Anyone familiar with Soulnote?
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Puma Cat
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Very nice, I can only imagine how good the top product line sounds.
W9TR
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I was looking into their P-3 SE preamp and looks to be extremely well built. Seemingly offer more in the box than similarly priced competitions.
I really like the look as well and rivals Esoteric which I always regard as best looking.
That is stunning - beautiful execution.
Puma Cat
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It is, very impressive execution and engineering.
I'd love to hear their top-line integrated amp sometime...
And speaking of interior shots...check this out:
I'd love to hear their top-line integrated amp sometime...
And speaking of interior shots...check this out:
Ricky64
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I too just started hearing about Soulnote. Kicking around the idea of either the 3 series Preamp or Integrated. Interestingly, they are both priced the same at $25K. The A-3 Integrated starts shipping early 2024.
I recently bought the D2 DAC, and I have to say that I'm really impressed! I bought it for a second setup, but as soon as I started listening to it... wow... I immediately moved the D2 to the main one, and it's still there (and for good!). It replaced an Aqua Formula xHD. I just ordered the P3 preamplifier, that will replace a Gryphon Sonata Allegro.
Ricky64
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I'm currently eyeing the P3. Currently have been running without a pre. Would be feeding into a Gryphon Essence Stereo.
Hi. I am curious about the integrated amplifiers of Soulnote. There is no local dealer where I live so I would like to get an idea as to how they sound. To those who have heard or own/ed any of their integrated amplifiers, can you kindly describe their sound? Are they on the smooth and warm camp or neutral and detailed? How about their driving capabilities? Can they drive medium sensitive speakers? Any inputs will be much appreciated. Many thanks in advance!
Hi
I do not have the integrated, but I have the DAC D2 and the Preamplifier P3 (connected alternatively to a Gryphon Antileon Signature, an Accuphase A48 and a McIntosh MC275 VI) . The sound signature is definitely on the neutral/detailed side, but in a very refined and musical way. Not harsh at all, fluid and very fast and precise. For the driving capabilities I cannot tell you, but given the oversized transformers I'm pretty sure they can drive easily mid and also low sensitive loudspeakers.
Puma Cat
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Yes, I've been really, really impressed with the D-1/N DAC I have in for review, as well. Just a beautiful and very musical-sounding DAC. I'd place it in my personal list top 3 of my favorite DACs.
I've been listening to it this morning while doing some work on the laptop. It's on the lower right shelf. Granted the lighting is not perfect, as this was just a quickie iPhone snappie from the chair (which is not even in the listening position, presently).
Would love to get an Soul-Note integrated amp in for eval at some point, as I love a nice integrated.
Ricky64
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Just ordered the P-3 preamplifier. I am hoping it brings some dynamics and tonal density to my system with no loss of speed.
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Michaels HiFi
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Puma Cat
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You're hoping it will brings some dynamics and tonal density with "loss of speed" or "no loss of speed"?
Ricky64
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Oops. It is me that is losing speed.
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Puma Cat
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:lol: 
Jerome W
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Hello friends,
I have listened to the full top level Soul Note system at the Aldelphi in Singapore, with Vivid full range speakers. Sources were their top of the line sacd / dac and the phono stage fed by a Torqueo T12H Exclusive turntable.
I have to write a complete article about this because the sound was one of the very best I ever heard. Just to die for actually. Alive and natural to a degree that very few can achieve.
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I have listened to the full top level Soul Note system at the Aldelphi in Singapore, with Vivid full range speakers. Sources were their top of the line sacd / dac and the phono stage fed by a Torqueo T12H Exclusive turntable.
I have to write a complete article about this because the sound was one of the very best I ever heard. Just to die for actually. Alive and natural to a degree that very few can achieve.
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SCAudiophile
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I had a similar experience with the whole top-line stack at Capital Audiofest 2022,...absolutely excellent!
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Ricky64
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P-3 in the house
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Ricky64
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I've had a week with the unit in my system. I am going from no pre to this, so some findings are likely not just characteristic of the P-3. The sound stage is moved forward, with an excellent increase in height and width. Incredible dynamics, micro and macro. Holographic like imaging..in two dimensions though. Much improved density of mid and lower midrange instruments. It is a very involving and realistic sound. I am getting two not so desirable findings. There is a tilt upward in higher midrange. Some of this is offset by more prominent and rounder bass (this adds a touch of warmth which is welcome). Also, while the stage is moved forward, it's depth is flattened. The latter improved somewhat by pulling speakers out further. While my room is large, I have seating constraints which require me to have a near field position, so I would rather not have a nearer, less deep soundstage. Standing back in the room the sound is impressive and realistic. I like the construction, remote, and the volume knob feel is outstanding. I am going to try some different cabling and tweaking with an expert friend, and see if I can improve this. If not, this will not be the best pre for my situation.
I do chuckle when once talking to George Kyomi, a high end audio and professional musician in Chicago, who once challenged me to explain imaging depth in real life performances...
I do chuckle when once talking to George Kyomi, a high end audio and professional musician in Chicago, who once challenged me to explain imaging depth in real life performances...