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Thread: New 3 series
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May 18, 2017, 11:36 AM #1
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New 3 series
http://soulution-audio.com/series3/
Interesting that the integrated has a pre out. Wonder how will that work.
Also, I'm curious about the specs of the separates.
Anyone had the chance to hear these in Munich?
Thanks,
AntónioSystem: Magico S1 MkII, DCS Puccini Player & Clock, Aurender N100C, SME Mod 15, SME IV, Lyra Etna, Nagra VPS
Headfi: Violectric HPA V281, Sony Z1R, Kimber Axios Cu
Cables: Transparent Premium USB, Gen5 Reference 75 Ohm, Ultra interconnects, phono and speaker cables
Power: Shunyata EU7, Alpha NR, Furutech Powerflux-18E
Accessories: Finite Elemente 600 APS, several Cerabases, Ceraballs and Cerapucs
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May 18, 2017, 01:40 PM #2
Re: New 3 series
This is what soulution has to say about the pre out of the soulution 530 Integrated:
Pre-Out
The soulution 530 integrated amplifier is equipped with pre-out connections which enable subwoofers, tape recorders or other amplifiers to be driven directly by the 530’s preamplifier section, by-passing the power amplifier section.
I owned the 530 about three years ago and used the pre out for my reel to reel. The 530 integrated was my "gateway drug" to the soulution separates.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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April 3, 2018, 07:47 PM #3
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Re: New 3 series
I got to hear the 3 series integrated and preamp/amp combo today. This is the first time I've been able to hear the Soulution gear outside of an audio show. Even though the pieces were cold (right out of the shipping boxes) the sound was very impressive. Low end weight and control, and very well balanced mid's and high's. After an hour of warm up, I didn't want to leave the shop. I'm hoping to arrange for a home visit before they have to get shipped off to their next destination.
Main System:
Speakers: Magico S3 MK1 | Amp: Boulder 1160 | Pre-Amp: Ref10 | Digital: DCS Vivaldi 3/4 stack & esoteric K07x | Phono-Pre: ARC Ref 2se | Phono: AMG Viella w\ 12JT & Benz LPS cart.
Living Room:
Speakers: KEF LS50 | Amp: Primaluna Prologue Premium | Digital: Lumin D2
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April 4, 2018, 02:13 AM #4
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Re: New 3 series
What speakers were they driving?
did they give you a shipping estimate? I got tired of waiting for my order on these and am now demoing a Diablo 300 and will also try a T+A 3100 later in the month. I would love to give these a try before making a decisionSystem: Magico S1 MkII, DCS Puccini Player & Clock, Aurender N100C, SME Mod 15, SME IV, Lyra Etna, Nagra VPS
Headfi: Violectric HPA V281, Sony Z1R, Kimber Axios Cu
Cables: Transparent Premium USB, Gen5 Reference 75 Ohm, Ultra interconnects, phono and speaker cables
Power: Shunyata EU7, Alpha NR, Furutech Powerflux-18E
Accessories: Finite Elemente 600 APS, several Cerabases, Ceraballs and Cerapucs
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April 4, 2018, 08:23 AM #5
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Re: New 3 series
Main System:
Speakers: Magico S3 MK1 | Amp: Boulder 1160 | Pre-Amp: Ref10 | Digital: DCS Vivaldi 3/4 stack & esoteric K07x | Phono-Pre: ARC Ref 2se | Phono: AMG Viella w\ 12JT & Benz LPS cart.
Living Room:
Speakers: KEF LS50 | Amp: Primaluna Prologue Premium | Digital: Lumin D2
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April 5, 2018, 04:03 PM #6
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Re: New 3 series
Pessoa, Please post your thoughts after you demo the amps you're considering. Thanks!
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April 30, 2018, 11:38 AM #7
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I was able to bing the 3 series Amp & Preamp home this past weekend to try some A vs B listening on my system: Pass XA100.5's / XP20. Only digital was used for the A/B
My initial thoughts compared to the Pass setup, the 3-series brings a level of "Clarity" to the music. Bass is tighter and still deep and Mid's & Highs are less warm, but not overly analytical. I noted a change in "speed" as well in the way the music is presented. I have the setup for another day and hope to get some additional listening done tonight.
Based on the initial listening, Soulution is on my radar for my S3's and future looking towards M3's.Main System:
Speakers: Magico S3 MK1 | Amp: Boulder 1160 | Pre-Amp: Ref10 | Digital: DCS Vivaldi 3/4 stack & esoteric K07x | Phono-Pre: ARC Ref 2se | Phono: AMG Viella w\ 12JT & Benz LPS cart.
Living Room:
Speakers: KEF LS50 | Amp: Primaluna Prologue Premium | Digital: Lumin D2
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April 30, 2018, 11:43 AM #8
Re: New 3 series
I have a pair of Soulution 511 monos for sale here:
https://www.audiogon.com/listings/li...ks-solid-stateMy Systems: http://www.audioshark.org/showthread...481#post158481
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April 30, 2018, 11:58 AM #9
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Re: New 3 series
Main System:
Speakers: Magico S3 MK1 | Amp: Boulder 1160 | Pre-Amp: Ref10 | Digital: DCS Vivaldi 3/4 stack & esoteric K07x | Phono-Pre: ARC Ref 2se | Phono: AMG Viella w\ 12JT & Benz LPS cart.
Living Room:
Speakers: KEF LS50 | Amp: Primaluna Prologue Premium | Digital: Lumin D2
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April 30, 2018, 01:26 PM #10
Re: New 3 series
Just reading the title without looking at what forum it is posted in, I thought it referred to BMWs.
Anthony
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April 30, 2018, 02:16 PM #11
Re: New 3 series
Jim
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April 30, 2018, 04:39 PM #12
Re: New 3 series
Interesting Jim,
We were just discussing this last weekend and most felt Soulution and Magico to be the worst pairing ever ! funny , this Audio thing ...
Regards ..
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April 30, 2018, 04:41 PM #13
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April 30, 2018, 05:42 PM #14
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Re: New 3 series
Main System:
Speakers: Magico S3 MK1 | Amp: Boulder 1160 | Pre-Amp: Ref10 | Digital: DCS Vivaldi 3/4 stack & esoteric K07x | Phono-Pre: ARC Ref 2se | Phono: AMG Viella w\ 12JT & Benz LPS cart.
Living Room:
Speakers: KEF LS50 | Amp: Primaluna Prologue Premium | Digital: Lumin D2
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October 16, 2019, 12:11 AM #15
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Re: New 3 series
I listened to the 330 through the S3 MK II. They were good- bass, mid and highs. I guess the concern is pairing it with a more demanding speaker with non linear characteristics which limits choices.
What are the best sounding speakers for the Soulution?
Sent from my iPhone using TapatalkTurntable: VPI Prime - Ortofon Quintet S Black - VPI ADS
Digital Source: dCS Bartok w/headphone amp
Preamp: Soulution 520
Amplifier: Soulution 511
Speakers: Rockport Atria II
Power conditioning- Shunyata Research Denali 6000T v1
Power cord: AQ Thunder/Transparent Audio XL Gen 6
Interconnect: Transparent Audio Super Gen 5 XLR and tonearm cable / Transparent Audio Gen 6
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October 16, 2019, 12:17 AM #16
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Re: New 3 series
Turntable: VPI Prime - Ortofon Quintet S Black - VPI ADS
Digital Source: dCS Bartok w/headphone amp
Preamp: Soulution 520
Amplifier: Soulution 511
Speakers: Rockport Atria II
Power conditioning- Shunyata Research Denali 6000T v1
Power cord: AQ Thunder/Transparent Audio XL Gen 6
Interconnect: Transparent Audio Super Gen 5 XLR and tonearm cable / Transparent Audio Gen 6
Rack: Critical Mass Sotto Voce/ Critical Mass Black Platinum/MXR spike
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October 17, 2019, 02:45 PM #17
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Re: New 3 series
I use mine mine the Swiss Stenheim Alumine 2/3
Simply glorious
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