Robert Koda K160 Amps are on their way finally!
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Yes, paired with the Altair II preamplifieir it was one of the best amplifying systems I have listened. I would have loved to listen to such equipment in the WAMM!
They are fabulous, but need a lot of current and a big room. If it was not for the room width - they need space to breath - I would have got our distributor demo pair a few years ago. A top speaker.
As far as I know Sonus Faber have now a very expensive re-edition of this speaker.
Good to know! Absolute Sounds has certainly encouraged me to hear the Hercules II before!
Wise words...however, given that you own the Robert Koda K160s...I think you can safely say that your signature now deserves to record this fantastic 'upgrade'.
Thanks Amadeus. I’ve ordered the Arya blade tweeter and waiting for delivery probably in Nov.
I’ve heard it in the showroom where the speakers are the same as mine. And the result was very encouraging! The Arya blade adds quite a bit of air and extension to the system and there’s no turning back for violin and piano recording. Especially for violin, it lets you hear the distinct nuances between 2 stravadivarius violins.
Yes you need another speaker cable connecting to the posts of the main speakers. That’s it, easy to set up.
Michael
ahhhhh i see thanks Michael, hmmm i suspect ....the costs of a speaker cable will outweigh the costs of the blade 
, am i right in thinking it is cardinal not to mix and match different speaker cables in a setup? what is the rrp of the blade MIchael out of curiosity?
, am i right in thinking it is cardinal not to mix and match different speaker cables in a setup? what is the rrp of the blade MIchael out of curiosity?
ahhhhh i see thanks Michael, hmmm i suspect ....the costs of a speaker cable will outweigh the costs of the blade
Arya blade should be around 10k USD, dealer here specially designed a speaker cable using flagship wire specifically for blade in collaboration with Esprit audio costs around 3k, which is fair IMHO
Hello Amadeus.
Are you happy with the replacement of Dragon with Sonus faber? What are your impressions? Ultimately, which sounds best to you?
It would be interesting to know about this.
Thank you.
Hi Nickif,I’ve only heard Mephisto in different set-up but based on what I heard, it is not in the same league with K160. Therefore K160 is easily a step-up from Mephisto. If you have the budget, I’d say, again, go for it and never look back
By any chance, have you heard the Boulder 3060 stereo or 3050 mono amps? Was just curious if you had any thoughts on they might compare with the Robert Koda K160 (even if you were not able to do a direct shoot out).
Well, the deal is agreed. The CJ GAT 2 and Gryphon Mephisto have been sold for cash, along with a suite of Purist Audio power cables (now replaced by Sablon Audio's Prince Oranges which are fantastic)...
...very blessed to say the K160 monos arrive in 6 weeks. More to come...
...very blessed to say the K160 monos arrive in 6 weeks. More to come...
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Hi Morricab,
If you are asking about experience with BOTH preamp and amp together, there are only a few who have that experience...very few. There are only a handful of Koda k160s in existence at the moment that I am aware of. Amadeus got 2a and 2b only earlier this year, I believe, and AE in HK got 1a and 1b. They will make 3 this year I am told.
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Congratulation dear Lloyd you have chosen amps that will surpass any expectation and desire that you have in mind....
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