JOB 225 2-channel Power Amplifier ... update ...

Jack said:
Glynn have you tried stuffing the ports with something like the expanded foam plugs that many subwoofer companies like SVS package with their products. Something similar should be available. If not you can just start with socks. The PMC 22's from either series look like they would do the trick, also if there is a Reynaud dealer anywhere close the Silver Bliss would fit the bill as it is front slotted transmission line book shelf. All of their speakers are front slotted transmission line by design. Another candidate if the sensitivity is not an issue would be the ATC SCM19. Maybe some of the other UK or EU members will pitch in with appropriate models available to you that I would think of.
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Yes did try that and they just sounded awful. I have got some acoustic foam loosely over the ports that help a little. Thanks.
 
Glynn1972 said:
I agree with you all so thanks for the comments. The Audiolab obviously has a leaner bass so the bass issue wasn't as obvious and is famously well suited to the 20se speakers.
I took the Job 225 to my local hifi dealer (Zouch Audio in Ashby de la Zouch - UK)
and tried out a variety of speakers and 3 of them sounded great - Dali Rubicon 6, Proac D20 and Dali Rubicon 2. The Rubicon 2 was my favourite and as a standmounter should work with my room although the rear port could be an issue, also they are 4 ohms so would look at a usb cooling fan on the heat sinks that has been mentioned.
I want to audition the LS50, Proac D2 and PMC 21and 22 and see how they compare, not sure what else yet.
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Greetings, If you get a chance to audition the ProAc Tablette 10's, which is an enclosed bookshelf and perfect for your room size, they will surprise you. Although the 225 might be too much?
Just my 2cents.

Cheers,
Chester


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LostnAmerica said:
Greetings, If you get a chance to audition the ProAc Tablette 10's, which is an enclosed bookshelf and perfect for your room size, they will surprise you. Although the 225 might be too much?
Just my 2cents.

Cheers,
Chester


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Thanks Chester,

Yes could be an option, also the Tablette anniversary too.
Proac do a good variety of bookshelf speakers in this price range including the 118, D2, Db3, 100 etc
Im determined to get this Job 225 sound at its best!
 
FYI. Amazon is now selling STA200, a downgrade version of Job 225, at $499. (Edit: just found this is old news.)

STA200 (From Feversound)
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Job 225 (From hifipig)
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After reading all the reviews available and this forum, I got my Job 225 and Pre2. Thanks to Joeinid (Joe) for answering my questions. These replace my 23 year old Hafler 9303 Transnova power amp and 915 preamp. The new Job components sound great, couldn't be happier. The only gripe I have is the warranty is only for 1 year parts and labor. I think it should be at least 3 years. My question to those who have the Job 225 and Pre 2, any problems with the component since you bought it?






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All my Job gear has been rock solid! Never an issue. I really do not think you have to worry. Job has the Goldmund DNA and is a well vetted product. I believe any issue will pop up quickly and get resolved quickly as well.
 
Is that an SACD of King Crimson? If so, we got to talk...

LostnAmerica said:
Greetings, If you get a chance to audition the ProAc Tablette 10's, which is an enclosed bookshelf and perfect for your room size, they will surprise you. Although the 225 might be too much?
Just my 2cents.

Cheers,
Chester


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Also, I had a 225 two years ago. I absolutely loved it, but I was just getting back into audio and was at the experimental stage. Now that I have tried a bunch of things, enjoying all the while. I am getting another Goldmund Job 225 amplifier. I am going to use it as a solid state rotation with my Quicksilver amps.

So yea, I think they are a pretty darn good amp. The one I had actually had a Goldmund label right on it (and on the box).
 
Now that I have the 225 back in my system I can really appreciate just how amazing this amp is. So much so that I have sold the Quicksilvers, this and the ARC will be my amp rotation. The 225 will probably be the primary at this point.
 
Randy Myers said:
Now that I have the 225 back in my system I can really appreciate just how amazing this amp is. So much so that I have sold the Quicksilvers, this and the ARC will be my amp rotation. The 225 will probably be the primary at this point.
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Nice to see how happy you are with the Job, but curious how you would compare it with the First Watt which you were also very enthusiastic about. Enjoy the tunes!
 
Now there is a good one... the First Watt was excellent, very smooth, very open sounding. With the right speakers it would be almost unbeatable.

The Goldmund is incredibly fast, so it has great impact and dynamics. Percussion, cymbals, etc., maybe unbeatable. Multi-dimesion imaging... and considerably more power, so a better match for my KEFs.
 
Congratulations. It's a great time to buy because the INTegrated was updated to have the analog input truly analog, meaning no digital conversion and then back to analog. The Job INTegrated and all the Job gear, in my opinion, is absolutely wonderful.

If these are the specs of the Ascend Sierra 2, you should be fine. As long as you don't crank the heck out of them, it will sound great.

http://www.ascendacoustics.com/pages/products/speakers/SRM2/srm2specs.html


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Typical In-Room Frequency Response

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[TD="width: 284"]86dB @ 2.83v / 1 meter[/TD]

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[TD="width: 284"] 8, 6, and 4 ohm rated amps and receivers[/TD]

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[TD="width: 284"]6 ohms[/TD]

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[TD="width: 284"]45 watts[/TD]

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Mahesh said:
Thank you Joe
i will soon buy job intregated
hope it will be ok with my ascend sierra2
:rolleyes:
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joeinid said:
Congratulations. It's a great time to buy because the INTegrated was updated to have the analog input truly analog, meaning no digital conversion and then back to analog.
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Joe, when did Job update the INT? I cannot find any info re the update on their website...
 
The update was probably several months ago or more, I forget. The only change was to allow the analog input remain in the analog domain without going through double conversion. I feel it’s a big one because I always felt that the analog input was a little bleached compared to the digital input fed a straight quality digital signal. If you have need for another analog source, then the new one makes the most sense.

Original units can’t be upgraded and since I use a modified Sonos with mine, I’m not so upset because it sounds amazing.
 
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