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    Soulution 520/511

    Hi all,

    Been offered the Soulution in part exchange deal. The 511/520 is almost 3 years old and purchased in country.

    I have not heard them much but I kind of dig their sound signature- heard them with a 330 and Magico S3 MK II.

    Really appreciate some input on what I can expect.


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    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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    Re: Soulution 520/511

    I have owned the 500 series of soulution equipment in one location and the 700 series in another since mid teen years. I have always been extremely pleased with their performance. I've had other marquee gear in and out my system since and before that time and have never had the itch to change.

    I would urge you to take a hard look at the rated sensitivity of your speakers. My speakers are 88 and 89 dB respectively. I've never sensed that the soulution amps have strained to produce dynamic peaks up the high 90's SPL's. They have never clipped or run out of steam. If Kharma's are an honest 86 dB efficient you shouldn't have much of an issue unless you play very loud. I believe the 511 stereo amp is 140 watts into 8 ohms and I think your Kharma's have nominal impedance of 8 ohms.

    PM me if you have any other questions.


    Quote Originally Posted by Bob82 View Post
    Hi all,

    Been offered the Soulution in part exchange deal. The 511/520 is almost 3 years old and purchased in country.

    I have not heard them much but I kind of dig their sound signature- heard them with a 330 and Magico S3 MK II.

    Really appreciate some input on what I can expect.


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    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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    Re: Soulution 520/511

    Magico S3 mk2 with Soulution 520/511 are a great pairing. Had that system a couple years back.

    I believe the Kharmas are easier to drive than the Magicos.


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    Re: Soulution 520/511

    Quote Originally Posted by Kuoppis View Post
    Magico S3 mk2 with Soulution 520/511 are a great pairing. Had that system a couple years back.

    I believe the Kharmas are easier to drive than the Magicos.


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    The Kharmas I got is 8 ohms/86dB sensitivity and much more easier load than the Magicos.


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    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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