Job 225

[LL21]

If anyone else is thinking of buying a JOB 225, I can report that despite the problems I've had with it, the amp sounds unbelievable for the money. I don't remember hearing an amp with high-frequency response like the JOB's. To my ear, the JOB sounds more transparent than similarly powerful Accuphase, Rowland, McIntosh, Quad, and Simaudio equipment that I've heard. I wish I could compare it to Spectral gear, but I've never had the opportunity to hear a Spectral amp.

When I was having my Gryphon Antileon in for repair, I was lent an old Golmund amp while I waited...good service from my local dealer. That old Golmund taught me a lot about pure treble. Coming off CJ MV60 and Antileon, my reference was to the darker side...but the Goldmund was not just far more illuminated in the treble, but that treble was incredibly pure.

When the chance came to sell on the Gryphon Antileon and take a second hand Geyphon Colosseum, I gladly did it, and the area of greatest improvement was in this area. More than a match for the older Goldmund in treble with everything I already enjoyed about Gryphon generally.

But that old Goldmund was a remarkable piece in the high frequency.

 

[Elberoth]

Joe, did you try it on yor TADs eventually ?

 

[joeinid]

Not yet. I will very soon.

Joe, did you try it on yor TADs eventually ?

 

[joeinid]

Joe, did you try it on yor TADs eventually ?

Yes, tonight I did. OMG! The combo sounds fantastic. This amp is a giant killer and in no way inferior to anything costing 10X or more. I Love it.

 

[mep]

Yes, tonight I did. OMG! The combo sounds fantastic. This amp is a giant killer and in no way inferior to anything costing 10X or more. I Love it.

And compared to the Dart amp?

 

[joeinid]

And compared to the Dart amp?

It certainly gives the Dart. and D'Ag. a run for the money. The Job has a fuller sound compared to the Dart and is more in your face. It certainly holds its own. The Dartzeel has a more natural, slightly softer/warmer tone. It has been a while since the Dag has been in the system, so I can't comment yet. Knowing what I know now, I might opt to save some money and find an ever so slightly warmer speaker to match with the Job 225 and buy tons of music.

I bet the Job 225 on the KEF LS50 would be a killer small system.

 

[Mike Lavigne]

It certainly gives the Dart. and D'Ag. a run for the money. The Job has a fuller sound compared to the Dart and is more in your face. It certainly holds its own. The Dartzeel has a more natural, slightly softer/warmer tone. It has been a while since the Dag has been in the system, so I can't comment yet. Knowing what I know now, I might opt to save some money and find an ever so slightly warmer speaker to match with the Job 225 and buy tons of music.

I bet the Job 225 on the KEF LS50 would be a killer small system.

just listen to the Job 225 on the TAD's for a week (or more) and see how you feel about the music. don't listen critically. just listen. let it come to you.

then tell us about how it is.

it's the way you feel about listening that separates amplifiers. it's not price.

 

[joeinid]

just listen to the Job 225 on the TAD's for a week (or more) and see how you feel about the music. don't listen critically. just listen. let it come to you.

then tell us about how it is.

it's the way you feel about listening that separates amplifiers. it's not price.

Great advice Mike!

 

[mep]

It certainly gives the Dart. and D'Ag. a run for the money. The Job has a fuller sound compared to the Dart and is more in your face. It certainly holds its own. The Dartzeel has a more natural, slightly softer/warmer tone. It has been a while since the Dag has been in the system, so I can't comment yet. Knowing what I know now, I might opt to save some money and find an ever so slightly warmer speaker to match with the Job 225 and buy tons of music.

I bet the Job 225 on the KEF LS50 would be a killer small system.

If the Job sounds as good as people says it does, it could certainly be a wonderful pairing. If you use a set of powered subs with the LS50s, it may not necessarily be a "small" system other than in size.

 

[Elberoth]

I bet the Job 225 on the KEF LS50 would be a killer small system.

Or with a pair of Dynaudios. Or Sonus Fabers.

 

[mep]

The bottom line here is that a great sounding amp is going to sound like a great sounding amp as long as it's paired with compatible speakers. The only thing that scares me about the Job is that they don't list power output into anything other than 8 ohms. Also, it only weighs 15 lbs which tells you something about the power supply, specially since I don't believe this amp is a Class D amp. So, it's probably best mated with 8 ohm speakers since that is where they are specifying the 210 watts of power.

 

[soundArgument]

I'm using the Job 225 with a pair of Genesis monitors, which, because of the spiral ribbon tweeter, are somewhat power-hungry.

Though my Job 225 is still emitting a lot of 60 Hz hum (with overtones), it seems capable of delivering ample power in my setup.

For the record, I've not yet received a satisfactory response from Goldmund/Job on the apparent defect in, or damage to, my amp. They have told me, however, that they're investigating what the issue could be.

Note that if you plan to buy one of these things, the return period is only 10 days from the date of shipping.

 

[joeinid]

Or with a pair of Dynaudios. Or Sonus Fabers.

I plan on hooking the Job 225 up to a pair of SF Evolutions. I think that pairing will be outstanding. I agree Dynaudios would be great also.

I'm using the Job 225 with a pair of Genesis monitors, which, because of the spiral ribbon tweeter, are somewhat power-hungry.

Though my Job 225 is still emitting a lot of 60 Hz hum (with overtones), it seems capable of delivering ample power in my setup.

For the record, I've not yet received a satisfactory response from Goldmund/Job on the apparent defect in, or damage to, my amp. They have told me, however, that they're investigating what the issue could be.

Note that if you plan to buy one of these things, the return period is only 10 days from the date of shipping.

I think they have a 20% restock fee as well.

 

[soundArgument]

I plan on hooking the Job 225 up to a pair of SF Evolutions. I think that pairing will be outstanding. I agree Dynaudios would be great also.



I think they have a 20% restock fee as well.

Yeah, if you get a lemon, you can really be out of luck.

 

[FrantzM]

May get one too .. May hook it up to the LS50

 

[mep]

I'm using the Job 225 with a pair of Genesis monitors, which, because of the spiral ribbon tweeter, are somewhat power-hungry.

Though my Job 225 is still emitting a lot of 60 Hz hum (with overtones), it seems capable of delivering ample power in my setup.

For the record, I've not yet received a satisfactory response from Goldmund/Job on the apparent defect in, or damage to, my amp. They have told me, however, that they're investigating what the issue could be.

Note that if you plan to buy one of these things, the return period is only 10 days from the date of shipping.

This amp does have a warranty doesn't it? Send the damn thing back and make them fix it under warranty. Better yet, they should send you a new replacement and have you send yours back since it's so new.

 

[joeinid]

This amp does have a warranty doesn't it? Send the damn thing back and make them fix it under warranty. Better yet, they should send you a new replacement and have you send yours back since it's so new.

It's a one year warranty.

I agree. It should be replaced. Send them a link to this forum and see it they want to drag it out.

Problems should be swiftly dealt with.

 

[soundArgument]

It's a one year warranty.

I agree. It should be replaced. Send them a link to this forum and see it they want to drag it out.

Problems should be swiftly dealt with.

Though the responses have been less than swift and satisfactory, I'm not too concerned yet. If Goldmund/Job fails to handle the issue, I'll file a claim with Amazon, discuss the charge with my credit card company, and spread word in the forums.

Despite the problem, I'm impressed with the amp's sound in many ways. It's just that if it's really "the best small amplifier ever made"--as the manual immodestly proclaims--it shouldn't buzz like an improperly grounded guitar amp.

I think that by originally posting this thread, I might be partially responsible for at least one sale of this amp. Maybe I'll send them a link and let them know I was the first Job 225 evangelist on WBF.

 

[joeinid]

I know of 2 more pending sales. One of them after I let a friend borrow my amp.

 

[Elberoth]

soundArgument - If I were you, I would bring this amp to some audiophile friend to see if the problems goes away or not.

I have once sold a Burmester 911mk3, and the buyer initally had similar problem to yours. I was surprised, as in my system, the amp was dead quiet. As it turned out, it was all related to some issue the new owner had with his AC line (AFAIR it was excessive DC content). He descovered that after taking the amp to a friend.

He was also surprised, as no other amp he had made him aware of the issue. After fixing the issue, that amp works perfect.