My Coming Out

Boulder doesn't make a mono amp at this level. In order to keep the timber match I'm using 1 side of my 866 set in theater mode. I hear there is a new amp do out very soon that may suit my needs. My 866 will go back to my 2 channel listening room which I am missing.
Currently my HT sounds excellent,just outstanding.
 
I'm sure it sounds great. You might watch for a used Boulder mono block or, bridgeable amp, or maybe even one channel of a stereo amp. Just seems a waste of an entire integrated, but I tend to be a bit OCD.

Big B said:
Boulder doesn't make a mono amp at this level. In order to keep the timber match I'm using 1 side of my 866 set in theater mode. I hear there is a new amp do out very soon that may suit my needs. My 866 will go back to my 2 channel listening room which I am missing.
Currently my HT sounds excellent,just outstanding.
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Mr Peabody said:
I'm sure it sounds great. You might watch for a used Boulder mono block or, bridgeable amp, or maybe even one channel of a stereo amp. Just seems a waste of an entire integrated, but I tend to be a bit OCD.
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I agree. A bit of a waste of an integrated. For the time being it will stay as is until next steps. I'm curious what boulder might be coming up with to solve my problem. I would like my integrated to go back to my 2ch. I quite like the sound of that set up.
 
Did you have a 533 or 533h?

I had a 532h which I did not find fatiguing with a Levinson pre. My current 534 is not fatiguing but has more mid/high energy than I expected. It could have become fatiguing if it weren't for adjustments on my speakers and using a different digital filter. I am waiting to experiment with an external DAC. If I don't get the balance I like a change may be in order down the road. The 534 is a much better amp than the 532h but the 532h had a nice balance and attack. I actually prefer a slight bottom up sound but I will definitely take balanced. Top down is annoying.
Big B said:
A new feature I'm finding with the boulder vs levinson. The Boulder is lot less fatiguing.
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There was a 532, but not sure if a 533. The 532 was more of a Levinson traditional design and around $20k. It has some issue and didn't last long.

The "h" series was built in the Crown factory having 2, 3 or 5 channels but using the same chassis. You just ordered it with the number of modules you wanted. There was even a 531h. The 532h ran about $8500.00. This was a great amp and didn't get the appreciation it deserved. This series was not a traditional Levinson design that doubled down etc. With that and being built in a different facility could be the reason. The "h" series used banks of small capacitors opposed to large can size, this gave the amp a very fast lively response. The sound had one of the flattest responses I've heard to my ear. As I mentioned above my current amp is better but there are aspects of the 532h I miss. The "h" series was in the line up for years.

I know you mentioned fatigue but I suspect that was possibly an equipment mismatch somewhere in the chain. I used my 532h for both music and movies, using JBL speakers the sound was never fatiguing to me and I don't especially like bright. I'm sure compared to Boulder the 532h was also outclassed.

Big B said:
I believe it is a 533H. What is the difference between the two?
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Mr Peabody said:
There was a 532, but not sure if a 533. The 532 was more of a Levinson traditional design and around $20k. It has some issue and didn't last long.

The "h" series was built in the Crown factory having 2, 3 or 5 channels but using the same chassis. You just ordered it with the number of modules you wanted. There was even a 531h. The 532h ran about $8500.00. This was a great amp and didn't get the appreciation it deserved. This series was not a traditional Levinson design that doubled down etc. With that and being built in a different facility could be the reason. The "h" series used banks of small capacitors opposed to large can size, this gave the amp a very fast lively response. The sound had one of the flattest responses I've heard to my ear. As I mentioned above my current amp is better but there are aspects of the 532h I miss. The "h" series was in the line up for years.

I know you mentioned fatigue but I suspect that was possibly an equipment mismatch somewhere in the chain. I used my 532h for both music and movies, using JBL speakers the sound was never fatiguing to me and I don't especially like bright. I'm sure compared to Boulder the 532h was also outclassed.
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Thanks for the explanation. much appreciated.
 
I keep my 2 channel and surround sound separate.IMG_0076.jpeg The screen is 140 inches to give scale.
 
Those Cornwalls are actually 15 year old Cornscala’s, which are like the new Mk lV Cornwalls (I love ‘em) but I originally designed that room for Klipschorn’s……….I’m looking for a pair near me and not too expensive I hope!
 
Dr Morbius said:
Those Cornwalls are actually 15 year old Cornscala’s, which are like the new Mk lV Cornwalls (I love ‘em) but I originally designed that room for Klipschorn’s……….I’m looking for a pair near me and not too expensive I hope!
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I actually prefer the La Scala's I got over the K-horns as I auditioned both. La Scala's are a HUGE step from the CW IV's I had. But's it's purely personal opinion. They are all great speakers.
 
I understand if Klipsch is what you must have but if other options considered you might take a look at Volti. Really good sounding horn speakers IMO.


Dr Morbius said:
Those Cornwalls are actually 15 year old Cornscala’s, which are like the new Mk lV Cornwalls (I love ‘em) but I originally designed that room for Klipschorn’s……….I’m looking for a pair near me and not too expensive I hope!
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