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| Which Class D Amplifier? PS Audio, Ghent, Nord, Merrill or other??? Update:I have 2 burn in discs that I use. For some reason I neglected to use them as soon as I inserted the PSA kit. Last night I hit replay all and let one spin for at least 5 hours (muted of course), then again this morning for a couple more. I ... | |
| Which Class D Amplifier? PS Audio, Ghent, Nord, Merrill or other??? I wouldn't consider it for a system aspiring to hi-end Hattor, and Tortuga aer 2 I highly recommendAlso (and I learned this the hard way) one needs to make sure the impedance is a match | |
| Why do some manufacturers reverse preamp polarity in the first place? Ralph, I respectfully disagree. Well over 2 decades ago I learned 2 things (that were only accessible at a reasonable price from PS Audio), things that should be universal if a product is to be called ’High END" * differentially balanced AND * eit... | |
| Which Class D Amplifier? PS Audio, Ghent, Nord, Merrill or other??? Tim, of course. I have a few torture dics- Annie Lennox Annie Lennox (solo) Jennifer Nettles Playing With Fire and Wilson Philips. It had been a couple weeks since playing JN and although the poor recordings sucked, they sucked less, as the M700s ... | |
| Best balanced linestage/preamp for $4000 or less ??? here's an amazing buy: Audio Alchemy DDP-1 with PS 5 power supply (damn near impossible to find separately)Fully balanced, and includes a terrific DAC | |
| Which Class D Amplifier? PS Audio, Ghent, Nord, Merrill or other??? Report:First I hooked up the PSA M700s with my AA DDP-1 and finally a PS 5 power supply. Why these were ever sold separately is a mystery as the PS 5 unleashes the DDP-1s true potentialMy big issue in getting the M700s was the small but mighty AA ... | |
| Need power conditioner advice. In reference to Furman/Tice/PS Audio/Richard Gray. Ditto: xnay on the PPP. I even sent mine back for a flat fee full gut rebuild. Just didn't do the job and the annoying fan kept cycling even when system was not playing. I have tried many, most kill the dynamics. None compare to my Core Power Tech... | |
| What class of amplifier has the most high definition sound ? Lots of excellent input here, especially M Green, and GeorgeIME, the interaction with the room plays a very significant rollI am blessed and cursed with a large room (~ 19 X 35 X 12 i. The blessing is virtually no boundary interference. The curse... | |
| Which Class D Amplifier? PS Audio, Ghent, Nord, Merrill or other??? yes there are uber expensive class D amps that may or may not be any better than Nord, but here in the USA, PS Audio is leading the way with their Ice Power M700s ($2998 @ 350/700w the pair!) and matching Stellar Gain Cell Dac/Pre $1699, plus 2 t... | |
| Which Class D Amplifier? PS Audio, Ghent, Nord, Merrill or other??? plgaawesome commentswhat is your preamp and source | |
| Which Class D Amplifier? PS Audio, Ghent, Nord, Merrill or other??? Mad respect to Colin. About 6 months ago I came very close to buying, his Ice Edge then learned more about NCore and could not decide. Complicating the purchase, Im in USA, where there is almost zero Nord resale marketPrior to my next purchase I h... | |
| CD Got Absolutely Crushed By Vinyl Several cd player manufacturers have buffers that rewrite the dics until "bit perfect' then play | |
| Which Class D Amplifier? PS Audio, Ghent, Nord, Merrill or other??? jetter, I wouldn't be surprised if sme of the haters own/work for hi-end companies who are stuck in the past with no way out | |
| Which Class D Amplifier? PS Audio, Ghent, Nord, Merrill or other??? jimclarkthis is great news and well hidden from the public.After months of searching, I finally have a PS 5 being delivered today to pair with my AA DDP-1, match to my AA DPA-1 stereo amp.Also arriving today, a pair of PS M700s and GC Stellar DAC | |
| Which Class D Amplifier? PS Audio, Ghent, Nord, Merrill or other??? clearthinker? LOL you go from first person to who knows whta to validate your personal opinion " I personally find that class D amplification sounds just dreadful to those familiar with the sound of real music, instruments, and acoustic spaces."I... |