Wyred 4 Sound new Aura preamp? Any news?
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Mrppv
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Also wondering about the Aura monos. Seems they're using ICE tech, so I guess that means they gave up on the proprietary new class D that they were developing?
And Wyred has speakers coming, too.
And Wyred has speakers coming, too.
Randy Myers
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No word, then again I don't really see EJ often and he rarely ever talks about new products.
Randy Myers
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EJ told me that the Aura is complete. He did not indicate when release data will be or if it would become available any time soon.
He also claims that it is better sounding then the Stage 2. It is a line stage only and does not feature interchangeable modules.
He also claims that it is better sounding then the Stage 2. It is a line stage only and does not feature interchangeable modules.
Randy Myers
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I hear the amp they will release shortly using the 750 amp module is very good. The 1200 modules have some noise and they are working with B&O for updates. The in house Class D is still in the works. They simply are too busy with other stuff...
A little birdy told me that the Aura line stage is being finished up... (ps... a parts upgrade version, think Stage 2, is also planned). From what I hear a very nice improvement and really nice new design!
2FlyingYorkies
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After half a decade, the Aura Pre is finally available for purchase. I have no firsthand info to share other than what's on their site, but as a long time STP-SE Stage 2 owner, I'm certainly curious to see if the long gestation period produced something outstanding. Of particular note, the MSRP on these is less than that of the Stage 2...
Randy Myers
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As I believe I have previously stated, EJ Sarmento is a friend of mine from back when we lived in California. He is the owner and brilliant designer at Wyred 4 Sound.
Several years ago, I went to the Denver show with EJ. I owned the STP-SE Stage 2 at the time. I am very happy with my McIntosh pre-amplifier; however, the Stage 2 may very well be the only preamp I have owned that I feel sounded slightly better. We had discussed some design changes and upgrades, etc., for a possible replacement to the STP-SE. He came up with the name of Aura.
About a year later he built a fully functioning Aura and asked me to take it home and compare it to my STP-SE Stage 2. I reported back to him that I absolutely love the design, the layout, feel, functionality was a huge step forward. Sound performance it was on par with the STP-SE. I gave him all of my notes I compiled while comparing the two. I suggested a Stage 2 parts upgrade which I felt would be make the Aura rocket past the STP-SE Stage 2. From reading the web listing it sounds like the performance enhancements of the Aura may have been reworked and I would not be surprised if it does indeed take over the Stage 2 pinnacle for Wyred's impressive pre-amplifiers!
I have been surprised that Wyred had not previously released the Aura to be honest. I have not discussed it with EJ since; however, I felt that the Aura I tested was very close to being ready for prime time! I am very happy to see that he is finally bringing it to market. This may very well entice me to sell my McIntosh for an Aura
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Several years ago, I went to the Denver show with EJ. I owned the STP-SE Stage 2 at the time. I am very happy with my McIntosh pre-amplifier; however, the Stage 2 may very well be the only preamp I have owned that I feel sounded slightly better. We had discussed some design changes and upgrades, etc., for a possible replacement to the STP-SE. He came up with the name of Aura.
About a year later he built a fully functioning Aura and asked me to take it home and compare it to my STP-SE Stage 2. I reported back to him that I absolutely love the design, the layout, feel, functionality was a huge step forward. Sound performance it was on par with the STP-SE. I gave him all of my notes I compiled while comparing the two. I suggested a Stage 2 parts upgrade which I felt would be make the Aura rocket past the STP-SE Stage 2. From reading the web listing it sounds like the performance enhancements of the Aura may have been reworked and I would not be surprised if it does indeed take over the Stage 2 pinnacle for Wyred's impressive pre-amplifiers!
I have been surprised that Wyred had not previously released the Aura to be honest. I have not discussed it with EJ since; however, I felt that the Aura I tested was very close to being ready for prime time! I am very happy to see that he is finally bringing it to market. This may very well entice me to sell my McIntosh for an Aura
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Mr Peabody
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As I believe I have previously stated, EJ Sarmento is a friend of mine from back when we lived in California. He is the owner and brilliant designer at Wyred 4 Sound.
Several years ago, I went to the Denver show with EJ. I owned the STP-SE Stage 2 at the time. I am very happy with my McIntosh pre-amplifier; however, the Stage 2 may very well be the only preamp I have owned that I feel sounded slightly better. We had discussed some design changes and upgrades, etc., for a possible replacement to the STP-SE. He came up with the name of Aura.
About a year later he built a fully functioning Aura and asked me to take it home and compare it to my STP-SE Stage 2. I reported back to him that I absolutely love the design, the layout, feel, functionality was a huge step forward. Sound performance it was on par with the STP-SE. I gave him all of my notes I compiled while comparing the two. I suggested a Stage 2 parts upgrade which I felt would be make the Aura rocket past the STP-SE Stage 2. From reading the web listing it sounds like the performance enhancements of the Aura may have been reworked and I would not be surprised if it does indeed take over the Stage 2 pinnacle for Wyred's impressive pre-amplifiers!
I have been surprised that Wyred had not previously released the Aura to be honest. I have not discussed it with EJ since; however, I felt that the Aura I tested was very close to being ready for prime time! I am very happy to see that he is finally bringing it to market. This may very well entice me to sell my McIntosh for an Aura
Be careful you know what happens when we replace just one unit, typically sets off a chain reaction, LOL
Randy Myers
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True... I communicated with EJ the other day. Letting him know that I was very pleased to see he is finally coming out with the Aura. He told me how what he did with the Aura has given him some excitement working on some other new gear!
I would love to try the Aura (I really liked it when I tested it out a few years ago now). My one issue is I would need to also get a phono stage since I currently use the one in the McIntosh pre-amplifier.
I spoke with McIntosh the other day also and they said that the one in my pre-amp is virtually identical to the one they sell separately.