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Post by Deleted on Nov 27, 2017 10:06:26 GMT 12
Tentatively making enquiries to see what, if anything, you guys may have lying around that you’d be keen to offload. Integrated, pre/power/monster amp? What have you? I’m trying to drive a pair of Duntech Viscounts that have some seriously low dips and very high current demands... price? Up to 2k-ish... if you have something or have an idea, please do drop me a line. Happy to do trade plus cash whichever way. I have an MF A3 and a Copland CSA 14 looking for a good home...
Should add that if anyone is interested in the Duntechs, also drop me a line and let’s talk...
Cheers, The Rev.
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Amp... Nov 27, 2017 11:15:23 GMT 12
Post by cooksferry on Nov 27, 2017 11:15:23 GMT 12
Just another thought JH www.stereophile.com/solidpoweramps/100rotel/index.htmlThere used to be a few of the smaller RB1070 come up on TM. 130W per channel or you could bridge them and run a pair . I had a 1070 for a few years with a Mapletree valve pre amp and it was a nice combo.
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Amp... Nov 27, 2017 11:48:33 GMT 12
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Post by michaelw on Nov 27, 2017 11:48:33 GMT 12
+1 on a big ass old school rotel.
a good class a/b 10 or 15 -series is a safe bet, they sound very good, are reliable and affordable.
there was a nice rotel rb-1090 like the stereophile one on tm about a month ago.
it sold for $193, a bargain for a quality 380wpc/8 ohms, 700wpc/4 ohms amp.
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Amp... Nov 27, 2017 12:27:26 GMT 12
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Post by Deleted on Nov 27, 2017 12:27:26 GMT 12
Thanks guys. I’ll have a look around... any other ideas people?
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Amp... Nov 27, 2017 13:46:49 GMT 12
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Post by michaelw on Nov 27, 2017 13:46:49 GMT 12
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Amp... Nov 27, 2017 15:19:18 GMT 12
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Post by Deleted on Nov 27, 2017 15:19:18 GMT 12
Yeah, I’d looked at the Quad. As ugly as they get but the specs are just where I’d like them to be... alas, I know nothing about them either. As for the Rotel... that could be a goer. I’ll start doing some research. Had never thought of Rotel as I’ve always seen them as ‘The American NAD’... I’ll take another look though. Thanks for your help.
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Amp... Nov 27, 2017 15:22:29 GMT 12
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Post by Deleted on Nov 27, 2017 15:22:29 GMT 12
Oh, I’ve had one person suggest The Perreaux Audiant... that seemed a little left field but what does the community think? I’d always thought them slanted toward digital rigs and only 80w but it has been suggested this is Class A... thoughts?
Yamaha A-S1100 is something else I’ve been looking at. People rave about them and drive some incredible loads with them - again, what does the community think? Very affordable, aesthetically gorgeous and many say just as good as the flagship model which is about 6k more...
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Amp... Nov 27, 2017 17:42:17 GMT 12
Post by michaelw on Nov 27, 2017 17:42:17 GMT 12
hope the a-s1100 sounds better than the a-s2000 i reviewed, that was a waste of $3k. the audiant is firmly class a/b not a fan of stuffing everything under one lid. i found your duntech thread on stereonet, what an unusual pair of speakers.
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Amp... Nov 27, 2017 20:32:28 GMT 12
Post by Deleted on Nov 27, 2017 20:32:28 GMT 12
Re: A-S2000, that's interesting. It seems to be the model in the range that gets the least love. There's one on TM atm I think?
The Audiant sure does read up well. And I've always stuck my nose firmly up in the air whenever the matter came up. I'm interested. What a pity I can't pop down to HN for a demo...
The Duntechs? Very unusual. Not a production model as I understand it. I contacted Duntech a few years back and they had nothing to offer. Perhaps should have tried Dunlavy? The guy who has the Duntech brand now seems a good guy but he gave me all the info he had in that thread over on StereoNET. A curiosity. Remarkable at times already. I just want to see what else I can get out of them. John Dunlavey personally recommended using between 250-500 watts to hear them at their best. I can't get there on my budget but I think I can do better than I am.
Rotel RA-1570 integrated is an interesting option. Not sure I could stretch to the separates there although second hand, far more affordable... Much to chew on and lots of reading to be done. Although you, MW, could solve all my problems by simply selling me your Krell!? 🤔🙄
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Amp... Nov 28, 2017 9:28:44 GMT 12
Post by michaelw on Nov 28, 2017 9:28:44 GMT 12
watch this space the last one to pop up on tm was an oddball one - branded k300i instead of kav-300i at first it looked like it might have been a knock-off but uncle google revealed it was a unique name for some asian markets.
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Amp... Nov 28, 2017 10:12:08 GMT 12
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Post by Deleted on Nov 28, 2017 10:12:08 GMT 12
I recall that one. Do you recall what it went for?
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Amp... Nov 28, 2017 12:38:39 GMT 12
Post by michaelw on Nov 28, 2017 12:38:39 GMT 12
$1265 sold by katieharry - the same person who sold the big plinthed lenco.
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Amp... Nov 28, 2017 15:24:33 GMT 12
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Post by Deleted on Nov 28, 2017 15:24:33 GMT 12
That’s a good price. I’ll keep watching this space shall I? 😉
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Amp... Nov 28, 2017 17:08:14 GMT 12
Post by Citroen on Nov 28, 2017 17:08:14 GMT 12
Keep hassling MW to "release" his Krell.
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Amp... Nov 28, 2017 18:16:12 GMT 12
Post by guitardude on Nov 28, 2017 18:16:12 GMT 12
He's probably keen to try the Copland anyway ?
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Amp... Nov 29, 2017 5:38:19 GMT 12
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Post by Deleted on Nov 29, 2017 5:38:19 GMT 12
The community has spoken MW... time to give her up. She’s served you well but the times, they are a-changin... 😉😄😎
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Amp... Nov 29, 2017 5:42:29 GMT 12
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Post by Deleted on Nov 29, 2017 5:42:29 GMT 12
Keep hassling MW to "release" his Krell. I wonder what YOU have stuffed in a cupboard somewhere that’d serve me well? You audiophillia-nervosa types seem generally to also suffer from the dreaded co-affliction hoardus-muchus... so whatcha got fella? 🤨😉
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Amp... Nov 29, 2017 13:12:05 GMT 12
Post by colinf on Nov 29, 2017 13:12:05 GMT 12
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Amp... Nov 29, 2017 15:31:50 GMT 12
Post by michaelw on Nov 29, 2017 15:31:50 GMT 12
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Amp... Nov 29, 2017 16:38:46 GMT 12
Post by guitardude on Nov 29, 2017 16:38:46 GMT 12
Got a feeling they reissued those at some stage recentlyish ? IIRC at the time they were thought well of..
NB MW: Dont agree at all with your comments regarding integrated amplifiers. Perhaps I have heard more mismatched pre and power setups than you have ? And dont get me started about outboard phono stages either.
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Amp... Nov 29, 2017 17:07:58 GMT 12
- Edited Nov 29, 2017 17:11:46 GMT 12 by michaelw
Post by michaelw on Nov 29, 2017 17:07:58 GMT 12
re-issued when klipsch took over mondial designs. and now available again under the control of new owner indy audio labs www.aragonav.com/products/which comments ?
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Amp... Nov 29, 2017 18:06:57 GMT 12
Post by sub on Nov 29, 2017 18:06:57 GMT 12
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Amp... Nov 29, 2017 19:01:27 GMT 12
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Post by Deleted on Nov 29, 2017 19:01:27 GMT 12
Yeah, I had a good drool over those. Sadly, MF don’t do low impedence all that well. I’m thinking it’s going to have to be a Krell. Though I am still quite interested at looking into Rotel. Also think it’s time for a thread on Class D amps to get the combined knowledge and opinions (stated as fact no doubt) of the community about these low budget wonders...
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Amp... Nov 29, 2017 19:02:35 GMT 12
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Post by Deleted on Nov 29, 2017 19:02:35 GMT 12
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Amp... Nov 30, 2017 12:25:37 GMT 12
Post by michaelw on Nov 30, 2017 12:25:37 GMT 12
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Amp... Dec 1, 2017 13:35:34 GMT 12
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Post by Deleted on Dec 1, 2017 13:35:34 GMT 12
Yep. Watching that. Funnily, Rotel are frontrunners atm, having never been something I’ve looked at before. Krell still tops the list but failing that, I may well go Rotel. Pity Perreaux have been knocked out of the running due to the rep deciding it’s just too hard to follow up on enquieries... Might require effort huh? And the other local lads, Plinius haven’t even given me a price list. Not a good look for either brand. 👎🏻
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Post by deano1974 on Dec 1, 2017 15:29:10 GMT 12
Funny that the perreaux rep asked for your email to chat personally and never got a reply...strange!
Manager & Product specialist at Rapallo AV & HI-FI
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Amp... Dec 1, 2017 15:42:04 GMT 12
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Post by Deleted on Dec 1, 2017 15:42:04 GMT 12
Funny that the perreaux rep asked for your email to chat personally and never got a reply...strange! Ah, no he didn’t. I just read back through our exchange.
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Post by deano1974 on Dec 1, 2017 15:44:24 GMT 12
Check your inbox 😉
Manager & Product specialist at Rapallo AV & HI-FI
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Amp... Dec 1, 2017 18:55:45 GMT 12
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Post by Deleted on Dec 1, 2017 18:55:45 GMT 12
While I’m a bit annoyed Deano has insinuated my earlier post was dishonest could a mod maybe delete all these posts to keep the tone of the place civil?
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