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The new JOB INTegrated Amp is coming !
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La Dolce Vita
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Thank you. I'll gladly let you know. I enjoy Marten speakers very much. I listened a little bit late last week and it sounded very nice.
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La Dolce Vita
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Thanks for the kind words...really we all do. 
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Nikhil
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Appropriate handle name then!
Norman, do you think the Sweetcord will help even with a power conditioner in place?
My stereo is isolated with a sine wave re-generator which also corrects for AC frequency.
After I had the power conditioner installed, changing power cords hasn't made much of a difference in my system. The most recent experiment being with a set of Franck Tchang Livelines - but this was on my separates before the INT arrived.
Regards.
Nihil,
This I cant say. I dont know the INT at all and I didn't use the Sweetcord with PCs.
Note that the Sweetcord has a small AC Curator in it and that it only comes with a US plug termination (3 prongs).
From their site: http://www.goldmund.com/en/technologies/ac-curator
The most advanced AC-conditioning technology in use. Not only does the AC-Curator circuitry filter the high frequency but it also filters the low frequency spurious noise generated through the AC power line by other equipment or nearby machinery.
AC CURATOR
Most of the Goldmund electronic products, like the disc players, preamplifiers but also the
Video projector and processor benefit from our AC-Curator ™ technology. It consists in a series
of power-supply enhancements that ensure exceptionally smooth, clean power is delivered to
the mechanical drives and circuit boards.
A conventional product like a disc player might use a single power supply transformer (or even
none, using a cheaper switching electronic power supply). The power supply in the best
Goldmund disc players uses 6 transformers and 6 separate regulated precision power supply
circuits. We decouple each unit from the AC line and filter it.
This configuration electrically isolates separately each component from the noise and other
irregularities on the AC line. It also electrically isolates various components of the product from
each other, so that the power demands of one do not affect the others nor pollutes their
supply.
Each separate voltage of the power supply is fully regulated using Goldmund’s proprietary
"Warm Regulator" technology, so the supply voltages within the player do not vary and the
internal components can perform exactly as they were intended to.
Due to the high speed signal cancellation, the technology may not be applied as it is for very
fast power amplifiers, because it would slow down the transient capability of the power amps
connected. However, a simple parallel filtering may be applied without the decoupling
transformer. This is what we do inside the big Goldmund power amplifiers of the Telos Line.
This I cant say. I dont know the INT at all and I didn't use the Sweetcord with PCs.
Note that the Sweetcord has a small AC Curator in it and that it only comes with a US plug termination (3 prongs).
From their site: http://www.goldmund.com/en/technologies/ac-curator
The most advanced AC-conditioning technology in use. Not only does the AC-Curator circuitry filter the high frequency but it also filters the low frequency spurious noise generated through the AC power line by other equipment or nearby machinery.
AC CURATOR
Most of the Goldmund electronic products, like the disc players, preamplifiers but also the
Video projector and processor benefit from our AC-Curator ™ technology. It consists in a series
of power-supply enhancements that ensure exceptionally smooth, clean power is delivered to
the mechanical drives and circuit boards.
A conventional product like a disc player might use a single power supply transformer (or even
none, using a cheaper switching electronic power supply). The power supply in the best
Goldmund disc players uses 6 transformers and 6 separate regulated precision power supply
circuits. We decouple each unit from the AC line and filter it.
This configuration electrically isolates separately each component from the noise and other
irregularities on the AC line. It also electrically isolates various components of the product from
each other, so that the power demands of one do not affect the others nor pollutes their
supply.
Each separate voltage of the power supply is fully regulated using Goldmund’s proprietary
"Warm Regulator" technology, so the supply voltages within the player do not vary and the
internal components can perform exactly as they were intended to.
Due to the high speed signal cancellation, the technology may not be applied as it is for very
fast power amplifiers, because it would slow down the transient capability of the power amps
connected. However, a simple parallel filtering may be applied without the decoupling
transformer. This is what we do inside the big Goldmund power amplifiers of the Telos Line.
[h=2][FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]The JOB Sweetcord[/FONT][/h]
[FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]Our new JOB 225 is so accurate and transparent that first users immediately reported their trial of various Powercords were making a big change in its sound quality. In order to allow the amplifier to be used at its maximum without a too costly exotic powercord we address the demand using the famous Goldmund wire made for their Powercord. So the sweetcord shares with its prestigious parent this special wire made by a well-kept-secret factory since 1987. With the standard length of 8'5" and Medical grade (US only) plug, the Sweetcord is a wonderful addition to the JOB amplifiers, and reasonable cost audio device, as everything made by JOB.[/FONT]
La Dolce Vita
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Had a busy day today, sorry it's taken so long for me to respond...
The Job Sweetcord is a great value. Sounds very nice and as one would expect it compliments the Job portfolio of products.
I use a Nordost Valhalla 1 2 meter power cord with the Job Integrated...at least for now. Kind of extreme to use a power cord that costs more than the component but the sound is divine. The Sweetcord is likely the more appropriate choice but hey...
If you choose to use a power conditioner it may mitigate the effects of the Sweetcord. I use an Audience TSSOX... I like what it's doing for my system. Also like the Ansuz Mainz 8 Diamond (although that's being used elsewhere currently). Hope this helps...
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The Job Sweetcord is a great value. Sounds very nice and as one would expect it compliments the Job portfolio of products.
I use a Nordost Valhalla 1 2 meter power cord with the Job Integrated...at least for now. Kind of extreme to use a power cord that costs more than the component but the sound is divine. The Sweetcord is likely the more appropriate choice but hey...
If you choose to use a power conditioner it may mitigate the effects of the Sweetcord. I use an Audience TSSOX... I like what it's doing for my system. Also like the Ansuz Mainz 8 Diamond (although that's being used elsewhere currently). Hope this helps...
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La Dolce Vita
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Update... A good friend of mine is looking to retire his 13+ year old B&K amp and preamp. He has them paired to JM Labs speakers. So, Saturday afternoon I brought him a little care package consisting of a JOB Integrated, a Sweetcord, Ansuz Mainz 8 and power cord, and a pair of KEF LS50's. I think he's really enjoying it so far! Looking forward to hearing his comments in a few days...
Nikhil
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I've been listening to the INT for just over two weeks now. All of it with a USB Regen in the chain. This past weekend I decided to take the Regen out. While the INT sounded quite nice without, I found that the Regen added meat to the sound and helped the sound stage. I ended up placing the Regen back in the chain. Users of USB fixers i.e. Intona, W4S RUR, Regen, etc. will get the usual benefits from the INT as well.
This brings up the lack of room near the inputs at the back of the INT. With the USB Regen connected via the hard connector there was no room for the optical toslink connector. A solution for this would be something like a Curious Regen Link or JCAT USB-ISO cable. I definitely would have liked some more input options for the INT along with a little more room near the inputs.
Regards.
This brings up the lack of room near the inputs at the back of the INT. With the USB Regen connected via the hard connector there was no room for the optical toslink connector. A solution for this would be something like a Curious Regen Link or JCAT USB-ISO cable. I definitely would have liked some more input options for the INT along with a little more room near the inputs.
Regards.
La Dolce Vita
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Hi Nikhil...this is helpful, thank you. I had a USB Regen but sold it. Did not do anything additive in my chain when I evaluated it with a young DSD DAC. Maybe it works well with the Job. I can't try it but will take your word...
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jaaptina
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Intresting feedback on the Job INTegrated on lettersfeedback to 6moons: http://www.6moons.com/lettersfeedback/lettersfeedback.html
Nikhil
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If this is the post you are referring to ... I can confirm that I share his position as well.
I did exactly the same thing and just can't fault the INT in any way.
I want to add that the INT is fabulous for piano music. In that it actually surpasses my separates, which for all the iron in their bellies, just could not track piano notes and overtones the way the INT does. I am enjoying the INT more and more everyday.
La Dolce Vita
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Don't like the looks of the remote much. Want to make a cover with buttons that fits onto the remote. Haven't decided on the design yet.
You should see what a Lampizator remote looks like. It's all relative...
La Dolce Vita
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Wow...looks more complimentary to the chassis /component itself. You really captured the brand DNA. Seems like a lot of work though for a modest aesthetic tweak. You should share these pics with Goldmund/Job. Perhaps they'd comp you a component and incorporate your design change in their product lineup
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Nikhil
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Found this video of a seminar by Michel Reverchon of Goldmund from 2008. I would like to think that I am experiencing what he says in terms of the sound but I don't know how much the INT shares with the TELOS. Perhaps others with better technical chops can comment but this video does explain a lot.
Minimal distortion in Time domain or Time Coherence is very very real.
Minimal distortion in Time domain or Time Coherence is very very real.
jaaptina
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Job INT, Goldmund HDA headphone amplifier and Telos 360 Mono block (seem to) share an identical main board. See post 110 on page 10 :scholar:.
I'm not so technical however that I can to more than visually compare the three and recognise the logical difference in op-amps.
Nice video!
Greetings,
Jaap
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My Job INTegrated arrives next week. Can't wait. I have a few extra bookshelf speakers and a modified Sonos sitting around doing nothing, so I thought I'd put them to good use.
A friend mentioned that the INTegrated is a touch warmer sounding than the Job 225. Sounds good to me, more to follow.
A friend mentioned that the INTegrated is a touch warmer sounding than the Job 225. Sounds good to me, more to follow.