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SUT Shootout
I would add to the list Nat MC step up. I am using Nat MC xx and is much superior to the Ypsilon step up I also have.- Tbzc
- Post #16
- Forum: Vinyl Forum
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Aries Cerat Ianus Essentia Owners thread
I would appreciate if somebody with direct knowledge could explain me some things about Essentia: (1) in my understanding you can use in the amps several types of tubes: E280f, E180, E810, D3a. These tubes have different amplification, as far as I know D3a has the highest. Does this have any...- Tbzc
- Post #142
- Forum: Aries Cerat Forum
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He spent his life building a $1 million stereo. The real cost was unfathomable
Reading the WP article made me sad. But the more I have been thinking about it and reading all the comments, the more I am convinced that most of the conclusions are based on simplification and generalization. Probably also biased writer. I am not convinced all his life, relationships and...- Tbzc
- Post #32
- Forum: General Audio Forum
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Riviera Labs AFM-100 SE Class A Monoi amplifiers- something new and different
My experience is the same. I have extensively tried (owned ) many different types of amps on MAAT and always ended up with tubes. Solid state amps (Gryphon Mephisto, MSB M204) were not really good option. Hybrids were better. Tried Lamm 1.2, Beyond Audio Frontiers monoblocks, Aries Ianus...- Tbzc
- Post #37
- Forum: Power Amplifiers and Preamplifiers Forum
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Riviera Labs AFM-100 SE Class A Monoi amplifiers- something new and different
Relevant question. I have only tried an older version of second best NAT preamp but mine Ayon Conquistador was better. After Ayon came Riviera which was much better in every aspect.- Tbzc
- Post #36
- Forum: Power Amplifiers and Preamplifiers Forum
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Riviera Labs AFM-100 SE Class A Monoi amplifiers- something new and different
My system consists - apart of Riviera preamp - of Sigma MAAT speakers, Nat Magma New power amps, Nat Sig phono preamp, Techdas Two turntable with Supreme audio and Thales Statement tonearms, MSL Ex, Hana Umami Red, Miyajima Kansui, Kiseki Blackheart, Metronome cAQWO dac, cardas, boenicke...- Tbzc
- Post #26
- Forum: Power Amplifiers and Preamplifiers Forum
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Riviera Labs AFM-100 SE Class A Monoi amplifiers- something new and different
Do not want to derail the thread or create unproductive discussion. I have had Lamm 1.2 and tried AFM 100se in my system. Lamm is for me closer to neutral, Riviera closer to natural. Lamm injects some energy in the system, Riviera to me brings out the meaning of music with more holistic and...- Tbzc
- Post #25
- Forum: Power Amplifiers and Preamplifiers Forum
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Riviera Labs AFM-100 SE Class A Monoi amplifiers- something new and different
I have been using Riviera APL 01se since approx. 2 years and has been the preamp of my choice ever since. I still vividly remember when I have compared it to my past reference preamp (dht, fully balanced, tube power supply) and it sounded almost broken compared to Riviera. APL 01se was much...- Tbzc
- Post #18
- Forum: Power Amplifiers and Preamplifiers Forum
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New Italian book for hi end
I got mine yesterday. Beautiful book and amazing systems. Highly recommended.- Tbzc
- Post #11
- Forum: General Audio Forum
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Long search ended: NAT phono is the one!
And there is also (f) Power supply of Signature is very good with high energy of 320J. I think this can also be heard in very good drive and control.- Tbzc
- Post #6
- Forum: Phonostages
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Long search ended: NAT phono is the one!
Good question. Have been considering both but decided for Signature mainly due to the following reasons: (a) Spoke to somebody who heard both and he said that almost equally good. (b) Signature is a little bit more flexible due to the +6db switch for higher output (important for me) and internal...- Tbzc
- Post #5
- Forum: Phonostages
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Long search ended: NAT phono is the one!
It is a gain issue. In my understanding the internal step up has ratio 1:5 and 62 db gain is achieved in the output of the phono pre with a +6db switch, which is a neat feature and increases its the flexibility. In my system I need a bit more gain on the source since both the preamp and power...- Tbzc
- Post #3
- Forum: Phonostages
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Long search ended: NAT phono is the one!
Since we have moved to a new house seven years ago and moved my system to a music room, I have been on a journey of optimizing my analog chain. I have changed everything, from turntable, tonearm to cartridge but found out that phono pre was the weakest link. The search for it was very long and...- Tbzc
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- Forum: Phonostages
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Aries Cerat Ianus Essentia Owners thread
Stavros, hi. In my understanding many single stage amps invert phase. Does Ianus Essentia invert phase? Thanks for answering.- Tbzc
- Post #34
- Forum: Aries Cerat Forum
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New DartZeel Owner
Would you please explain where this ground switch is? I do not see this in a manual. Thanks.- Tbzc
- Post #34
- Forum: DartZeel Forum
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