clock, Esoteric C-02X, Shunyata Everest 8000 & Altaira SG-NR hubs, Sigma SGC/CGC ground cables, VTX-Ag ground tails, AfterBurner8 duplexes, CSP Inc Q4B, S2B IEC plates, Shunyata Omega CLOCK-50 cables, Tubulus Concentus HDMI, Elrod Master Series Diamond SE & Masters Series Gold Power cords and Statement Gold XLRs, Diamond XLRs & Master Series Diamond XLRs, Shunyata OMEGA QR-s power cable, Anaconda Z-tron XLR, Elrod Statement Gold speaker cables, Adona Zero GX3, GX2, GX racks, Composite Audio CF-2010, Townshend Audio Podiums, HRS DPX Damping Plates, Stillpoints Ultra SS w/Ultra Bases, pArtScience 64-well, 2D QRD 3-inch SpaceArray Diffusors
Travel/Rip: Apple MacBook Pro 16” 2023 M2 Max, 12-core CPU, 38-core GPU, 32 GB RAM, 1 TB SSD for Audirvana+ v3, iTunes, REW Audio Analyzer, dbPowerAmp, DVD Audio Extractor
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December 17, 2017, 06:36 PM #41
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December 17, 2017, 06:55 PM #42
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December 17, 2017, 06:58 PM #43
Re: Dream Amps
Boulder 2150 , the Best amp ever ......
https://www.stereophile.com/content/...ower-amplifier
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December 17, 2017, 08:32 PM #44
Re: Dream Amps
Amplification: DartZeel 468 (2) // DartZeel NHB18NS Mk. II
Tuner: MagnumDynalab 108T/SE
Table/Cart: J.Sikora Reference // Integrity HiFi Tru-Glider - DSAudio GrandMaster EX // Integrity HiFI Tru-Glider - Ortofon A Mono
Equalizer/Phono Pre: DSAudio Master3
Speakers: TAD R-1 MkII, REL Six Pack of REL Carbon Specials
Power: Nordost QBase8 Mk3, QX4, Qkore1, 3 and 6 (chassis), QK1 (2), QV2 (2), Chord GroundAray (signal), Chord Line Aray (3), Chord Professional, AddPOWR EAU2 (2)
DAC/Serv-stream: LampiZator Horizon/ Taiko Extreme
Elrod Master Statement Diamond SE Speaker Cables
Elrod Master Statement Diamond PCs (7), Evolution Acoustics 50 ohm (Zeel Connection), Nordost Odin2 IC (2), Nordost Valhalla II USB, CH Acoustic X20 IC, Final Touch Audio Elara PCs (6)
AudioDesk Systeme RCM
CMS Ultra 2.0 Footers TT (2) and TD (2), Revopods (2) and SortKones and EVPs where they work
Critical Mass Systems Ultra-Q Rack > Silence Focus Amp Stands
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December 17, 2017, 08:45 PM #45
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December 17, 2017, 08:50 PM #46
Re: Dream Amps
I stretched for my dream amps, accuphase A-200 monoblocks, and will continue to live in that dream as long as possible. Lots of great stuff out there, but not currently dreaming about other amps.
Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk ProAmplification: DartZeel 468 (2) // DartZeel NHB18NS Mk. II
Tuner: MagnumDynalab 108T/SE
Table/Cart: J.Sikora Reference // Integrity HiFi Tru-Glider - DSAudio GrandMaster EX // Integrity HiFI Tru-Glider - Ortofon A Mono
Equalizer/Phono Pre: DSAudio Master3
Speakers: TAD R-1 MkII, REL Six Pack of REL Carbon Specials
Power: Nordost QBase8 Mk3, QX4, Qkore1, 3 and 6 (chassis), QK1 (2), QV2 (2), Chord GroundAray (signal), Chord Line Aray (3), Chord Professional, AddPOWR EAU2 (2)
DAC/Serv-stream: LampiZator Horizon/ Taiko Extreme
Elrod Master Statement Diamond SE Speaker Cables
Elrod Master Statement Diamond PCs (7), Evolution Acoustics 50 ohm (Zeel Connection), Nordost Odin2 IC (2), Nordost Valhalla II USB, CH Acoustic X20 IC, Final Touch Audio Elara PCs (6)
AudioDesk Systeme RCM
CMS Ultra 2.0 Footers TT (2) and TD (2), Revopods (2) and SortKones and EVPs where they work
Critical Mass Systems Ultra-Q Rack > Silence Focus Amp Stands
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December 27, 2017, 04:20 PM #47
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Dream amps have one unexpected drawback...the better the amp the more urgent the need to have a top notch source.
If not, you in for pain and suffering when favorite source material suddenly sounds "disappointing..."
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December 27, 2017, 04:38 PM #48DSkipGuest
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December 27, 2017, 05:19 PM #49
Re: Dream Amps
Well if I am going to dream about the unobtainable I guess I will go BIG.
Boulder 3050's
Jim
D'Agostino Momentum M-400's MxV’s & HD Pre-amp
Wilson Alexandria X2 Series 2 speakers
Digital: dCS Vivaldi APEX DAC, Clock & Upsampler
Analog: SME 20/3 with Esoteric E-03 Phono
Transparent Opus Speaker Cable & Interconnects & Opus Power Cords
Power Cords on Digital: Shunyata
Power Conditioner - Shunyata Everest
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January 2, 2018, 02:39 PM #50
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Re: Dream Amps
I'll stay modest compared to some:
Pre amp: Ocatve Phono Module Power amps: Octave MRE130 Turntable: SAC Girati Grande. Tonearm: Dynavector 507mkII Cartridge: Dynavector Ikeda 9TT Streamer: Aurender A10 Power Distributor: Anzus Mains D8 Speakers: Raidho X-3 Speaker Cables: AudioQuest Rocket 88 XLR Interlink: Ansuz A2, [B]XLR Interlink: [B]Phono interlink: Cammino Serie 1.0 - PH 1.0s Power cables: Anzus Mains Ceramic, two Pom, Aluminium, X series Audio Rack: Rack of Silence 4 and 2.
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This is a 12 volt LPS....is that sufficient ?....I thought one needed something like 19/20 volts, especially if doing DSP, etc.
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