Ron Buffington is a class act. I've known him for quite some time, and he's even been to my house.....not that this matters, but his customer service is top notch IME. He really does care about the end result as to what hits your ears (and his).
Tom
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Ron Buffington is a class act. I've known him for quite some time, and he's even been to my house.....not that this matters, but his customer service is top notch IME. He really does care about the end result as to what hits your ears (and his).
Tom
Last year I added an Emitter II Exclusive to power my PBN MR!777. For me the ASR checks all the boxes, silky and supple while delivering effortless power. As said a few times here Friedrich is a true gentleman and terrific designer/builder. It was a genuine pleasure working with him. You have to admire someone who has been basically perfecting a design for 30 years. I’m clearly a fan. Congrats on picking up this line Sunny!
The actual emitter circuit hasn't changed. Emitter 1's performance data is still the same as when it was tested in Stereo magazine in 1987*. The story of how he came up with this outstanding review is very interesting
. I believe a large part of the sound comes from extremely expensive Philbert transformers, probably the best you can buymy opion.
First review stereoplay 1985*
. I believe a large part of the sound comes from extremely expensive Philbert transformers, probably the best you can buymy opion.First review stereoplay 1985*
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Thank you for your input. When did you hear ASR Audio products? I have them in my store and I feel they sound Robust, engaging and utterly musical. There is no denying that an eco system is based upon several products and what we hear is a cumilation of every single product installed in the system. If you respect your system, work hard on optimizing every aspect, take time in evaluating every detail and pay attention to grounding, vibration, harmonics and speaker placement, you could achieve great results. Too bad that you had a less than satisfactory experience. We have all been there. It's a learning game. I have a lot to learn and gain. It's a process. I am getting fantastic results myself.
WOW ! Thank you for your input. The Gold knobs seem very beautiful.The actual emitter circuit hasn't changed. Emitter 1's performance data is still the same as when it was tested in Stereo magazine in 1987*. The story of how he came up with this outstanding review is very interesting
First review stereoplay 1985*
I heard ASR first at 2010 Munich if I’m not mistaken and many times after that. I heard it both in distrubutors setups and also my friends’ setups. So, my evaluation is not based on a single listening event. You say you like how ASR sounds and I’m happy for you.
In the past, you could configure the emitter amps to your liking, for example, as an integrated amplifier or power amp. Or optical things. I don't know if that's still possible today.old pricelist
Several features and options are available. We are trying to insure that we bring the right items in from Germany. Freight, Airport tax and clearing items not to mention tarrifs could be difficult to deal with.
No love lost my friend. Thats why there is room in our industry for a variety of products. I am glad we can still discuss our difference of opinion and still focus on music and our passion.
I’ve heard the full unit a few times and it’s truly impressive. Some of the best solid state out there. I’d guess that guys that like ch precision wil hate it, and vice versa.
Question: what is the life of the battery and what happens if the battery no longer works?
Question: what is the life of the battery and what happens if the battery no longer works?
Agree the diversity of preferences, settings, systems and hearing, as well as the variety of products and paths to nirvana in audio is part of what makes it so interesting. Happy listening all!
The units were upgraded in 2022 and 2023. They are definitely faster and more robust in presentation.
My shop represented ASR for several years and I believe I was the only dealer in the US at that time. There was no US distributor and I was working with an importer in Canada. Sadly, there was little interest in the line so I reluctantly had to give them up and move on. However, I can certainly vouch for ASR's sonic excellence. I hope you do well with them as they are certainly deserving of a wider audience.
If I recall correctly, the batteries were easily sourced Panasonic units that I easily replaced myself. One can also dabble with using different Op Amp chip sets, however I don't think I ever tried one that was superior to the stock chips installed by the factory.
Some years ago, Robin Wyatt and David Chesky did a shootout covering a dozen of the best-known amps--tube & SS --that partner with the Quad 57. Why the Quad? Chesky uses them in the mastering chain aka find faults before committing to a final product. The clear winner was the ASR Emitter 1, blue edition. David was specific about it being the blue edition vs the other ASR models.
Curious as the Blue edition does not include the battery option for the input stage. The standard version of the Blue had XLR inputs, something that could also be fitted in other versions - the ASR Emitter's can be configurated with several options at very low extra cost when ordering.
Do you have any specs to back that supposition up or is it just a speculative opinion? I owned an Emitter I about 13 years ago and did not find it "lean, slow, and uninvolving." It was supple, rich and dimensional in ways that most SS is not (like some tube amps) and was tomb stone quiet. To top it off, Friedrich is just a total gem (kind, honest and even answers emails). He is a refreshing counterpoint to the some of the narcissistic douchebags we have floating around right now whose primary skill set is marketing and manipulation.
In ASR’s design there is a long cable between the amplifier and the power supply/battery. No cable (approximately 3 meters long) can deliver power as quickly as a 30 cm bus bar. Fast power delivery is key for a solid-state amplifier to make it fast, dynamic, and lively.
We constantly see massive amplifier designs weighing 100 kg or even 200 kg. If this were such a good design, wouldn’t other companies have implemented it? Wouldn’t they have separated the power supply and amplifier into two boxes?
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