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    Soulution 711 + 725 w/phono arrive at Suncoast Audio

    Very excited to have Soulution back in the store in a big way!

    Soulution, Block and Boulder. Three of the very best and only at Suncoast Audio.

    Boulder - organic, tube like, but with explosive dynamics.

    Soulution - incredible bass, detailed, amazing definition, speed and dynamics.

    Block - a bit of both with some class A goodness and great bass. A STEAL at $60k/pair for the monos.

    Three great flavors to choose from.





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    Re: Soulution 711 + 725 w/phono arrive at Suncoast Audio

    Congrats on carrying the line again.

    But, is there a new US distributor?

    I remember years back reading about the US distribution as well as concerns about the reliability of the product (Soulution)

    Are these two things no longer a concern?

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    Re: Soulution 711 + 725 w/phono arrive at Suncoast Audio

    Quote Originally Posted by mdp632 View Post
    Congrats on carrying the line again.

    But, is there a new US distributor?

    I remember years back reading about the US distribution as well as concerns about the reliability of the product (Soulution)

    Are these two things no longer a concern?
    Thanks. Same US Distributor. Reliability has definitely been a lot better from what I’ve heard.


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    Re: Soulution 711 + 725 w/phono arrive at Suncoast Audio

    Man. I really gotta visit. Congrats on carrying some serious firepower!
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    Re: Soulution 711 + 725 w/phono arrive at Suncoast Audio

    Quote Originally Posted by 2fastdriving View Post
    Man. I really gotta visit. Congrats on carrying some serious firepower!
    Thanks. You do!


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    Re: Soulution 711 + 725 w/phono arrive at Suncoast Audio

    Mike you definitely have the top tier covered in your line card. No love for any mid and lower tier in your market?
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    Re: Soulution 711 + 725 w/phono arrive at Suncoast Audio

    Quote Originally Posted by nc42acc View Post
    Mike you definitely have the top tier covered in your line card. No love for any mid and lower tier in your market?
    Oh, lots of love. The front room is filled with Pass, Sim, Classe and more.


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    Re: Soulution 711 + 725 w/phono arrive at Suncoast Audio

    Wait , Block ! when did that happen .....?
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    Re: Soulution 711 + 725 w/phono arrive at Suncoast Audio

    Quote Originally Posted by a.wayne View Post
    Wait , Block ! when did that happen .....?
    Months ago. You’ve been asleep at the wheel!


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    Re: Soulution 711 + 725 w/phono arrive at Suncoast Audio

    What’s your percentage split from front room to back room sales? That’s if you don’t mind me asking

    Quote Originally Posted by Mike View Post
    Oh, lots of love. The front room is filled with Pass, Sim, Classe and more.


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    Re: Soulution 711 + 725 w/phono arrive at Suncoast Audio

    Quote Originally Posted by nc42acc View Post
    What’s your percentage split from front room to back room sales? That’s if you don’t mind me asking
    1/3:1/3 Back room gets the final 1/3.


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    Re: Soulution 711 + 725 w/phono arrive at Suncoast Audio

    Perfect balance, great job.

    Quote Originally Posted by Mike View Post
    1/3:1/3 Back room gets the final 1/3.


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    Re: Soulution 711 + 725 w/phono arrive at Suncoast Audio

    First I've heard of Block, I'll hav to dosome research.
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    Re: Soulution 711 + 725 w/phono arrive at Suncoast Audio

    Congrats Mike! Time to come back for a listen.
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    Re: Soulution 711 + 725 w/phono arrive at Suncoast Audio

    Congrats! I've yet to hear Soulution. But one feature I like is that you can do their dac direct into their dual mono power amp. I'm guessing (?) that they are designed that way and that a lack of a preamp (passive or not) is not a liability. (Whereas there seem to be mixed reviews with dCS direct into power amps; some really prefer a preamp.)

    A third-party streamer front end would be needed for the dac? Is there a natural pairing?
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    Re: Soulution 711 + 725 w/phono arrive at Suncoast Audio

    Quote Originally Posted by Bart001 View Post
    Congrats! I've yet to hear Soulution. But one feature I like is that you can do their dac direct into their dual mono power amp. I'm guessing (?) that they are designed that way and that a lack of a preamp (passive or not) is not a liability. (Whereas there seem to be mixed reviews with dCS direct into power amps; some really prefer a preamp.)

    A third-party streamer front end would be needed for the dac? Is there a natural pairing?
    I think their DAC technology is excellent. It would be nice if it had a built in Roon network card. It has a network interface, but not sure which app you use? Otherwise, yes, you need an Aurender/network transport.

    Their phonostage is also a preamp. But we have the preamp with the phonostage. Soulution 711 + 725 w/phono arrive at Suncoast AudioSoulution 711 + 725 w/phono arrive at Suncoast AudioSoulution 711 + 725 w/phono arrive at Suncoast Audio


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    Re: Soulution 711 + 725 w/phono arrive at Suncoast Audio

    very nice to see soulution in the line up!!
    truly SOLID state. one of the very few hiend amps that play thrills & rap with authentic bottom end.

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    Re: Soulution 711 + 725 w/phono arrive at Suncoast Audio

    Quote Originally Posted by Ritmo View Post
    Congrats Mike! Time to come back for a listen.

    Well, I did stop by Mike’s for a listen. The Soulution gear was driving a pair of Vivid Giya S1 Spirits. Was only able to listen for about 30 minutes.

    I found the pairing with the Soulution to be a bit more fluid and musical than the Boulder. The Boulder offers a bit more detail and slam. However, this perspective is from memory as I’ve heard these speakers in this room many times.

    What can I say, both are world class electronics. Personal taste would be the deciding factor on which to get.
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    Re: Soulution 711 + 725 w/phono arrive at Suncoast Audio

    Congrats! Love my 560 w/Leedh processing direct to amps. I want a 711 or 701 but reliability issues have scared me away. The rumor is their switching PS too small and runs too hot so fails.

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    Re: Soulution 711 + 725 w/phono arrive at Suncoast Audio

    Mike,
    Congrats on picking the Soulution gear.
    Does the 711 amp run hot in a cabinet open in front and back?
    Am considering these in my system
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    Re: Soulution 711 + 725 w/phono arrive at Suncoast Audio

    Quote Originally Posted by Kippyy View Post
    Mike,
    Congrats on picking the Soulution gear.
    Does the 711 amp run hot in a cabinet open in front and back?
    Am considering these in my system
    Thanks
    Thanks. They indeed run warm, but not hot. But honestly, they were smoked by the Block Audio. We’ve sold off our 725 and 711 after the shootout.


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