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sdsmds · « **Reply #570 on:** Dec 02, 2011 at 12:23 PM »

Thanks sa mga reply bros. I tried a3 w/ 550a pwede rin but if I decide to buy ca siguro 650a. Not familiar w/ power amp.
I'm more please now w/ a3 + Hk 245 + sub. (sub pala kulang).

parker · « **Reply #571 on:** Dec 06, 2011 at 08:21 PM »

Quote from: Stagea on Nov 22, 2011 at 05:29 PM

Dami bago products ng CA ngayon. DacMagic Plus, 651C, 651A, 651BD, NP30, 751BD, 551R, iD100, etc. I'm happy to say that the improvements look appealing.

Three new items caught my attention:

1. The DacMagic Plus has a much better USB interface (when put against its predecessor), and now supports 192/24 from all its inputs.

2. The 651C is essentially a revised 650C that uses better DACs, and allows the tweaking of filters (this was possible in a handful of 650Cs, but they took the feature out in later firmware revisions).

good day. you forgot this one...

http://www.audioreference.co.nz/product/cambridge-851a-120w-integrated-amp

3. The 651A is a sonically tweaked 650A that now has a USB DAC built into the unit. I wish they added SPDIF inputs as well, but it'd be great to hear this with the 651C.

Stagea · « **Reply #572 on:** Dec 07, 2011 at 12:42 AM »

Quote from: parker on Dec 06, 2011 at 08:21 PM

good day. you forgot this one...

http://www.audioreference.co.nz/product/cambridge-851a-120w-integrated-amp

Oh, yes I did. The picture is of an 840A though, I wonder if they'd retain the look of the 840s.

kinsela · « **Reply #573 on:** Dec 08, 2011 at 09:23 PM »

Hi mga sirs, i have a b&w 685 paired with harman kardon 160. I'm quite contented with the sound
as long as i increase treble by +2 and bass by +4. im not really an expert.

I'm just wondering how it would be compared if i pair it with a cambridge amp or avr.
Ano ang difference sa sound?

Right now i believe 5th ave is having a good sale for their cambridge amp and avrs.

thanks

Nelson de Leon · « **Reply #574 on:** Dec 08, 2011 at 10:52 PM »

Best if you could bring your 685 at one of their store for an audition and see if it will rock your boat.

sdsmds · « **Reply #575 on:** Dec 09, 2011 at 03:31 AM »

sirs ask ko lang difference bet 650a & 651a?

thanks

Stagea · « **Reply #576 on:** Dec 09, 2011 at 04:35 AM »

Quote from: Nelson de Leon on Dec 08, 2011 at 10:52 PM

Best if you could bring your 685 at one of their store for an audition and see if it will rock your boat.

I agree. I'd like to add that since you've been boosting your lows by quite a bit, you may be better off with NAD, HK, or something else with a strong bottom end.

There is someone selling the NAD C372BEE in the marketplace. That may be the right place to start.

Quote from: sdsmds on Dec 09, 2011 at 03:31 AM

sirs ask ko lang difference bet 650a & 651a?

thanks

May built-in DAC yung 651A and revised for better transient performance.

Nelson de Leon · « **Reply #577 on:** Dec 09, 2011 at 07:03 AM »

Quote from: Stagea on Dec 09, 2011 at 04:35 AM

I agree. I'd like to add that since you've been boosting your lows by quite a bit, you may be better off with NAD, HK, or something else with a strong bottom end.

There is someone selling the NAD C372BEE in the marketplace. That may be the right place to start.

May built-in DAC yung 651A and revised for better transient performance.

Oo nga ano...! HK, then boosted pa ang lows....

pa3ck608 · « **Reply #578 on:** Dec 09, 2011 at 08:00 AM »

Quote from: kinsela on Dec 08, 2011 at 09:23 PM

Hi mga sirs, i have a b&w 685 paired with harman kardon 160. I'm quite contented with the sound
as long as i increase treble by +2 and bass by +4. im not really an expert.

I'm just wondering how it would be compared if i pair it with a cambridge amp or avr.
Ano ang difference sa sound?

Right now i believe 5th ave is having a good sale for their cambridge amp and avrs.

thanks

685 and ca sound a bit rounded to me. not that its not good, but i just prefer a more dynamic presentation, which CA stands out if partnered w/ a different speaker imho.

beginner · « **Reply #579 on:** Dec 09, 2011 at 12:28 PM »

I agree with Ivan, HK and still boosting lows shows you may favor the "mataba" sound, which is not the signature sound of CA (or you may add a subwoofer). Though as Master Nelson has said, there's no harm in bringing in your speakers and audition/search for the right amp for you. Good luck on your audio journey sir!

Nelson de Leon · « **Reply #580 on:** Dec 09, 2011 at 05:03 PM »

Quote from: beginner on Dec 09, 2011 at 12:28 PM

I agree with Ivan, HK and still boosting lows shows you may favor the "mataba" sound, which is not the signature sound of CA (or you may add a subwoofer). Though as Master Nelson has said, there's no harm in bringing in your speakers and audition/search for the right amp for you. Good luck on your audio journey sir!

Thanks master. nabuhay ka. kailan mo kami i-tour sa palasyo mo.

beginner · « **Reply #581 on:** Dec 09, 2011 at 06:59 PM »

Hehe! Kayo lang po ang mga tunay na master ni Master Ivan daku dito. Ako po ang may pending tour dyan sa iyong palasyo at kelangan ko mamulot ng inyong mga nakakalat na mga ginto.

OT: Nakasale daw mga x40 CA amps ngayon? Hehe! (Eto pa talaga ang OT eh no?)

Stagea · « **Reply #582 on:** Dec 10, 2011 at 09:36 AM »

Quote from: beginner on Dec 09, 2011 at 06:59 PM

OT: Nakasale daw mga x40 CA amps ngayon? Hehe! (Eto pa talaga ang OT eh no?)

Ayon o, eh diba di mo type hitsura nun? Sabi mo mukhang luma at painted lang.

Just an update: The 651C, 651A and the DacMagic Plus are now here.

Final pricing would likely be out by next week.

beginner · « **Reply #583 on:** Dec 11, 2011 at 04:39 PM »

Weh! Nagagandahan na nga ako sa whitish silver look eh. Kakasawa na black. Nyahaha! Sabi ko lang yun siguro dati dahil wala ako pambili ng ganun kamamahal. Hehe

stan1196 · « **Reply #584 on:** Dec 12, 2011 at 07:05 PM »

hi guys, would like ask your inputs on MA RS6 and CA-650 combination? Ok kaya ang SQ nito?

Stagea · « **Reply #585 on:** Dec 13, 2011 at 07:08 AM »

Quote from: stan1196 on Dec 12, 2011 at 07:05 PM

hi guys, would like ask your inputs on MA RS6 and CA-650 combination? Ok kaya ang SQ nito?

Try it to see if it works for you. The RX series may be a better match for the 650, as the RS might sound a tad aggressive with this.

Try checking the current Yamaha Natural Sound product line, as it might suit the RS speakers better. Yamaha is being distributed by the same people that distribute Cambridge Audio gear.

Arulco · « **Reply #586 on:** Dec 13, 2011 at 08:23 AM »

I'm in the market for a nice dac.

Is the dac magic plus already in stock locally or is it still by order basis by the local distributor? Any updates of the pricing?

stan1196 · « **Reply #587 on:** Dec 13, 2011 at 09:10 AM »

Quote from: Stagea on Dec 13, 2011 at 07:08 AM

Try it to see if it works for you. The RX series may be a better match for the 650, as the RS might sound a tad aggressive with this.

Try checking the current Yamaha Natural Sound product line, as it might suit the RS speakers better. Yamaha is being distributed by the same people that distribute Cambridge Audio gear.

thank you sir

Stagea · « **Reply #588 on:** Dec 13, 2011 at 06:27 PM »

Quote from: °BSΩLE†e on Dec 13, 2011 at 08:23 AM

I'm in the market for a nice dac.

Is the dac magic plus already in stock locally or is it still by order basis by the local distributor? Any updates of the pricing?

It's now here.

Pricing TBA soon.

Conan · « **Reply #589 on:** Dec 13, 2011 at 06:46 PM »

Quote from: Stagea on Dec 13, 2011 at 06:27 PM

It's now here. Pricing TBA soon.

Parang stockholder ng Cambridge si Master Ivan ah!

Stagea · « **Reply #590 on:** Dec 13, 2011 at 11:43 PM »

Quote from: Conan on Dec 13, 2011 at 06:46 PM

Parang stockholder ng Cambridge si Master Ivan ah!

Sira, friendly lang kasi mga tao sa ibang stores at nagpapadala ng product updates at previews. Avesco usually gets the product early, many times even before the official launch. Medyo matagal lang ata madalas ang market study, costing at final release ng pricing lalo na sa ganitong products. Minsan nasa stock na ng dealers ang products pero wala pang final price. Medyo slowly but surely ata sila sa mga ganun, hehehe.

Nelson de Leon · « **Reply #591 on:** Dec 14, 2011 at 12:32 AM »

Quote from: Conan on Dec 13, 2011 at 06:46 PM

Parang stockholder ng Cambridge si Master Ivan ah!

Part owner siya. Fuffy niya.

Billabong · « **Reply #592 on:** Dec 14, 2011 at 02:43 AM »

Quote from: Nelson de Leon on Dec 14, 2011 at 12:32 AM

Part owner siya. Fuffy niya.

Chismis yan.. Siya ang sole owner!

Stagea · « **Reply #593 on:** Dec 14, 2011 at 03:22 AM »

Quote from: Billabong on Dec 14, 2011 at 02:43 AM

Chismis yan.. Siya ang sole owner!

Lalong chismis yan, Master Paul. Baka may maniwala. Dun na lang tayo sa totoo...

Si Master Nelson ang mayari ng puso nung part-owner.

sientobente · « **Reply #594 on:** Dec 15, 2011 at 06:49 AM »

Quote from: Stagea on Dec 14, 2011 at 03:22 AM

Lalong chismis yan, Master Paul. Baka may maniwala. Dun na lang tayo sa totoo...

Si Master Nelson ang mayari ng puso nung part-owner.

chicks ba yan? picture naman master!

balita ko nga hindi lang avesco ang pag-aari nyo pati CA mismo.

Stagea · « **Reply #595 on:** Dec 16, 2011 at 02:53 AM »

Quote from: sientobente on Dec 15, 2011 at 06:49 AM

chicks ba yan? picture naman master! balita ko nga hindi lang avesco ang pag-aari nyo pati CA mismo.

Chic ata siya hindi chick (and lalong hindi chicks).

Stagea · « **Reply #596 on:** Dec 23, 2011 at 03:22 AM »

Di ko na na-update yung thread. 22k ata yung DacMagic Plus and 27.8k yung 651a, same din price nung 651c.

R1DVD · « **Reply #597 on:** Dec 23, 2011 at 04:12 AM »

Quote from: Stagea on Dec 23, 2011 at 03:22 AM

Di ko na na-update yung thread. 22k ata yung DacMagic Plus and 27.8k yung 651a, same din price nung 651c.

Card price of DacMagic Plus is P22,000. It can be had for P18,810 (cash).

By the way, any other speaker recommendation for the 550A aside from the Mezzo 2? I find the 550A and my Polk Audio RTiA1 combo a bit bright and lacking in the lower frequencies. I listened to it at the shop connected to the MS Aviano 2 and I thought it was hooked to a subwoofer. How about the B&W 685? I also heard the PSB Image B6 being mentioned as a good match. Which of these speakers would best suit me if I prefer a little bit more bass extension? I plan to audition speakers today.

Conan · « **Reply #598 on:** Dec 23, 2011 at 06:49 AM »

Quote from: R1DVD on Dec 23, 2011 at 04:12 AM

Card price of DacMagic Plus is P22,000. It can be had for P18,810 (cash).

By the way, any other speaker recommendation for the 550A aside from the Mezzo 2? I find the 550A and my Polk Audio RTiA1 combo a bit bright and lacking in the lower frequencies. I listened to it at the shop connected to the MS Aviano 2 and I thought it was hooked to a subwoofer. How about the B&W 685? I also heard the PSB Image B6 being mentioned as a good match. Which of these speakers would best suit me if I prefer a little bit more bass extension? I plan to audition speakers today.

The 685 might give you the bass extension you are looking for. The B6 also has decent bass though I've never heard it being driven by Cambridge gear.

Stagea · « **Reply #599 on:** Dec 24, 2011 at 02:17 AM »

Quote from: R1DVD on Dec 23, 2011 at 04:12 AM

By the way, any other speaker recommendation for the 550A aside from the Mezzo 2? I find the 550A and my Polk Audio RTiA1 combo a bit bright and lacking in the lower frequencies. I listened to it at the shop connected to the MS Aviano 2 and I thought it was hooked to a subwoofer. How about the B&W 685? I also heard the PSB Image B6 being mentioned as a good match. Which of these speakers would best suit me if I prefer a little bit more bass extension? I plan to audition speakers today.

If you want true extension, go for towers or add a sub. At the very least, get a bigger bookshelf (or a higher end one) and put them close to a wall.

Small bookshelves will only fool you into having LF extension by having a hump in the bass region.