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What Gives? NuForce Reference 8 100wpc Mono's

These amps look like an intriguing offering, I checked out their website and apparently they are for real.

Has anyone heard this new switching amp technology? Top quality parts and inovative design, to be sure. Said to compare favorably with all the other Class D and Class T amps, Bel Canto, PS, Rowland, Tripath, H2O, Spectron, Tact, ICEpower etc.

I read several rave reviews with users (who usually like what they buy [I know I do], so these must be taken with a grain of salt or two).

$1600 pair, sort of sounds too good to be true.

I am always looking for amps that:
1) Sound great and image well
2) Run cool
3) Don't take up much space
4) Don't break my back
5) Don't break the bank

Could my train finally have come into the station?
Right now I am using a CJ MV-60 with Gallo Ref 3's and am wanting to find out what else these amazing speakers can do with more power behind them, not that I am complaining, I'm not.

TweakGeek has the NuForce available for demo, but I'm way down in the queue. Can anyone help to satisfy my curiosity and let me know a little more about the sonics?

Thanks,
earthy
earthpulse
earthpulse OP
58 posts
 
Thanks Tvad,

I have now spoken with Nuforce users were were using tube amplification prior to their Reference 8 mono's.

I have heard that this new model (Ref 8) has something very special to offer, epecially for the price.

I will be auditioning a pair of the mono's in my system starting next week. Since a 30-day money-back is available, I can't see an easier or more conclusive way for me make an evaluation.

I will be putting it up against an excellent contender,the CJ MV60 (with Gallo Ref 3's), and will post my findings.
pardales
652 posts
 
Earhtpulse: Let us know how your audition comes out.
earthpulse OP
58 posts
 
Initial impressions are VERY good.

Dynamics superior to my reference tube amplifier.

Smooth, yet extremely fast, extended highs without glare or fatigue. Midrange transparent and palpable with excellent microdynamics. Powerfully extended, yet musical, low bass, mid-bass somewhat full in my system (with the upgraded Votec power cables (a solid performer in the under $150 powercord category, recommended to me by NuForce).

Incredible image focus and ambient recovery.

Huge soundfield and highly specific soundstage, also very powerful sounding for a 100 wpc amp, With the Gallo Ref 3's, plays louder without folding up than my current reference the CJ MV-60 (the CJ is a 60 wpc EL34 amp. Tube watts, that is).

These are some of my initial impressions.
More to come...
tvad
9,467 posts
 
Earthpulse, I've never heard of the Votec power cords. You aren't by any chance referring to Volex 17604 ?
earthpulse OP
58 posts
 
Yes, Tvad,

Actually, I was. Volex it is.

Thank you for posting the Volex source as well. I am sure many will appreciate how, with one click, they also can be transported to the source of the much loved $5 powercords.

Thank you, for your e-ternal vigilance.

listening and learning,
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