Suncoast Audio welcomes Constellation Audio

[Mike]

That was quick Mike! I bet they sound fantastic.

The newly improved Constellation amps (series II and new amps like the Taurus) are on another planet (no pun intended) from the first amps they launched with a number of years ago.

The Constellation sound is so tube like. In this month’s TAS, JV mentions Constellation as one of the top best. I can see why.

The direct connect from the Constellation preamps to the amps adds another level as well. U.S. made to boot!

How would I summarize their sound? “Tube like”.

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[kzhtoo]

Hi Mike, any integrated that is good? Like Diablo 300.

[Mike]

Hi Mike, any integrated that is good? Like Diablo 300.

I haven’t heard it, but I’ve been talking to Mark Jones (dealer in Toronto) and he brought in a demo Constellation integrated and really likes it. However, we both know, the Diablo 300 is incredible. I have a LOT of integrated amps and the Diablo 300 along with the T+A PA3100HV are the best SS integrated amps I’ve heard.

[a.wayne]

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Nice , what other speakers have you tried then on ..... ?

[Mike]

Nice , what other speakers have you tried then on ..... ?

None. Rick thinks I need to bring them home to try on the AG’s. I have a pair of Duo XD’s coming to the store in a month, so maybe I’ll wait.


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[nonesup]

Mike, if you could connect a preamplifier Audio Research to a Constellation amplifier, your opinion on how it compares to a Constellation preamplifier would be very interesting.

[Mike]

[ashandger]

Many thanks for sharing. May I ask what size is your room and what approx dB level to tend to play at when recording? Many thanks and enjoy this great system.

[Mike]

Many thanks for sharing. May I ask what size is your room and what approx dB level to tend to play at when recording? Many thanks and enjoy this great system.

Sure. This is the front room, which is 17 x 25. DB level would be high 80's at the listening position. It's not overly loud.

[ashandger]

Sure. This is the front room, which is 17 x 25. DB level would be high 80's at the listening position. It's not overly loud.

Hi Mike, many thanks for the feedback and for posting the great videos. Happy listening.

[Mike]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kdmWZL_WESY


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[Ctsooner]

Back from audiologist. All is very very good .... As for rooms, mine is only a bit larger. I use an app on my phone that shows me how many decibels I'm hearing at my phones/seated position. Decibel X is what it's called.

[Ctsooner]

Question for those who have heard both. I am curious. Stereo amp???? Centaur mk1 or the new Taurus? My system is Vandersteen Quatro CT and will soon be The Memory Player server, streamer and integrated DAC (totally new one, not their former one). They built in a high quality analog volume control into it also along with its separate power supply etc.. Audioquest WEL balanced interconnect and probably the soon to be released AQ Firebird speaker cables.

I have read a bit and spoken to a few who have quickly auditioned both and have mixed thoughts. I'll need to audition myself before making any decisions, but thought I'd throw it out there. Also, you said it doesn't use the normal cord input. How in the world can you use an after market power cord? Thanks

Pete

[Mike]

Question for those who have heard both. I am curious. Stereo amp???? Centaur mk1 or the new Taurus? My system is Vandersteen Quatro CT and will soon be The Memory Player server, streamer and integrated DAC (totally new one, not their former one). They built in a high quality analog volume control into it also along with its separate power supply etc.. Audioquest WEL balanced interconnect and probably the soon to be released AQ Firebird speaker cables.

I have read a bit and spoken to a few who have quickly auditioned both and have mixed thoughts. I'll need to audition myself before making any decisions, but thought I'd throw it out there. Also, you said it doesn't use the normal cord input. How in the world can you use an after market power cord? Thanks

Pete

The mk2 or series like the Taurus (built on the mk2 platform) are a big step up over mk1. Constellation told me they doubled many of the components. So, for me, there’s no mixed thoughts. The mk2 or Taurus/Inspiration are complete.

The power cord is a 20amp IEC. No big deal.

To me, current Constellation amps, along with their superb preamps, are the amps we dreamed about for years: a solid state amp that sounds like tubes, that doesn’t get overly hot (like class A) and is made in the USA.


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[Ctsooner]

The mk2 or series like the Taurus (built on the mk2 platform) are a big step up over mk1. Constellation told me they doubled many of the components. So, for me, there’s no mixed thoughts. The mk2 or Taurus/Inspiration are complete.

The power cord is a 20amp IEC. No big deal.

To me, current Constellation amps, along with their superb preamps, are the amps we dreamed about for years: a solid state amp that sounds like tubes, that doesn’t get overly hot (like class A) and is made in the USA.


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thanks Mike.

[Mike]

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