Jeff Rowland Continuum S2 Integrated review by Roy Gregory at TheAudioBeat.com...

Rufus McDufus said:
Anyone compared a Continuum S2 directly or indirectly vs a Devialet? I'm currently using a D170 with my Raidho C-1.1s and would like to give an S2 a try. Particularly interested in how the DAC option compares with the Dev (which is rather good in that respect).
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Indirectly I have.

I found the sonic signature (tonality) between the two very similar with advantage to the S2 in definition and depth of bass [Devialet was no slouch in this department though].

I am keenly awaiting for Mikes report on his audition of the S2. I would quite like to simplify my system and the S2 is a leading contender in the integrated amplifier department to replace my Gryphon Diablo.
 
There is a reported 1000 hour break in. But I'm excited to hear the famous combo in my home.


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Mike - do you think the S2 is a match for your Raidho D3s? It seems a little, err, asymmetric in terms of component values! It's a great recommendation if so though, and I really look forward to trying the S2 with my C-1.1s.
 
Rufus McDufus said:
Mike - do you think the S2 is a match for your Raidho D3s? It seems a little, err, asymmetric in terms of component values! It's a great recommendation if so though, and I really look forward to trying the S2 with my C-1.1s.
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Its what Raidho uses for demos.


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The S2 is very very good. It matches up great w Raidho. Today I've listened to the S2 on the X1s and D3s. Both were great!

It's a great value.
 
Hi Allen, Continuum S2 prices ppear to be as follows:

Continuum S2: $9500.00
Continuum S2 with phono card: $9850.00
Continuum S2 with DAC card: $9950.00


Saluti, GUido
 
Mike...when will you be receiving the S2 for demo? Are you demoing any other JRDG equipment or just the S2? Thx
 
Jeff Rowland Continuum S2 Integrated review by Roy Gregory at TheAudioBeat.co...

cmalak said:
Mike...when will you be receiving the S2 for demo? Are you demoing any other JRDG equipment or just the S2? Thx
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Cyril, it arrives Monday. Just the S2. I really want a integrated for downstairs. Stereo/preamp at most. Monos on the floor with the kids around isn't ideal. The footprint of the S2 is ideal. Spec wise it looks really good too. Ballsy power and very quick (high damping factor). Downside is the 1000 hour break in. The one I'm demoing has the phonostage. I didn't want the DAC anyway since the Lumin is my main source.


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I find that the DAC in the S-2 is not only good.. It is a fantastic DAC for that kind of money.. And it could happen that it is far better than a lot of external and build in DAC's out there.. That is Michaels and mine experience.. Try it out :)
 
High praise - I will have to try it! Pity a phono stage can't be fitted alongside the DAC, but streaming takes precedence for me. At the prices quoted it makes sense to get both DAC and phono stage just in case.
 
Raidho said:
I find that the DAC in the S-2 is not only good.. It is a fantastic DAC for that kind of money.. And it could happen that it is far better than a lot of external and build in DAC's out there.. That is Michaels and mine experience.. Try it out :)
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Thanks for the input Lars. When using the DAC what transport are you typically using?
 
Raidho said:
I find that the DAC in the S-2 is not only good.. It is a fantastic DAC for that kind of money.. And it could happen that it is far better than a lot of external and build in DAC's out there.. That is Michaels and mine experience.. Try it out :)
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I agree. The Capri preamp with DAC/Phono option is the alternative if you want to go separate. Capri + 525 stereoamp is actually less expensive than the S2.
 
Interesting Hyperion. That raises the question of what's best - the Capri S2 & 525 or Continuum S2. The Continuum looks to have the power advantage, plus you don't have to buy interconnects, and it's a one box solution which is very attractive.
 
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