Job 225

[jn229]

My brother in law has Gallo 3.5's. He has used Gary 100 watt mono blocks, Bryston 4B, and Peavy. Surprising everyone the Peavy PV-3800 was the best sounding amplifier with these inefficient speakers. I know the pro amplifier does not have the out right precision of an audiophile amp, but it is not to far off. Power was the key and I would suspect the Job's muscle not quite enough.

On another subject, with the experience I've had through his system, anyone considering a purchasing of a vintage amplifier due to budget limitations should also be considering new pro amplifiers like this Peavy.

 

[wisnon]

Latest I heard was that preamp possibly by June and monoblocs by year end. Best source.

I would love to see an integrated with simple remote.

 

[alexandrov]

after a month of listening to Job225 only (50+ hours of burn-in maybe) I've made a brief comparison with my Harman/Kardon HK990. HK990 has darker signature, more rolled off highs, better control and stable images, much better focus, better 3D, deeper soundstage, better instrument separation. I prefer it in every aspect than the FR which is not suitable to my PSB Synchrony One and Weiss DAC202U, both smooth and bassy. The Job225 has accent on the high mids, which compensates the smoothness of the other components. Anyway, this amp is a disappointment to me so far...

 

[ozarktom]

after a month of listening to Job225 only (50+ hours of burn-in maybe) I've made a brief comparison with my Harman/Kardon HK990. HK990 has darker signature, more rolled off highs, better control and stable images, much better focus, better 3D, deeper soundstage, better instrument separation. I prefer it in every aspect than the FR which is not suitable to my PSB Synchrony One and Weiss DAC202U, both smooth and bassy. The Job225 has accent on the high mids, which compensates the smoothness of the other components. Anyway, this amp is a disappointment to me so far...

The amp will sound better after 100 hours of break-in. Mine sounded thin until then.

 

[soundArgument]

after a month of listening to Job225 only (50+ hours of burn-in maybe) I've made a brief comparison with my Harman/Kardon HK990. HK990 has darker signature, more rolled off highs, better control and stable images, much better focus, better 3D, deeper soundstage, better instrument separation. I prefer it in every aspect than the FR which is not suitable to my PSB Synchrony One and Weiss DAC202U, both smooth and bassy. The Job225 has accent on the high mids, which compensates the smoothness of the other components. Anyway, this amp is a disappointment to me so far...

Which preamp are you using with the JOB? The negatives you describe sound symptomatic of a preamp mismatch. The JOB has very high gain, which makes finding a suitable preamp for it rather difficult.

 

[alexandrov]

Which preamp are you using with the JOB? The negatives you describe sound symptomatic of a preamp mismatch. The JOB has very high gain, which makes finding a suitable preamp for it rather difficult.

I use Weiss DAC202U as dac/preamp with both amps

 

[wisnon]

I use Weiss DAC202U as dac/preamp with both amps

If you are interested in selling it (Job225) for say $1400, I can find a buyer for you!

 

[alexandrov]

If you are interested in selling it (Job225) for say $1400, I can find a buyer for you!

Not impossible. But I'll wait for the revelation at the 100th hour.

 

[Glory]

Not impossible. But I'll wait for the revelation at the 100th hour.

This thread is dead? 100 hours yet?

 

[joeinid]

+1

Any update?

This thread is dead? 100 hours yet?

 

[alexandrov]

well... I don't have a brand new Job 225 for comparison but I think after almost 2 months of use it sounds more controlled, focused and smooth. I've made some brief comparisons with HK990 and the harman's superiority in terms of 3D and focus is not so audible but still exists to a lesser extend. I'm not sure, I got used to the sound of Job225 OR there is real improvement. Anyway, it's my primary amp for some time

 

[KLH007]

Any new news on the JOB front, preamp, monos, etc.? Is everyone satisfied with their JOB 225s? Is the Sweetcord the P/C of choice, others considered and used?

 

[wisnon]

Try here: http://audioshark.org/amplifiers-8/...plifier-update-1188-page100.html#.U0b-asYXpGw

 

[reverendo]

interested in this one. am thinking of this for my brother as an upgrade to his Krell KAV 250a. does anyone here have experience with this particular Krell and the Job?
best regards
André

 

[edorr]

I'm in the market for a high sensitivity / high gain amp, and the Job seems to do the job. All other options are class D. Only caveat with the Job is heat. My basement gets warm in the summer and I cannot afford to run a spaceheater amp. Any users care to comment on heat generation? I read it heats up quite a bit. I presume it is not a class A amp so it can't be that bad.

 

[elescher]

Hi,

I have 2 Job amps running Front R&L and Biamp Center. Each get hotter then my 2 channel integrated tube amp. They sound great but if heat is of any concern you might want to reconsider.

 

[wisnon]

I'm in the market for a high sensitivity / high gain amp, and the Job seems to do the job. All other options are class D. Only caveat with the Job is heat. My basement gets warm in the summer and I cannot afford to run a spaceheater amp. Any users care to comment on heat generation? I read it heats up quite a bit. I presume it is not a class A amp so it can't be that bad.

Class A/B and they apparently give off less heat after 100 hours of break in.

 

[Whatmore]

I'm in the market for a high sensitivity / high gain amp, and the Job seems to do the job. All other options are class D. Only caveat with the Job is heat. My basement gets warm in the summer and I cannot afford to run a spaceheater amp. Any users care to comment on heat generation? I read it heats up quite a bit. I presume it is not a class A amp so it can't be that bad.

There is some "heated" discussion over on SNA
Someone measured the heats sinks at 98c

http://www.stereo.net.au/forums/ind...and-listening-impressions/page-2#entry1192181

 

[edorr]

There is some "heated" discussion over on SNA
Someone measured the heats sinks at 98c

http://www.stereo.net.au/forums/ind...and-listening-impressions/page-2#entry1192181

It appears the heat generation will depend a lot on the load. For starters, I will be using just one channel, which should help. Safest would be to just get one in on trial. Do you know if they offer return? Site does not say.

 

[hiroshige]

It appears the heat generation will depend a lot on the load. For starters, I will be using just one channel, which should help. Safest would be to just get one in on trial. Do you know if they offer return? Site does not say.

I know at one point they offered returns but charged a 15% fee.