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Home Theater => Audio => Amplifier => Topic started by: abj104 on Mar 23, 2008 at 10:28 PM
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Sir's,
Any experience and reviews about Cambridge Audio Integrated Amplifier particularly the
new ones or the latest series_models?
Is this also comparable to NAD,ROTEL ,Creek ...?
Thanks!
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Gurus,
Any feedback about this amp specifically Azur 640 A?
Thanks!
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hi,
you can always visit 5th ave to have an audition with their cam cdp and MS speakers.
i once read in TAS that if you are going to consider cambridge, you can pair 540A v2 with 640 c v2 as their 640cdp is highly rated and the diff between 540a and 640a is not much.
;)
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Jazzy Jake accompanied me yesterday to 5th ave in shang to audition cdps - while there, we were also met by ctlim & xxxyzledge.
The setup was composed of 640a (75wpc), 640c cdp and their MS Avant award winner bookshelf speaker which is 8ohm/ 89db sensitivity.
We were a bit surprised why it needed around 11 o'clock volume to get a decent amount of volume fr the speakers ??? Maybe it was because of the size of the room?
The rest of the guys did enjoy the MS Avant :D ;D
Thanks nga pala to Jake, Jim & Christian for the support ;D
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fafa, anung cdp inuwi mo? ;D
based on my experience with the 902i, they are indeed a little bit harder to drive than your usual 89-90db speakers.
no complains though... its hard to beat the value for money provided by the MS Avant 902i. ;D
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fafa, anung cdp inuwi mo? ;D
Secret! hehehehe ;D Basta pareho tayo brand ngayon na cdp, bro ;)
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sir:
try to audition it urself..
or if possible bring ur own speaker..hahaha!
sa 18-20k price range...
just stick with rotel....peace!!!
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Secret! hehehehe ;D Basta pareho tayo brand ngayon na cdp, bro ;)
rotel na ito! ;D
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ang galing nyo maka amoy ah ;D
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Sir Philjonc,Macdon,
thanks for your inputs.
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ang galing nyo maka amoy ah ;D
Mac, new cdp? Finally, you found one. So can you share the name of your new baby? Rotel nga ba? :)
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Mac, new cdp? Finally, you found one. So can you share the name of your new baby? Rotel nga ba? :)
Hehehehe - hindi naman sir ;D Just currently auditioning a pre-owned Rotel RCD-1072 Flagship cdp. However, this evening - I also received a Rotel- RCD961 which we won in ebay a month back. Hayy, pinapawisan sa audition :D ;D
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you wont regret it bro! sweet sounding for me! :D
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Sir blackd70s,
ever compared it (the sound) to NAD and Rotel (rao4 ; nad325bee)?
Thanks!
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is the black azur 640A available locally?
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When it comes to power, the NAD will definitely win pound for pound in terms of reserve headroom. Though the NAD is a little dry on music while the Cambridge has more life in presenting it, though lacking in headroom to drive loudspeakers that are hard driven. (e.g. DynaAudio, Sonus Fabre, etc...)
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is the black azur 640A available locally?
available at acoustic dimension @ rockwell
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Is the Cambridge Audio DacMagic available locally? Any comments on this D/A converter?
According to Cambridge Audio website, Cambrdige Audio distributor in Philippines is Avesco. E-mailed Avesco, but no reply.
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Is the Cambridge Audio DacMagic available locally? Any comments on this D/A converter?
According to Cambridge Audio website, Cambrdige Audio distributor in Philippines is Avesco. E-mailed Avesco, but no reply.
hi sir. if you have some spare time try to drop by sa mga 5th avenue stores. meron yan sa MOA, park square, shangrila. tapos i believe meron din mga cambridge gears sa sm makati appliance center.
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you wont regret it bro! sweet sounding for me! :D
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bro, what is the msrp of the cambridge azur 640c? tnx! :)
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bro, what is the msrp of the cambridge azur 640c? tnx! :)
hi. the last time i checked with 5th ave the price was at 18.5k. price yan nung mga bandang november.
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hi. the last time i checked with 5th ave the price was at 18.5k. price yan nung mga bandang november.
thanks for the info ivann! i finally got a pre-owned 640c paired with an RA-03. nice sounding pair! :)
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thanks for the info ivann! i finally got a pre-owned 640c paired with an RA-03. nice sounding pair! :)
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Got an Azur 640a...
did not really audition this amp.. from what i read at what hifi.. this is not a bad sounding amp.. gut instinct told me to get one.. at first i was really disappointed.. i could only start appreciating the music with the volume knob all the way up to 11o'clock.. my trusty old Technics av amp sounds good at 9o'clock... thinking of letting this go...not until i moved the whole setup to my room.. the volume at 9 is already loud.. and the bass started to thump.. to think am just using bookshelf's lang... well.. when you've got high ceilings that'd equate to bad sounding setup... am now enjoying this amp... i love it..
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Nice to see fellow Cambridge users. :D
The 740A/740C combo sounds great to me. It's true that most cambridge stuff sound a tad cold, and don't have much lows. They do make up for it with neutral mids and great detail for the price. :)
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anybody knows how much is the 840a?
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anybody knows how much is the 840a?
Got my 840c for 43K, more than 6 months ago pa. Mga ganun din presyo ng 840a.
... Excited sa Azur 550a, kung mala-540a ang presyo....
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are the new cambridge amps still manufactured in UK o sa China na?
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Made in China po siya. I guess it's hard to build things in the UK at this price point and expect this much. :)
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dito panalo sa iba ang 840a
http://www.avreview.co.uk/news/article/mps/uan/777
;) ;) ;)
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Maganda yan 740 and 840 series. I heard the 740C + 740A saka 840C + 840E + 840W, really nice if you like the Cambridge sound. Mas refined kesa sa 640 and lower series. Kelan kaya labas dito ang 550 / 650 series.
840A (Integrated Amp) internals:
(http://www.openaudio.co.kr/images/garo00.jpg)
840E (Preamp) internals:
(http://mos.techradar.com/Review%20images/Hi-Fi%20Choice/HFC309/HFC309.cambridge.840eopen-728-75.jpg)
840W (Power Amp) internals:
(http://mos.techradar.com/Review%20images/Hi-Fi%20Choice/HFC309/HFC309.cambridge.840wopen-728-75.jpg)
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The 550C/550A and 650C/650A combos sound noticeably more balanced and refined vs. the older 540C/540A and 640C/640A (the sound is now more mature and closer to the 740/840). It's also possible to play them louder without hitting a wall with clipping, despite the same continuous power ratings. This is because the new models have noticeably more dynamic headroom.
As with the 540 and 640 brothers, the same differences apply to the 550 vs the 650. The 650C shows a little better stereo separation and imaging vs. the 550C, but both are impressively detailed at the price. The 650A plays louder and has a little more drive, but otherwise has the same character as the 550A.
Aesthetics had also significantly improved with brushed aluminum or anodized black finishes. These look classier than the older power-coated finishes. The remote is just a new revision of the familiar aluminum faced Cambridge remote. Take note that these new remotes wouldn't control older Cambridge gear.
(http://www.malcolmsteward.co.uk/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2009/05/cambridge_munich.jpg)
(http://www.audioadvisor.com/images/CA650A_INT.jpg)
(http://www.audioadvisor.com/images/CA650C_INT.jpg)
After several opportunities of listening to them, I really think that they're an absolute bargain. The resolution of higher end gear is there, but without the price. Beginner got a pair in black. I want to hear what he thinks.
Also, to those who've been waiting for 5th Ave. to restock the DacMagic, they now have it available.
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I'm just beginning to learn the ropes of this hobby but from a beginner's ears, the 550A/C combo simply just suits my listening preference. Unlike its predecessors whose highs were a bit too harsh for me, the 550A/C combo presented a very balanced tone. The highs and mids were richly detailed (a trademark of Cambridge Audio, I guess). But what I liked the most about this combo is it's ability to dynamically reproduce (tama ba term?) any sound and at the same time mixing a tad of smoothness and tonal balance in it's delivery.
I chose the black over the silver to match my current HT setup. The silver was also nice! Both are in brushed aluminum finish and the front plate looks solid.
Well, all these, coming from a beginner's perspective so you might wanna listen to the system yourself. Both Master Stagea and I listened and compared different setups, NADs, Roksan, Dareds, Cayins, CAs, etc. They were all good, although hinde ko mahanap yung ok sa pandinig ko, until I auditioned this setup. I'm now a happy camper. ;D
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Awesome stuff Master Beginner. There'd be many more happy listening hours for you. :)
When are we spending time to look for matching speakers? Hehehe.
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Ah oo nga pala... naghihintay pala yung "ar eks tu"... wehehehe
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I'd like to know kung ano speakers ng mga fellow CA users. Para sana dumami option at mapapakinggan.
Thanks!
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I'd like to know kung ano speakers ng mga fellow CA users. Para sana dumami option at mapapakinggan.
Oo nga, curious din ako. :)
Mga nasubukan ko na Cambridge and speaks:
340A/C, 540A, 640A/C, 740A/C, 840E/W/A/C
PSB Alpha B1, Image B25, Imagine T
Wharfedale Diamond 9.1, 9.3, 9.4, 9.6
B&W 683, CM9
Mordaunt Short Avant 902i
Infinity Primus 160
Mission M53
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I don't have much experience with your newer gen gear, but I prefer the older ones with relatively warm / full-sounding speakers such as Mordaunts or Wharfedales. That gives a little more body to the sound. :)
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(http://www.malcolmsteward.co.uk/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2009/05/cambridge_munich.jpg)
Showta mo master? ;D
Had the opportunity to audition the CA combo. Great detail and warmth. Very transparent pa. CA cdp ang next target ko for future upgrade.
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Oo Master Nelson, pinadala sakin ng Cambridge Audio bilang loyalty award. :D
Ayan na si Master Nelson. Hahakot na naman ng toys!!! :D
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Madami loyalty card sa 5th Ave yang si Master Ivan. Kaya nang bumili ng isa pang 840c pag pinagsama-sama ang value. ;D
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Madami loyalty card sa 5th Ave yang si Master Ivan. Kaya nang bumili ng isa pang 840c pag pinagsama-sama ang value. ;D
Pati daw sa Abesco sandamakmak ang loyalty points nya.
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Lokoloko kayo. Di ko nga alam ang mga pinagsasasabi niyo... sa bangketa lang ako namimili.
Kayong dalawa diyan ang hakot ng hakot ng bagong toys.
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good day. where is the 550a available and how much?
thank you.
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5th Avenue or Avesco. Some shops may not have it in stock, so you may want to call in advance if you'd like to setup a demo. It's best if you can bring your partnering equipment for testing, though it can be quite tedious as you'd be walking in the mall with it. If you're buying from scratch, I suggest you hear this amp with the partnering 550C (or 650C) and Mordaunt-Short Mezzo speaks (5th Ave./Avesco also carries this).
Though I usually get my stuff from the Trinoma branch, they probably have the worst listening room. For the 5th Ave/Avesco shops I've been to, I think the Edsa Shang 5th Ave. branch is most conducive to listening. This is followed by the Park Square 5th Ave. branch, then the Cubao Avesco office.
Most other branches have cramped listening areas which put the speakers and the listener too close to walls, and prevents the listener from stretching out to a more domestic listening distance. Reflections also abound in these rooms because of the proximity of glass shelves, sliding doors, etc. Some don't even have enough space for speaker stands.
As for pricing, I'm not sure if they changed recently... but the 550A and the 550C used to sell for 20.8k each (12 mo. / 0 %), and the 650A and the 650C used to sell for 25.8k each on the same terms.
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thank you.
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i might pay them (trinoma)a visit later this afternoon.
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by the way. does the 550a come with a power chord? do you have their contact phone number?
ty again.
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Yes, it comes with a power cord (two of them usually... the other is for euro sockets).
You can reach them through 916-0014 or 901-5659. Numbers for other branches can be seen here:
http://www.5thavenue.com.ph/content.asp?cid=65 (http://www.5thavenue.com.ph/content.asp?cid=65)
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ty again. i went there and got it. we tested it with the ms floor stander avant 916i and the mezzo 2 bookshelf. cd/ jml trio live at the royal festival hall. it drove the ms floorstander easily. high was natural, and surprisingly the bass impressed me too. the vol. knob was about 10 o'clock.trilok gurtu/percussionist of jml trio blew me away! very detailed amp.
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You're welcome. Congratulations with your new gear. :) The higher volume setting is normal, because CA employs a milder gain structure. You can easily spin the knob past 12 o' clock without clipping the output. If you turn on the intelligent clipping detection feature, the amp will automatically lower volume when it starts to clip (one of the features I really like).
Yes, CA gear retrieve details very well in general. Did you try the 650A while you were there? The 550A and the 650A are very similar in character (the mids and highs are nearly identical), but the 650A has a bit more control over the lows.
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i am very happy with this product. sound is detailed, natural and well balanced. again, ty for the very helpful info. i can also recommend this product with all confidence. by the way, i have a standing order for their outboard phono stage :)
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You're very welcome. :) The 640P/540P phono stages are great for the price.
Dumadami na tayong mga kampon ni Matthew Bramble. :P
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i am very happy with this product. sound is detailed, natural and well balanced. again, ty for the very helpful info. i can also recommend this product with all confidence. by the way, i have a standing order for their outboard phono stage :)
Congratulations!!! Good decision. Very detailed talaga and bang for the buck compared sa price & SQ of other brands.
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thank you ivan, thank you nelson.
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good day ivan. called up ronnie to follow up on the phono stage.will be available by august. also told ron about your referral.
thank you.
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good day ivan. called up ronnie to follow up on the phono stage.will be available by august. also told ron about your referral.
thank you.
Hi Parker. Good day to you too. Wow, they ran out of stock? I hope your unit arrives sooner.
You're very welcome, thanks as well.
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after listening to the ms 916i/550a/c,i was impressed how this elegant 60 watter drove the floorstanders.
the sound was complete. bass tight, highs natural overall sound was detailed and well balanced(not bright,dull nor boomy) vol level 10oclk at first, then a tad over 9. speaker wires were ordinary 16ga and interconnects/ ca artic, cd/jml trio royal festival hall.enjoyed listening to this setup with ronnie while wife was shopping with kids.yes, i went home with the ca 550a.
*note- as ivan said. listening room not so ideal.
after this, wife wanted to get some items at sm north edsa and i ended up getting the ms carnival 6 with the 916i in mind.
now im breaking them in.
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Wow, 3 items in a row (amp, speakers and phono stage). :D Audio Partnership should give you a rebate. :D Congrats again with your new purchase. :)
Did you get the Carnival 6 from 5th Ave. or from SM Appliance? Those speakers are closely related to the Gale 3040. They don't have the outright resolution or the sharp image of the Avant line (images are a bit diffused), but they are still very pleasing to listen to. Stereophile rates the Carnivals very highly. Based on their ratings of different gear, I think Stereophile in general prefers a bolder, warmer, and enveloping sound, while What-HiFi puts a bit more focus on detail, imaging, and depth (and tends to prefer a leaner delivery).
For MS speaks, I think the Mezzos deliver the best bang/buck. The Performance line is better, but is so much dearer. The Avianos are still great and are very dynamic (excellent for HT), but they're a very noticeable drop from the Mezzos in terms of fine detail and depth. The Avants are similar to Avianos, but sound brighter and are more brash. The Carnivals are very different sounding from the rest of the MS line, due to their Gale origins. They have a warmer, more Wharfedale-like disposition.
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Congratulations on your purchase Sir Parker! I'm sure you're enjoying the setup right now. ;D By the way, good choice of speakers to pair with your 550a.
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the 550a can drive them (ms carnival 6) with ease. this potent 60watter plus the ms c6, sound neutral, detailed, and sweet.(a tad over 9 oclock)
i was looking for 5th ave sm north, got lost. so i got them ms c6 at the abenson.
i am writing this post with a big fat smile :). again ivan, thank you.
cds i used for the breakin period. john mclaughlin trio,john abercrombie,oregon,bill evans (alone & blue in green)joe henderson with dave holland.....this moment..tribal tech-scott henderson. whoooooooooo!
last night a dvd of mike stern with d chambers,r bona,b franceschini......another whoooooooooooo!
cant wait for the phono stage.
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You're very welcome. We're all so glad to hear that you're enjoying your recent purchases. :)
5th Avenue - SM North is in the new Annex building at the topmost floor. It's close to the elevator on the east side of the building. They have a similarly cramped listening area, but it's of a slightly better shape (narrower, but longer) and has a bit more noise isolation (there's a sliding door that you can close to shut off outside noise).
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Mukhang masarap mag audition ng mga gears CA users ngayon ah...!
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pleasant day masters, this is my first post here as am a newbie in this hobby. . i am planning to buy a 650a, i haven't auditioned it yet but i see great reviews around, it also suites my listening preference, something on the bright side, clear vocals, detailed & clear separation. . im planning to pair it with paradigm atom monitor, as it also has great reviews & the setup is swak to my budget. ;D can you please comment on my preferred setup, also maybe you can recommend other bookshelf speakers falling in the 15k price that will pair best with the 650. thank you very much.
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pleasant day masters, this is my first post here as am a newbie in this hobby. . i am planning to buy a 650a, i haven't auditioned it yet but i see great reviews around, it also suites my listening preference, something on the bright side, clear vocals, detailed & clear separation. . im planning to pair it with paradigm atom monitor, as it also has great reviews & the setup is swak to my budget. ;D can you please comment on my preferred setup, also maybe you can recommend other bookshelf speakers falling in the 15k price that will pair best with the 650. thank you very much.
Naku, may kilala akong naka-Cambridge Paradigm combo din. Haven't auditioned it yet pero he also prefers that combo. Kaka-kulam lang niya kay parker...
Paging SQ Master Stagea...
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Loko ka Master Nelson.
@yurikristov
I suggest you hear it for yourself. The Paradigm + Cambridge Audio sounds a bit too bright and sizzly for me, but some people might like it (perhaps in a dead room).
Check out the MS Mezzo 1 if it would fit the bill. Less expensive options are the PSB Image B6 / B25, the MS Aviano 1 / 2 and the Wharfedale Diamond 9.3 / 10.2.
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Tnx for the inputs gentlemen. :)
this afternoon sir docsialu was kind enough to invite me in his clinic and audition his gears, an aurum cantus leisure(cant remember the exact model) powered by a dared mp5 via phono. . the turntable reminded me of my younger years. ;D
All this time i thought i was in love with aggressive, bright sounds, but when i heard doc sandy's gear sang, oh my! instant auditory bliss.hehe to think that the speakers were only powered by a 13watts pc amp,i had goosebumps every time doc changes the vinyl record, paganda ng paganda pini-play niya, now i know why audiophiles still use phonos, its like the songs have souls. . the bottom line, now i know what i really want, warm & detailed with a little emotion.hehe
big thanks to doc sandy,he helped me realized what i really want. ;D
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The paradigm atom monitor sounds a bit too bright for me. Having heard it with a NAD amp, I think, paired with a CA amp, it would all be too bright and a bit "stressful" for prolonged listening. IMHO, the PSBs would sound better with the 650a. Of course, it's always better to hear it for yourself. Audition until you find audio bliss. :D
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Audition until you find audio bliss. :D
Meron ba nito? :D :D :D
Walang katapusan.
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yes, insatiable. the best equipment cant permanently control the audio bug.
its all about having fun :)
a little aint enough! DAVID LEE ROTH. :)
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Nice meeting Guru Nelson, Guru Joey and Guru Tony. Thanks for all the inputs, madami po akong natutunan.
Guru Nelson, salamat sa mga pabaon mong Goldmund, Lindell, Wisdom at Steinway Lyngdorf. Sa uulitin po. :)
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Nice and simple set-up you got there Parker este Joey. ;D
It was very kind of you master Stagea to grace us with your presence.
That combo is very potent. Very relaxing. Sarap siguro matulog sa bed mo. :D Very revealing system as well.
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guru ivan, thank you.your accurate info about audio stuff was most helpful.
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guru nelson,thank you for the great company and adjusting the speakers to position perfectly.
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You can use curtains for reflections. I bought a thin upholstery (cuz it's cheaper) and had it sewn para maycurtain and divider ako. Works very well for me. :D
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Wow! Sounded like you guys had all the audio fun this weekend. Nainggit ako a. Hehe!
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Master Beginner, you should've heard how those Carnivals sang. I didn't know that 10k speaks can sound this good.
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master beginner youre most welcome. cant wait for the phono stage :)
a little aint enough.... even when your having fun!!! :)
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a little aint enough even when your having fun!!! :)
Haha! That is very true Master Joey! There will always be that craving that wasn't satisfied. And so, on to new gears. ;D
If Master Ivan was impressed, then those Carnivals I definitely need to listen to. The last time I've heard a good set of speakers within the <10k price range were the 9.3s.
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Guru Joey,
Guru Raz aka Master
Beginner is a SQ god hehehe.
Would you like to setup a Diamond vs. Carnival comparo? Hehehe. I can take a pair of price-comparable Diamonds to your place.
Master Beginner,
These Carnivals sound very sweet indeed. The setup just worked well together.
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scared. the more you know the more you hunger/thirst.
yes, budget equipment have gone a long way master stagea.
past hi-end technology come cheap nowadays :)
question? how will the famous lexicon decoder of the top gun era(movie) compare with the present 30k level av receiver?
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Decoders and supported formats these days are far more sophisticated. Resolution is also way beyond what was feasible in the past. The downsides are that high integration can increase interaction between components, and that the amp section of budget receivers won't match robust amps... Whether in the past or in the present.
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scared. the more you know the more you hunger/thirst.
yes, budget equipment have gone a long way master stagea.
past hi-end technology come cheap nowadays :)
question? how will the famous lexicon decoder of the top gun era(movie) compare with the present 30k level av receiver?
New AVRs have new decoder for new movies.
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thank you gurus :)
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mordaunt short (customer care system)
Bi-wiring means using separate runs of speaker cable to the HF and LF terminals on a loudspeaker. The intention is to gain some of the benefits of biamping (where each driver is driven by a separate amp) at substantially lower cost. There are two methods of biwiring from Cambridge amps.
The first is to connect both LF and HF runs of speaker cable to a single set of terminals on the amp and run them to their respective connections on the loudspeakers. With some smaller Amplifiers, this is the only option as they only have a single set of left and right terminals.
The other option is to connect one set of cables to speaker A and the other to speaker B and run them to their respective terminals on the speakers. This has the advantage that 4mm plug terminations can be used on the cables and it can often be easier to wire a single set of cables to each set of terminals. In all cases you will need to ensure that both speaker A and speaker B are selected.
good day
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Biwiring supposedly reduces interaction between the LF and HF parts of the speaker as the back-EMFs from one side (mostly from the LF side) only meets the other side (HF side) in the amp (or just outside the amp, depending on the config), where they are mostly shorted out.
Some speakers may benefit more than others. Thin wires also reduce damping, and thus allow more back-EMF to do damage to the output (in this case, individual lines would probably make an audible impact). The lower the speaker output impedance of the amp, the greater the effect (hence this theoretically works better with SS gear than with less grippy tube gear). Some also choose to use different cables for the LF and HF sides for tuning purposes.
Of course, there is also the argument that thicker wires will do the same effect (and since the thicker wire feeds both LF and HF parts, both can benefit from the reduced resistance). A larger, higher-quality cable can be purchased instead of a pair of mediocre cables. Again, whichever floats the person's boat. Things can work great either way. :)
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The site has been down for a few days. And during those days, I'm guessing Sir Stagea has grab a hold of another 840? :o
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The site has been down for a few days. And during those days, I'm guessing Sir Stagea has grab a hold of another 840? :o
Nagkakalat ka na naman ng chismis. For sure ikaw ang may new toys. :D
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Haha! Let's wait and see. ::)
I wonder how the whole 840 system would sound with your B&Ws? Probably more detailed but warmer?
OT:
Do you think a tube buffer would help in making my system sound a bit warmer? Minsan kse gusto ko rin marinig malalamig na boses sa mga audiophile voices tracks. The CAs give great detail (which I prefer) pero minsan maganda rin may variation. Especially when we listened again to that PSB Imagine T + NAD combo. Malambing. Hehe!
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The 840C is not a warm-sounding player. It has better focus, with very defined images. The 740C sounds very precise compared to most other players in the price range, but it could not match the 840C when it comes to rendering positional information and layering.
A tube buffer will probably make your system airier and smoother (depending on the design and the tubes, it might also add some warmth). The added air is from even-order harmonic distortion, and the smoothness is from the natural compression caused by tube operation. The downside is that you may lose the clean sound, the instrument attack, and the dynamics that you are now used to. If you just want a warmer sound, you can play with your tone controls... or change your speakers. You might also want to rethink your future speaker choice, as MAs are not exactly the warmest speakers around.
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Haha! Let's wait and see. ::)
I wonder how the whole 840 system would sound with your B&Ws? Probably more detailed but warmer?
OT:
Do you think a tube buffer would help in making my system sound a bit warmer? Minsan kse gusto ko rin marinig malalamig na boses sa mga audiophile voices tracks. The CAs give great detail (which I prefer) pero minsan maganda rin may variation. Especially when we listened again to that PSB Imagine T + NAD combo. Malambing. Hehe!
Get a seperate tube amp na lang for a seperate system. Perhaps a bedroom system w/ tube amp. Masarap pampatulog ang lambing ng voices on tubes. :D
Then you can pair it with a 740c. yan din ang plano ko.
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Get a seperate tube amp na lang for a seperate system. Perhaps a bedroom system w/ tube amp. Masarap pampatulog ang lambing ng voices on tubes. :D
Then you can pair it with a 740c. yan din ang plano ko.
A separate tube amp sounds like a good option. Though I'll have to check the WAF (Wife Approval Factor) for another system. =(
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A separate tube amp sounds like a good option. Though I'll have to check the WAF (Wife Approval Factor) for another system. =(
Yan din ang problema ko. Bakit ganun, kapag sa HT, ang dali ng WAF. pero sa hifi, ang hirap palagi. Sayang di mo inabutan yun tube buffer ni master guru Ivan.
Resistor type pala yun mga pot high end CA amps. Ganda!!!
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Yup, relay-switched resistors and 840A at 840E. Kaya diba pag nagaadjust ng volume sakin maingay puro kalatik. Same effect siya as the clicky rotary ones, pero remote controllable etong implementation ng Cambridge.
The 740A uses a silicon gate control (kaya noiseless). Yung 350A, 550A and 650A uses motor-driven film-type Alps potentiometers.
Oo nga master Raz, NOS yung tubes nun hehehe.
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Naisip ko nga din e. Inuwi ko na pala sana dati yun habang nakatambak lang at matry sa CA combo. Hehe!
Tara audition tayo minsan ng mga malalambing na tunog!
@Sir Nelson
Nakakuha na pala ko Maldol. Oks sana yung Stac.
On WAF, Mas gusto nila HT kse nagagamit din nila. Hehe! Kay kumander nga, ok lang kahit ano tunog basta may boom boom pow. Haha! (Though natutuwa sya sa tunog ng mga CDs nya dito sa CA. Madami daw kalansing pero di nakakabingi. Maganda daw bass at buong buo) Konting pakinig pa at maaappreciate na rin nya ang hobby na to. Hehe!
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Game. Audition time!
I'm first in line dito:
http://www.pinoydvd.com/index.php/topic,114715.msg1202184.html#msg1202184
Will be getting it anytime today or tomorrow. I have 1 week max. Pwede din tayong mag cable rolling. Set niyo ni Master Guru Ivan and Joey.
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Raz, subukan mo yung kay Joey. Very warm for CA gear, hehehe.
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Master Nelson, isa sa problems ko yang mga kawad na yan. Medyo naging boomy ang system ko sa vdh at medyo narecess hahaha. Mas ok pa nung cambridge at ecosse lang hahaha. Gusto ko subukan ang Kicker Awg4 cables tapos crimp ko sa big copper terminals hahaha. Maximum damping.
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Panibagong uffgreyd na naman si Master Nelson!
@Master Ivan
Oo gusto ko nga rin marinig yung highest fi ni Master Joey kaya lang busy busy talaga. Punta ako Bacolod then baka balik ko na sa Monday. Kinig tayo sa katapusan para sweldo at bonus din. Yahoo! Hehe!
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Game. Audition time!
I'm first in line dito:
http://www.pinoydvd.com/index.php/topic,114715.msg1202184.html#msg1202184
Will be getting it anytime today or tomorrow. I have 1 week max. Pwede din tayong mag cable rolling. Set niyo ni Master Guru Ivan and Joey.
Yaman. Bagong toy na naman for Master Nelson. Go na sa CDP. :)
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Yaman. Bagong toy na naman for Master Nelson. Go na sa CDP. :)
Audition lang. Kailan babalik si Master Raz? Para ma-audition natin yun ICs and speaker cables. Dalhin ko ecosse ko. Compare din sana natin sa cables ni Joey. Preno muna sa haygreyd. A friend is sick. Needs help. Dun muna divert ang paunti unting ipon.
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Audition lang. Kailan babalik si Master Raz? Para ma-audition natin yun ICs and speaker cables. Dalhin ko ecosse ko. Compare din sana natin sa cables ni Joey. Preno muna sa haygreyd. A friend is sick. Needs help. Dun muna divert ang paunti unting ipon.
Sige dala ako ng Van den Hul, dalawang klase ng Cambridge Audio at mga generic.
So preno pa pala sayo ang 3k/meter na speaker wires at bagong preamp? Iba ka talaga master.
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anytime my friends. guru ivan, i was thinking about the 640p mm/mc. theres one available. i talked to ron...tempting :) think lang muna, like ive been thinking mezzy!!!!
when ron demoed the ca550a and ms mz2.....hay naku. bullseye again guru ivan. that combination can be used for critical listening :)
by the way i took my family to tempura/banawe. across the street, i saw a logo... monitor audio..i forgot the name of the shop. :) just thinking again.
for now im still amazed with the ca 550a/msc6 combo(an all-rounder). i really got more than my moneys worth :).
good day to all
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That shop is Audioworld. :) You can listen to their Monitor Audio RX2 bookshelves. Price is just a tad above the Mezzos, and they're also very lovely speakers. They can extend a bit lower than the Mezzo 2 speaks, and have a warmer signature. Easy to drive din.
I think he can give you a discount on the 640P. :) Ganda yan set na yan. Tuloy mo ba ang balak mong 550C + 550A + 640P + Mezzo 2 / RX2? ;D
Your 550A and Carnival 6 combo sounds good na naman talaga. Btw, Guru Nelson is asking if you'd be free tomorrow morning. Mukhang may ibang niluluto si Guru.
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Good morning Gurus!
I'm back! At ano 'tong nababalitaan kong niluluto ni Master Nelson?
@Master Parker
I agree with Master Ivan, those RX2s really do have that warm signature with adequate "umph". Which is why I've been saving up to get it. Although I am very curious with that 550a/MSC6 combo that you have. I'd love to hear those one of these days. :)
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I'm back! At ano 'tong nababalitaan kong niluluto ni Master Nelson?
Welcome back Master. Resched daw tayo sabi ni Guru Nelson. Sometime this week ata.
Alam mo ba may sariling HiFi show si Guru sa Diamond Hotel? By invitation only ang mga guests.
Idedemo daw nya satin ang kanyang mga latest acquisitions. Basta magbaon tayo ng palanggana kasi siguradong dessicated ang lalamunan natin sa kakatulo ng laway.
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Sige sama ako dyan! ;D
@Ivan
Nakuha mo na ba yung bagong 840 mo? Hehe!
May nagbebenta RX2 sa marketplace for 27k. Sayang, black finish kse e. Ok na sana at magandang pamares dun sa 550s.
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@Ivan
Nakuha mo na ba yung bagong 840 mo? Hehe!
Inorder pa lang. :D Malulusaw natong card ko sa friction.
Pautangin mo na kasi ako.
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hahaha. yes, i will check out the rx2s :)
sheesh..i hope to get over the break-in period before i add new toys!!!
good day to all
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guru beginner....dont trust the wife too much with audio gear...soon she'll be asking for the latest mobile to balance things. :)hmmmmmmm sounds familiar :)
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Welcome back Master. Resched daw tayo sabi ni Guru Nelson. Sometime this week ata.
Alam mo ba may sariling HiFi show si Guru sa Diamond Hotel? By invitation only ang mga guests.
Idedemo daw nya satin ang kanyang mga latest acquisitions. Basta magbaon tayo ng palanggana kasi siguradong dessicated ang lalamunan natin sa kakatulo ng laway.
Loko. Gift certificate lang yun!!!
Inorder pa lang. :D Malulusaw natong card ko sa friction.
Pautangin mo na kasi ako.
FYI. Ang mga platinum and titanium cards mo totong titanium and platinum. Hindi natutunaw sa friction yan. Tsaka impossible yan. Eka nga ng isang actress "it's impossible. I OWN the bank!". Yan ang banat ni Master Guru Ivan (active, preferred, major stockholder and finance president of Avesco & 5th Ave). ;)
guru beginner....dont trust the wife too much with audio gear...soon she'll be asking for the latest mobile to balance things. :)hmmmmmmm sounds familiar :)
Sounds family nga yan master joey. pero pwede na yan. Sa akin laptop ang hymn.
Thusday morning available kayo for some session?
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Loko ka master Nelson. Ikaw lang ang may unlimited funds. Credit line mo sa Avesco ang ginagamit ko. Di na nga nagpapabayad pagmention pa lang na NdL yung account. Sa dami daw ng kinukuha mo na gamit para sa mansions at businesses mo, balato na lang nila sakin yun.
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Buhayin natin ang dugo ni master Joey. I'm hoping to be a C.A. owner someday.
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Buhayin natin ang dugo ni master Joey. I'm hoping to be a C.A. owner someday.
Go Master Joey and Master Nelson! Buy lang ng buy. :D
I think Cambridge Audio is making a one-off top of the line special build for Master Nelson.
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Go Master Joey and Master Nelson! Buy lang ng buy. :D
I think Cambridge Audio is making a one-off top of the line special build for Master Nelson.
And designed by their major stockholder & chief designer, master stagea himself.
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And designed by their major stockholder & chief designer, master stagea himself.
Magagalit si Julian Richer at Matthew Bramble sayo. :D
Buy na! :D
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oo bago tumaas ang presyo guru nelson :)
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uy. gusto ko yan. stagea signature model. yung logo sa taas ng amp smiley kasi tyak matutuwa ka :)
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Pwede kayang palitan yung title ng thread? Amplifier na lang? Baka ma-alienate kasi mga gumagamit ng Cambridge na pre/power amp. :P
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uy. gusto ko yan. stagea signature model. yung logo sa taas ng amp smiley kasi tyak matutuwa ka :)
Loko ka Joey. Baka madiri ka sa system ko pag nakita/narinig mo ang kajologan.
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tunog beyerdynamic tesla t1 lang naman :)
The deep soundstage imaging and precise tonal balance of the Beyerdynamic Tesla T1 headphone is a stunning feat of audio engineering......
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oo bago tumaas ang presyo guru nelson :)
Hinahantay ko pa yun very special discounted price na ibibigay sa akin ni Ultimate Guru Stagea.
Loko ka Joey. Baka madiri ka sa system ko pag nakita/narinig mo ang kajologan.
Nakow. Mag-iiba ang mundo nyo kapag nadinig nyo ang kay Ivan. Yan ang reference ko sa solid state eh.
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tunog beyerdynamic tesla t1 lang naman :)
The deep soundstage imaging and precise tonal balance of the Beyerdynamic Tesla T1 headphone is a stunning feat of audio engineering......
Nyek, sayo lang yun Guru Joey. Tunog A4Tech at KYE lang ang system ko (yung tag 200 pesos). ;D
@Master Nelson
Reference ng kapangitan ang system ko. Example ng wag dapat tularan. ;D Yung sayo ang pilit ginagaya ngunit di mapantayan ng mga hifi exhibit.
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Good morning Gurus!
I was busy for quite a while at hinde na masyado nakakabrowse ng thread na 'to. Ano ano bago nating toys? ;D
Bigay na sana ako ngayon feedback dun sa Microdynamics na cable pero oks na ko sa review ni Master Ivan. Hehe!
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Oh and by the way, sama kayo minsan sa amin ni Ivan hunting ng speakers. Hehe!
So far eto mga choices namin considering the budget I have:
Monitor Audio RX2
Mission 792
B&W 685
PSB Image B6 - to be auditioned
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Oo nga mas marami mas masaya. Babaunin daw ni Master Raz ang high end gear nya with him para pare pareho ang gagamiting cdp, amp at cables para medyo ma-equalize ang playing field. :)
Maganda lahat ng nasa list, nakakapaglaway naman.
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Nga pala, forgot to thank Master Nelson and Master Joey sa pagpapaunlak sa amin na marinig ang kani-kanilang mga audio gears. Salamat talaga!
@Master Nelson
Kunin mo na agad yung 740c ni Master Ivan! ;D
Oh and by the way, did I mention your coffee is one of the best tasting coffees I've ever had? :D
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Ayan, hindi na lang ako ang nagsabi ha. Ang kape kila Master Nelson ang benchmark ng mga high end cafes dahil hindi kopi luwak ang gamit nila. May farm sila ng man-made dinosoars na pinapakain ng coffee fruits, para magflavor dun sa bean. :)
Salamat ulit Master Nelson and Master Joey!
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Oh and by the way, sama kayo minsan sa amin ni Ivan hunting ng speakers. Hehe!
So far eto mga choices namin considering the budget I have:
Monitor Audio RX2
Mission 792
B&W 685
PSB Image B6 - to be auditioned
Baka mapalo tayo ng mods. OT tayo. Gawa ka na kasi sa HT gallery ng system mo. ;) Sabagay, I-pair naman sa CA amp kaya ok lang. ;D
Nga pala, forgot to thank Master Nelson and Master Joey sa pagpapaunlak sa amin na marinig ang kani-kanilang mga audio gears. Salamat talaga!
@Master Nelson
Kunin mo na agad yung 740c ni Master Ivan! ;D
Oh and by the way, did I mention your coffee is one of the best tasting coffees I've ever had? :D
Di kayo nagyaya ulit kina Joey. Nang-iwan kayo. :(
Hantay ko pa matapos yun 740c. Hantay ko pa din yun last palimos price ni master Ivan. ;)
Thanks for coming. Bumili nga ako ng pandesal nun kasi kumain na pala kayo. :)
Ayan, hindi na lang ako ang nagsabi ha. Ang kape kila Master Nelson ang benchmark ng mga high end cafes dahil hindi kopi luwak ang gamit nila. May farm sila ng man-made dinosoars na pinapakain ng coffee fruits, para magflavor dun sa bean. :)
Salamat ulit Master Nelson and Master Joey!
Nasa rear channel output yun bean para masarap. ;D
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oo...sama ako sa monitor rx2 malapit sa amin yun lugar. uy masarap na coffee yun galing sa rear end... lalo na pag may halong totu!!!! :)
sana hindi ako mahilo mamili ng alternate speaks,,,,so far mezzo 2 pa lang napakingan ko with the ca 550a at ayaw ko ng lumayo sa ganun tunog :) malinaw,malinis at maganda.
wala naman talagang busog na busog na bass ang mga headphones :) tulad nung reference system ni guru ivan mala beyerdynamic t1 :)
have a good day gurus ivan,nelson,raz
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oo...sama ako sa monitor rx2 malapit sa amin yun lugar. uy masarap na coffee yun galing sa rear end... lalo na pag may halong totu!!!! :)
sana hindi ako mahilo mamili ng alternate speaks,,,,so far mezzo 2 pa lang napakingan ko with the ca 550a at ayaw ko ng lumayo sa ganun tunog :) malinaw,malinis at maganda.
wala naman talagang busog na busog na bass ang mga headphones :) tulad nung reference system ni guru ivan mala beyerdynamic t1 :)
Hampaslupa lang ang system ko Master Joey. Mahal pa ang kawad mo dito. ;)
Tara sama ka makinig ng ibang speaks. Maganda naman talaga yung Mezzo 2, ayaw lang ilagay ni Beginner sa list dahil may brand preference siya. :D
Oo masarap talaga kape kila Master Nelson, walang kapantay. Very comfy pa, at pwede ka manood sa projector-based HT. Gusto nga namin magpaampon eh. ;D
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guru raz dagdag mo eto. focal chorus 807v. mukang kayang kaya ng ca 550a patunugin to the max na walang hirap. :)
Specifications
* 2-way bass reflex design
* One 7-inch Polyglass mid-bass driver
* One 1" inverted dome tweeter
* Frequency response: 50 Hz – 28 kHz
* Low Frequency point: 41 Hz
* Sensitivity: 92 dB
# Nominal impedance: 8 ohms
# Maximum power handling: 160 watts
# Crossover frequency: 3 kHz
# Dimensions (W x H x D): 9 1/3" x 17 5/8" x 13 1/8"
# Weight: 22.2 lbs.
# Price: $1,095/pair
# www.focal-fr.com
They are moderately efficient with a sensitivity specification of 92 dB so a receiver or amplifier with 75 watts per channel or more is a good match for the 807V speakers.
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Maganda yan 807V Guru Joey, kaso wala ata yung local distro na pinaparating. 806V at 706V meron sila. :)
Ang concern ko lang diyan baka masyadong maging dry and clinical pag matched with Cambridge gear, though kaya naman daanin sa speaker placement at kawad for sure. Medyo lush ata kasi ang preference ni Guru Razel.
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Maganda yan 807V Guru Joey, kaso wala ata yung local distro na pinaparating. 806V at 706V meron sila. :)
Ang concern ko lang diyan baka masyadong maging dry and clinical pag matched with Cambridge gear, though kaya naman daanin sa speaker placement at kawad for sure. Medyo lush ata kasi ang preference ni Guru Razel.
Kung sa 40 series ng CA. Eh kung sa new 50 series...?
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Kaya yan sa 50 series. Face them straight forward siguro... walang toe in. Medyo polite sound, bagay siguro sa well damped room.
Yung Dynaudio DM 2/10 gusto ko marinig sa CA. ;D Very dynamic yan bookshelves na yan, baka mabawasan ang politeness ng CA. :)
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guru nelson,ivan...impressed ako talaga dito sa ca 550a. malakas siya na 60 watter. when you turn up the volume...lumalaki din ang malinis na sound niya. ang ganda nya bumigay ng bass dito sa ms carnival 6(break-in na pareho). nung pinalitan ko nung silver wires pansin ko mas tight and defined yung bass, nilayo ko din to about 8 feet yun distance ng speaks, lumapad ang tunog at labas ang pagka detalyado. ganda. airier. sweet nga talaga etong combi ng amp and speaks.
tulad ng sound ni guru nelson na may halong emotion :).
pero malayo pa sa sound ni guru ivan na mala tesla t1.
isa lang fallback, pag nag upgrade ka siguradong mahal na gastusan ang katapat. :)
mga nasa ulo ko pa rin yung mezzo 2 dahil narinig ko na. polk lsi9 mukang okay din at baka kung bukas audio world. the monitor rx2. iba ibang characteristics :)
guru raz, dalawa dito wala sa wish list mo ng speaks, yung mezzo 2 at polk lsi9 :)
good day to all
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Narinig mo na yung LSi9 Master Parker? Napakagandang speaker nyan. Medyo mapapagod ng konti ang 550 to drive that, pero tutunog pa rin ng maganda for sure. :)
Pero sa price class ng nasa listahan, LSi7 ang medyo malapit. :)
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narinig ko lang kay guru ivan :) highly recommended nya at malaki tiwala ko sa kanya.
good day my friends.
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Sarado si Audioworld. Sayang. Was suppose to buy rca plugs. Sayang lalo kasi dapat, dala ni Master Koey yun 550c niya para ma-pair sa RX2.
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sir parker, pls. post impressions with rx2 ca550a combo.
recently bought rx1,(since rx1&2 almost have the same sound sig.),my mind tells me to go for nad325, but i really want the ca650 or 550a.tnx. :)
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sir parker, pls. post impressions with rx2 ca550a combo.
recently bought rx1,(since rx1&2 almost have the same sound sig.),my mind tells me to go for nad325, but i really want the ca650 or 550a.tnx. :)
Hi Yurikristov,
Have you heard it with the c325bee? How did you find it? What amp are you using at the moment?
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will do yuri :) maybe within the week.
good day
the shop was closed yesterday.
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yuri sir,
heres copy of a review i read
60 watt per channel to 8 ohms. That is as much as most people need in a stereo and it will drive virtually any speaker on the consumer market.
I think the Cambridge and the Marantz both represent good value for the money; both are an excellent compromise between quantity and quality.
Another good choice, worth considering, is the NAD C325 BEE
good day
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sir Stagea. .sorry for the typographical error, i mean the newer NAD 326bee. . i havent auditioned any amps yet, ive been very busy since i arrived here in manila, kaya im just relying on reviews. .oh, ive auditioned the rx1 with a onkyo avr, dun sa seller ng rx1, pero less than an hour lang ata..according to reviews, the sound of rx1 & 2 are warm,pero as per my ear,it sounded a bit bright, with good bass,my cup of tea. . kya im afraid to pair it with CA gear, baka maging too clinical na ang sound. .as for the moment, wala pa akong amp, before ako uwi province next month, sakali ako buy amp, di rin kasi ako mka setup dito..good day. :)
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Tnx sir Parker. :)
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Medyo bright yung Onkyo gear, which probably helped give that sound sa RX1.
You can take your RX1s to 5th Avenue and hear them with Cambridge Audio gear. The 550c/550a and 650c/650a are fairly neutral-sounding. They have a more balanced sound when compared to the older 540c/540a and 640c/640a.
The C526BEE has more emphasis on the lows and the extreme highs, and can work well with some rooms and speakers. It's best if you can hear them together, as we all have different preferences.
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Kumusta na mga Gurus? Been away for too long at di ko naasikaso maaudition 550a/c with the new PSB Image B6. Got your messages Sir Joey and Sir Nelson. Thanks talaga for the audio guidance.
@yurikristov
You might wanna try the new 50 series of CA (550 or 650). They sound more balanced compared to their 40 series predecessors. One of the reasons why I chose them. ;)
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gurus look at the amp behind the speaks
http://blog.stereotype.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/carnival-6.jpg
:)
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Parang setup mo yan Master Joey ah. :) Yung CDP at phono stage na lang ang missing. ;D
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Guru Joey, it seems like the picture is telling you to get both the cdp and phono. ;D
The 550A and the Carnival 6 really are a surprising pair. :o
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@Master Beginner
Nagiwan si Guru Nelson ng bakas ng kanyang regal presence. May ginintuang kawad na ipinamahagi saming mga hampaslupa. Audience Au24. Kasuklamsuklam daw kasi ang aming kajologan at gumagamit kami ng kawad na free sa mga dvd player.
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@Master Beginner
Nagiwan si Guru Nelson ng bakas ng kanyang regal presence. May ginintuang kawad na ipinamahagi saming mga hampaslupa. Audience Au24. Kasuklamsuklam daw kasi ang aming kajologan at gumagamit kami ng kawad na free sa mga dvd player.
Master Beginner and Master Joey, kaya ko lang iniwan yun kalawangin na kawad ko, baka sakaling kapag naikabit nya sa reference CA system nya, maging ginto at gumanda ang tunog. Ayaw daw nya patagalin ang kabit kasi baka ma-tetano daw ang mga gears nya. ;D ;D ;D
Heard the 740c - 740a - mezzo BS combo na. ;) Deadly match.
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Ayan na bibili na si Master Nelson ng bagong toys! :) Loko ka, etong kawad mo nato mas mahal pa sa buong system ko, kaya nga nagsusuot pa ako ng gloves pag hinahawakan baka kasi masira pag nalagyan ng alikabok naming mga poor.
The Mezzo line is nice, from the Mezzo 1 to the Mezzo 8 (Mezzo 9 if you count the sub) maayos lahat tumunog. Unlike sa ibang product lines na may black sheep, dito decent yung performance nung lahat when matched with the right gear.
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muka ng cd player na kasunod :) kakahiya nakakabit tong cardas cross sa blu ray!!!! totoo guru nelson. kaya hilong hilo ako dyan sa mezzo. napakalinaw at balanced. madali pa i drive. wala pa naman akong pangit narinig na tumunog with the ca 550a. so far 3 palang speaks narinig ko with the ca 550a. numero uno yung mezzo 2 at di nagkakalayo yung avant 916i at carnival 6(siguro sa higher volume settings angat na 916i). lahat sila na drive ng mabuti nitong 60 watter.
talga eto si guru ivan...hahahaha. pati auto ganda ng tunog...sa bahay pa :)
gurus beginner/ivan...bulls eye nanaman....phono/cd player....maligayang pasko...mezzy.
If you can dream - and not make dreams your master;
If you can think - and not make thoughts your aim;
If you can meet with triumph and disaster
And treat those two imposters just the same;
good day to all
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@Guru Parker
Naayos ko na tunog ng car ko, pa-evaluate ko sayo next time. Pipitsugin lang ang builds ko, hindi tulad nung kay Guru Nelson na money is no object.
Tumataas ang stocks ng mining dahil sa demand sa tanso ng negosyo ni Master Nelson. Partida, sa wiring pa lang ng CCTV yun! ;D
Ituloy mo na yang CDP at Phono Stage, baka mabigyan ka ni Ronnie ng good price hanggang August. Tapos ikabit natin yan gear mo sa iba ibang speaks hehehe. :D
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@Guru Parker
Naayos ko na tunog ng car ko, pa-evaluate ko sayo next time. Pipitsugin lang ang builds ko, hindi tulad nung kay Guru Nelson na money is no object.
Tumataas ang stocks ng mining dahil sa demand sa tanso ng negosyo ni Master Nelson. Partida, sa wiring pa lang ng CCTV yun! ;D
Ituloy mo na yang CDP at Phono Stage, baka mabigyan ka ni Ronnie ng good price hanggang August. Tapos ikabit natin yan gear mo sa iba ibang speaks hehehe. :D
Wushu! Tumaas nga balahibo namin ni Joey eh. Masyadong emotive yun car audio mo! basang basa pa ang nguso namin kasi natalsikan pa kami ng laway nung singer.
Joey, dalhin natin yun 550a mo sa Audioworld para ma-evaluate mo yun RX2. Pero parang masbagay ang PX2 sa type of music mo. ;D
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hahaha.... guru nelson....wala pang 2 bwan mga toys ko. :)
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Update:
Dinala ni Master Razel ang gear nya sa Watt HiFi today to compare the following speaks:
1. PSB Image B6 (correction hindi pala T6)
2. B&W 685
3. Mission 792
Interesting results, but I wasn't surprised at all. :D
Congrats Guru Razel! They are indeed a great match.
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Update:
Dinala ni Master Razel ang gear nya sa Watt HiFi today to compare the following speaks:
1. PSB Image T6
2. B&W 685
3. Mission 792
Interesting results, but I wasn't surprised at all. :D
Congrats Guru Razel! They are indeed a great match.
Kulang pa yun update. Ano yun nakuha niya?
Hulaan ko ::) B&W. ;D
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Eeeeeehhhh! wrong answer. ;D
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pwede bang "call a friend"? :D
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pwede bang "call a friend"? :D
Pwede daw sabi ng Judges.
5 kami naglisten (6 kung kasama shop owner). Ang verdict ay 4 out of 5 (or 5 out of 6 kung kasama si vendor) in favor of the winning speak. :P
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pwede bang "call a friend"? :D
Hahaha! Pwede daw sir. Actually all three sounded good with their own characteristics. Pero the speaker I chose proved to be worth more than what it is retailing for. ;D
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Hahaha! Pwede daw sir. Actually all three sounded good with their own characteristics. Pero the speaker I chose proved to be worth more than what it is retailing for. ;D
Very true indeed. That is what I call a midrange to die for. :)
Owning a pair before the marketwide release is a bonus. ;D
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Very true indeed. That is what I call a midrange to die for. :)
Owning a pair before the marketwide release is a bonus. ;D
Wow. First to own. Iba talaga! Congrats!!! Kaya pala busy kahapon. Hehe!
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Nakaka intriga naman eto. ;D Mission ba? hehe
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Nakaka intriga naman eto. ;D Mission ba? hehe
It's No. 1 sir --- from the new Image line. :) This one's a huge improvement over its already good predecessor. The B6 is on the warm side of neutral, and matches great with brighter-sounding gear (or at least with neutral-sounding gear).
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True. Honestly, I wasn't expecting much from the B6 as I was more inclined towards getting the Mission or the B&W. We had them listen and compare the three for more than an hour. In the end, it was the B6 who emerged as the speaker of choice for my gear. The 550a together with the B6 sounded warm but still retained the details, a CA signature.
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It's not the warm signature that convinced me though (I don't buy gear for warmth), it's really that majestic midband which was infinitely more tuneful and open. It's like a frequency window that was pulled right off a true high end speaker.
Guru Joey's Mezzo 2 is still more detailed, has more air around instruments, layers better and stages deeper (the Image stage is wide but not nearly as deep). Guru Razel's prior speak of choice (RX2) still has a tighter and more focused low end (great for pounding music), and can probably fill a bigger room much better.
To us, the B6 just had that near-perfect midrange that made us almost ignore the merely above average highs (great, but not class-leading), and the enhanced lows that almost border on being rich. It's like that very special entree in a dinner a' la russe that uplifts the overall experience. Something that you remember fondly, which lets you forgive the other shortcomings.
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mezzy :)
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mezzy :)
You should hear Guru Razel's system, Master Parker. It's a very convincing combination. :D The B6 midrange is like a portion cropped from a truly high end speaker, and melded with less lofty lows and highs (but are still quite good for its price range).
By the way, I've heard my third dose of JMlab Utopias today. This time it's the older Alto Utopia Be. This was powered by Bryston separates and a nice digital front end. Oh my, it was just so nice. :) This reminds me of my last dose (with the Scala Utopia), which was just as impressive. This speaker line can surely bring people to utopia. :D
If anyone wants to part with 5.3M for a Grande pair, please invite us for an audition.
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congrats guru raz :)
guru ivan. sounds like your ears are having multiple org.....s :)
visited ronnie today and auditioned the cd players.
my priorities are...hmmmm...really mezzy this time :). fantastic bookshelves!!! highs unbeatable. mids very clear . beautiful bass...so natural.
cd player/ca 550c
amplifier/ca 740a
speakers/ms mezzo 2
guru nelson...missed you guys.
good day
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It seems like you're about to purchase a pair of Mezzos. :) They are nice speakers indeed. I think they sound best from 3-4m away (not possible in their demo room).
The higher model JMlab speaks are really nice. Very natural sounding. Tawag namin dito Kryptonite... maski anong ganda ng system mo, tatablan ka pa rin. :D Di ko lang alam if they will meld well with the Cambridge Audio sound, baka sumobrang bright na (both brands tend to have a signature brightness).
I was looking at this speak before I went with the B&W. I didn't get to hear it with Cambridge gear, but it wasn't my cup of tea when it was hooked up with Rotel electronics (it still sounded good, but it lacked that special touch). It sounded great with Rega and Arcam amplification.
(http://blog.ultimateavmag.com/he2007/JM%20Chorus.jpg)
Ganito ang Grande Utopia EM:
(http://www.soundfood.net/wp-content/uploads/2008/09/img_1832t.jpg)
Pag nakaganyan ka for sure hindi mo kakabitan ng amps na mumurahin. ;D
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congrats guru raz :)
guru ivan. sounds like your ears are having multiple org.....s :)
guru nelson...missed you guys.
good day
Hi Joey. Wag mo masyadong guluhin si master Ivan kasi ibang level yan ngayon. ;D
Still thinking of his Grand upgrade. Ako pang Grand look alike lang. :D
When you get your itchy hands on that pair of speaks that's mezzing up your head, give us a ring and i'll also bring my flea amp so i can listen to your mezzies.
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Hi Joey. Wag mo masyadong guluhin si master Ivan kasi ibang level yan ngayon. ;D
Still thinking of his Grand upgrade. Ako pang Grand look alike lang. :D
Lokoloko ka Master Nelson. Ikaw lang ang ibang level.
Eh picture ng listening area mo yung may mga Grande Utopia. At balita ko eh ginamit mo lang daw pang Home Theater! ;D Di nga kami mapakali kanina sa ganda ng tunog ng iyong bagong JMlab Grande Utopia front speaks + Usher Audio Be-20 surrounds. :o
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Sorry Gurus, been very B6 este busy lately... And I've yet to enjoy the B6 sound with the 550A/C. :'(
Guru Joey, seems like you're going for the mezzy na. Paired best with a CA amp. ;D
Guru Nelson, I heard from Ivan about your new "Grande" toy. The superbark never sounded that good eh? ;D
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Sorry Gurus, been very B6 este busy lately... And I've yet to enjoy the B6 sound with the 550A/C. :'(
Guru Joey, seems like you're going for the mezzy na. Paired best with a CA amp. ;D
Guru Nelson, I heard from Ivan about your new "Grande" toy. The superbark never sounded that good eh? ;D
Yeah. Both my wife and i use to love that superbark. Ako, i love it even better! Unfortuntely, my wife doesn't anymore. She prefers the older sloppier superbark version. ;D According to Master Ivan, it "excites" the room. Best heard at a different room. Still looking for the optimal position.
@ Guru Joey:
I wouldn't Mezz with my thoughts if i were you. Come to think of it. The heart, mind and soul says
LET'S GET MEZZY ! ! !
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yes my guru friends..saving up :)
go audio note speaks guru nelson...even a headphone amp can drive them :)
....and no problem with speaker placement/room size & shape :)
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Andaming toys ng mga tao. :)
@Guru Joey
Those Mezzies will come soon, I'm sure.
@Guru Razel
Hook them up ASAP. Amiel is waiting for you.
@Guru Nelson
Now you have a true sub, reproducing true infrasonic frequencies. :D Very grande!
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yes my guru friends..saving up :)
go audio note speaks guru nelson...even a headphone amp can drive them :)
....and no problem with speaker placement/room size & shape :)
Walang available sa Pinas. Buti na lang. ;D
Andaming toys ng mga tao. :)
@Guru Nelson
Now you have a true sub, reproducing true infrasonic frequencies. :D Very grande!
Bare pa lang. Naka-sando pa lang. Baka this week, maging grande na. ;D Ibang iba ang reproduction niya sa low freqs. Si master guru audio god Stagea ba naman ang nagdesign eh. Sarap demonyohin si Joey sa HT! Sayang lang di na niya naabutan yun CA receiver ni Ojofool.
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Bare pa lang. Naka-sando pa lang. Baka this week, maging grande na. ;D Ibang iba ang reproduction niya sa low freqs. Si master guru audio god Stagea ba naman ang nagdesign eh. Sarap demonyohin si Joey sa HT! Sayang lang di na niya naabutan yun CA receiver ni Ojofool.
Lumindol kagabi dahil sa lakas ng new Grande system ni Guru Nelson. Pakita mo ang master system mo kay Guru Joey, baka mademonyo. :D
Madami pa yan mga receiver na pwedeng bilhin ni Guru Joey. Nakasale ata ngayon ang CA receivers. :)
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hahaha. one at a time my guru friends:) i might lose my mezzy focus.
by the way guru nelson... i saw a rega turntable.....nice :)
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hahaha. one at a time my guru friends:) i might lose my mezzy focus.
by the way guru nelson... i saw a rega turntable.....nice :)
Joey = devil. ;D
Still building my NMT based audio. Wag muna. ;)
May CA power amp sa marketplace.
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Oregon Moscow live with the Tchaikovsky symphony orchestra.......ca 550a......happy!!!
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We need to get some silver-coated wires for Master Beginner. He's looking for that extra hint of crispness from the top two octaves.
I think he got used to the sound of my brittle-sounding system. :P
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Yep... I'm missing that extra crispness. It's really hard to keep up with the standards I have set just because I heard Ivan's highest fi. So now I'll have to experiment (and probably spend more) and find the right speaker wires that would suit my listening preference... Hayyyy...
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Low tech lang system ko Master Beginner. Too much treble hardness, huhuhu. Alang sinabi sa flagship system ni Master Nelson.
I noticed that PSB did tone down the tweets nung new Image. The older PSB speaks had more sizzle in the highs (except for the Synchrony line). I like the marvelous midrange, however. Kaya na ayusin sa kawad yan. :)
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Maganda nga bumoses yung Image B6 even with my 550a/c. Hanap ulet cables para makuha yung preferred tunog...
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Parang gusto ko tuloy i-try yung B&W 685... paired with 550a/c... hmmmm... ::)
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Parang gusto ko tuloy i-try yung B&W 685... paired with 550a/c... hmmmm... ::)
Why not. Buy lang ng buy! :D
B6 sa Speaker A terminals, 685 sa Speaker B. Switch switch ka lang kung anong tunog gusto mo. :D
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Why not. Buy lang ng buy! :D
B6 sa Speaker A terminals, 685 sa Speaker B. Switch switch ka lang kung anong tunog gusto mo. :D
Oks! Penge 'era...
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Oks! Penge 'era...
Kay Master Nelson ako nanghihingi nyan. ;D Siya ang Santa Claus ng mga kapos-palad sa audio.
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@Master Nelson
'Enge 'era...
Dito ko southmall ngayon... la pala 5th ave dito... Hehe!
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;D
Lahat ng gears ko, Speykers pa lang ni Master Guru Ivan ang katumbas! Mabuti pa mamalimos tayo ng mga pinagsawaang high end gears ni Master Iva.
Master Ivan is right. get the B&Ws for your CA550a. Switch ka lang ng switch kagaya ni Master Ivan.
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Sows Master Nelson. Eh maski ibenta ang Pilipinas baka hindi mabili ang projector-based system mo. <bow> <bow> <bow>
@Master Beginner
Toys lang ng toys! Update mo kami sa iyong paghahasa ng pandinig at pagtono.
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Haven't tried playing with the tone controls as I'm accustoming my ears to how the speakers sound with "direct" on. At least I would notice the difference if ever I play with the tone controls. Pero I would definitely hunt for a good set of speaker wires para naman mamaximize ko yung potential ng audio gears.
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suggestion...... for speaker wires.... length= 8ft/pair
for interconnects .6m to 1m....i'm using .6m musical fidelity x-link no nonsense cable
or this............The Nu Vista cable line uses OCC (Ohno Continuous Cast) wire, silver for the interconnects and copper for the speaker cable.
if the system needs to wake up a bit or a bit more zip, the MF NuVista is a good move.
good day.
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Thanks for the suggestion Guru Joey!
Where can I have these cables auditioned? Price range? :)
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Master Raz,
DCM (in Cubao) might still have them (these MF interconnects and wires are from almost a decade ago). MF also had the budget X-LINX range (I think they also stopped selling them).
In case they no longer have these products there, they'd probably steer you towards their Acoustic Zen stuff anyway. :)
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How's your 550a Guru Joey? And how about the 740c Master Nelson? ;)
I finally got the B6 to sing well with my 550a/c. No toe-in was necessary. Just had to find that good ol' sweet spot and correct placement of speakers. Now, I'm a happy camper. ;D
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Now, if only I can find a pair of good speaker wires...
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Now, if only I can find a pair of good speaker wires...
Eto na ang tatapos sa mga pangarap namin. Midrange purity. ;)
Congrats with the finding the sweet spot master. :)
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Let's welcome our new member. :D Master Nelson de Leon --- the original choobchoob god. :D
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Congrats sa new toy Master Nelson!
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Just got home. ;D
Glad to be a part of the prestigious CA family headed by our beloved president, si Master Ivan "The Audio Guru God" Stagea who have fully mastered the qualities and characteristics of every C.A. gear. Iba talaga ang major stockholder. ;D
Nakay Master Stagea mga "carribean" files ko. ;)
I used my vintage onkyo muna as pre-amp. They blended well naman kaso they're not impedance matched though may gain naman in terms or volume or db. A little bit above normal listening levels, may slight distortion na. Speakers na lang. :D mga 8-16 ohms pwede na. ;) 94db up.
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Lokoloko ka Guru Nelson. Outreach program mo yan to feel yung suffering naming mga jologs na jejemon. Yung receiver ko nga pag sindi imbes na "Hello" ang greeting, lumalabas sa screen "e0W!"
Salamat sa mga carribean files mo, medyo madami din ako nakopya... mostly mga galing Chung Kuo.
Buy na ng speaker master! Aside from nominal impedance and sensitivity, kung may makuha kang impedance and phase plots nung speaker, mas maganda. Pwede kasing 8 ohms nominal ang rating nung speaker, pero malaking part pala ng frequency spectrum is around 3 ohms siya at pwedeng highly capacitive pa (hell for most tube amps).
Multitap ba yung speaker outs ng power amp mo? or single tap lang?
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Single tap lang. Dunno if it would be cost effective to have the tranny rewired for multi-tap. And even if may power amp has 8 ohm tap, i still dunno if i could find a speaker that would match in term of wattage.
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Mahirap kasi yan pinasok mo hehehe. Baka may makita kang NOS speakers (ang hirap humanap). O kaya build ka ng multiple driver array.
Klipsch RB-81 baka type mo. :) Pero alam ko pang La Scala ka talaga. ;)
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Mga sir, need your input. Right combo kaya if mag cambridge audio 840e pre amp ako then nad c375 as my power amp feed to my B&W 683? I'l be using my DAC Magic for my pioneer source. Nakakatempt ang Cambridge Audio...
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Mga sir, need your input. Right combo kaya if mag cambridge audio 840e pre amp ako then nad c375 as my power amp feed to my B&W 683? I'l be using my DAC Magic for my pioneer source. Nakakatempt ang Cambridge Audio...
Pwede naman, baka mabawasan yung boom nung c375. Of course it's best na subukan mo muna. :)
Since di naman naglalayo presyo, try mo din 840A. Biamp mo na lang, 840A sa highs, C375 sa lows. Medyo effort lang sa integration kasi magkaiba ng character at baka magkaron ng phase issues. Pero rewarding din kasi matakaw sa current yung 683.
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Sir, based on your experience, soundwise, may difference ba ang 840e sa pre amp ng 840a?
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Meron, especially when using balanced interconnects on the 840E. Since the 375 only has unbalanced iputs, the difference is partly negated. The lower preout level of the 840a can be useful to properly match the 2 amps (do not bypass the nad's preamp when biamping, so that you can use it as a gain control).
Of course, getting the 840e and bypassing the 375's preamp is the easier and more conventional option.
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Master, malayo sa tunog yun in-audition natin na dvdp vs CA740c. I mean i know it's obvious na a dedicated cdp is preferred over dvdp. Pero in this case, malayo talaga. I was so hesitant to get the RB-81 at first because of what we've heard. But observing the graph you posted sa other site, i took the risk and ordered a pair na. Pagdating dito sa house, i balanced the speaks on the stand based on weight distribution. Hindi ko pa nga pinakinggan cuz baka ma-disappoint ako. Pero my theory was correct. Twas the dvdp to be blamed sa "kulang" na nadinig ko. Right now, the 740C is singing and processing my HDD music files via NMT matched with my flea amp. ;D
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Master, malayo sa tunog yun in-audition natin na dvdp vs CA740c. I mean i know it's obvious na a dedicated cdp is preferred over dvdp. Pero in this case, malayo talaga. I was so hesitant to get the RB-81 at first because of what we've heard. But observing the graph you posted sa other site, i took the risk and ordered a pair na. Pagdating dito sa house, i balanced the speaks on the stand based on weight distribution. Hindi ko pa nga pinakinggan cuz baka ma-disappoint ako. Pero my theory was correct. Twas the dvdp to be blamed sa "kulang" na nadinig ko. Right now, the 740C is singing and processing my HDD music files via NMT matched with my flea amp. ;D
Ibang level natong setup ni master Nelson! Di na maabot grabe, baka magpahulog na lang ako sa bangin after ko marinig yan kasi alam kong habangbuhay ay di maaabot ng mga jologs na tulad namin. :'(
Maganda naman talaga ang 740C. It won't win HiFi News' comparo against its very formidable competitors if it failed in terms of sound quality. It gained top points for sound quality, build quality, and features.
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Should've grabbed that 740c when I had the chance... ;D
I'm really eager to hear that RB18 of yours Master Nelson paired with your new amp and cdp.
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Should've grabbed that 740c when I had the chance... ;D
I'm really eager to hear that RB18 of yours Master Nelson paired with your new amp and cdp.
Master Raz, kailangan natin ng ear protection para maiwasan ang barrage ng detail. Baka tuluyang mabura ang ating innocence sa dami ng revelations ng system ni master Nelson. Parang forbidden fruit yan, pag sinubukan mo eh magbabago ang tingin mo sa existing world mo (we'd realize how feeble our systems are).
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Hi po mga Gurus,
I have a spare Monitor Audio S2 that i'm delegating to 2 channel duties. I’m currently considering 340A/340C or 350A/350C (if available) combo.
Should I be concerned about the power output (40w at 8ohms 50w @ 4ohms) of the integrated amp whether if it is enough to drive my S2?
Based on what I read here, you guys have 540a/c and up.
Currently, my budget limits me to 20k+.
Coincidentally, I have a spare AVR RX-V1500 (relieved by RX-V1800). I initially considered using this AVR with the CDP to drive the S2. But for aesthetic reasons, mas maganda kung match yung cdp and amp :D.
Your thoughts please.
TIA
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Ouch! I should be wearing Master Lem's armor of c*** then to protect myself from further dissuasion against what I currently have.
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Ouch! I should be wearing Master Lem's armor of c*** then to protect myself from further dissuasion against what I currently have.
Dapat yan ang sinuot mo nung first time mo nagpunta kay Master Stagea.
@ Turismo:
Lets wait for master Stagea's suggestion as he is very well versed with the Cambridge line (Stockholder kasi ng Avesco). Though i think baka wala kang headroom for a 40w amp. Kindly post your listening preferences and type of music so others could better chime in their suggestions.
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Tnx sir nelson.
usually i have a wide range of music preference. but i normally play smooth/pop jazz when listening to my s2.
I recently inquired about 340's but they are currently out of stock. they are offering the next line 540/550 at a discount.
@ Turismo:
Lets wait for master Stagea's suggestion as he is very well versed with the Cambridge line (Stockholder kasi ng Avesco). Though i think baka wala kang headroom for a 40w amp. Kindly post your listening preferences and type of music so others could better chime in their suggestions.
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Ouch! I should be wearing Master Lem's armor of c*** then to protect myself from further dissuasion against what I currently have.
Kailangan natin yan, hiramin muna natin kay Master Lem yung armor bago tapo pumasok sa mansion ni Master Nelson. :)
@turismo
Nice speakers sir. The Silver S2 is the granddaddy of the current Silver RX2. :) Like the RX2, the S2 is also balanced slightly towards warmth. They'd probably match well with Cambridges. I suggest you bring your speakers to a 5th Avenue branch or to Avesco for a demo (if you haven't tried them with a CA combo). If you're bothered with convenience, the Trinoma branch is very close to the North Parking entrance, while the Shang branch is right beside the mall parking. The Park Square branch is also not that far away from the parking elevator.
How big is your room? The 340 pair will work well for moderate playback volumes or a smaller room (and they're great for the price). The 550C and the 550A would truly be a step up in quality and drive, and would drive your speakers very well.
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Hi po mga Gurus,
I have a spare Monitor Audio S2 that i'm delegating to 2 channel duties. I’m currently considering 340A/340C or 350A/350C (if available) combo.
Should I be concerned about the power output (40w at 8ohms 50w @ 4ohms) of the integrated amp whether if it is enough to drive my S2?
Based on what I read here, you guys have 540a/c and up.
Currently, my budget limits me to 20k+.
Coincidentally, I have a spare AVR RX-V1500 (relieved by RX-V1800). I initially considered using this AVR with the CDP to drive the S2. But for aesthetic reasons, mas maganda kung match yung cdp and amp :D.
Your thoughts please.
TIA
@turismo
Nice speakers sir. The Silver S2 is the granddaddy of the current Silver RX2. :) Like the RX2, the S2 is also balanced slightly towards warmth. They'd probably match well with Cambridges. I suggest you bring your speakers to a 5th Avenue branch or to Avesco for a demo (if you haven't tried them with a CA combo). If you're bothered with convenience, the Trinoma branch is very close to the North Parking entrance, while the Shang branch is right beside the mall parking. The Park Square branch is also not that far away from the parking elevator.
@ turismo:
Just don't forget to mention master guru IVAN's name sa 5th ave para malatagan ka ng rea laced with gold carpet. ;D
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Nyek loko ka Master Nelson. Hindi ako stockholder, tagalinis ako ng banyo nila. :'(
@ turismo
If you happen to go to the Trinoma branch, you can ask for Benjie or Ronnie. If they're not around, Mike (or anyone else there) can still assist you. Tell them that Ivan referred you.
They have a cramped listening area and a fairly high traffic store, so it might not be the best shopping experience. The people there are really nice and helpful though (as are the people in the Park Square branch), and that more than makes up for everything else (at least for me as a consumer).
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Nyek loko ka Master Nelson. Hindi ako stockholder, tagalinis ako ng banyo nila. :'(
@ turismo
If you happen to go to the Trinoma branch, you can ask for Benjie or Ronnie. If they're not around, Mike (or anyone else there) can still assist you. Tell them that Ivan referred you.
They have a cramped listening area and a fairly high traffic store, so it might not be the best shopping experience. The people there are really nice and helpful though (as are the people in the Park Square branch), and that more than makes up for everything else (at least for me as a consumer).
And don't forget to tell them na you were recommended by master guru Stagea aka Audio god Ivan. si Ivan kamo yun low profile " major major" ;D stockholder ng Avesco. Major major owner yan. ;)
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And don't forget to tell them na you were recommended by master guru Stagea aka Audio god Ivan. si Ivan kamo yun low profile " major major" ;D stockholder ng Avesco. Major major owner yan. ;)
Baka palayasin ka pag yan ang sinabi mo. :D
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@Turismo
The 340 won't have any issues driving your S2s. Maybe you could stretch your budget a bit to get even a 540a/340c or 640a/340c combo. I think they're having a sale on the 40 series of CA. And don't forget to mention you are a friend of Guru Ivan.
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Master Karl and I heard Master Nelson's new system. Ibang level, pang HiFi show talaga.
Tapos yung Brand N + Brand C ni Master Karl, OMG! The punch of sheer power.
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Master Karl and I heard Master Nelson's new system. Ibang level, pang HiFi show talaga.
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@nelson
horny talaga si sir nelson, kahihigop ng soup#5 sa banawe ;D pwede ba partylist-jaguar makinig ng SET/Horns mo?
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@nelson
horny talaga si sir nelson, kahihigop ng soup#5 sa banawe ;D pwede ba partylist-jaguar makinig ng SET/Horns mo?
Ibang level talaga. Di ako makahinga sa lakas ng pressure. :o
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mga sirs,
ask ko lang difference ng sound signature ng nad (pref 355/356bee) sa ca (pref 550a).
gusto ko kasi yung highs and mids ng nad, medyo disappointed lang sa lows.
tried also marantz 8003, great highs, tight lows pero kulang naman para sa kin yung mids.
tia.
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Brighter and more forward-sounding ang CA amps kesa NAD or Marantz. Tight and urgent lows, with a fast and fairly dynamic sound. Frequency extension is not a problem, as long as you have the right source and speakers hooked up. Details and images are clearly presented, though some find the overall sound somewhat cool and "clinical."
You'd also notice that there would be more emphasis on the leading edge of notes, versus the NAD or the Marantz sound. It is a different character, which may not appeal to everyone. It's best to hear it for yourself. :)
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Thanks for the replies guys. I was out of town at ngayon lang ako na kapag online.
Before I went out of town, i was able to look around and got some decent offers on the 540 and 550 series at park square.
@Stagea. My ht room will be around 15 sq meters although I plan to put the cdp/amp instead in the living room which will be around 10 sqm.
I was able to audition a nad 515bee alsi while i was there at that area.
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How did you find the 540A/550A?
The C515BEE is a pretty strong for a 40 watter (lots of dynamic reserve), though it has a darker and more laid-back character. Did you bring your speakers with you para makita kung matched?
The 550A is priced the same as the 640A more or less, but I'd still get the 550A against the 640A because of the nicer pot. The 550A may be rated with less continuous output, but in realistic use they're more or less even (the x50A series have more dynamic reserve per continuous output rating versus the x40 series).
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Before I went out of town, i was able to look around and got some decent offers on the 540 and 550 series at park square.
I was able to audition a nad 515bee alsi while i was there at that area.
turismo,
mind comparing the sound between nad and ca? which amp do you prefer?
tia
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@Stagea/@dukesociety - I haven't heard yet the 550a/540a as I was only able to audition the nads
would it be possible to partner a 540c/550c with either a 640a/740a?
340c and 540/550a / 640/650a?
How did you find the 540A/550A?
The C515BEE is a pretty strong for a 40 watter (lots of dynamic reserve), though it has a darker and more laid-back character. Did you bring your speakers with you para makita kung matched?
The 550A is priced the same as the 640A more or less, but I'd still get the 550A against the 640A because of the nicer pot. The 550A may be rated with less continuous output, but in realistic use they're more or less even (the x50A series have more dynamic reserve per continuous output rating versus the x40 series).
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@Stagea/@dukesociety - I haven't heard yet the 550a/540a as I was only able to audition the nads
would it be possible to partner a 540c/550c with either a 640a/740a?
340c and 540/550a / 640/650a?
Yes, it's very possible. :) For the most part, you get the sound of the front end that you choose, and the power of the amp that you match it with.
The 40 series CDPs (340c/540c/640c/740c/840c) go well with their fellow 40 series amps (340a/540a/640a/740a/840a/840e-840w). The 50 series CDPs (350C/550C/650C) go well with 50 series amps (350A/55A/650A).
If you like the NAD sound, the 50 series sound might appeal to you more than the 40 series sound. The 50 series is fairly neutral, while the 40 series can border on hyperanalytical to some people (largely dependent on the speakers you match them with).
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Tnx Stagea. Will try to audition more.
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Is the Cambridge Audio DacMagic available locally? Any comments on this D/A converter?
According to Cambridge Audio website, Cambrdige Audio distributor in Philippines is Avesco. E-mailed Avesco, but no reply.
visit 5th ave. branches they have the dacmagic. :)
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visit 5th ave. branches they have the dacmagic. :)
One unit left as of last month. order basis only.
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Anyone here who's using DacMagic? I'm planning to use this for my my htpc together with Azur 550A but I've read a lot of bad reviews about it (DacMagic) that's why I'm looking for a better alternative.
Slightly OT:
I'm torn between NAD C326BEE and Azur 550A. Who do you pick between the two?
Thanks. :)
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Anyone here who's using DacMagic? I'm planning to use this for my my htpc together with Azur 550A but I've read a lot of bad reviews about it (DacMagic) that's why I'm looking for a better alternative.
Slightly OT:
I'm torn between NAD C326BEE and Azur 550A. Who do you pick between the two?
Thanks. :)
Cambridge for me.
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Anyone here who's using DacMagic? I'm planning to use this for my my htpc together with Azur 550A but I've read a lot of bad reviews about it (DacMagic) that's why I'm looking for a better alternative.
Thanks. :)
try beresford caiman.
link
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Anyone here who's using DacMagic? I'm planning to use this for my my htpc together with Azur 550A but I've read a lot of bad reviews about it (DacMagic) that's why I'm looking for a better alternative.
Slightly OT:
I'm torn between NAD C326BEE and Azur 550A. Who do you pick between the two?
Thanks. :)
I'm also using my CA 740c as external DAC. So far i'm very satisfied. I get the best of both worlds. A very good CDP and i can also utilize the internal DAC as well via digital inputs of the 740c.
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I'm torn between NAD C326BEE and Azur 550A. Who do you pick between the two?
Thanks. :)
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go for Azur 550A.
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Slightly OT:
I'm torn between NAD C326BEE and Azur 550A. Who do you pick between the two?
You're in a Cambridge thread, so Cambridge. ;D
Honestly, the 550A is a great amp. I find the build quality exceptional for the price. It has significantly more headroom than the 540A (despite the same ratings), and carries a more pleasant tonal balance. It also fixed both of the 540A's known quirks (the aggressive CAP5 intervention and the tendency for channel imbalance at lower volumes). Cambridge amps are a bit harder to partner than NAD amps (because of the fast and relatively cool sound), but the results can be quite rewarding in the end.
NAD amps are also excellent options (and they're often very conservatively-rated), but the BEE models seem to have marked emphasis on certain frequencies (the first three octaves and the last two octaves) when coupled with some common speakers. I think they match perfectly with PSB speakers though (they belong to the same group afterall). I don't find the C326BEE as ultimately-revealing as the 550A, but it does throw a plump sound with a wide sound stage (and I know a lot of people like this).
I suggest listening to both before deciding. Good luck. :)
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Anyone here who's using DacMagic? I'm planning to use this for my my htpc together with Azur 550A but I've read a lot of bad reviews about it (DacMagic) that's why I'm looking for a better alternative.
Which bad reviews are you talking about? The power brick issue? I understand that they have rectified that problem.
Instead of the 550C + Dacmagic, you can check out the 740C or the 840C. Both can be used as DACs, as they have SPDIF inputs.
If you're going the NAD route, the C565BEE CD player has the same functionality.
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Anyone here who's using DacMagic? I'm planning to use this for my my htpc together with Azur 550A but I've read a lot of bad reviews about it (DacMagic) that's why I'm looking for a better alternative.
Slightly OT:
I'm torn between NAD C326BEE and Azur 550A. Who do you pick between the two?
Thanks. :)
as for external DAC, besides the DACMagic, you also have the Tube Magic from maveric Audio...
just a thought... :)
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Slightly OT:
I'm torn between NAD C326BEE and Azur 550A. Who do you pick between the two?
Thanks. :)
I'll go for 550A. CAs are known for their clinical sound which is one of the characteristics I was looking for. The details are top notch. The Azur x50 series produce clear highs but at the same time has that tonal balance which you will not find tiring to listen to, of course, when matched with a good pair of speakers.
Of course, this is just me. [Love your own] :)
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Thanks for the all the inputs.
Actually, I am considering getting nad 326 but because I posted in the wrong thread, I might go with 550a instead. ;D
Which bad reviews are you talking about? The power brick issue? I understand that they have rectified that problem.
Instead of the 550C + Dacmagic, you can check out the 740C or the 840C. Both can be used as DACs, as they have SPDIF inputs.
Yes, the hums and the overheating of the power brick.
740c and 840c are good options but because of limited budget they are not in my list right now. Maybe...just maybe...if my budget permits. Just a follow up question, which dac is better between DacMagic and 740c/840c?
Thanks.
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Thanks for the all the inputs.
Actually, I am considering getting nad 326 but because I posted in the wrong thread, I might go with 550a instead. ;D
Yes, the hums and the overheating of the power brick.
740c and 840c are good options but because of limited budget they are not in my list right now. Maybe...just maybe...if my budget permits. Just a follow up question, which dac is better between DacMagic and 740c/840c?
Thanks.
My choice:
Of course, this is just me. [Love your own] :)
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740c. ;) Mahal na kasi ang 840c. ;D
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740c and 840c are good options but because of limited budget they are not in my list right now. Maybe...just maybe...if my budget permits. Just a follow up question, which dac is better between DacMagic and 740c/840c?
The 740C uses the same DAC chips as the DACMagic. However, the 740C has a better resampler, power supply, and output stage. Transport-wise, the 740C's jitter levels are truly very very low (I can't say the same about external transports).
The 840C has everything the 740C has, but it has dual AD1955 DACs (instead of dual WM8740 DACs), true balanced outputs, and a capacitorless signal path on top.
If you factor everything, the DACMagic ends up as a standalone DAC that is more comparable to the 640C / 650C players.
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Update ko lang ang thread, si Master Parker eh nakabili na ng CA phono stage. ;D
Yoohooo, Joey. ;D
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Yahoo! Teka... anong TT gamit mo Sir Joey pala?
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OT: Napansin ko lang na nagiging "LEET" ang nakadisplay sa "Posts" ng isang member once na mareach nya ang 1337 posts.
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OT: Napansin ko lang na nagiging "LEET" ang nakadisplay sa "Posts" ng isang member once na mareach nya ang 1337 posts.
Whehehe. |33+ y0!
Leet = ang father ng mga jejemon. ;D
Mag turntable ka na din ba Master Razel?
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Pwede rin. Dali lang naman gumawa nun di ba? "Turn table" Nyahahah!
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Pwede rin. Dali lang naman gumawa nun di ba? "Turn table" Nyahahah!
Ay sus. Gagawa ka pa. Eh punta ka lang sa handaan sa chinese restaurant, bawat mesa may turntable sa gitna pang lauriat!
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Ganung klaseng "turn table" nga naisip ko. Hehe
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Ganung klaseng "turn table" nga naisip ko. Hehe
Malufet yun... disc carousel yun. Iba ibang klaseng plato pwede ipatong. :)
Masarap pang gamitin, nakakataba ng puso at nakakapuno ng sikmura. :D
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OT: Napansin ko lang na nagiging "LEET" ang nakadisplay sa "Posts" ng isang member once na mareach nya ang 1337 posts.
Yun signature ba? Napansin ko din. Sa sig ko, wala kang napansin? Master idol ko kasi talaga eh.
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I'm also using my CA 740c as external DAC. So far i'm very satisfied. I get the best of both worlds. A very good CDP and i can also utilize the internal DAC as well via digital inputs of the 740c.
same here sir. with 740c me free DAC ka na.. :)
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Thanks for the all the inputs.
Actually, I am considering getting nad 326 but because I posted in the wrong thread, I might go with 550a instead. ;D
Yes, the hums and the overheating of the power brick.
740c and 840c are good options but because of limited budget they are not in my list right now. Maybe...just maybe...if my budget permits. Just a follow up question, which dac is better between DacMagic and 740c/840c?
Thanks.
i think they're the same as they are from the same company. somebody told me na 25% off ung cambridge audio products last month sa 5th ave, laki sana ng natipid mo. if you could extend your budget a little further go for the 740c you will enjoy it for years... :)
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The 740C uses the same DAC chips as the DACMagic. However, the 740C has a better resampler, power supply, and output stage. Transport-wise, the 740C's jitter levels are truly very very low (I can't say the same about external transports).
The 840C has everything the 740C has, but it has dual AD1955 DACs (instead of dual WM8740 DACs), true balanced outputs, and a capacitorless signal path on top.
If you factor everything, the DACMagic ends up as a standalone DAC that is more comparable to the 640C / 650C players.
Yan si Sir Stagea, busog tayo sa info. you really are very kind in giving advices/ideas to our fellow pdvd members. salamat ng marami sir. we're lucky we have you here...cheers!
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Yan si Sir Stagea, busog tayo sa info. you really are very kind in giving advices/ideas to our fellow pdvd members. salamat ng marami sir. we're lucky we have you here...cheers!
Salamat master Tormentor. Pareparehas lang po tayong naglalaro dito sa larangan ng A/V. Lahat po tayo ay nakakatulong sa isa't isa by virtue of each one's participation sa discussion. :)
Yun signature ba? Napansin ko din. Sa sig ko, wala kang napansin? Master idol ko kasi talaga eh.
Hoy Master Nelson, anong pakulo na naman yan. Isa lang ang sagot. Wala... wala... wala... ;D
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finally....my pc is working :) good day to stagea/beginner/nelson...all :)
yes i was able to get the ca phono stage.... beautiful.....enjoying my records(lps)!!!
ca phono stage available at 5th ave. trinoma...contact person ronnie mena.
sale on several items/amps/players/speakers...etc..up to 30% off on selected items.
they also have a fine turntable... rega planar, complete with cartridge/stylus/dust cover. less than 20 thou/K.
go for it guru nelson ;D!!!
the ca 550a is a fantastic amp/bargain......together with the ca phono stage....excellent.
unbelievable..these clowns(ms carnival 6 speaks) are amazing, but my mezzy mind is darn set to up the ante.
yes guru...im sure you know what new toy will be next. thank you again...the more i hear, the more i want :)
gurus ivan/nelson/raz...drop by my place...missed you guys....im sure my clowns will entertain you again :)
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Waaa! TT is always in my heart, pero unfortunately, does not fit my pocket. ;) I'm still enjoying and maximizing my digital front end system. it's your turn to drop by our place. ;)
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will do guru nelson. 740c.....hmmm....yummy....your new toy guru nelson?
the ca azur 540p (phono stage/mm)- 3.4k
rega planar 1 - about 18k+- (complete & ready to race :). dust cover,cartridge/stylus). i think the interconnects are built in without a ground wire.
good day to all
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Don Master Guru Nelson, maganda yan sinasabi ni Master Joey. It's time to grab that pair. :D
Master Joey,
Yes, Guru Nelson's been actively acquiring all the items available to him.
His new layout is the epitome of performance with ease. You can play any track by artist, song or genre with valve euphony at the touch of a finger.
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guru stagea, should i bring along the best audio upgrade highly recommended by don guru nelson?...cotton buds!!! or no need....the guru nelson signature sound will melt whatever obstruction/dirt stuck inside the otic canal :)
ca540p/ca550a....oct.....nov.....dec....jan...mezzo 2...march....april....may.....550c...hibernation time :)
good day
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guru stagea, should i bring along the best audio upgrade highly recommended by don guru nelson?...cotton buds!!! or no need....the guru nelson signature sound will melt whatever obstruction/dirt stuck inside the otic canal :)
It's just a simple system. No preamp yet. I'm just proud that a 3 watt amp could sound descent.
ca540p/ca550a....oct.....nov.....dec....jan...mezzo 2...march....april....may.....550c...hibernation time :)
Oct....Swipe it!....Nov...Dec....Jan... audio nirvana time. ;D
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Good weekend to all
Beautiful morning.............CA550a/CA540p/MS Carnival 6
VINYL - THE PILGRIM AND THE STARS
ENIRICO RAVA - TRUMPET
JOHN ABERCROMBIE - GUITAR
PALLE DANIELSSON - BASS
JON CHRISTENSEN - DRUMS
Amazing clowns.... they never fail to entertain. Woooooooo!!! Goosebumps!!!
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ganda talaga ca 550a/540p.
been playing vinyls.....nostalgia
bakit kaya iba tunog nitong carnival dito sa house(8ft apart)??? mas maayos keysa sa tindahan...when i auditioned the ms carnival 6 /ca 740a/c... parang pag nadinig mo mahirap bilhin..hahaha.......but for 10k. the listening room in trinoma sucks, still the mezzies sounded great. the others, carvival(good), avant(better)...i havent heard the avianos.
ganda niya(ms c6) tumunog d2 sa bahay.....labas yung lapad(lps) at linis(ca540p/550a). kahit sa cds..using artic ic, ayos din naman(cardas cross pa rin :)). siguro kaya ganun, better listening room and placement, slight toe-in, sand filled speaks, break-in at quality speaker cables(silver). kaya lang, blue ray player lang...hahaha.....550c next.....ginugulo ako nitong clowns..when i think of them mezzies, these clowns seem to sound better and better...mezzing up my next audio upgrade....cd player or mezzies....hahaha ikot ulo dito sa carnivals.
good day to all
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Great to hear that you're enjoying your gear immensely. :) Nelson wants to hear those Vinyls. Deep inside, he really wants to switch to analogue. ;D
The Mezzos are truly neutral and revealing speakers. It's just that 5th Ave Trinoma lacks the facility to make these speakers sing. However, they do have the nicest people... and that makes up for a lot of things. :)
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That's nice to hear Guru Joey. Well, if it were me, I'd go first for the one "mezzing" with my head... ;D ;D ;D
Looking forward to hearing your LP collection one of these days. :D
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yes guru razzzz......mezzzzzzzzzy.
VINYL - SWIMMING WITH A HOLE IN MY BODY - BILL CONNORS
very happy with the ca550a/ca540p...(turntable user? buy the new cambridge audio 540p/640p phono pre-amp)...printed on top portion of ca550a box :)
turntable? an old gemini pt 2000 II, cartridge - stylus, shure white label.
a turntable upgrade is also on my wish list. but that can wait till my 3year old son stops toying with my equipment. he already broke a shure v15vxmr stylus,etc. etc. ouch. every time he gets near my sound system my blood pressure shoots up.
good day
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went to audio world. auditioned Italian amp w rx2, good ......but mezzy with ca gear for me :)
good day.
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went to audio world. auditioned Italian amp w rx2, good ......but mezzy with ca gear for me :)
good day.
There you have it. Go for the Mezzos then. ;D
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Yeah. Mezzo is messing up your brain so what the heck. The only cure is to get the Mezzo na so go for it! ;D
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Congrats Master Razel!
Ganda tumunog ng system mo. Detailed pero hindi harsh. :)
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may promo ang 5th ave.
30 percent off sa lahat ng CA gears nila..
840a ( 60k )-----down to 42k
740a ( 38k )-----down to 27k
and so on...
wow naman! :o
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may promo ang 5th ave.
30 percent off sa lahat ng CA gears nila..
840a ( 60k )-----down to 42k
740a ( 38k )-----down to 27k
and so on...
wow naman! :o
Edi kung ganun 840E + 840W na kesa 840A ;D Maximized mo yung savings. Tapos match mo na din ng 840C. ;D
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Congrats Master Razel!
Ganda tumunog ng system mo. Detailed pero hindi harsh. :)
Naku master. Kakahiya nga e. Yaan mo improve ko yung system para hinde ka masuka next time.
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Naku master. Kakahiya nga e. Yaan mo improve ko yung system para hinde ka masuka next time.
Nasuka si master Daku...? :-[ Iba na kasi standards niya eh. Lalo pa ngayon malapit na hifi show. Kailangan iprepare niya yun RTA ears niya para pagtotono. ;D Pero ok lang yun master Raz kasi para naman ma-improve ang mga system natin di ba?
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Nasuka si master Daku...? :-[ Iba na kasi standards niya eh. Lalo pa ngayon malapit na hifi show. Kailangan iprepare niya yun RTA ears niya para pagtotono. ;D Pero ok lang yun master Raz kasi para naman ma-improve ang mga system natin di ba?
Tama! Actually pagkatapos nga nya mapakinggan yung system ko, napunta pa kme sa AVDI at pinarinig nya sa akin mga focal+bryston... para bang "cleansing". Para maalis sa pandinig nya yung napakajologs kong system.
Nga pala, lapit na hay pay syow! Kelangan ko na bumili madami panyo... pamunas laway...
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Tama! Actually pagkatapos nga nya mapakinggan yung system ko, napunta pa kme sa AVDI at pinarinig nya sa akin mga focal+bryston... para bang "cleansing". Para maalis sa pandinig nya yung napakajologs kong system.
Nga pala, lapit na hay pay syow! Kelangan ko na bumili madami panyo... pamunas laway...
Ay sows. Magpunta ka lang sa house ng ating master, hifi show na din. Magpakahirap ka pa sa Mandarin. ;)
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Ay sows. Magpunta ka lang sa house ng ating master, hifi show na din. Magpakahirap ka pa sa Mandarin. ;)
Oo, kila Don Master Nelson ganun talaga. :D Nung last HiFi show nga eh halos walang pumasa sa standards ni Don Master. :o
Btw, si Raz ang sinasabi nyang improve ng system nya eh yun nga... yung Bryston at Focal na bibilhin nya. ;D
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Edi kung ganun 840E + 840W na kesa 840A ;D Maximized mo yung savings. Tapos match mo na din ng 840C. ;D
sir wala daw stock kahit saang branch.. :'(
sayang..
kelan po ba hi-fi show?
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sir wala daw stock kahit saang branch.. :'(
sayang..
kelan po ba hi-fi show?
Ahh ubos na ba? Before kasi meron yan sa Shang and sa Park Square.
November 27-28 yung Hi-Fi show sa Mandarin.
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sayang nga po eh, kasi till nov 15 lang yung promo..
OT: pwede po bang magdala ng Cam sa hi-fi show? ;D
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sayang nga po eh, kasi till nov 15 lang yung promo..
OT: pwede po bang magdala ng Cam sa hi-fi show? ;D
I would think so. Nung prior years pwede eh, but it can be hard to take pictures sa busy rooms (unless gusto mo isama yung mga tao sa pictures). You can go there early to beat the hustle and bustle.
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sir wala daw stock kahit saang branch.. :'(
sayang..
Bagal bagal kasi. ;D Yaman yaman, nagpapa-tumpik tumpik pa.
Sa WS may binebenta ata amp CA amp...
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Check mo din Roksan. Fairly familiar high-impact sound. :)
As with CA, I'm not sure how well they'd gel with Paradigm speakers.
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@ tatay nelson,
di po ako mayaman, kayo po ang mayaman, haha! ;D
WS (wiredstate)?
@sir stagea
sabi po sa 5th ave, 840aCA+paradigm = neutral sound..i dont know..
ill find out when i get the chance..
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@sir stagea
sabi po sa 5th ave, 840aCA+paradigm = neutral sound..i dont know..
ill find out when i get the chance..
Depende din kasi sa pandinig yun ng tao. I suggest you try them together.
CAs are a bit harder to partner because of their character, so it is best if you can hear them with your gear. :)
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sabi po sa 5th ave, 840aCA+paradigm = neutral sound..i dont know..
ill find out when i get the chance..
naku sino naman kaya dun nakapagtry nyan dun sa 5th ave, itsura at pagsasalita pa lang nung mga tindero dun mukang binebentahan ka lang...eh CA at paradigm parehong matalas tumunog...try mo audio analogue crescendo sa paradigm, interested lang me kung maganda...pag ok uunahan kita
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Hindi naman po lahat dun ay benta ang habol. Hindi lang po talaga sila specialized domestic audio shop, kaya yung ibang salesmen/salesladies ay wala talagang masyadong background at reference sa hifi / home audio. Mas malaking business po kasi nila yung PA systems and other electronics.
Ang gusto ko po talaga sa kanila eh maayos po silang kausap (at least sa experience ko) at never ako nagkaron ng issue sa service nila. They're less flexible sa pricing and other arrangements kesa sa smaller shops dahil chain store sila at centrally managed, pero in terms of consistency and willingness to please eh masaya po ako sa kanila (lalo na sa Trinoma and Park Square branches).
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very true guru ivan.
maayos silang kausap sa 5th ave. trinoma.
hanapin mo si mr. ronnie mena o yung assistant nya. parehong mabuting tao sila.
lagi akong masaya dumaan duon sa 5th ave. trinoma kahit wala akong kukunin at masaya rin sila makita na natuwa ka sa pag bisita :)
maganda ang mga producto nila..cambridge audio at mordaunt short. entry level, pataas.
ipinaparinig(DEMO) din nila ang mga bagong items...speakers/amps/source.
at sa issue na gusto lang makabenta....hahaha....lahat ng tindahan gusto bumenta.
unang una, sabihin mo lang yung item/s na gusto o hinahanap mo at gastos o budget. yung ang items na ibebenta sayo.
sa pag upgrade naman. mas madali mag upgrade ng parehong brand. kunin mo lang yung mataas na modelo.
siguradong hindi ka magkakamali at magsisi.
lagay ko na rin young gamit ko....hahahaha
now showing
ca 550a + ca 540p + mordaunt short carnival 6 + cardas cross ic (2m) + silver speaker cables (8ft pr). ::)
next showing
ca 550c and mordaunt short mezzo 2
gurus ivan/nelson/raz..+ 4 kaya = mezzo 6....naka sale! ???
ayos and good day to all.
TIP...WAG NA WAG KA PUPUNTA SA ETAEWON KOREA...HIHILAIN KA NG PHYSICAL PAPASOK SA TINDAHAN.
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Ay sows. Magpunta ka lang sa house ng ating master, hifi show na din. Magpakahirap ka pa sa Mandarin. ;)
tawag duon sa lugar ni guru ivan ay audio shangri-la :)
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@Parker aka Joey, sa 5th avenue, may Caladryl din. Magandang lunas sa upgrade itch mo. Kaso rebadged ang Caladryl nila. Mezzo 6 ang current brand nun.
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san po ba ang bahay ng ating Master?
mapasyalan nga..
was able to audition the 840a/640c this afternoon paired with Mezzo 6 and Aviano at park square...
mababait po talaga mga staff nila dun..very accomodating..anyway, so far so good..but i think, CA gears are not for me.. :D
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so far 3 palang lugar napuntahan ko para mag audition ng audio stuff (for music, 2ch stereo) at more than ok lahat sila.(tao at tindahan)
banawe qc. audioworld - monitor audio - may mahusay na audio repair shop rin sila (amps/speaks/cables/sources).
ma rx2 - very nice sounding. mga almost 40k range.... discount pwede pa.
pansin ko, maganda mga audio equipment nila.
mr. joey lim, maraming salamat.
kalayaan ave. dilliman qc. 3rd floor nakalimutan ko kung anong bldg pero ang landmark ko ay korean yung ground floor. madaming brands akong nakita bw, jbl, polk, klipsch etc...pero narinig ko lang yung polk rti1 bs. maganda rin sa mga less than 20k budget...oo nga pala pag pumunta ka duon may bonus...napakadaming kalapating mababang lipad akong napansin akyat baba sa bldg!!! hahaha.
mark and co. maraming salamat.
at home ako dito.... 5th avenue trinoma. cambridge audio at mordaunt short. type ko sound signature :) magandang match.
mr. ronnie mena, maraming salamat.
pero, babalikan ko yung mga kalapati!!!hahahaha.
good day to all
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san po ba ang bahay ng ating Master?
mapasyalan nga..
was able to audition the 840a/640c this afternoon paired with Mezzo 6 and Aviano at park square...
mababait po talaga mga staff nila dun..very accomodating..anyway, so far so good..but i think, CA gears are not for me.. :D
Si Master Stagea taga QC.
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wahh!
layo!
bisitahin ko nga, sana pumayag, haha!
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wahh!
layo!
bisitahin ko nga, sana pumayag, haha!
naku bro mak, pag nagpunta ka, prepare for an EYE and ear opening sight! sa room ni master stagea!
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wahh!
layo!
bisitahin ko nga, sana pumayag, haha!
naku bro mak, pag nagpunta ka, prepare for an EYE and ear opening sight! sa room ni master stagea!
Oo nga. Ibang level yun. hindi ka na pupunta sa hifi show niyan. Pero unahin mo muna yun hifi show kasi kapag inuna mo yun kay master Stagea, wala ka nang magugustuhan sa hifi show. Magbabago ang pananaw mo sa CA. Ganda pa ng digital front end niya. HTPC, laptop, NMT synchronized.
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Mga loko2 kayo Master Ric at Master Nelson. Baka may maniwala.
Jutay lang ang setup ko. Mga pinagtitiyagaan lang naming mga poor kasi di kami katulad niyo na maraming pamalit. :'(
Yung kila Master Ric at Master Nelson ang dapat marinig ni Mak dahil pag yun ang na-experience, tapos na ang usapan. Ako nung narinig ko pa lang sa malayo eh, ayaw ko nang umuwi. ;D Pinagtabuyan lang ako ng goons ni Don Master Nelson. :-[
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Mga loko2 kayo Master Ric at Master Nelson. Baka may maniwala.
Jutay lang ang setup ko. Mga pinagtitiyagaan lang naming mga poor kasi di kami katulad niyo na maraming pamalit. :'(
Yung kila Master Ric at Master Nelson ang dapat marinig ni Mak dahil pag yun ang na-experience, tapos na ang usapan. Ako nung narinig ko pa lang sa malayo eh, ayaw ko nang umuwi. ;D Pinagtabuyan lang ako ng goons ni Don Master Nelson. :-[
Ay sows! Kung pang poor yan, wala nang mayaman sa mundo. Yun mga mga PSG na bantay mo sa house, tinutukan pa ako ng baril at sinigawan. Bawal daw mahirap sa inyo. ;D ;D
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Nagkakalat ka na naman ng chismis Don Master Nelson, porket alam mong takot kami umimik dahil napapaligiran kami ng mga goons mo. :'(
@Joey
Mukhang mga shop na nagsisilbi kay Don Master Nelson ang mga pinupuntahan mo ah. :D Pakinggan natin ang system ni Don Master para matapos na ang mga pangarap natin.
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huh? seryoso?
may mga goons at PSG?
di bale, certified akyat-bahay ako,
kaninung bahay ang uunahin ko? ;D
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sir mak. Galing din akodun kahapon, bat ala naman akong nakitang kalapati? :D
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sir mak. Galing din akodun kahapon, bat ala naman akong nakitang kalapati? :D
huh?kalapati?
ano pong kalapati? ???
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Sir Jao, baka nakadapo na ang mga kalapati kaya wala ka nakita ;D ;D ;D
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Si Parker ata nakakita nung mga kalapati sa taas ng WooRi Jib. :)
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maabutan nyo rin yan mga kalapati... gising nila mga 4pm :)
bagong ligo at ready to race :)
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huh?kalapati?
ano pong kalapati? ???
Sorry Sir Mak, si Sir Parker nga ang nakita ng kalapati... ;D Tanghaling tapat kse ako nagpunta doon eh. Sana, makuha ko na mamaya yung mga speakers... :) at baka madapuaan pa...
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Sorry Sir Mak, si Sir Parker nga ang nakita ng kalapati... ;D Tanghaling tapat kse ako nagpunta doon eh. Sana, makuha ko na mamaya yung mga speakers... :) at baka madapuaan pa...
May bagong hakot ka na naman. Nice. Pag dumapo, pakitawagan lang ako para ako na ang mag-alis. ;D
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Sir nelson, baka tulog pa sila, lunch break kse punta ko doon eh, di pwedeng after office, lagot ako... :D
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Dear Associates,
Please suggest which of two amplifiers to prefer with CA Azur 650C + Monitor Audio RX6: CA Azur 740A or CA Azur 650A ???
Which of these amplifiers will sound better with the above pair?
Which one has higher reliability and longer life time?
In my opinion the higher power the better performance and reliability.
Thanks in advance for your advice!
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Dear Associates,
Please suggest which of two amplifiers to prefer with CA Azur 650C + Monitor Audio RX6: CA Azur 740A or CA Azur 650A ???
Which of these amplifiers will sound better with the above pair?
Which one has higher reliability and longer life time?
In my opinion the higher power the better performance and reliability.
Thanks in advance for your advice!
get the best your money can buy, its better to have more on the reserve side than lack it when you need it...
listen to both sir, that would be the best way to judge. madali lang naman yan since im sure yung store na kukunan mo nyan meron both. remember, its your ears that will be the best judge. also consider the cables you will be using...
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Dear Associates,
Please suggest which of two amplifiers to prefer with CA Azur 650C + Monitor Audio RX6: CA Azur 740A or CA Azur 650A ???
Which of these amplifiers will sound better with the above pair?
Which one has higher reliability and longer life time?
In my opinion the higher power the better performance and reliability.
Thanks in advance for your advice!
At least 650A ako sir for the RX6. Or if budget allows, the 840A. Though 90db siya, iba na yun may headroom on the reserve side just like what master Zitro said.
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Contrary to what the ratings would suggest (75wpc vs 100wpc @ 8 ohms), there's virtually no difference in realistic volume levels achievable with the 650A versus the 740A. The reason is because the 650A belongs to the newer breed of CA amps with more dynamic headroom.
Choose the amp that suits your gear and preference. The 650A has a punchier presentation (would you believe that?), while the 740A has a slightly more defined top end. Both are supremely detailed for the price, and are aesthetically pleasing (subjective).
It's best if you can hear them side-by-side, but it's hard to lug towers with you to audition. If you're dead set on getting a CA amp, 5th Ave. may be willing to allow you to buy the 650A and allow an option to upgrade within a limited period of time (just in case you think you'd prefer the higher model variant). Clear this up with the manager, and confirm if this is possible.
Good luck! :)
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Thank you Gentlemen for your advices! They really helped me to choose Azur 650A.
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Thank you Gentlemen for your advices! They really helped me to choose Azur 650A.
Please update us about how you find it. Congrats with your new purchase. :)
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Thank you! It is easy because I live in Belarus 8)
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Thank you! It is easy because I live in Belarus 8)
Belarus? Of USSR?
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Thank you! It is easy because I live in Belarus 8)
Nice to know sir. :)
I really meant to ask about what you think about the combination, after purchasing the amp and hooking them together. :)
@Nelson
I think he's indeed from the former Byelorussian SSR.
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Sirs, yes, you are right, previous name of my country was Byelorussian SSR, and it was a part of former USSR.
Now the name is Republic of Belarus.
Buy the way, the pair of CA is still on the way to me .
In the mean time I've found a lot of negative comments about previous models of CA named Azur 540A and Azur 540C on Russian audio forums. They mention the following drawbacks of these models:
Azur 540C: noisy CD drive, overheating in standby mode.
Azur 540A: cheap chinese components, bad quality of chinese assembly.
How do you think about that?
What is the country of origin (assembly) of Azur 650C and Azur 650A selling in UK?
Please advise.
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Dear,
I'm sorry for my mistake in my previous message: I described drawbacks of Azur 640C and Azur 640A !
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Sirs, yes, you are right, previous name of my country was Byelorussian SSR, and it was a part of former USSR.
Now the name is Republic of Belarus.
We're pleased to have you on-board, sir.
Azur 540C: noisy CD drive, overheating in standby mode.
Azur 540A: cheap chinese components, bad quality of chinese assembly.
How do you think about that?
I have not encountered these issues. I actually think that this older series was very reliable. Failures for the 340/540/640 models are far in between.
The CD player uses a Sony transport that seems satisfactorily quiet to me. I've certainly heard noisier units at even higher price ranges.
The amp is fairly sophisticated for the price, especially when you consider the multi-room capability and the CAP5 monitoring circuitry of the 540/640. The assembly quality looks quite solid to me, but they could've used a nicer volume pot (some experience L/R imbalances at very low volumes).
What is the country of origin (assembly) of Azur 650C and Azur 650A selling in UK?
Please advise.
As with most other budget components these days (such as NAD and Marantz), these are assembled in China.
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Thank you for your comments sir.
I looked closely at Denon PMA-1500R before but I could not bring myself to pay almost 3 times higher price for its Japanese quality and for even less wattage of 70 W/C.
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Congratulations on your 650A/C @Sounds!
Let us know how the RX6 and 650A/C pair up. ;D
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Thank you for your comments sir.
I looked closely at Denon PMA-1500R before but I could not bring myself to pay almost 3 times higher price for its Japanese quality and for even less wattage of 70 W/C.
It's best if you can hear them side-by-side. The consequence of subscribing to the herd instinct can be quite costly with audio.
The Denon sound is quite different from the CA sound. Hearing both with your intended speakers might give you a better idea of what would suit you better. I do agree that 3x the price is too much, as international prices often put it at only about ~40% higher.
Do explore other reasonable options from Marantz, NAD, Rotel, Yamaha, Rega, Pioneer, Onkyo, Audiolab, Arcam, etc.
Best of luck sir. :)
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Where can I get an Azur 350A locally?
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Where can I get an Azur 350A locally?
5th Avenue at SM North, Trinoma, Edsa Shang.
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Where can I get an Azur 350A locally?
They have the 350 series on display (in Trinoma), but I'm not sure if they have the prices already. You can ask Benjie or Ronnie. :)
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Thanks for the heads up.. any ideas on the local prices? these would be good for my cans.
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I find the headphone out of CA amps to be merely adequate (better than those in most avrs and much better than those in portables, but nothing to write home about). If you won't use speakers on them, why not consider a dedicated headphone amp?
Of course, it's best to hear it for yourself (hooked up to your preferred headphones).
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I find the headphone out of CA amps to be merely adequate (better than those in most avrs and much better than those in portables, but nothing to write home about). If you won't use speakers on them, why not consider a dedicated headphone amp?
Of course, it's best to hear it for yourself (hooked up to your preferred headphones).
I will use the my headphone through a speaker tap, got the orthodynamic ones which needs 2W per channel so I guess this might be the one I'm looking for. :) I do have a dedicated hp amp but its quite underpowered at 500mW.
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I will use the my headphone through a speaker tap, got the orthodynamic ones which needs 2W per channel so I guess this might be the one I'm looking for. :) I do have a dedicated hp amp but its quite underpowered at 500mW.
Sounds like a plan. Let us know what you think. :)
I suggest watching out for low level noise. Most amplifiers emit some noise that are so low to hear with typical speakers, but is strong enough to be audible with sensitive gear (headphones or high sensitivity speakers).
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Some display model Cambridge and Yamaha units are on sale at 5th Ave. The prices are quite attractive, in case anyone's interested. The sale lasts until the end of Feb.
You can contact Ronnie or Benjie at 916-0014 / 901-5659 or 09175520763. Tell them Ivan referred you.
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Some display model Cambridge and Yamaha units are on sale at 5th Ave. The prices are quite attractive, in case anyone's interested. The sale lasts until the end of Feb.
You can contact Ronnie or Benjie at 916-0014 / 901-5659 or 09175520763. Tell them Ivan referred you.
yes!!!!! mezzo 2 :) hahahaha. audio nirvana.
550a/540p/mezzo 2 :)
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i think the 350a retails = p17,500....
trinoma 5th ave.
hi gurus ivan, raz, nelson...good day to all :)
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Hey there Joey! When can we hear those mezzos and that Rega TT? ;D
I just wish them mezzos are also on sale. Would love to own one. Mezzo8? They'd sound wonderful paired with our CA gears. :o
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guru raz. ca550 + mezzo 2 = perfect match. magical!
listening to paul winter common ground lp. eagle,wolf and whale.
wolf eyes....music by timber wolf, paul winter and david darling......fantastic.
good day to all.
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guru raz...talk to ronnie, 5th ave trinoma. he can give you a good deal/price :) cash,card or card + terms.
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guru raz. ca550 + mezzo 2 = perfect match. magical!
listening to paul winter common ground lp. eagle,wolf and whale.
wolf eyes....music by timber wolf, paul winter and david darling......fantastic.
good day to all.
Hey Joey! I see you finially got your Mezzos na. Now i'm guessin it's not mezzing up your head anymore... ;D
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hahaha....mind cleansing! :) tanggal basura.
good day
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distance
cone to cone about 90-92in. or 7 1/2ft.
celestion k stands. w spikes ht. - 45cm or almost 18 inches
side wall - 22 in.
rear wall - 27 in.
low chair(1 ft) to speaks - 8 - 9ft.
bed to speaks - 12-14 ft...best!
room size - about 4.7 m by 6 m
550a/540p/mezzo 2/cardas cross ic/silver speaker cables.....soon...550c :) good day.
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distance
celestion k stands. w spikes ht. - 45cm or almost 18 inches
low chair(1 ft) to speaks - 8 - 9ft.
bed to speaks - 12-14 ft...best!
Parang ganun kababa sa bookshleves ko. Hehe! Pero problem is mataas ang upuan at bed. Haha! Buti na lang meron books... pampataas... ;D
@Guru Joey
Sounds like you're enjoying your awesome gears na. I hope I can find time to listen one of 'em mezzos this weekend... According to Master Ivan, it's best to do an audition in 5th Ave Shangri La coz of the better room acoustics. And I agree. Pero maganda kila Ronnie bumili, kelangan ko din madagdagan points ko dun sa 5th Ave card. ;D
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guru raz. audition at break-in mo na sa house mo :) bagong bago yung nakuha ko. sarap ng feeling na ikaw pa mag tatanggal sa box at plastics. naka tape pa yung att (tweeters) :). hindi pa naalikabokan :)
playing claptons lps. august
money and cigarettes
journeyman
end this post short...........hahaha........back to listening.
good day
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Sarap naman yan Master Joey. :) Yup may cap nga yung tweeter nun para hindi mapisa or hindi maalikabukan. :)
@Master Raz
Maganda talaga yan. Top-class ang depth and imaging ng Mezzos when properly setup. :)
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Sige konting pambubuyo pa... pag nagustuhan ng tenga ko yan... baka mabenta ko agad si B6... ;D
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If I were to put it in one word, I'd describe it as 'insightful.'
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a prefect bookshelf. drop by and bring the 550c. n i let you hear it naman sa lps :)
dont worry bout ur 550c blk i wont get it! hahaha...i like silver :) and theres one available. again. fresh as the mezzo 2s.
good day.
audition the mezzo 2 (my place)w the 550a. it really matches well.
cause the 550a's cleanliness and punch matches well w the mezzo 2s..high/mid/bass..magical :)
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dont sell the psbs. keep them. i kept my clowns. speaker a n b w 550a :) carnivals = tv/b ray/ lps every now and then.
mezzo 2 = MUSIC ONLY :)
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ca350a ...mezzo 1
ca550a/650a.... mezzo 2
ca 740a/840a.....mezzo 6
840 seps. pre/pwr......performance 2-6
good day :)
650r.....mezzo 1 or 2 rear ,5 center, 6 front, 9 sub.
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cant go wrong :)
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Beginner heard the Mezzos today. I think he's quite convinced. :D
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even mezzo 1 = winner :)
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distance
cone to cone about 90-92in. or 7 1/2ft.
celestion k stands. w spikes ht. - 45cm or almost 18 inches
side wall - 22 in.
rear wall - 27 in.
low chair(1 ft) to speaks - 8 - 9ft.
bed to speaks - 12-14 ft...best!
room size - about 4.7 m by 6 m
550a/540p/mezzo 2/cardas cross ic/silver speaker cables.....soon...550c :) good day.
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Mezzo...
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mezzo 6s :) front, 2s center, 9 sub :)
good day.
..mind (garbage) playing tricks again.
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playing lps. 1)ralph towner - blue sun
2)bunny brunel - touch :)
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mezzo 6s :) front, 2s center, 9 sub :)
good day.
..mind (garbage) playing tricks again.
Go ahead and build the matching HT. :D
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mga sir nakabile po ako cambriged audio sonata yong combo with cd and ipod dock anong match na spkr sa kanya bale 40 watts sya per channel, salamat and more power.
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bring your amp to 5th ave. trinoma and check out the mordaunt short speakers models carnival,avant,aviano and mezzo. look for mr. ronnie mena.
cambridge audio amps matches well with the mordaunts.
good day.
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Go ahead and build the matching HT. :D
hahaha......HT?.......hmmm....i'd rather go the 840a route :)
good day.
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mga sir nakabile po ako cambriged audio sonata yong combo with cd and ipod dock anong match na spkr sa kanya bale 40 watts sya per channel, salamat and more power.
Check out the MS Mezzo and Aviano speaks if they're to your liking. :)
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;D thank you mga sir ;D
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Yep. Those MSs sound good with CA gears. You might also want to check out PSB Image B6 if you love more warm sounding vocals. Though I find the Mezzo a better match for CA. ;D
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there you are mr. ibosotts.
i noticed that you use polk. rti 1 sounds good too.
if i had a 40 watter most likely i'll go for the mezzo 1, monitor audio rx1, polk rti1.
also, try guru raz's recommendation. i completely trust guru raz's (beginner) ears....they are always clean :).
try to read posts by dalai lama stagea so you can pick up some very accurate audio info :)
.....listening to john abercrombie, rainer bruninghaus and trilok gurtu live!!!!! early morn goosebumps.
good day.
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there you are mr. ibosotts.
xxx...try to read posts by dalai lama stagea so you can pick up some very accurate audio info :)
hehe...ngayon ko lang nalaman master ivan na taga nepal ka pala. ;D ...but seriously, pagdating sa CA, you cannot go wrong with the wisdom of master idols stagea, beginner and parker.
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Master Patrick,
Katutubo po ako. :) 500% Pinoy. :)
Go na sa Mezzo Master Pat. :)
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Master Patrick,
Katutubo po ako. :) 500% Pinoy. :)
Go na sa Mezzo Master Pat. :)
haha. iba talaga ang mezzo, pero replenish muna ng pondo, ubos na eh.
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padaan lang mga bossing.
nagbabasa basa.
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oo nga pala master ibosotts, meron sonata sa 5th ave. trinoma..... :)you dont have to bring your amp na :).
i was there earlier today.... ate lunch cibos...sarap... lamb chops. :)
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;D salamat ;D
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padaan lang mga bossing.
nagbabasa basa.
Hmmm... may binabalak... ;D Go ahead Master Roy, indulge. CA is good for your discerning ears. ;D
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oo nga pala master ibosotts, meron sonata sa 5th ave. trinoma..... :)you dont have to bring your amp na :).
i was there earlier today.... ate lunch cibos...sarap... lamb chops. :)
Looks to me like you're visiting them often. New gears perhaps? ;D
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hahaha. yes my friend....a cd player perhaps :) or...dac magic. almost...yesterday.... but wife was with me and i ended up getting a merrell for myself and 2 pairs for wife....i hope she stops bugging me for a laptop :)
hmmmmmm merrell....krelll sounds much better :)
good day gurus raz,ivan,nelson...all
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Guru Joey,
How did you hook up your TT? Is it through 640P going to 550A? How's the sonic characteristic when hooked up this way? Thanks! Just curious. ;D
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yes, ttable to phono stage to aux input 550a. :) sounds good :) no hums or noise.....clean.
if your ttable has a built in interconnect then you'll only need a pair, 540/640p to aux input 550a, if not then two pairs, ttable to 540/640p to aux input 550a. remember, some ttables have ground wires and some none. if none then you'll need an interconnect with a ground wire, ttable to phono stage. tighten and seat the ground connections well(ttable & phono stage).
good day
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Guru Joey,
How did you hook up your TT? Is it through 640P going to 550A? How's the sonic characteristic when hooked up this way? Thanks! Just curious. ;D
Someone's buying a TT... hehehehe. ;D
Bili na ng mga Vinyl, Master Raz!
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guru raz, start with steely dan vinyls.....ususally maganda recording :)
http://www.steelydan.com/discog.html
good day
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Haha! Not yet gurus. I've yet to study how it works and what sort of "upgrades" are there lurking... baka mapagastos masyado... ;D
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Heard the mezzos again last Saturday. It was paired with a 640c/840a combo. Boy do they sing well with CA gears talaga! Anyone interested in getting a slightly used Image B6? ;D
And the audio journey goes on...
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Heard the mezzos again last Saturday. It was paired with a 640c/840a combo. Boy do they sing well with CA gears talaga! Anyone interested in getting a slightly used Image B6? ;D
And the audio journey goes on...
ganda nyan b6. i heard that with nad courtesy of mr. paudmann.
how about the mezzos, if paired with the 350c and 550a? bili ka na master raz para makapag audio session na ;D
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ganda nyan b6. i heard that with nad courtesy of mr. paudmann.
how about the mezzos, if paired with the 350c and 550a? bili ka na master raz para makapag audio session na ;D
The Mezzo2 is, by far, the best I have heard with CA gears. I haven't heard the 350c/550a + Mezzo combo yet but I'm assuming hinde nalalayo (or almost the same) ang tunog sa 550c/550a combo. The Mezzos put more emphasis on clean and crisp highs and mids. Di sya gaano sa bass region, pero tama lang para sa akin and with the necessary extension. And the details? Man oh man, you should listen to it. Ganda!
I'll definitely get a hold of those mezzos. Magsasangla muna ko ng mga gamit dito bahay... ;D
Also, ngayon ko naaappreciate yung silver na mga CA. Parang nagsasawa na rin ako sa all-black. Haha!
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Heard the mezzos again last Saturday. It was paired with a 640c/840a combo. Boy do they sing well with CA gears talaga! Anyone interested in getting a slightly used Image B6? ;D
And the audio journey goes on...
540C lang yun Master. :P Honestly, sana nga 650 combo or at least 550 or 640 combo.
Alam mo na pano tumunog ang system ni Master Joey. :)
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hahahaha. talaga kasi eto si guru ivan, okay ang influence, parang ca, vary revealing :)....dapat mag pa influence ka kasi he knows what he's talking about :). thank you guru ivan :).
considering entry level palang 550a, ganda na tumunog. maganda talaga ang ca sound. i will find it hard to get satisfied with other audio gears after owning a cambridge. or maybe spend much more only to find out that what i got was minimal improvement in sonic quality.
also, its much easier to upgrade....just get the higher models :). sometimes upgrading and changing brands can be side steps or even steps backwards :). hahaha.... 840a in sight.
maganda phono stage ng cambrdge guru raz!!!!!
good day
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Also, ngayon ko naaappreciate yung silver na mga CA. Parang nagsasawa na rin ako sa all-black. Haha!
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maganda 840a black :)
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Haha! One step at a time Guru Joey. Masyado magastos. In time, ibibigay din sa akin ni Master Ivan ang 840a nya... ::)
Guru Joey, we heard the Rega P1 nga pala nung Sat din. I was wondering how this would sound with an all CA setup paired with mezzos.
As always, thanks for your audio guidance Guru Joey and Master Ivan. ;D
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Haha! One step at a time Guru Joey. Masyado magastos. In time, ibibigay din sa akin ni Master Ivan ang 840a nya... ::)
Guru Joey, we heard the Rega P1 nga pala nung Sat din. I was wondering how this would sound with an all CA setup paired with mezzos.
As always, thanks for your audio guidance Guru Joey and Master Ivan. ;D
oi master raz,, 3rd in line ka... ::) limot mo na ??? ;D ;D ;D
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oi master raz,, 3rd in line ka... ::) limot mo na ??? ;D ;D ;D
Ah uu... di ko nalilimutan yun Master Lo-an. Sa 'yo yung nasa mansion nya sa QC. Yung 840a na inaabangan ko e yun namang nasa probinsya - norte. Dalawa kse 840a nyan ni Master Ivan. Malamang magkaroon pa ng isa dun sa bagong hideout. ;D
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Haha! One step at a time Guru Joey. Masyado magastos. In time, ibibigay din sa akin ni Master Ivan ang 840a nya... ::)
Guru Joey, we heard the Rega P1 nga pala nung Sat din. I was wondering how this would sound with an all CA setup paired with mezzos.
As always, thanks for your audio guidance Guru Joey and Master Ivan. ;D
Meron silang P1 sa Trinoma, pero wala ata silang phono stage sa display. Dala ka lang ng plaka at phono stage. :)
Para sakin lang, pag entry level turntable (or using mass market cuts / pressings) mas bagay sa medyo warm at less revealing system para hindi masyado distracting yung scratchy sounds at pops.
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Ah uu... di ko nalilimutan yun Master Lo-an. Sa 'yo yung nasa mansion nya sa QC. Yung 840a na inaabangan ko e yun namang nasa probinsya - norte. Dalawa kse 840a nyan ni Master Ivan. Malamang magkaroon pa ng isa dun sa bagong hideout. ;D
oo nga pala.. hehehe dami nga palang CA ni master daku... dami kasing gears e.. ;D
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guru raz, if and when you decide on getting a turn table, i will give you 3 pat metheney records :) meron akong mga double copies. keep the psb's. you might like it when playing vinyl. even the carnival 6 sounds very good when playing lps.
matagal ko itatago etong 550a/540p/ms mezzo 2. siguro dac magic or 550c kasunod. then a better ttable.
gusto ko rin mag mezzo 9. pero i remember dati halos bihira ko gamitin yun velodyne sa music kasi may sub sonic noise mga ibang records. o kahit aviano 7, pwede na rin.
from the very start i knew i was in the company of good people..thank you guru's ivan, nelson and raz.
guru raz omorder ako sa sister ko nito...(http://www.standsandmounts.com/vtidfseries19inchspeakerstandsdf19b.aspx)...what do you think?
mukang eto ang pinaka bagay sa mezzo 2.
good day to all
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Ah uu... di ko nalilimutan yun Master Lo-an. Sa 'yo yung nasa mansion nya sa QC. Yung 840a na inaabangan ko e yun namang nasa probinsya - norte. Dalawa kse 840a nyan ni Master Ivan. Malamang magkaroon pa ng isa dun sa bagong hideout. ;D
Isa lang po 840A ko, master. 840E / 840W po gamit ko sa probinsya. Pasensiya na po, Master Raz.
oo nga pala.. hehehe dami nga palang CA ni master daku... dami kasing gears e.. ;D
Konti lang po, Master Lo-An. Entry level gear lang po dahil wala akong pang multi-channel. :'(
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Isa lang po 840A ko, master. 840E / 840W po gamit ko sa probinsya. Pasensiya na po, Master Raz.
Yan inamin din. Hehehe! Quote ko na para hinde na mabura.
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Yan inamin din. Hehehe! Quote ko na para hinde na mabura.
Mas malufet pa rin ang gear mo. Modelo at modern ang dating. Anodized pa na brushed aluminum. :o
Sakin luma at kulay abo pa. :(
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Guru Joey, Naku! Really appreciate the gesture (and would be very glad to have 'em) Hehe! Same here, very glad to be in the company of very good people. I would really love to keep the PSBs pero I'm gonna sell 'em for now para may funds for Mezzo. ;D I'm crossing my fingers that I will get to have another pair of PSBs (maybe Guru Ivan's Imagine :o) in the near future.
As always, thank you for your and Master Ivan's guidance. I'm discovering something new about this hobby everyday. Lalo na with turn tables. I'm eyeing a turn table at less than 20k (or even less than 15k). Before I get one, I'll give you a list of choices that I have filtered. By the way, the P1 is easy on the ears. I need to listen to more so I can get a grasp on the sonic differences between turn tables.
But for now, the Mezzo comes first... and room acoustic treatments... and maybe a couple of good cables and ICs... ::)
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guru raz omorder ako sa sister ko nito...(http://www.standsandmounts.com/vtidfseries19inchspeakerstandsdf19b.aspx) ...what do you think?
mukang eto ang pinaka bagay sa mezzo 2.
(http://t1.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcT_d14rnlF9SwWcLmvT_aqzMtqv5qfZgewdqjx_oqQxy6kbBFNB)
Whoa! Yep, bagay nga Guru Joey! How much yung total after taxes and shipping charges? ;D
What color are your mezzos to match with your silver 550a? I think maganda rin if may shade ng black/oak or black/walnut yung stands. ;D
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the stands cost about 90us. a balikbayan box will cost about the same, 90us. since my sister will handle the bbox....malilibre shipping ko :) ipapasabay ko lang. all i have to find out now is the size of the shipping box(stands), kung kakasya sa bbox. kung hindi i have to wait for my sis to come home next year.
good day.
mezzo 2 color dark walnut :)
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mezzo 2 color dark walnut :)
Ganda namang kulay nyan! Might get a similar color too. ;D
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Wala na raw stock ng dark walnut... kinuha na raw lahat ni Guru Joey... :'(
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Wala na raw stock ng dark walnut... kinuha na raw lahat ni Guru Joey... :'(
Refinish mo na lang daw heheh.
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guru raz...road test mo mezzo 1....ganda rin talaga :)
"The Mezzo 1, with its controlled and extremely smooth sound will simply pull you into a world of its own."
"Stereo staging was open and spacious... The tweeter is so smooth and clean I also found myself able to turn volume up without having to cringe. Silky mid and treble make these loudspeakers unusually distinctive."
http://www.hi-fiworld.co.uk/loudspeakers/65-reviews/131-morduant-short-mezzo-1.html
good day
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Thank you for the suggestion Guru Joey. Though I'm still trying my luck with the Mezzo2s. 5th Ave says it'll take about 2 months to acquire another walnut or oak.
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Thank you for the suggestion Guru Joey. Though I'm still trying my luck with the Mezzo2s. 5th Ave says it'll take about 2 months to acquire another walnut or oak.
ano na countdown stage mo? ;D
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Hehe! Loko ka Master Lo-an. Eto nga at pinipigilan kong tumingin sa iba habang wala pa si Mezzo...
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Hehe! Loko ka Master Lo-an. Eto nga at pinipigilan kong tumingin sa iba habang wala pa si Mezzo...
andyan naman siya e... negro lang. ;D
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Ayoko negro... gusto ko medyo brunette.... nyahaha!
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guru raz...meron brunette, 6 at 8 footer lang nga :)mahihrapan yung mga 5 inchers :-[. minimum 6.5,7.4 o maitim na 8.4 para swak ;D.
good day
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Thank you for the suggestion Guru Joey. Though I'm still trying my luck with the Mezzo2s. 5th Ave says it'll take about 2 months to acquire another walnut or oak.
If you can wait and not be tired by waiting, Rudyard Kipling :)
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If you can wait and not be tired by waiting, Rudyard Kipling :)
"They will come back, come back again..." ;D
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Good pm mga sirs, I'm planning to buy an integrated amplifier (Cambridge 350A or 550A) dedicated for my audio setup (music). Music source will be coming from an Ipod or PC via composite LR audio cable. Ok lang ba itong setup or do I need something (DAC gadget?) to maximize the quality of the sound that will be coming out of the amp/speakers? Big improvement po ba ang integrated amp compared to entry level AVR when it comes to playing music? Thanks!
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Good pm mga sirs, I'm planning to buy an integrated amplifier (Cambridge 350A or 550A) dedicated for my audio setup (music). Music source will be coming from an Ipod or PC via composite LR audio cable. Ok lang ba itong setup or do I need something (DAC gadget?) to maximize the quality of the sound that will be coming out of the amp/speakers? Big improvement po ba ang integrated amp compared to entry level AVR when it comes to playing music? Thanks!
You might want to check out the Cambridge iD50 Dock if you want improved sound quality. The iD100 Dock + DacMagic is also an option, if you're willing to part with that much money.
The 550A is an excellent amp for the price. Consider hearing this with the Mordaunt-Short Mezzo 2 speakers.
As for the improvement, depende na yan sa hinahanap mo. Just listen to the gear, and see if it's good enough for you. :)
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"They will come back, come back again..." ;D
Nakakuha na ng Brunette si Master Raz. ;D Batang bata.
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Nakakuha na ng Brunette si Master Raz. ;D Batang bata.
pa burger ka master raz ;D grats!
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Sshhh... secret sana pero out na... Hehe!
Luckily, 5th Ave Park Sq has stock Mezzo2s... ;D Now I'm a happy camper...
I haven't engaged the Mezzos in critical listening but boy do they sing well with the 550a/c even when not seated at the sweet spot.
Thanks to all lalo na kay Master Ivan!
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Sshhh... secret sana pero out na... Hehe!
Luckily, 5th Ave Park Sq has stock Mezzo2s... ;D Now I'm a happy camper...
I haven't engaged the Mezzos in critical listening but boy do they sing well with the 550a/c even when not seated at the sweet spot.
Thanks to all lalo na kay Master Ivan!
Congrats master Raz!!! Iba talaga puro hakot!!!
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ayos guru raz :). ganda nyan....stands nalang. choice ko at finalized na. plateau rt23. according to plateau, stands + speaks should be about 40-45inches. http://www.racksandstands.com/Plateau-RT-23-PT0005.html
23+14 = 37..about the height of the carnival 6s. kung ka height ng mezzo 6 dapat 26 + 14 = 40.....pasok pa rin sa 40-45. kung yung rt 30 + 14 = 44 in....parang natataasan ako masyado pero pasok sa 40-45...para sa mga big dudes like guru ivan :). so most likely rt 23 na.
i already talked to my sis and shes coming home next year pa..long wait..but libre na yung stands at shipping. yung first choice ko vti...kaya lang medyo mahaba yung top plate..baka lumawit sa wetpu area nung mezzo 2......looks like ill settle for the freebie and wait..for the mean time yung celestion k stands (lapad ng top plate at medyo mababa pero solid)ang gamit ko.
:). happy listening guru raz, magaling sa disappearing act yan mezzo 2..... mabuti na lang may lumitaw sa park square :)
gurus nelson, ivan..kamusta
good day to all
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Congrats master Raz!!! Iba talaga puro hakot!!!
MNdL!!! Musta masterness? Kelan natin mabibisita ang iyong new mansion?
Naku po, hinde po ito "hakot". Single purchase lang po, enough to deplete my lifetime savings. Huhuhu! :'(
@Guru Joey
I'm good with 24" stands. That should have the tweets just a few centimeters above my ear level when seated. For Master Ivan, that would be too low talaga. Haha!
By the way, what speaker cables are you using with the 550A + Mezzo2 combo? Thanks!
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im using the silver cables with dampers given by an angel who passed away recently. ive tried the ecosse they are good too but the silver ones give the best results. the ecosse are very decent :).
by the way guru raz, try this combination.......follow the manual when connecting the speaker cables, or use the red on top and black on the bottom.
listening to pat metheny (american garage - ecm vinyl)......good day gurus raz, nelson, ivan.
good day to all.
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Thanks Guru Joey! Will try that once back in MNL. Good day!
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Questions sir, pwede bang kabitan ng subwoofer yung CA 550A? direct connect lang po ba sa preout ng amp yung active subwoofer? Thanks!
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Questions sir, pwede bang kabitan ng subwoofer yung CA 550A? direct connect lang po ba sa preout ng amp yung active subwoofer? Thanks!
Pwede bro, I've done it on my 540A. :)
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Im on a hunt for my very 1st AVR mga master, may nakita po ako sa 5th ave na AZUR540R - 28k nalang po sya dating 30K plus yata. Any feedback on this model? Plano ko kasi gamitin mostly on music listening then konting movies. Thanks
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Sshhh... secret sana pero out na... Hehe!
Luckily, 5th Ave Park Sq has stock Mezzo2s... ;D Now I'm a happy camper...
I haven't engaged the Mezzos in critical listening but boy do they sing well with the 550a/c even when not seated at the sweet spot.
Thanks to all lalo na kay Master Ivan!
Congrats idol! sana ma-audition ko yang cambridge-mezzo combo mo :)
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Im on a hunt for my very 1st AVR mga master, may nakita po ako sa 5th ave na AZUR540R - 28k nalang po sya dating 30K plus yata. Any feedback on this model? Plano ko kasi gamitin mostly on music listening then konting movies. Thanks
Wala po siyang HD Audio decoding, Video Processing, fancy EQ at self-setup, unlike sa mga ibang brands na mas sikat. On the other hand, robust po ang amp section ng AVRs ng Cambridge, so generally maayos po sila tumunog kung without processing ang usapan. They also deliver rated power with all channels driven, and quite a bit more kung 2 channels lang ang gumagana.
640R gamit ko sa HT, and I'm quite satisfied with it for audio use (within the bounds of my expectations for this unit). Pero kung serious ka with 2 channel audio, baka mas maganda pa rin kung magdedicate ka ng system for it.
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Sirs, do you consider CA integrated amps bright or warm? I have an old Mission 773e floorstanding speakers and planning to buy an integrated amp for 2 (.1) channel setup. I find these speakers more on the bright side since it lacks some bass. Do you think the CA int amp (550A or 650A) will complement these speakers? Thanks!
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The 550 and 650 models are closer to neutral (the 640/740/840 are brighter-sounding). If you want something warm, you might want to look at something else.
If you want to stick with CA, the 350 is probably the warmest of the Azur line.
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Thanks for the reply sir Stagea, so if I want a warmer sound I need to pair my speakers with a NAD (C326BEE) amp rather than the CA 550A up? Are the NAD int amps warmer sounding than the CA int amps? Thanks!
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Thanks for the reply sir Stagea, so if I want a warmer sound I need to pair my speakers with a NAD (C326BEE) amp rather than the CA 550A up? Are the NAD int amps warmer sounding than the CA int amps? Thanks!
The new NADs have a bit more zing than older generations, but generally they are still warmer (and weightier) sounding when put beside CA amps. You can also look at other options from HK, Marantz, Rotel, Onkyo, Yamaha, etc.
What amp are you using at the moment?
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I tried it with a Pioneer 920 AVR but recently sold it. I have a backup 5.1 avr (jvc) for my movie setup. I want to have a separate integrated amp for music listening so I'm looking between the CA and NAD amps and hope I can find a good match for my speakers.
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You may want to look at a broader list, to give you more options. Also consider NADs from a generation ago, if you wanna tame the highs of your speakers. The new ones with model numbers ending with a 6 tend to output a bit more high frequency energy (when compared to older models).
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masters, anu po uli yung entry level ng cambridge that has a subwoofer pre-out. magkano po aabutin yun?
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masters, anu po uli yung entry level ng cambridge that has a subwoofer pre-out. magkano po aabutin yun?
Sabi po ni Master Raz, 350C (CD Player) at 350A (Integrated Amp) daw po ang entry level. 18.5k ata yun each (I don't remember exactly). Pre-out po ang meron siya, hindi subwoofer pre-out. You would be using the LPF of your bass module, kung kakabitan mo.
The 350 series has a warmer presentation than the rest of the Cambridge Audio lineup, if you want that type of sound. Check out the CA 550C / 550A o kaya yung Marantz CD5004 / PM5004, if you want a bit more sizzle.
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Congrats idol! sana ma-audition ko yang cambridge-mezzo combo mo :)
Anytime idol. Kaya lang baka mandiri ka sa lugar namin ah.
The 550 and 650 models are closer to neutral (the 640/740/840 are brighter-sounding). If you want something warm, you might want to look at something else.
If you want to stick with CA, the 350 is probably the warmest of the Azur line.
I couldn't agree more.
@Sir Lenux
Why don't you try and bring your speakers to any 5th Ave branch and listen to them CAs. Who knows, the results may be to your liking. ;)
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@Idol Gerard
If you're going for the 350A/C, I suggest you go for the 550A/C instead as the price difference is little. But if you prefer a more warm presentation, then go for the 350s. I suggest you listen first to these CA gears as they may sound bright to you as most people tend to.
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naku idol raz, ako pa. baka mamangha ako sa hacienda niyo :)
magkano yung 550A idol? so i'll know how much budget i need to allot for a dedicated system for audio.
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Pakinggan natin sa susunod naman sa park sq idol para macompare mo so far yung mga narinig natin. If my memory serves me right, nasa 21k ata yung SRP nung 550 series. The 550s are neutral-sounding and boast clarity and detail at the HFs (CA signature) with solid and punchy bass (tight). So let's listen to them first baka hinde mo type. ;)
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Pakinggan natin sa susunod naman sa park sq idol para macompare mo so far yung mga narinig natin. If my memory serves me right, nasa 21k ata yung SRP nung 550 series. The 550s are neutral-sounding and boast clarity and detail at the HFs (CA signature) with solid and punchy bass (tight). So let's listen to them first baka hinde mo type. ;)
naku mahal pala idol. pero sige audition natin yan sometime. description mo palang parang malupit na :)
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naku mahal pala idol. pero sige audition natin yan sometime. description mo palang parang malupit na :)
Nyak! Description ko lang yan idol na pang "beginner". Hehe! Wala pa ko masyado alam sa audio audio na yan. Basta pag nasayahan ako sa tunog, ok yun.
P.S. May finorward ako sa email mo.
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Nyak! Description ko lang yan idol na pang "beginner". Hehe! Wala pa ko masyado alam sa audio audio na yan. Basta pag nasayahan ako sa tunog, ok yun.
P.S. May finorward ako sa email mo.
Nagmaang-maangan pa si Master Raz.
Master Gerard,
Alam mo naman na di bibilhin ni Master Raz pag hindi malufet diba?
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Nagmaang-maangan pa si Master Raz.
Master Gerard,
Alam mo naman na di bibilhin ni Master Raz pag hindi malufet diba?
Nyak! It all started when Master Ivan had me listen to his highest fi CAs. Then I went and listened to other systems... and listened again to other CAs with different speakers hooked up. Then compared again to other systems. It was a long process but I ended up choosing the CA because it suited my listening preference. Now where was I... aaah... I was just saying na kung "malufet" ang tingin ni Master Ivan sa 550s... e di mas malufet ang 840s. Sino kaya meron nun? :P
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Di malufet ang 840 na inampon ko, panget nga diba mukhang luma lalo na at painted silver. Yung sayo ang malufet, anodized black. :o
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Di malufet ang 840 na inampon ko, panget nga diba mukhang luma lalo na at painted silver. Yung sayo ang malufet, anodized black. :o
parang nakakatakot i-audition yang 840 mo master ivan. parang hanggang pangarap ko lang yan along with a ferrari f430 scuderia ;D
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does anyone know the current market price for CA azur 340?
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If I remember correctly, the 340's last SRP before it got discontinued was around 13k. Though I believe it went much lower than that after applying discounts (10%) and sales. :-\
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parang nakakatakot i-audition yang 840 mo master ivan. parang hanggang pangarap ko lang yan along with a ferrari f430 scuderia ;D
Mumurahin lang forever, Master Gerard. Ikaw lang ang big time dito.
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anyone here using a 550a with MA RX2? Care to share how the combo sounds? tia :)
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anyone here using a 550a with MA RX2? Care to share how the combo sounds? tia :)
OMG, parang iba ang balak ng idol ko. :)
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OMG, parang iba ang balak ng idol ko. :)
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Nakakapraning yang ikot ng mga mata... dahil ba yan sa bagong hakot ni Eric? :D
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Nakakapraning yang ikot ng mga mata... dahil ba yan sa bagong hakot ni Eric? :D
hindi. kaya umiikot yan mata kasi iniisip ko lang yung gagawin ko sayo pag nagtunog lata yan combo na yan. hehe ;D
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Naku... may nagbabadya... :-X
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dre mukhang you have to purchase either one of them.. to get them auditioned...
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dre mukhang you have to purchase either one of them.. to get them auditioned...
Naku... may nagbabadya... :-X
umaasa lng ako na bitbitin ni master daku ang flagship nyang cambridge sa avshop. ;D
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pwede... lapit lang yan.... kung papayag si master ivan :D
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umaasa lng ako na bitbitin ni master daku ang flagship nyang cambridge sa avshop. ;D
Nakiki master daku ka na diyan, master yoso. ;D Ice pick ang bibitbitin ko, para pangholdup ng mga big time na galing sa malayo. ;)
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umaasa lng ako na bitbitin ni master daku ang flagship nyang cambridge sa avshop. ;D
Kapag pumayag, makakadinig ka na din ng multi million $$$ na system na reference flagship system ng Philippines and Singapore Hifi show. Tataningan kita. Mga 1 month mong hindi papakinggan ang system mo. Yun sa akin, nagtunog bote garapa kapag tinabi kay master Daku's ultra reference flagship system. ;D
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Kapag pumayag, makakadinig ka na din ng multi million $$$ na system na reference flagship system ng Philippines and Singapore Hifi show. Tataningan kita. Mga 1 month mong hindi papakinggan ang system mo. Yun sa akin, nagtunog bote garapa kapag tinabi kay master Daku's ultra reference flagship system. ;D
Like! ;D He-he parang Facebook.
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Kapag pumayag, makakadinig ka na din ng multi million $$$ na system na reference flagship system ng Philippines and Singapore Hifi show. Tataningan kita. Mga 1 month mong hindi papakinggan ang system mo. Yun sa akin, nagtunog bote garapa kapag tinabi kay master Daku's ultra reference flagship system. ;D
::) Iba talaga ang chismis pag nagsalin-salin na. ::)
Buti na lang nakarinig na ako ng tunay na high-end sa flagship tubohan mo. Let's just call it Hacienda de Leon, parang hacienda kasi sa dami ng tubo. :o
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@ StageA
ayan, nagsalita na ang mga close confidants mo. ipadinig na yan multi million $$$ ultra highest-fi CA sytem. ;D
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Nung huli kong narinig yan... dalawang buwan ko hinde pinakinggan system ko... :-[
@patrick aka Mr.Yoso
May paparating na bagyo... este bago... ;)
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Nung huli kong narinig yan... dalawang buwan ko hinde pinakinggan system ko... :-[
@patrick aka Mr.Yoso
May paparating na bagyo... este bago... ;)
aba, look who's talking. kaw daw ang marantz este maraming hahakutin. ;D
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aba, look who's talking. kaw daw ang marantz este maraming hahakutin. ;D
Uy gising pa... kakabilang ng kayamanan... ;D Seriously, if you want more details coming out of your system, you won't go wrong with a CA. ;)
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aba, look who's talking. kaw daw ang marantz este maraming hahakutin. ;D
Uy gising pa... kakabilang ng kayamanan... ;D Seriously, if you want more details coming out of your system, you won't go wrong with a CA. ;)
May masasahod na ba akong gamit sa iyo? ;)
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Pasilip muna ng mansion... Hehehe! Mamaya try ko magwalis ulet sa kwarto ni Don Master Ivan, para may pambili bagong toys...
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Like! ;D He-he parang Facebook.
Conspiracy ata to ah. Andami nyo na. ::)
hindi. kaya umiikot yan mata kasi iniisip ko lang yung gagawin ko sayo pag nagtunog lata yan combo na yan. hehe ;D
Ay master, tunog lata talaga kaya mag ibang brand ka nalang. Wag mo na pakinggan yun at walang kwenta. ;D
@ StageA
ayan, nagsalita na ang mga close confidants mo. ipadinig na yan multi million $$$ ultra highest-fi CA sytem. ;D
Welcome ka naman dito Master Patrick, pero yun lang walang hifi dito... lowest-fi lang. :-[
aba, look who's talking. kaw daw ang marantz este maraming hahakutin. ;D
Taaaaaaaaammmmmmmmmmmmaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa!!!! ;)
Pasilip muna ng mansion... Hehehe!
Go tayo diyan! Let's visit DMF NdL's HiFi Palace. ;D 8)
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Go tayo diyan! Let's visit DMF NdL's HiFi Palace. ;D 8)
When? At ng mapakinggan na ulet ang tubuhan with his 740c (para hinde OT) ;D
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When? At ng mapakinggan na ulet ang tubuhan with his 740c (para hinde OT) ;D
Text mo si Fuffy, madami yan bago. :)
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Text mo si Fuffy, madami yan bago. :)
Wala... wala... Wala!!!
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Post ko lang ha...
(http://i48.photobucket.com/albums/f221/lazerv03/My%20HT/MNdL.jpg)
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Salamat sa pagdalaw at sa masarap na burger, Master Patrick and Master Jeff. :)
Pasensiya na po at taghirap dito, at binabagyo ang aking munting lungga. Sasama po ako sa grand finale, ang demo ng ultimate system ni M.P. :)
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So how did you find the CA sound patrick? ;D
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So how did you find the CA sound patrick? ;D
I think he's choosing between two adjectives, annoying or disgusting. Hehehe.
Sa inyo daw lulusubin namin para makarinig kami ng true sonic flagship.
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Well, at least we can somewhat gauge Uber Master Patrick's preference. In the first place, yan yung system which got me started in this hobby after I listened to it. Sadly, I haven't even had my system sound close to that flagship system. Hayz...
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Well, at least we can somewhat gauge Uber Master Patrick's preference. In the first place, yan yung system which got me started in this hobby after I listened to it. Sadly, I haven't even had my system sound close to that flagship system. Hayz...
Sows, si Master Raz pa. High end kaya yung super toys mo. :o
Medyo I had an idea na of Master Patrick's preference after he chose the RTis to partner with his Onkyo. He listened to all his options, and he ended up with that system. I kinda knew that he valued impact and pace over manners and outright scale (not that he doesn't want them) dahil dun. Mukhang well-defined ang kanyang sonic palate, at maski san mo dalhin yan si Master Patrick eh for sure alam nya agad kung gusto nya or hindi.
Si Master Eric mukhang masaya sa bagong SPDIF interface. Antayin natin pagdating ng towers nya sa end of the month. :o Baka after nun mag dedicated audio na yun.
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Well, in that case, annoying and disgusting are two alien terms for Master Patrick. Hehe! Anyway, nakakainggit naman andaming bagong toys...
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Well, in that case, annoying and disgusting are two alien terms for Master Patrick. Hehe! Anyway, nakakainggit naman andaming bagong toys...
Onga, di pa nga natuloy ang sessions kila Master Stalkermania at kila Don Master Fuffy.
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So how did you find the CA sound patrick? ;D
after almost 5 hours of critical listening...definitely my kind of sound!!! hanep ang sytem ni master idol. never heard anything like that in my life. napaganda ng balance, punch, detail, etc. basta solve na solve mapa classical, orchestra or jologs na mainstream. yung materials na ginamit, wala ako masabi. in a sense totoo ang sinabi ni master nelson na hirap na pakinggan ng sariling system if you heard something like the sq of master ivan. siguro for master ivan, kulang pa yun, but for me audio nirvana na yung naexperience ko. im not overstating.... to listen is to believe eka nga. CA system is definitely worth saving for:)
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Salamat sa pagdalaw at sa masarap na burger, Master Patrick and Master Jeff. :)
Pasensiya na po at taghirap dito, at binabagyo ang aking munting lungga. Sasama po ako sa grand finale, ang demo ng ultimate system ni M.P. :)
The pleasure is ours master. Napaka accomodating and down to earth mo talaga, kahit mga jologs lang kami na nag gate crash sa mansion mo. Thanks for the audio experience, pizza, vodka, everything. huwag ka sana madala ;D
I think he's choosing between two adjectives, annoying or disgusting. Hehehe.
Sa inyo daw lulusubin namin para makarinig kami ng true sonic flagship.
loko ka master, wala ko sinabing ganyan. annoying or disgusting should refer to my system after hearing yours, but its not your fault master ;D
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The pleasure is ours master. Napaka accomodating and down to earth mo talaga, kahit mga jologs lang kami na nag gate crash sa mansion mo. Thanks for the audio experience, pizza, vodka, everything. huwag ka sana madala ;D
Mukhang nag-enjoy talaga kayo sa mansion ni Ivan! ;D
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Mukhang nag-enjoy talaga kayo sa mansion ni Ivan! ;D
may hangover pa actually sa nadinig ko ;D
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The pleasure is ours master. Napaka accomodating and down to earth mo talaga, kahit mga jologs lang kami na nag gate crash sa mansion mo. Thanks for the audio experience, pizza, vodka, everything. huwag ka sana madala ;D
You're welcome, master. Ako lang po jologs dito, pinagtagpi-tagping di terno-ternong gamit lang ito. I look forward to hearing your system as well. :)
Pasensiya na po at di ako nakapaghanda at rush ang ating meet. :-[
loko ka master, wala ko sinabing ganyan. annoying or disgusting should refer to my system after hearing yours, but its not your fault master ;D
Nyek, hindi yan master. Maganda yang combo ng gamit mo, baka konting tono-tono lang master. :)
Mukhang nag-enjoy talaga kayo sa mansion ni Ivan! ;D
Angelo, hindi mansion eto... barongbarong na maliit, aka. rathole. Nahiya nga ako at wala pang seating dito. Ikaw ata dapat magpa-audi ng dedicated audio mo. ;D
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Angelo, hindi mansion eto... barongbarong na maliit, aka. rathole. Nahiya nga ako at wala pang seating dito. Ikaw ata dapat magpa-audi ng dedicated audio mo. ;D
Ha-ha, my dedicated audio system consists of removing the speaker cables from my onkyo and replacing them with that of the T-amp! ;D
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Nice to know you enjoyed the CA sound Master Patrick. So, 840 na? ;D
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Nice to know you enjoyed the CA sound Master Patrick. So, 840 na? ;D
very much master raz.
as much as i want to own an 840, mukang malabo yan. its so beyond my means. besides, di lang 840 ang kelangan to achieve or to even get close to master ivan's sq, ang dami pa kelangan. in the meantime, sa mga tipid meals muna ako :) its on sale by the way, baka ikaw ang inaantay ng 840 sa trinoma.
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Ha-ha, my dedicated audio system consists of removing the speaker cables from my onkyo and replacing them with that of the T-amp! ;D
That's more than good enough. :) Besides, you're always on the hunt for gear. ;D
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That's more than good enough. :) Besides, you're always on the hunt for gear. ;D
Not on the hunt for audio gear at the moment. ;D Have to spend for work on the Silvia next month. My tuner thinks my engine runs hotter than the rest of the Silvia's that he handles. :(
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as much as i want to own an 840, mukang malabo yan. its so beyond my means. besides, di lang 840 ang kelangan to achieve or to even get close to master ivan's sq, ang dami pa kelangan. in the meantime, sa mga tipid meals muna ako :) its on sale by the way, baka ikaw ang inaantay ng 840 sa trinoma.
Nothing is beyond Master Patrick's lavish means. He's just being couth with that statement. ;) At any rate, both 550 and 650 sets are wonderful options. They actually sound more palatable than the prior models (x40) for most people, as they have a more urbane disposition.
Si Master Raz kasi iba ang hinahakot nyan. Nagorder ata ng toy with 4 wheels.
Not on the hunt for audio gear at the moment. ;D Have to spend for work on the Silvia next month. My tuner thinks my engine runs hotter than the rest of the Silvia's that he handles. :(
Ouch. I wonder what's the reason.
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Bagay na bagay pala ang RX2 sa CA (650a). ;D
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Bagay na bagay pala ang RX2 sa CA (650a). ;D
I agree. It has the urgency, scale and detail that'd keep me entertained for hours. It's a partnership that'd do many things well. :) The sound actually reminds me of Luther's system.
The Mezzo 2 was also a natural match. It's just as detailed, but has a more relaxed pace and a less forward presentation. :)
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Bagay na bagay pala ang RX2 sa CA (650a). ;D
Ahem... ;D
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Ahem... ;D
Nasamid din ako master raz because i was surprised sa ganda ng tunog. your mezzo2 was amazing, and the RX2 as well;D
But sa iba, I wasnt expecting much. As regards the 650a and RTi a3 combo, akala ko magiging too forward, but to my surprise bagay na bagay din pala (at least for my taste). im so impressed with the CA, madami din pala binabagayan na speaks especially if one is looking for a detailed and snappy sound. well, even with the primus 162 maganda rin. right borix? :)
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But sa iba, I wasnt expecting much. As regards the 650a and RTi a3 combo, akala ko magiging too forward, but to my surprise bagay na bagay din pala (at least for my taste). im so impressed with the CA, madami din pala binabagayan na speaks especially if one is looking for a detailed and snappy sound. well, even with the primus 162 maganda rin. right borix? :)
Mabuti nga at nasubukan natin sa mga ibang gamit, Master Patrick. :) Daming options.
Bagay sa Polk mo and sa Infinity ni Master Eric. The CA combination outclassed the other 2 source/amp combos in terms of intensity, pace and timing (with everything else being the same). I'm sure the other amps would have strong points as well, especially when driving current-hungry speakers. Nagkataon lang na tugma sa preference natin yung sound ng CA.
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Mabuti nga at nasubukan natin sa mga ibang gamit, Master Patrick. :) Daming options.
Bagay sa Polk mo and sa Infinity ni Master Eric. The CA combination outclassed the other 2 source/amp combos in terms of intensity, pace and timing (with everything else being the same). I'm sure the other amps would have strong points as well, especially when driving current-hungry speakers. Nagkataon lang na tugma sa preference natin yung sound ng CA.
What were the other amps?
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What were the other amps?
More popular brands. :)
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Nasamid din ako master raz because i was surprised sa ganda ng tunog. your mezzo2 was amazing, and the RX2 as well;D
But sa iba, I wasnt expecting much. As regards the 650a and RTi a3 combo, akala ko magiging too forward, but to my surprise bagay na bagay din pala (at least for my taste). im so impressed with the CA, madami din pala binabagayan na speaks especially if one is looking for a detailed and snappy sound. well, even with the primus 162 maganda rin. right borix? :)
True. RX2 was my first choice... and will still be one of the "better" speakers in my list. It's good to know you like the detailed and snappy sound. So is Eric succumbing to the call of Azur? ;D
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Sayang yung audi adventure nung saturday.
Nwei, its Master Ivan's graciousness kaya naging reality ang audition between the CA and RX2.
I'm looking forward to hear Master Pat's combi.
(Mukhang sureball hakot na 'to) ;D
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Naku anong chismis yan. :o Nakisabit lang ako sa mga big time para makarinig naman ako ng toys. :)
Si Jeff at si Eric ata hahakot ng A5-VL, gusto nila yung all-in-one package. Maganda yung A5-VL with certain speakers like the MA BX2, the Polk RTi A1/A3, and the Infinity P162 pairs. :) It is a thoroughly pleasing sound, albeit painted with broader strokes. With a price half of the CA combo, it still makes a wonderful option (not to mention that it includes a decent built-in phono stage). It's a great choice for the budget-conscious, offering lots of features at a low price and a low running cost (Class-D operation).
Si Master Pat parang alam na nga ang gusto nya. ;D Pareho ata kami ng preference for the intense and energetic presentation. The firm grasp that the 650A applies on those big cones in the RX2 pair results in a very clean and lively sound (thanks to a good dynamic reserve and a high damping factor). I was surprised with the tight and forceful lows at this price range. The wide bandwidth that does not get constrained by the load at hand opens up the sound with airy and natural highs, clearing the RX2 of any darkness that was evident with the other amps tested.
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Nasamid din ako master raz because i was surprised sa ganda ng tunog. your mezzo2 was amazing, and the RX2 as well;D
But sa iba, I wasnt expecting much. As regards the 650a and RTi a3 combo, akala ko magiging too forward, but to my surprise bagay na bagay din pala (at least for my taste). im so impressed with the CA, madami din pala binabagayan na speaks especially if one is looking for a detailed and snappy sound. well, even with the primus 162 maganda rin. right borix? :)
ay oo naman love your own ika nga! hahahahaha! pero ganda talaga nung ca mo master patrick! oops! CA nila pala! heheheheh!
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Ayos talaga si Master Eric. Mukhang uunahan mo pa si Master Pat sa paghakot. :D
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Ayos talaga si Master Eric. Mukhang uunahan mo pa si Master Pat sa paghakot. :D
NAKU master Idol! d pa po ako makakabili nyan...d ko pa nabebenta kalabaw namin sa probinsya.. ;D ...c Master Patrick ang d main man! hehehe! ........abangan!
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NAKU master Idol! d pa po ako makakabili nyan...d ko pa nabebenta kalabaw namin sa probinsya.. ;D ...c Master Patrick ang d main man! hehehe! ........abangan!
Bawal po ang text speak, Master Eric. Pero totoo ata yan sinasabi mo, aabangan ko din nga ang kalabaw ni Master Patrick. ;D
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Bawal po ang text speak, Master Eric. Pero totoo ata yan sinasabi mo, aabangan ko din nga ang kalabaw ni Master Patrick. ;D
mga master, any input kung how much ung 650a at kung saan mas mura ung bigay ;D
sir stagea, ano b mas babagy s polk lsi7 ung onkyo 5-vl or the ca 550a or 650a. laid back sound ung polk if i use warm gear kulang s dynamics and lively presentation. and which int. amp will give sweet, airy and clean sound. any shop n they both handle the brand and pati ung speaker.TIA
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mga master, any input kung how much ung 650a at kung saan mas mura ung bigay ;D
sir stagea, ano b mas babagy s polk lsi7 ung onkyo 5-vl or the ca 550a or 650a. laid back sound ung polk if i use warm gear kulang s dynamics and lively presentation. and which int. amp will give sweet, airy and clean sound. any shop n they both handle the brand and pati ung speaker.TIA
sale srp of 650a is 25300 at 5th avenue. before it was 28k yata. 350a,550a,840a are also on sale. either 550a or 650a sulit yan if your looking for a detailed and lively sound. im not sure if theres a shop that carries both brands (polk and ca). sayang, sana nakajoin ka when we tried the CA at avshop. I use it with polk RTi at bagay na bagay sya for my taste. Sa LSi, perhaps babagay din, but it would be better if you can listen to it personally. ;)
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mga master, any input kung how much ung 650a at kung saan mas mura ung bigay ;D
sir stagea, ano b mas babagy s polk lsi7 ung onkyo 5-vl or the ca 550a or 650a. laid back sound ung polk if i use warm gear kulang s dynamics and lively presentation. and which int. amp will give sweet, airy and clean sound. any shop n they both handle the brand and pati ung speaker.TIA
Take your LSi speakers with you to 5th Avenue to hear them with CA gear. :) The 650A is quite strong for the price, and would likely drive your speakers well enough (unless you're asking for crazy volume levels).
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Take your LSi speakers with you to 5th Avenue to hear them with CA gear. :) The 650A is quite strong for the price, and would likely drive your speakers well enough (unless you're asking for crazy volume levels).
medyo hassle mg dala ng speaker lalo n at 9.5 kg each ung speaker ;D,but sir base on specs ng 650a not capable to drive 4 ohm speaker only the 750a and up.
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sale srp of 650a is 25300 at 5th avenue. before it was 28k yata. 350a,550a,840a are also on sale. either 550a or 650a sulit yan if your looking for a detailed and lively sound. im not sure if theres a shop that carries both brands (polk and ca). sayang, sana nakajoin ka when we tried the CA at avshop. I use it with polk RTi at bagay na bagay sya for my taste. Sa LSi, perhaps babagay din, but it would be better if you can listen to it personally. ;)
cguro i will audition the ca 650a at trinoma pag nagkaroon ng time and also the onkyo 5avl sa AV shop. medyo mababa nga lng ung power rating ng onkyo compared to ca but onkyo have lot of features, i like the dac and the low power consumption ng onkyo. sayang nga, sana nkasama ako.
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cguro i will audition the ca 650a at trinoma pag nagkaroon ng time and also the onkyo 5avl sa AV shop. medyo mababa nga lng ung power rating ng onkyo compared to ca but onkyo have lot of features, i like the dac and the low power consumption ng onkyo. sayang nga, sana nkasama ako.
sobra mababait ang mga taga trinoma branch but their audi space is too small. try to call 5t avenue muna and see if they can arrange the 650a at shang or park square. goodluck ;) sana magustuhan mo ang CA para madagdagan naman ang CA user sa pdvd. ;D
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sobra mababait ang mga taga trinoma branch but their audi space is too small. try to call 5t avenue muna and see if they can arrange the 650a at shang or park square. goodluck ;) sana magustuhan mo ang CA para madagdagan naman ang CA user sa pdvd. ;D
sir what version ng ca ung syo, 650a V2 b?
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The 650A will be enough to drive your LSi7. Though di ko pa naririnig ang CA + LSi combo. CA (dynamic and detailed) + LSi (warm and laid back) = ? ::)
Also, there are no later versions after 650A. You may be referring to the 640A and 740A, which are both good sounding by the way, only a bit brighter than the 550A and 650A. ;D
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medyo hassle mg dala ng speaker lalo n at 9.5 kg each ung speaker ;D,but sir base on specs ng 650a not capable to drive 4 ohm speaker only the 750a and up.
Oh they are. The 350A, 550A and 650A are designed to work with 4 ohm nominal speakers (or higher). The older integrated Azurs (340A, 540A, 640A, 740A and 840A) are designed to take 3 ohm nominal (or higher) speakers. The 840W power amp is designed to take 2 ohm nominal (or higher) speakers in stereo mode.
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Oh they are. The 350A, 550A and 650A are designed to work with 4 ohm nominal speakers (or higher). The older integrated Azurs (340A, 540A, 640A, 740A and 840A) are designed to take 3 ohm nominal (or higher) speakers. The 840W power amp is designed to take 2 ohm nominal (or higher) speakers in stereo mode.
sir stagea thanks for the info.btw is this the version of ca 650a na available s 5th ave?
http://www.cambridgeaudio.com/summary.php?PID=105
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sir what version ng ca ung syo, 650a V2 b?
mine is CA Azur 650a. there is no v2 of this model yet afaik
sir stagea thanks for the info.btw is this the version of ca 650a na available s 5th ave?
http://www.cambridgeaudio.com/summary.php?PID=105
if i may...
no. thats the 640a v2, which is an old model. 650a is the latest.
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mine is CA Azur 650a. there is no v2 of this model yet afaik
if i may...
no. thats the 640a v2, which is an old model. 650a is the latest.
naduling n s puyat ;D d ko rin napansin n 640a V2 :D
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naduling n s puyat ;D d ko rin napansin n 640a V2 :D
ok lang yan sir, it happens ;D i hope you can find the amp that can bring out the best in your speaks. ;)
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another audio session at avshop. guess what jon2.. your LSi7 sang very well with CA650a. Mahirap magdescribe how amazed i was with the your speaks and the ca, just ask rey about it. ;)
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another audio session at avshop. guess what jon2.. your LSi7 sang very well with CA650a. Mahirap magdescribe how amazed i was with the your speaks and the ca, just ask rey about it. ;)
Ayan na, si Master Patrick na ang nag-recommend. Sigurado na yan. :)
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Ayan na, si Master Patrick na ang nag-recommend. Sigurado na yan. :)
nyak, ikaw lang ang lagi sigurado master ;D opinion ko lng yan. mahirap magimpose ng sq preference. :) nagkataon lang siguro na halos parehas tayo ng type ng tunog thats why im enjoying the sound of CA. but for others who are wondering how the CA will integrate with their system, best pa din to audition muna at magdala ng type na music material. :)
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Huwaw! Ayun o, nasa signature na. :D
Congrats Master Pat! :)
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Haha! Aba eh oo nga ano... wala na lusot. ;D
Congrats master Pat!
So what was the overall characteristic of the LSi7 + 650A combo? :D
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Huwaw! Ayun o, nasa signature na. :D
Congrats Master Pat! :)
Haha! Aba eh oo nga ano... wala na lusot. ;D
Congrats master Pat!
So what was the overall characteristic of the LSi7 + 650A combo? :D
salamat mga idol :) salamat din sayo borix at mapagkakatiwalaan ka >:(
pero, kay master ivan ako bilib eh, until now ang signature eh wala..wala..ayaw talaga umamin
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Meron yan dati signature... punong puno ng 840 kasama halos lahat ng letters sa alphabet... A, C, E, W, etc ;D
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another audio session at avshop. guess what jon2.. your LSi7 sang very well with CA650a. Mahirap magdescribe how amazed i was with the your speaks and the ca, just ask rey about it. ;)
sir is it better than the cambridge mezzo2 combo?
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sir is it better than the cambridge mezzo2 combo?
they have different character, but they both blend well with CA imo. price to performance ratio siguro may edge ang mezzo.
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Meron yan dati signature... punong puno ng 840 kasama halos lahat ng letters sa alphabet... A, C, E, W, etc ;D
quota na pala ang 5th ave kahit si master lang ang customer. ;D
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quota na pala ang 5th ave kahit si master lang ang customer. ;D
Oo, si Master Raz. :) May madadagdag ata sa signature ni Master Raz, ang SQ project car. ;D
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another audio session at avshop. guess what jon2.. your LSi7 sang very well with CA650a. Mahirap magdescribe how amazed i was with the your speaks and the ca, just ask rey about it. ;)
sir can u describe me the sound character of the speaker the lsi7 when partnered to ca650a?
nabawasan b ung laid back and how's the HF, extended and sweet b? and how's the dynamic and presentation of the combo.sori to many questions.btw TIA.
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So what was the overall characteristic of the LSi7 + 650A combo? :D
sir can u describe me the sound character of the speaker the lsi7 when partnered to ca650a?
nabawasan b ung laid back and how's the HF, extended and sweet b? and how's the dynamic and presentation of the combo.sori to many questions.btw TIA.
LSi7 always sounded sweet and clean but quite warm/dark to me especially compared to speakers i usually listen to. but when partnered with the CA, nagkaroon ng better treble extension and detail, though a tad warm pa din, which i think made the overall sq more balanced.
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Ayun o, comments by Master Pat. :)
Orderin mo na ang LSi15 Master. :)
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Ayun o, comments by Master Pat. :)
Orderin mo na ang LSi15 Master. :)
Baka bagay din PSB Synchrony 1. ;D
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Ayun o, comments by Master Pat. :)
Orderin mo na ang LSi15 Master. :)
Yung warpdel mo na lng master :) yun pa rin ang one of da best sakin na partner ng ca :)
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LSi7 always sounded sweet and clean but quite warm/dark to me especially compared to speakers i usually listen to. but when partnered with the CA, nagkaroon ng better treble extension and detail, though a tad warm pa din, which i think made the overall sq more balanced.
thanks for the input sir, maybe lsi7 needs more power to make it sing well and a high-end CA integrated amp will be a good partner. but the problem is... no budget ;D for high end CA. maybe i will look for a power amp(kahit preowned) at least 150 watts into 8 ohm, capable and stable of driving 4 ohm speaker.
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thanks for the input sir, maybe lsi7 needs more power to make it sing well and a high-end CA integrated amp will be a good partner. but the problem is... no budget ;D for high end CA. maybe i will look for a power amp(kahit preowned) at least 150 watts into 8 ohm, capable and stable of driving 4 ohm speaker.
welcome bro. but i think kaya naman in fact kahit a5vl na 45 watts kinakaya. pero syempre iba pa rin yung busog na busog. go for the 840a if you want more power, alam ko naka sale yan baka abutin ng budget. ;)
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welcome bro. but i think kaya naman in fact kahit a5vl na 45 watts kinakaya. pero syempre iba pa rin yung busog na busog. go for the 840a if you want more power, alam ko naka sale yan baka abutin ng budget. ;)
went to 5th ave. trinoma today and i think the sale price is about 42 grand for the 840a.
good day to all. regards ivan,nelson,raz and patrick.
listening to elixir(album) by marilyn mazur and jan garbarek....beautiful...calling planet earth!!!
http://www.marilynmazur.com/
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went to 5th ave. trinoma today and i think the sale price is about 42 grand for the 840a.
good day to all. regards ivan,nelson,raz and patrick.
listening to elixir(album) by marilyn mazur and jan garbarek....beautiful...calling planet earth!!!
http://www.marilynmazur.com/
Nice! That's a very good price. Presyong 740A na lang. Sigurado they chopped the price din sa 740A. :)
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Passed by 5th Ave.Park Square last night. They have 24 mos. intallment promo on selected CA,yamaha,MS products :)
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Passed by 5th Ave.Park Square last night. They have 24 mos. intallment promo on selected CA,yamaha,MS products :)
great news sir. did they mention which specific CAs are good for the 24 month installment?
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May nagbabadya... ;D ;D ;D
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May nagbabadya... ;D ;D ;D
Hirap idol na may credit card, napapahakot ng wala sa plano :D
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Maganda idol sa wallet yan. Nagkakalumot kse sa wallet pag hinde masyado naaalis-tanggal mga plastic sa loob ng wallet. So, on a more positive note, you'll save lots of moolah by protecting your wallet. Hehe!
The 650a and 550a are good contenders. Pero try mo muna audition baka hinde sya swak sa panlasa mo. And you'll also need to pair a good source.
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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).
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.
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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).
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.
Is the DacMagic Plus already available locally?
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Is the DacMagic Plus already available locally?
I don't think it's here yet, but it probably would be soon. It'd supposedly co-exist with the DacMagic for quite sometime, as the Plus is expected to cost quite a bit more (maybe priced like the Arcam rDAC).
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nice updates master. meron na kaya niyang 651a dito? :)
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nice updates master. meron na kaya niyang 651a dito? :)
Soon, I'd think. The 651A mostly got an incremental upgrade (improvement in dynamic reserve, some voicing tweaks and a USB DAC).
The 651C got more improvements inside, imho. The blacks should now be blacker, as the noise floor is down from the 350C/550C/650C models. I wouldn't be surprised if the 651C surpassed the 740C in sonics (some measurements actually favor it). It may be lacking the 740C's electronic sophistication and DSP, but it now carries some superior component parts.
I'm expecting this pair to cost around 30k (30,800 perhaps, as Avesco likes ending the SRPs with 800) for each component, so that it'd slot between the 550 and 740 models (20800 and 43800 respectively, afaik). I guess the current 650 models are too close to the 550s in price (25800) and performance.
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Good am sirs,
need some help. Meron akong rti a3, ano ba ang magandang cambridge amp para dito? Budget max is 25k. Space is about 15 to 20 sqm. Presently im using hk avr 245, prang not enough.
Many thanks
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Good am sirs,
need some help. Meron akong rti a3, ano ba ang magandang cambridge amp para dito? Budget max is 25k. Space is about 15 to 20 sqm. Presently im using hk avr 245, prang not enough.
Many thanks
Not enough of what po?
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Not enough of what po?
Bro malamang not enough gears :D gusto magdagdag :D btw nice meeting you sa EB the other day
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Bro malamang not enough gears :D gusto magdagdag :D btw nice meeting you sa EB the other day
Nice meeting you din bro. :)
Baka nga gusto magdagdag ng gamit. ;) Di lang natin alam kung ano yung hinahanap nya na kulang sa system nya.
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Nice meeting you din bro. :)
Baka nga gusto magdagdag ng gamit. ;) Di lang natin alam kung ano yung hinahanap nya na kulang sa system nya.
Parang ako din, ang daming kulam este kulang pala ;D
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Parang ako din, ang daming kulam este kulang pala ;D
It's not a problem for you, kasi madami ka pambili. ;D
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Good am sirs,
need some help. Meron akong rti a3, ano ba ang magandang cambridge amp para dito? Budget max is 25k. Space is about 15 to 20 sqm. Presently im using hk avr 245, prang not enough.
Many thanks
you might want to try your a3 first with a 550 or higher, because the sound character of ca is very different from your hk. baka manibago ka at may pagka clinical ang ca like most people here say, unless yun talaga ang hanap mo like me.
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you might want to try your a3 first with a 550 or higher, because the sound character of ca is very different from your hk. baka manibago ka at may pagka clinical ang ca like most people here say, unless yun talaga ang hanap mo like me.
Master Patrick had spoken. :)
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Sirs thanks for the reply. What I mean prang kulang ang power ng hk avr to drive the a3. From reading sa thread Cambridge can drive out more the a3.
What do you mean by clinical?
Thanks again
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^the level of detail, which other people find too much.
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Thanks. Maybe I'll go for 650a and since may pre out sya mag hook ako ng sub for the bass. Thanks again.
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Thanks. Maybe I'll go for 650a and since may pre out sya mag hook ako ng sub for the bass. Thanks again.
better check this out too > The 651A mostly got an incremental upgrade (improvement in dynamic reserve, some voicing tweaks and a USB DAC).
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Sirs thanks for the reply. What I mean prang kulang ang power ng hk avr to drive the a3. From reading sa thread Cambridge can drive out more the a3.
If you just need more power (and like how your current system sounds), then there might be other avenues for you.
Consider Cambridge if you want a different sound character, first and foremost. Because that is what would stand out (and probably not the extra power) when put beside your Harman.
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thanks sir. maybe i'll bring the a3 to a cambrigde shop for audition. thanks again.
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Good am sirs,
need some help. Meron akong rti a3, ano ba ang magandang cambridge amp para dito? Budget max is 25k. Space is about 15 to 20 sqm. Presently im using hk avr 245, prang not enough.
Many thanks
Im surprised nakukulangan ka sa hk245, from what i know hk maybe conservatively rated, but these are high current amps and enough to drive your bookshelves. Ooops sorry for the ot ;D
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Im surprised nakukulangan ka sa hk245, from what i know hk maybe conservatively rated, but these are high current amps and enough to drive your bookshelves. Ooops sorry for the ot ;D
Iba iba kasi hanap ng mga tao. Yung iba nga nakukulangan pa sa Krell... baka kaya may market pa ang the likes of Goldmund. :)
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Iba iba kasi hanap ng mga tao. Yung iba nga nakukulangan pa sa Krell... baka kaya may market pa ang the likes of Goldmund. :)
Not familiar with Goldmund, but for krell?? :o anyway tama ka dyan sir stagea, iba iba panlasa ntin hehe teka baka nman may preout yung hk245 e d mag power amp na lang si sdsmds :)
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Not familiar with Goldmund, but for krell?? :o anyway tama ka dyan sir stagea, iba iba panlasa ntin hehe teka baka nman may preout yung hk245 e d mag power amp na lang si sdsmds :)
Nacheck ko na yung specs may preout nga :D sorry talaga sa ot. Anyway no harm auditioning CA. Goodluck!
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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).
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.
Goodbye 550A and 550C...
Sana magkaroon na at ng mapakinggan... audition lang.
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Goodbye 550A and 550C...
Sana magkaroon na at ng mapakinggan... audition lang.
Audition muna bago bumili. Yan ang tamang approach. ;D
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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).
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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.
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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.
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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
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Best if you could bring your 685 at one of their store for an audition and see if it will rock your boat.
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sirs ask ko lang difference bet 650a & 651a?
thanks
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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.
sirs ask ko lang difference bet 650a & 651a?
thanks
May built-in DAC yung 651A and revised for better transient performance.
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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....
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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.
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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!
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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. ;D
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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?)
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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.
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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
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hi guys, would like ask your inputs on MA RS6 and CA-650 combination? Ok kaya ang SQ nito?
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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.
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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?
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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 :)
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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.
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It's now here. :) Pricing TBA soon.
Parang stockholder ng Cambridge si Master Ivan ah! ;D
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Parang stockholder ng Cambridge si Master Ivan ah! ;D
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.
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Parang stockholder ng Cambridge si Master Ivan ah! ;D
Part owner siya. Fuffy niya. ;D
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Part owner siya. Fuffy niya. ;D
Chismis yan.. Siya ang sole owner! ;)
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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.
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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! ;D balita ko nga hindi lang avesco ang pag-aari nyo pati CA mismo.
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chicks ba yan? picture naman master! ;D balita ko nga hindi lang avesco ang pag-aari nyo pati CA mismo.
Chic ata siya hindi chick (and lalong hindi chicks).
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Di ko na na-update yung thread. 22k ata yung DacMagic Plus and 27.8k yung 651a, same din price nung 651c.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Mga boss, pwede po bang connect ang sub sa pre out? True po ba na may konting voice sa sub pag pre out ang ginamit? 550a or 650a don't have yata sub out.
Thanks
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Mga boss, pwede po bang connect ang sub sa pre out? True po ba na may konting voice sa sub pag pre out ang ginamit? 550a or 650a don't have yata sub out.
Thanks
Pwede naman, just use the sub's built-in low pass filter (if any) to cut higher frequencies.
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Strange. Yesterday, I brought my 550A to 5th Avenue to audition some speakers. I also brought my Rti for comparison. I was surprised that my speaker performed well at the showroom. Initially I thought it was due to listening environment. When I got I home, I hooked up the 550A again to my system and was surprised that the bass that was sorely lacking a few days ago was there now. I'm not really looking for chest-pounding bass. It's just that last week (when I first brought home the 550A) it was really flat sounding. I was pretty sure that my speaker wiring was correct. I also checked that the tone bypass was off. I didn't replace cables so those mustn't be the cause of the problem. Could it be that either theDacMagic Plus or the 550A (bought on the same day last week) needed some sort of a break-in? Anyway, I'm quite happy now with the sound.
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I've heard 30hrs yata. A friend bought 550a almost a month ago sa park square.
I bought 650a today at Smne, nothing mention about break in also I didn't ask.
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The 851 series is an evolution from the 840 series. It received some refinements and new features.
(http://www.stereophile.com/images/Cambridge_600.jpg)
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Strange. Yesterday, I brought my 550A to 5th Avenue to audition some speakers. I also brought my Rti for comparison. I was surprised that my speaker performed well at the showroom. Initially I thought it was due to listening environment. When I got I home, I hooked up the 550A again to my system and was surprised that the bass that was sorely lacking a few days ago was there now. I'm not really looking for chest-pounding bass. It's just that last week (when I first brought home the 550A) it was really flat sounding. I was pretty sure that my speaker wiring was correct. I also checked that the tone bypass was off. I didn't replace cables so those mustn't be the cause of the problem. Could it be that either theDacMagic Plus or the 550A (bought on the same day last week) needed some sort of a break-in? Anyway, I'm quite happy now with the sound.
what IC are you using sir?
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The 851 series is an evolution from the 840 series. It received some refinements and new features.
(http://www.stereophile.com/images/Cambridge_600.jpg)
kelan idedeliver ang 851 system mo master?
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winner! lalu na yung 851c
grabe nawiwindang na ko sa mga bago ng CA, NAD (c390dd), Arcam (d33), Peachtree, Rega, Bel Canto, Epos (epic), KEF (r series), etc etc at etc pah!!
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how much 851 series?
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The 851 series is an evolution from the 840 series. It received some refinements and new features.
(http://www.stereophile.com/images/Cambridge_600.jpg)
Kelan daw idedeliver master? Yung 840A/C reserve mo na sa akin. ;D ;D ;D
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Yung 840A/C reserve mo na sa akin. ;D ;D ;D
una ka nga pala sa pila ano master raz? pa next in line :D
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Wala pang 851E at 851W.
@Razel
Hindi bagay sayo ang luma. Buy ka na lang ng new para hindi painted silver. Sabi mo nga "pang matanda."
@Patrick
Baka di pumasa kay Master Lindsay. Iuwi mo na muna yung LSi-M 707 mo.
@sdsmds
No price from 5th Ave yet. I'm expecting it to be at around the 840A/C price level before the price drops, which would be below 100k each. The 851 models cost 60% more than their predecessors in terms of current GBP SRPs. The 840s are now down to below 70k in SRP each (PhP), and sometimes come with good discounts.
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Wala pang 851E at 851W.
@Razel
Hindi bagay sayo ang luma. Buy ka na lang ng new para hindi painted silver. Sabi mo nga "pang matanda."
@Patrick
Baka di pumasa kay Master Lindsay. Iuwi mo na muna yung LSi-M 707 mo.
Aray ko! Silver pa naman akin. ;)
Congrats master Patrick. Sa iyo pala yun 707!
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Aray ko! Silver pa naman akin. ;)
Congrats master Patrick. Sa iyo pala yun 707!
matinding tsismis po yan sir. pero siguradong bagay doon ang 840 ni master StageA.
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matinding tsismis po yan sir. pero siguradong bagay doon ang 840 ni master StageA.
Wala ako nun. Happy na ako sa pipitsuging boombox.
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happy new year!
upgrade bug sleeping....zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz...pockets empty after xmas.
spending more wont do justice to a fine budget combination... 550a/540p/mezzo 2.
impeach me to death before i change this budget combination :) that is my 24 inch stand :)
i dont have 45 cds! i only listen to 5!!!! my SALN(conscience) says i need a new turntable but the prosecution(wife) might cry foul!!! my cardas cross ic and silver speaker cables were gifts therefore i dont have the original or photo copies of the receipts...hahaha.
good day my friends,ivan,nelson,raz,pat and all............
parker
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+1
rti + ca another fine pair :)
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Caught you today! You deserve a new turntable. ;)
Happy new year!
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yes 851a,....was in shang yesterday..heres what grabbed my attention...mezzo 6....840a...740 c-black..dac magic plus. sheesh i could only imagine your e/w/a/c....grabe ka my friend(stagea)...hahaha.
wala ata sa sale so yung 840a, mga 60k, pero bago, yung 740c demo...hanga ako sa 840a kasi yung ang ginamit sa demo nung mezzo 2......grabre talaga...ayos na ayos bass,mid,high....iba siya. lahat ng 5series, 350a/550a/650a...parang parepareho compared sa 840a,....okay din 5 series.
listening to jan garbarek bobo stenson quartet DANSERE....beautiful....550a/p/mezzo2
good day
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may nakalimutan ako.....e/w/a/c and R......idol :)
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lahat ng 5series, 350a/550a/650a...parang parepareho compared sa 840a.....
paired with the mezzo 2, eto na pansin ko....hmmm. 350a....medyo warm side of nuetral
550a/650a nuetral pareho.......... hindi ko ma pinpoint ang difference kasi the listening room in trinoma sucks.
840a + mezzo 2....pwede pang critical listening. kahit mababa volume setting malinaw at malinis mid,highs. bass parang ngang humina pero luminaw at bilog(tight). dito ko naintindihan at pansin yung hifi linggo na FAST.
851a....ipon ipon :) pero pasadong pasado na 840a.
panalo din 350a,550a,650a + mezzo 2....so walang talo :)
good day
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Sir need help.... 650a pre out is L & R, kailangan bang connected both or just 1 para sa sub? I connected kse acoustimas 10 sub gumana naman kaya Lang it has 1 RCA cable Lang. Baka Lang kse mas malakas or better bass if L&R connection. Just in case meron po bang RCA cable na prang Y that I can use?
Also I'm using this sub for hk & ca, meron din po bang switch I can buy? Right now I'm using the game selector switch na ginagamit ko sa mga old CRT tvs for multi connect. Pra kse pong not heavy duty, not hi-fi itong game selector na ito. Cheap made po kse.
Tia
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Sir need help.... 650a pre out is L & R, kailangan bang connected both or just 1 para sa sub? I connected kse acoustimas 10 sub gumana naman kaya Lang it has 1 RCA cable Lang. Baka Lang kse mas malakas or better bass if L&R connection. Just in case meron po bang RCA cable na prang Y that I can use?
It won't be louder if you have everything properly matched, but you'd get inputs from both channels. You can construct a simple passive summing circuit using either a transformer or resistors. Pwede mo rin pagawa sa mga builders dito sa board.
Also I'm using this sub for hk & ca, meron din po bang switch I can buy? Right now I'm using the game selector switch na ginagamit ko sa mga old CRT tvs for multi connect. Pra kse pong not heavy duty, not hi-fi itong game selector na ito. Cheap made po kse.
That should suffice, since LF info lang naman. You can have someone build a switcher for you or buy one commercially, if you prefer.
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yes 851a,....was in shang yesterday..heres what grabbed my attention...mezzo 6....840a...740 c-black..dac magic plus. sheesh i could only imagine your e/w/a/c....grabe ka my friend(stagea)...hahaha.
wala ata sa sale so yung 840a, mga 60k, pero bago, yung 740c demo...hanga ako sa 840a kasi yung ang ginamit sa demo nung mezzo 2......grabre talaga...ayos na ayos bass,mid,high....iba siya. lahat ng 5series available, 350a/550a/650a...parang parepareho compared sa 840a,....okay din 5 series.
listening to jan garbarek bobo stenson quartet DANSERE....beautiful....550a/p/mezzo2
good day
naka sale ba 5th ave shang? worth it ba to go for the 650a instead of the 550a?
so kung 'neutral' yung 550a/650a and my wharfs are 'warm' and my pio lx50 is 'lively' mukang palatable naman yung combi right mga friends? ;D
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sale? i think so. the 50 series.
550a/650a? maliit lang difference..pati sa price. so kung okay budget mo go high :) or, low and a phono stage :) 540p nasa 3k plus ata. 6k plus naman 640p.
depende really kung anong kailangan mo partner. yung 51 series meron additional features/upgrades. pero nasa 28k-651a. naalala ko lang presyo nung 550c...less than 15k cash/straight charge. yung 550a mahal ng konti pero mababa sa 18k. yung 650a ata nasa 20k.
ask ivan or stagea for sound advice and sound advice :) meron siya warfs at cambridge.
good day
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It won't be louder if you have everything properly matched, but you'd get inputs from both channels. You can construct a simple passive summing circuit using either a transformer or resistors. Pwede mo rin pagawa sa mga builders dito sa board.
That should suffice, since LF info lang naman. You can have someone build a switcher for you or buy one commercially, if you prefer.
Thanks. Saan po kaya nakakabili?
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auditioned a 350a yesterday then went back to 5th avenue as they have a 550 on hand. i had the unit tested and there was distortion on the left channel. they found out that the speaker wires being used had molds inside and immediately replaced them with wires in better shape. the distortion was gone and all i could hear was a clear punchy sound i have never heard at home. tried some of their cds and even had my ipod connected to the slot on the front. played some megadeth and i fell in love with the amp. had them wrap the lovely thing for me.
so part 2 of the story is that i took it home. hooked it up and heard the distortion on the left channel. i tried other speaker wires and even different speakers but the distortion was clearly on the left channel. choosy ba talaga sa speaker wires ang mga ganitong amps? need help guys, thanks
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update:
tested with headphones and the left channel is still distorted. i changed the power socket to the one with the fuse. then i used it again. then a few seconds into playing music from an mp3 source i heard a gentle pop and viola the distortion was gone. come to think of it, it was like what happened back in the store.
hopefully i don't have to "break it in" every time i go on a listening session. will have to observe for a week. so far the music is flowing beautifully and all i can say is that this thing is LOUD! ;D
happy cambridge audio camper here ;)
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check connections(speakers and source) must be snug. hand tight.
check condition of connectors. speaker cables and interconnect.
bugdet speaker cables and interconnects.
speaker cable, ecosse cs 2.3 about 2k/2.5m or, maybe less if discounted.- audioworld banawe cor sct. alcaraz qc. you might also want banana plugs. 500pesos up/set of four. depends what brand/type. bare wire okay naman.
ic. cambridge audio, artic. 900 pesos , i meter. 5th avenue.
congrats.
good day
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@warmaster
Never had this issue with 550A. Agree with Master Joey, make sure you have good connection. Also, check other sources if it's doing the same thing.
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@warmaster
Never had this issue with 550A. Agree with Master Joey, make sure you have good connection. Also, check other sources if it's doing the same thing.
thanks for the recommendations. bigla namang nawala yung distortion sa left channel. baka matagal na nakastock yung amp and needed time to run in. parang kotse na nakagarahe na kailangan pa rin i start yung makina at i rev. anyway, happy ako sa 550a matched with my pioneer lx50 dvdp and wharfedale 9.3. currently no toe in and bass became fuller and more focused while taming the highs a bit. will check other cables and ICs and also a bit of room treatment to fully enjoy my setup. i'm focused more on just listening to my gears and just do little and cheap tweaks with the cables, speaker placement and acoustics
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Pag umulit distortion, pacheck mo na yung amp (basta sure ka ok lahat ng connections).
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Ditto on that. I suggest you do have it checked.
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yea mga masters. been looking out for that para ma replicate ko yung problem pagpunta ko sa service center. but it seems to be gone. tried channels a and b and all the inputs pero wala na talaga. hopefully it doesn't rear its ugly head again. if i do send it back and with the scarcity of the 550a it might be a good excuse to go for the 650a. hehehe ;D
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yea mga masters. been looking out for that para ma replicate ko yung problem pagpunta ko sa service center. but it seems to be gone. tried channels a and b and all the inputs pero wala na talaga. hopefully it doesn't rear its ugly head again. if i do send it back and with the scarcity of the 550a it might be a good excuse to go for the 650a. hehehe ;D
Actually, maski hindi lumabas yun problem, you can still have them check it out for you. Paano kung lumabas yan ngayon, then tomorrow hindi na naman lumabas.
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Actually, maski hindi lumabas yun problem, you can still have them check it out for you. Paano kung lumabas yan ngayon, then tomorrow hindi na naman lumabas.
good point master nelson. machecheck ba nila kung may issue if i can't replicate the problem?
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yea mga masters. been looking out for that para ma replicate ko yung problem pagpunta ko sa service center. but it seems to be gone. tried channels a and b and all the inputs pero wala na talaga. hopefully it doesn't rear its ugly head again. if i do send it back and with the scarcity of the 550a it might be a good excuse to go for the 650a. hehehe ;D
Bakit pa 650 kung may 651. Hehehe.
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Bakit pa 650 kung may 651. Hehehe.
+1 to the CA master
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Bakit pa 650 kung may 651. Hehehe.
ganito magiging eksena niyan...
me: hon dadalhin ko sa service center yung amp parang may problema
wife: ok, bilan mo ko krispy kreme
(hours later)
me: hon di na raw maayos at wala na silang stock na amp na gaya nung sakin
wife: o e paano yan?
me: nag upgrade na lang ako sa latest model (651a)
wife: magkano naman yan?
me: that's the beauty of it, nag add lang ako ng 10k meron na kong latest model. sweet deal huh?
wife: sweet ka dyan, where's my krispy kreme?
me: naubus yung budget ko sa amp
wife: pwes tabi kayo ng amp mo matulog sa labas!
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ganito magiging eksena niyan...
me: hon dadalhin ko sa service center yung amp parang may problema
wife: ok, bilan mo ko krispy kreme
(hours later)
me: hon di na raw maayos at wala na silang stock na amp na gaya nung sakin
wife: o e paano yan?
me: nag upgrade na lang ako sa latest model (651a)
wife: magkano naman yan?
me: that's the beauty of it, nag add lang ako ng 10k meron na kong latest model. sweet deal huh?
wife: sweet ka dyan, where's my krispy kreme?
me: naubus yung budget ko sa amp
wife: pwes tabi kayo ng amp mo matulog sa labas!
Sagot ko kulambo mo. ;)
good point master nelson. machecheck ba nila kung may issue if i can't replicate the problem?
Supposedly, sila na dapat mag-monitor nun. In cruel terms, "problema na nila yun". ;D May warranty ka naman. Basta maulit again, bring it back to them. I'm sure they would understand your situation kasi erratic yun problem.
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Sagot ko kulambo mo. ;)
akala ko naman aampunin mo na ko master nelson. hahaha
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akala ko naman aampunin mo na ko master nelson. hahaha
Pwede din basta bitbit mo yun 651a mo. ;D
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sabi nga ng mga hakot kings "its still easier to ask for forgiveness than to ask permission". ;D
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mahirap mag karon ng basura sa ulo pag dating dyan.....baka pati yung walang sira madamay.
follow guru nelsons suggestion. pa check mo para sure at hindi maulit yung problema.
maganda lahat suggestion nila. pero pinakagusto ko yung bitbitin mo na lang yung 651 kela guru nelson ... tapos ask for forgiveness. im sure pababaunin ka ng krispy kreme ni guru nelson pauwi para mabilis yung areglo.
kung gusto mong patagalin yun bakasyon...go 851a..... :)
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sabi nga ng mga hakot kings "its still easier to ask for forgiveness than to ask permission". ;D
Magandang slogan yan. Idol tlaga kita. ;)
mahirap mag karon ng basura sa ulo pag dating dyan.....baka pati yung walang sira madamay.
follow guru nelsons suggestion. pa check mo para sure at hindi maulit yung problema.
maganda lahat suggestion nila. pero pinakagusto ko yung bitbitin mo na lang yung 651 kela guru nelson ... tapos ask for forgiveness. im sure pababaunin ka ng krispy kreme ni guru nelson pauwi para mabilis yung areglo.
kung gusto mong patagalin yun bakasyon...go 851a..... :)
Masarap sarap na session yan.
OT na tayong lahat. :D
I just wonder how the 851a fare against the 850a...
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Magandang slogan yan. Idol tlaga kita. ;)
Masarap sarap na session yan.
OT na tayong lahat. :D
I just wonder how the 851a fare against the 850a...
Wala pong 850A, master. As for the sound ng 851A, the best way to find out is to get one.
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Wala pong 850A, master. As for the sound ng 851A, the best way to find out is to get one.
;D
Hantayin ko na lang dito si warmaster.
So compared sa 840a?
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Parang nicer yung bago. ;)
Pero may new product na naman sila. Stream Magic 6 network streamer. Mas mataas sa NP30.
(http://www.stream-magic.com/templates/stream-magic/web/en/assets/images/stream-magic-front.png)
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was able to audition....all rega steup...ty nick-rega...ty billy and paul - sound and vision
ganda!
nagulgulo plano ko....rp1 at 550c halos pareho price. for a budget tt the rp1 is very respectable.
i have an old gemini pt 2000 II with shure white label cartridge with 2 extra styli. its built like a tank.
its a clone of the technics sl 1200. more for club and dj purpose. cost, maybe slightly more than the rega rp1 when i bought it in the us. why i chose the gemini?... simple its power... 11o-230v 50/60hz. all the others 110v 50 hz - not sure kung okay dito. my first choice then was a rega planar 2 w sumiko blue point cart. price slightly higer. my problem...voltage/parts...there were no regas in the phil. that time. pero mukang destiny... meron ng rega dito.
im still using the gemini regularly..no hums..quiet w the white label and 540p. but side by side with the rega. the gemini sounded...yes for club and dj. image good.details..fat and warm.
the rega extracted an audiophille quality sound from my lps. i thought my system sounded a bit bright on the nuetral side...it sounded warm... after hearing the regas :(. sheesh i dont like warm sounding systems..or maybe the rega was overly bright, which was not the case. type ko rega :)
another option...get another 540p and get the rega..the 550c can wait. im using bluray to play cds.
magulo talaga when you start auditioning, may psychological glitch.
last option. get the rega rp3,540p/640p 851a/651c and take a vacation..i hope guru nelsons offer stands..papaampun din ako.
good day
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oo nga pala
i paired the gemini w shure v15mr. bingo! kaya lang para ka na rin bumili ng rp1 sa halaga nung shure.
when they played cds.....all rega setup...i went out and took a ciggy break. im not very familiar with cds. i really wouldnt know the difference between a good copy and an audiophille cd.
i find the sound of lps more pleasing to my ears. thats why im leaning towards the rega. the 550c can wait a bit longer.
PARKER...MODERATE THE GREED..BUBUKOL!!!
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oo nga pala
i paired the gemini w shure v15mr. bingo! kaya lang para ka na rin bumili ng rp1 with the shure.
when they played cds.....all rega setup...i went out and took a ciggy break. im not very familiar with cds. i really wouldnt know the difference between a good copy and an audiophille cd.
i find the sound of lps more pleasing to my ears. thats why im leaning towards the rega. the 550c can wait a bit longer.
PARKER...MODERATE THE GREED..BUBUKOL!!!
That's why you have to wait for the "real" audioplhie grade capable ********. ;) Studio master ftw!
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good day guru nelson.
tulo laway ko sa mga proacs...nagustuhan ko rin cds :) kaya lang baka umuwi ako naglalakad na may bitbit na tablette o sc1 at tanungin dito sa bahay anong nangyari sa auto ko.
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good day guru nelson.
tulo laway ko sa mga proacs...nagustuhan ko rin cds :) kaya lang baka umuwi ako naglalakad na may bitbit na tablette o sc1 at tanungin dito sa bahay anong nangyari sa auto ko.
Hindi masarap himasin sa gabi ang cold wood enclosure ng speakers with matching mosquitoes. At least, hindi ka nag-iisa. Hindi ka papabayaan ni Parker the stud. :D Kaso ingat ka, baka mapasarap masyado ang tulog mo, hindi mo mamalayan ang ginagawa ni Parker. ;)
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hahaha bwisit na brownout nakikinig pa naman ako sa audioworld ng proac. pinuuwi ko na sa bahay yung setup kasi kahit brownout meron naman kaming perkins.
what a setup..nag mukang pang rice cooker power cord ko. yung tablette kulay tigre. yung integrated parang tatlong patong ng 840a at sing mahal nung perkins 40kva genset. yung stand.. pang sonus.
ganda nung cd player.
lupit!
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hahaha bwisit na brownout nakikinig pa naman ako sa audioworld ng proac. pinuuwi ko na sa bahay yung setup kasi kahit brownout meron naman kaming perkins.
what a setup..nag mukang pang rice cooker power cord ko. yung tablette kulay tigre. yung integrated parang tatlong patong ng 840a at sing mahal nung perkins 40kva genset. yung stand.. pang sonus.
ganda nung cd player.
lupit!
I was in Banaue kanina!!!
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sayang guru. yes banawe. i was there from 12 noon to 230pm(brownout)
kahapon 3pm to 7pm duon naman sa sound and vision - all rega vinyl setup...umuwi nga ako saglit para kumuha ng plaka.
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psychological or not. high end is high end. its real.
what is also real, im a happy cambridge owner. it keeps my feet on the ground. easy on the pockets too. within its level...very good, if not excellent.
its insane to compare bugeted products to high end stuff.
listening to high end gears makes me feel like calling mother earth back.
spending too much moolah is a bit hard to justify...id rather watch clapton live in hk or follow jeff beck to japan. memories that will stay on till parkinsons......and what little memory left....cambridge :)
....ganda talaga ng proac.
good day
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following everyone's sound advices, i will be bringing the 550a back to 5th avenue tomorrow to have it checked habang maaga. sana wala naman problema, kung meron man sana madali lang ang solusyon. wala munang sounds tonight, the amp is back in the box. xbox na lang on my AVR
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psychological or not. high end is high end. its real.
Mukhang bibilhin mo ang Maestro Duecento at Proac Carbon Pro 8 pag nagpaambon si Don Nelson ah. :)
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Mukhang bibilhin mo ang Maestro Duecento at Proac Carbon Pro 8 pag nagpaambon si Don Nelson ah. :)
hahaha. sama na lang kita sa hongkong pag tumugtug uli si clapton. kaya lang wag masyadong wild. mga pulis inaawat mga tao pag nag eenjoy sa concert. :)
type ko lang talaga mga standmounts.
subok na etong 550a. minsan naabutan ko 5yr old son nakaupo sa amp habang nanunuod ng tv. kaya nung 550a, matibay. baka naman maluto na siya pag ginawa niya duon sa audio analogue.
duon na lang ako sa mga amps kaya ng rice cooker power cord ko. :)
pero partner, that setup you gotta hear. kakilakilabot.
hihintayin ko na lang mag sawa si don nelson sa ultra highend gears nya baka maambunan.
good day
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hahaha. sama na lang kita sa hongkong pag tumugtug uli si clapton. kaya lang wag masyadong wild. mga pulis inaawat mga tao pag nag eenjoy sa concert. :)
type ko lang talaga mga standmounts.
subok na etong 550a. minsan naabutan ko 5yr old son nakaupo sa amp habang nanunuod ng tv. kaya nung 550a, matibay. baka naman maluto na siya pag ginawa niya duon sa audio analogue.
duon na lang ako sa mga amps kaya ng rice cooker power cord ko. :)
pero partner that setup you gotta hear. kakilakilabot.
hihintayin ko na lang mag sawa si don nelson sa ultra highend gears nya baka maambunan.
good day
Narinig ko yung Audio Analogue Maestro Duecento Integrated at Maestro CD Player dati with Dynaudio Sapphire, bagay din sila. Mabigat lang talaga sa bulsa din dahil halos 2M ata ang system na yun. Para sakin eh reasonable high end siya (kasi kaya pa bilhin ng middle class kung gugustohin), pero yung mga ibang exotica ngayon eh nakakalula masyado ang mga presyo.
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so i lugged my ca550a to 5th ave annex earlier. told them of the distortion on the left channel. then they hooked it up and tested it. lo and behold the distortion was gone. so i asked them if they could send it to the service center to be checked. sabi nila pag wala raw nakita ibabalik labng din nila without even opening the unit.
so i said i'll just take it home and call them when it happens again. so i got home and there it is again. ok so i applied some elimination. instead of the cd player i hooked up my ipod via an LOD that i checked works and used earphones and there it was, clear as day distortion on the left channel. what am i to do if i bring it there wala naman nakikitang problema? so far LOD and power chord lang ang nakakabit sa amp. could it be na yung power cord ang problem? dalawa yung supplied na power chord and both yields the same result = disortion on the left channel.
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Anong klaseng distortion po ba yan? Nasubukan niyo na po ba ang ibang source?
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Anong klaseng distortion po ba yan? Nasubukan niyo na po ba ang ibang source?
sabog yung bass. parang basag yung speakers. i've tried cd players, blu ray players, dvd players, ipod, nmt. switched cables, speakers, surge protectors, voltage regulators, even tried various wall sockets in the house. i run all these equipment on my pioneer vsx 520 and everything is just fine.
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sabog yung bass. parang basag yung speakers. i've tried cd players, blu ray players, dvd players, ipod, nmt. switched cables, speakers, surge protectors, voltage regulators, even tried various wall sockets in the house. i run all these equipment on my pioneer vsx 520 and everything is just fine.
Record mo yung audio tapos parinig mo sa manager ng 5th Ave.
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Record mo yung audio tapos parinig mo sa manager ng 5th Ave.
thanks. i'm setting everything up right now to hopefully capture it in video
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na try mo na ba brader sa ibang speakers?? o sa warf 9.3 mo lang ginagamit?
may distortion din ba even if you use speaker B terminals? or parehong may distorion even at speaker A terminals?
have you tried reversing polarity sa speaker cable ng left channel?
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na try mo na ba brader sa ibang speakers?? o sa warf 9.3 mo lang ginagamit?
may distortion din ba even if you use speaker B terminals? or parehong may distorion even at speaker A terminals?
have you tried reversing polarity sa speaker cable ng left channel?
tried everything bro. switched speakers, speaker channels, speaker wires and kahit naka headphones andun yung distortion. tried various sources and interconnects na rin
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o my gulay!!! palagay ko kailangan na ang mga mahiwagang kamay ni master ivan dyan sa setup mo ;D ;D ;D
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already made a video of the issue using various sources and switching cables and speakers. kaso baka bukas pa ko makapunta at may tinatapos pa kong work. ang weird lang kasi is when i brought the amp to 5th ave yesterday malinis naman yung tunog. the only thing different was that i wasn't able to bring the power chords to 5th ave yesterday so i'm thinking baka yun din ang problema. wala nga lang akong ibang power cables to use on the amp. hope this gets sorted out by tomorrow so i could get back to enjoying my regular programming. di na rin kasi ako satisfied makinig ng music through my AVR
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already made a video of the issue using various sources and switching cables and speakers. kaso baka bukas pa ko makapunta at may tinatapos pa kong work. ang weird lang kasi is when i brought the amp to 5th ave yesterday malinis naman yung tunog. the only thing different was that i wasn't able to bring the power chords to 5th ave yesterday so i'm thinking baka yun din ang problema. wala nga lang akong ibang power cables to use on the amp. hope this gets sorted out by tomorrow so i could get back to enjoying my regular programming. di na rin kasi ako satisfied makinig ng music through my AVR
The power cable should not do that, especially not to a single channel. Patignan mo na lang, or iwan mo for them to inspect.
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already made a video of the issue using various sources and switching cables and speakers. kaso baka bukas pa ko makapunta at may tinatapos pa kong work. ang weird lang kasi is when i brought the amp to 5th ave yesterday malinis naman yung tunog. the only thing different was that i wasn't able to bring the power chords to 5th ave yesterday so i'm thinking baka yun din ang problema. wala nga lang akong ibang power cables to use on the amp. hope this gets sorted out by tomorrow so i could get back to enjoying my regular programming. di na rin kasi ako satisfied makinig ng music through my AVR
Baka pumasok yun power cord ng PC mo.
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You're on the right track bro. Record mo yung issue. If di mareplicate sa shop, iwan mo para maobserve nila. Sabihin mo friend ka ni Don Master Ivan. ;D ;D ;D
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already made a video of the issue using various sources and switching cables and speakers. kaso baka bukas pa ko makapunta at may tinatapos pa kong work. ang weird lang kasi is when i brought the amp to 5th ave yesterday malinis naman yung tunog. the only thing different was that i wasn't able to bring the power chords to 5th ave yesterday so i'm thinking baka yun din ang problema. wala nga lang akong ibang power cables to use on the amp. hope this gets sorted out by tomorrow so i could get back to enjoying my regular programming. di na rin kasi ako satisfied makinig ng music through my AVR
power cord. wilcon.... i went there to look for an adaptor. 160 pesos, beside it was a rice cooker power cord - that says audio. specs. 3x.8.. mm(shielded) 179. pesos only. color grey. 10 amps - nema 5 plug.
went home and took out the the power cord of the 550a 3x.75mm. gave the rice cooker power cord a chance. ..fits well! no need for adaptor. went back to wilcon to get one for my turntable.
by the way the shielding of the rice cooker cord looks better. i opened the standard cord plug with the fuse(that came with the 550a) and saw no extra shielding between the pvc jacket and 3 wires.
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Baka pumasok yun power cord ng PC mo.
baka nga. kasi the male and female meron mga 1-2mm space kang makikita when connected(well seated)amp side. baka nailubog mo sobra. lumuwag female, meron 2 screws female, check mo baka lumuwag. use proper tools.
kung ground. maririnig mo without playing cds/source. power on volume up. meron ugong/o naibang tunog sa speaks. so amp and speaks nalang pwede mangaling yung problema.
check fuse(5A) nung power cord.
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that happened sa marantz 74d ko..kaya lang yung problema galing sa volume control. pag di galing dito....aray. pwedeng sa power supply o circuitry. di tama bato ng power sa circuit. o circuit may sira,ground,dumi. kakahilo eto.
ingat sa experimento,baka may madamay na ayos na gamit.
sana contact issue lang yan.
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brought the amp to 5th ave kanina and yun andun nga yung distortion so naka confine ngayon yung 550a ko and will take 2 weeks daw. tyaga tyaga muna mag sounds sa vsx 520
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brought the amp to 5th ave kanina and yun andun nga yung distortion so naka confine ngayon yung 550a ko and will take 2 weeks daw. tyaga tyaga muna mag sounds sa vsx 520
Di ba dapat outright replacement? May 1 week na ba? Higher model na!!!!
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Di ba dapat outright replacement? May 1 week na ba? Higher model na!!!!
nag lapse na yung one week brother. ok lang, just wanna get it back ASAP fixed and ready for action
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may clearance sale ng cambridge audio products sa 5th avenue until april 15. up to 40% daw. also on sale are yamaha products. wala pang go ahead signal to get a cd player from the CO pero i'll still check this out ;D
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^ Thanks brother. Naghahanap ako ng inegrated amp. Pinag-iisipan ko pa kung CA or Rotel. :)
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Latest news: May CA na din sa MLY. :)
@gunslinger
Anong models tinitignan mo?
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Called up 5th Avenue Shangri-la yesterday to check what's on sale. They have a a 740C unit for 25K.
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may clearance sale ng cambridge audio products sa 5th avenue until april 15. up to 40% daw. also on sale are yamaha products. wala pang go ahead signal to get a cd player from the CO pero i'll still check this out ;D
any models of yamaha na nakasale at 30-40percent?
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Latest news: May CA na din sa MLY. :)
@gunslinger
Anong models tinitignan mo?
Entry level lang naudition ko sa 5th ave sm north sir. I think punta ako kay MLY to try it side by side with other integrated amp. Para matesting ma rin how it is with rtia3 that im planning to pair it with.
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Entry level lang naudition ko sa 5th ave sm north sir. I think punta ako kay MLY to try it side by side with other integrated amp. Para matesting ma rin how it is with rtia3 that im planning to pair it with.
350A? Did you get to compare it with the older Marantz? How did you find them?
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Had a chance to listen to the 650A for a few minutes yesterday. Sadly, wala silang ibang integrated amp on display to compare it with so I didn't stay that long na rin. And wala na din yung sale sabi sa akin. Marantz and Yamaha integrated amps are still on sale but order basis so hindi rin pwede marinig.
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heck.......this 550a is really a hell of an integrated...feed it well it will bring much joy...i partnered it with mezzo 2 and 540p and an old gemini pt 2000 II w/ shure white label.(setting 5mm height w the white label and a notch forward/2.0 g tracking force)
was thinking of upgrades...but this damn integrated keeps on making my ears happy..
was sidetracked by so many audio stuff.....and such.......vinyl just makes music so pleasing to the ear...........
... looks like a dac or dedicated cd player next so my bd player can rest and start playing movies.
good day
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heck.......this 550a is really a hell of an integrated...feed it well it will bring much happiness...i partnered it with mezzo 2 and 540p and an old gemini pt 2000 II w/ shure white label.(setting 5mm height w the white label and a notch forward/2.0 g tracking force)
was thinking of upgrades...but this damn integrated keeps on making my ears happy..
was sidetracked by so many audio stuff.....and such.......vinyl just makes music so pleasing to the ear...........
... looks like a dac or dedicated cd player next so my bd player cant rest and start playing movies.
good day
Wazzup Joey! I'm glad your enjoying your gears. May 840A na for sale dito sa PDvd. You might want to check it out. :D
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funny my next upgrade are locking banana plugs so the connections dont get loose when touched.
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hahahaha.......guru nelson...you always make me happy too!!!! pay me a visit when youre in banawe area.
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the 840a would make me wanting for more speaks.......hahaha.....hmmm...with the balanced connection a dac magic plus is a must....or 840c.......sheeesh was just talking bout vinyl.....nice to hear from you guru nelson...ty for the heads up.....840a......wow! shoot for the moon...851a :).
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funny my next upgrade are locking banana plugs so the connections dont get loose when touched.
Usually, when you upgrade your connections to plugs, that usually means madalas kang magpalit ng amp or speakers. And that would mean, either you have a lot of new gears, and/or madami kang home audition. ;)
I know your preference, i think you'd prefer the 840a over the newer version. ;) If i'm not mistaken, it's being sold at P35t.
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European 2-Channel System of the Year 2012-2013
(http://www.stereophile.com/images/Cambridge_600.jpg)
http://www.eisa.eu/award/2/european-two-channel-system-2012-2013.html (http://www.eisa.eu/award/2/european-two-channel-system-2012-2013.html)
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European 2-Channel System of the Year 2012-2013
(http://www.stereophile.com/images/Cambridge_600.jpg)
http://www.eisa.eu/award/2/european-two-channel-system-2012-2013.html (http://www.eisa.eu/award/2/european-two-channel-system-2012-2013.html)
Nice master, bagong acquisition mo ba?
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Nice master, bagong acquisition mo ba?
Asa pa ako. TV speakers lang po gamit ko, 2W per channel full range.
(http://www.o-digital.com/uploads/2226/2235-1/TV_Speakers_HPN5090_422.jpg)
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Kaya ba niyan mag-16Hz ;D
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Asa pa ako. TV speakers lang po gamit ko, 2W per channel full range.
(http://www.o-digital.com/uploads/2226/2235-1/TV_Speakers_HPN5090_422.jpg)
lol! ;D. Patawa lagi ito si master Stagea.
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let me just leave this tiny review of the cambridge 551r:
http://www.hometheater.com/content/cambridge-audio-azur-551r-av-receiver (http://www.hometheater.com/content/cambridge-audio-azur-551r-av-receiver)
(http://www.cambridgeaudio.com/media/20111031_170658_551R-black-front+remote-600.jpg)
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let me just leave this tiny review of the cambridge 551r:
http://www.hometheater.com/content/cambridge-audio-azur-551r-av-receiver (http://www.hometheater.com/content/cambridge-audio-azur-551r-av-receiver)
(http://www.cambridgeaudio.com/media/20111031_170658_551R-black-front+remote-600.jpg)
AVRs from HiFi brands age quite beautifully, imo. Think of them as multi-channel audio-oriented amps with some basic video handling.
The 640R/650R gets close to the output capacity of a popular multi-channel power amp that's rated twice as much, and does this while delivering a far lower noise floor (19dBA+ better) despite having the signal pass through the built-in preamp. The 751R should do even better.
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haven't been able to fire up my speakers with my CA550a. hirap ng may baby sa room. but i've been enjoying using it to power my cheap Audio Technica SJ11 headphones and kahit dun lumalabas ang ganda at quality ng CA integrated amps that i fell in love with. i just love the details that the CA550 juice out of every track i play whether hi resolution or even 320kbps mp3 files. ibang iba ang tunog when i plug my headphones directly to the musiland soundcard. now i'm shortlisting monitor headphones for home use. any of you guys experienced in using CA amps as headphone amp? baka lang may marecommend kayo na headphones. i'm looking into the big bulky ones to be used strictly for home setup
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haven't been able to fire up my speakers with my CA550a. hirap ng may baby sa room. but i've been enjoying using it to power my cheap Audio Technica SJ11 headphones and kahit dun lumalabas ang ganda at quality ng CA integrated amps that i fell in love with. i just love the details that the CA550 juice out of every track i play whether hi resolution or even 320kbps mp3 files. ibang iba ang tunog when i plug my headphones directly to the musiland soundcard. now i'm shortlisting monitor headphones for home use. any of you guys experienced in using CA amps as headphone amp? baka lang may marecommend kayo na headphones. i'm looking into the big bulky ones to be used strictly for home setup
We have the same integrated amp (550A) and like you, I'm quite happy with the SQ. I'm presently using a TDK WR700 wireless headphones. For wired setup, I ordered myself an Audio Technica ATH-M50 from the US (still in transit though)
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We have the same integrated amp (550A) and like you, I'm quite happy with the SQ. I'm presently using a TDK WR700 wireless headphones. For wired setup, I ordered myself an Audio Technica ATH-M50 from the US (still in transit though)
how's the TDK WR700 on the CA550? i tried it with my ipod but didn't really like the sound and settled for the ATH SJ11. now i am allocating 10-15k budget for headphones and have the ATH M50 along with AKG K550 and a few more shortlisted. most of my candidates can be found in Egghead where they can also be auditioned side by side. i just hope i can audition those cans with my CA550 amp if they allow me to bring it in
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how's the TDK WR700 on the CA550? i tried it with my ipod but didn't really like the sound and settled for the ATH SJ11. now i am allocating 10-15k budget for headphones and have the ATH M50 along with AKG K550 and a few more shortlisted. most of my candidates can be found in Egghead where they can also be auditioned side by side. i just hope i can audition those cans with my CA550 amp if they allow me to bring it in
Those are nice headphone choices. I'm currently using a lowend akg 512 with my 550a and I'm happy with the results. Now I'm looking at harder to drive headphones from egghead but on a lower pricepoint(sub 10k level). Problem lang, baka walang place or even space to setup an amp to test in the store.
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how's the TDK WR700 on the CA550? i tried it with my ipod but didn't really like the sound and settled for the ATH SJ11. now i am allocating 10-15k budget for headphones and have the ATH M50 along with AKG K550 and a few more shortlisted. most of my candidates can be found in Egghead where they can also be auditioned side by side. i just hope i can audition those cans with my CA550 amp if they allow me to bring it in
I'm not an audiophile. Happy naman ako with the sound coming from the WR700. Compared with the ATH M50, I prefer the sound of the M50. But nothing beats the convenience of wireless, especially with the TDK's KLEER technology (no hiss or static). Well, kanya-kanyang taste naman. Better nga if you could test it yourself with your amp. I'm sure with your budget, you could get something better.
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I'm not an audiophile. Happy naman ako with the sound coming from the WR700. Compared with the ATH M50, I prefer the sound of the M50. But nothing beats the convenience of wireless, especially with the TDK's KLEER technology (no hiss or static). Well, kanya-kanyang taste naman. Better nga if you could test it yourself with your amp. I'm sure with your budget, you could get something better.
don't get me wrong brother, i kinda liked the wireless capability of the TDK set, sound was ok but IMO not good enough to warrant the price of the unit. i felt i will be paying more for the technology rather than the SQ. i'm actually waiting for TDK to release an updated model with hopefully better sound. i haven't tried them with our amp though so it might be possible that the CA550 might "liven up the sound" to my liking. :D
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Mga bro, i have a problem with my CA 540A amp. One month ago, during power on ay nag-activate yung dc detection protection nya. Sabi sa manual, try to switch off and power on again. Pero same problem occurs everytime i do that. Saan ba ang service center ng CA? ( using the amp to drive b&w dm303 )
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Mga bro, i have a problem with my CA 540A amp. One month ago, during power on ay nag-activate yung dc detection protection nya. Sabi sa manual, try to switch off and power on again. Pero same problem occurs everytime i do that. Saan ba ang service center ng CA? ( using the amp to drive b&w dm303 )
Take it to any 5th Avenue or Avesco branch. They should be able to handle it from there.
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Mga Master meron na po bang naka gamit sa inyo ng Azur 351A (18800ph)?
Na test ko po sya w/ Tannoy DC4 (21k). Very warm yun at direct yun mids.
Very temping yun price nila eh at may USB audio-in (PC) ang 351A at higit pa dun may 3.5mm din na input para sa iPod, lahat na ng kailangan ko nasa 351A na...
Any comments or opinion sa Int-Amp na ito?
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Mga Master meron na po bang naka gamit sa inyo ng Azur 351A (18800ph)?
Na test ko po sya w/ Tannoy DC4 (21k). Very warm yun at direct yun mids.
Very temping yun price nila eh at may USB audio-in (PC) ang 351A at higit pa dun may 3.5mm din na input para sa iPod, lahat na ng kailangan ko nasa 351A na...
Any comments or opinion sa Int-Amp na ito?
Cambridge Audio has always voiced their entry level products warmer than their higher models, supposedly to allow for easy matching (and to compensate for the rougher highs of entry level speakers).
I suggest comparing it with the 651A. The extra 10k may be money well spent. :)
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Ganda nga ng 651A, mas complete sya kaysa sa 351A.
Hayy hindi pa nakakabili ng 351A upgrade na agad sa 651A. mga master pwede po bang iD100 kunin ko na Dock at compatible b ayun sa iPod Classic? sa demo kasi pang iPhone at iPad lang.
plus pwede po bang 651A at iD100 lang kunin ko at hindi na yun DACmagic Plus?
Offer nmn po kayo ng mas cheaper sa Tannoy DC3, mga 15k below po yun price.
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Ganda nga ng 651A, mas complete sya kaysa sa 351A.
Hayy hindi pa nakakabili ng 351A upgrade na agad sa 651A. mga master pwede po bang iD100 kunin ko na Dock at compatible b ayun sa iPod Classic? sa demo kasi pang iPhone at iPad lang.
plus pwede po bang 651A at iD100 lang kunin ko at hindi na yun DACmagic Plus?
Offer nmn po kayo ng mas cheaper sa Tannoy DC3, mga 15k below po yun price.
Digital out lang ang iD100, so kailangan pa din nung DAC (DACMagic Plus in this case). Yes, compatible siya sa iPod Classic. You can add these components later on, focus on a good amp and speakers muna. For the meantime pwede mo muna siguro gamitin yung MP3 input jack nung 651A.
Aside from Tannoy Revolution DC4, listen to the Mordaunt Short Mezzo 2 din. Similar price point pero different presentation.
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Thanks Stagea!
As of now medyo move na ako sa 651A, issue ko na lang yun budget para sa speaker. :(
Or baka meron kayo dyan 2nd na 651A :) kunin ko mga boss basta complete.
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how much ba yung CA 651A :)
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how much ba yung CA 651A :)
28.8k ata SRP
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28.8k ata SRP
saan store available sir.
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saan store available sir.
uy after bumili ng super highend power amp, integrated naman ang kukunin ni Master J. available siya sa 5th Avenue/Avesco, meron branch sa sm north, shangrila, park square etc. You can also order it from What Hifi.
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uy after bumili ng super highend power amp, integrated naman ang kukunin ni Master J. available siya sa 5th Avenue/Avesco, meron branch sa sm north, shangrila, park square etc. You can also order it from What Hifi.
kelangan ma-audition muna master G, gusto ko ito kasi may sub out.
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kelangan ma-audition muna master G, gusto ko ito kasi may sub out.
nice. saang speaker niyo siya balak ipair Master J?
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nice. saang speaker niyo siya balak ipair Master J?
wala pa, siguro sa audition na mismo kung anong spkr ikabit nila at ma-obserbahan, bago pa lang ako bubuo ng 2 channel audio brader.
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Kaka audition ko lang ng 351A sa Mercury V1 using iPod Classic na lossless file.
unang audition ko eh DC4 then galing sa CD, impress na ako, ngayon galing na sa compress file ganda parin at Mercury V1 lng gamit ko, at naka 3.5mm jack lang. sayang wala akong inline to 3.5mm (for ipod) na dala.
konti lang yun different ng V1 (9.5k) sa DC4 (21k) using 351A pagdating sa imaging.
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Kaka audition ko lang ng 351A sa Mercury V1 using iPod Classic na lossless file.
unang audition ko eh DC4 then galing sa CD, impress na ako, ngayon galing na sa compress file ganda parin at Mercury V1 lng gamit ko, at naka 3.5mm jack lang. sayang wala akong inline to 3.5mm (for ipod) na dala.
konti lang yun different ng V1 (9.5k) sa DC4 (21k) using 351A pagdating sa imaging.
You may have to move up from the 351A if you're after precise imaging (or at least consider using different components for matching). It is the mid to upper frequencies that develop that focus in images of instruments. A warm-sounding system will almost always sound vague, with images that overlap with each other and are out of focus. The laid back sound of recent Tannoys may not cooperate with the 351A in bringing forth holographic imaging. Of course, if this combo fits your listening preference then that's all there is to it.
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Salamat Stagea, I agree sa opinion mo. mas gusto ko nga yun 651A dahil may optical para sa iD100 at input sa Sub. kaso lang kulang sa budget. :)
as of now impress pa ako sa lower model, lasapin ko muna yun lower model then paakyat sa mas mataas.
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Salamat Stagea, I agree sa opinion mo. mas gusto ko nga yun 651A dahil may optical para sa iD100 at input sa Sub. kaso lang kulang sa budget. :)
as of now impress pa ako sa lower model, lasapin ko muna yun lower model then paakyat sa mas mataas.
You're welcome. Walang optical input yung 651A, USB lang ang digital in nya. You might be confusing the control bus and IR connectors as inputs.
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I stand corrected, thanks again Stagea for your knowledge on this product.
baka tiis muna ako sa Yamaha TSX-70 ko then ipon mode para sa 651A. buy the way ano difference ng 650A sa 651A? (usb input lang ba?)
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I stand corrected, thanks again Stagea for your knowledge on this product.
baka tiis muna ako sa Yamaha TSX-70 ko then ipon mode para sa 651A. buy the way ano difference ng 650A sa 651A? (usb input lang ba?)
walang subwoofer out ang 650a :)
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walang subwoofer out ang 650a :)
They also revised the sound character of the 651A.
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question master, how do i use the power amp section of the 550a? it's different kasi from NAD where there is a main-in input para deretso na siyang power amp.
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question master, how do i use the power amp section of the 550a? it's different kasi from NAD where there is a main-in input para deretso na siyang power amp.
You can't easily bypass the preamp section of the 550A. Buy ka ng power amp master?
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You can't easily bypass the preamp section of the 550A. Buy ka ng power amp master?
master, i actually wanna experiment by using the musiland/nad as a preamp to see the difference in sonic signatures. i already tried both ca and musiland as preamp and nad as power amp. my observation was, mukhang malaking influence ang preamp sa sonic signature. bored lang kasi ako ngayong weekend ;D
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master, i actually wanna experiment by using the musiland/nad as a preamp to see the difference in sonic signatures. i already tried both ca and musiland as preamp and nad as power amp. my observation was, mukhang malaking influence ang preamp sa sonic signature. bored lang kasi ako ngayong weekend ;D
Malaki talaga impact nya, master. Kaya nga may mga naa-addict sa passive line stage lang or direct source to amp connection, and they go lengths to ensure that their components would work together in such a layout.
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got 651A, impressive soundstage and dynamics. :)
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got 651A, impressive soundstage and dynamics. :)
ganda ng Int amp mo sir, anong gamit mong speaker para dyan :)
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ganda ng Int amp mo sir, anong gamit mong speaker para dyan :)
mukhang highend speaker hunting si master J for his 851a O0
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mukhang highend speaker hunting si master J for his 851a O0
ipon mode muna, di ko nga alam kung anong uunahin ko, cdp or speaker, nakikishare lang kasi yung CA sa RX6 ;D
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ipon mode muna, di ko nga alam kung anong uunahin ko, cdp or speaker, nakikishare lang kasi yung CA sa RX6 ;D
speaker na yan master J. gusto ko ngang subukan yung cambridge sa LSA1 Monitor dun sa architectural audio. nagandahan ako sa midrange nun pati sa itsura.
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speaker na yan master J. gusto ko ngang subukan yung cambridge sa LSA1 Monitor dun sa architectural audio. nagandahan ako sa midrange nun pati sa itsura.
may nakita nga ako dun na naka ribbon tweets rosewood yata ang kulay, cge try mo yung CA mo then share mo impression mo, kaso baka mahal
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may nakita nga ako dun na naka ribbon tweets rosewood yata ang kulay, cge try mo yung CA mo then share mo impression mo, kaso baka mahal
LSA 1 Statement ata yun Master J yung may ribbon tweets. Lagpas 100k ata yun. Mas bagay siguro yun sa tube amp with that kind of tweeter. Siguro yung lower models like LSA 1 Standard or LSA 1 Signature pwedeng bumagay sa CA.
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ganda ng Int amp mo sir, anong gamit mong speaker para dyan :)
Mezzo 2 :) bagay din kaya ang monitor audio RX2 sa 651A?
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Mezzo 2 :) bagay din kaya ang monitor audio RX2 sa 651A?
It depends on your system matching din. When done right, it can sound very good.
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Mezzo 2 :) bagay din kaya ang monitor audio RX2 sa 651A?
sa mezzo 2 si master gerard or stagea ang makasasagot dyan,
sa rx2, I am by no means an expert on this subject, but sa experience ko yung 851a ay ginamit ko sa rx6 and maganda ang ibinigay na sq ng rx6, hindi masakit sa tenga sa mids, big sound, maganda ang lows and clear highs, at kahit low level ang volume dinig mo lahat ng instrument. palagay ko magkakasundo ang 651a at rx2 although di naman pwedeng gawing batayan yung impression ko dahil FS ang gamit ko at BS naman ang tinatanong mo, at the end of the day yung ears mo pa rin ang susundin mo, yung preference mo sa audition.
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RX2 sounded good with a 550a. So I'd guess the results will not differ with 651a. Think of it as having a mezzo2 but with more LFE.
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sa rx2, I am by no means an expert on this subject, but sa experience ko yung 851a ay ginamit ko sa rx6 and maganda ang ibinigay na sq ng rx6, hindi masakit sa tenga sa mids, big sound, maganda ang lows and clear highs, at kahit low level ang volume dinig mo lahat ng instrument. palagay ko magkakasundo ang 651a at rx2 although di naman pwedeng gawing batayan yung impression ko dahil FS ang gamit ko at BS naman ang tinatanong mo, at the end of the day yung ears mo pa rin ang susundin mo, yung preference mo sa audition.
Try the 851C source with it and hook them up using CA XLR ICs. I've tried expensive XLR ICs on CA components, but CA's own seem to work best with their components (in my experience).
(http://www.stereophile.com/images/Cambridge_600.jpg)
(http://www.richersounds.com/showimage.php?image=galleries/camb-aud900-2xlr-1m/cambr_900xlr-alt.jpg&gallery=true&max_width=555&max_height=555)
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I must agree with you on this Master D (Daku) Ivan. Hehe! That's why it's always inevitable to get those CA ICs together with your CA gear.
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I must agree with you on this Master D (Daku) Ivan. Hehe! That's why it's always inevitable to get those CA ICs together with your CA gear.
Uy Master Idolness! Doesn't the CA IC sound a bit rough?
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Uy Master Idolness! Doesn't the CA IC sound a bit rough?
YMMV (depending on your preference and connected components), but with XLRs I'm yet to find a better match with CA components. I've tried Kimber, Audioquest, Acoustic Zen and Nordost.
Based on Master Karl's A/B testing, it's not too shabby for the price. He's rolled these things far more than I have. Jenving/Supra is also very good, imo.
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Try the 851C source with it and hook them up using CA XLR ICs. I've tried expensive XLR ICs on CA components, but CA's own seem to work best with their components (in my experience).
(http://www.stereophile.com/images/Cambridge_600.jpg)
(http://www.richersounds.com/showimage.php?image=galleries/camb-aud900-2xlr-1m/cambr_900xlr-alt.jpg&gallery=true&max_width=555&max_height=555)
will keep this in mind master, as of now 851C is way above my reach
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mga nababasa ko sa reviews bright ang CA amp and warm ang Nad pero nung kinompare ko yung 651A sa Nad 316bee side-by-side noticeable brighter yung Nad 316bee. ???
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mga nababasa ko sa reviews bright ang CA amp and warm ang Nad pero nung kinompare ko yung 651A sa Nad 316bee side-by-side noticeable brighter yung Nad 316bee. ???
Same source din sir ang ginamit nyo?
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Same source din sir ang ginamit nyo?
yes same source. Left channel connected sa Nad, Right channel connected sa CA. Smooth, laid back and natural yung highs ng 651A sa nad parang unnatural yung highs and forward yung vocals.
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mga nababasa ko sa reviews bright ang CA amp and warm ang Nad pero nung kinompare ko yung 651A sa Nad 316bee side-by-side noticeable brighter yung Nad 316bee. ???
It's really model-dependent, not brand-dependent.
NAD's C3x6 series is noticeably brighter than the C3x5 series. CA's x51A series is less aggressive than the x50A and x40A models. There's also a substantial difference between models in the same series.
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I tried different speakers (dali and MA) medyo bright nga yung CA compared sa Nad pero pagdating sa Mezzo baliktad ang result mas bright yung Nad. Maganda talaga matching ng CA + Mezzo. ;D
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saving up for an amp upgrade choice cambridge 851a or...hehehe secret slightly cheaper but with phono... but this 550a is more than enough for a bookshelf speak......mezzy 2.....playing 540p vinyl most of the time.... room size medium......hahahaha...it must be be better than a good f.....ck
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550a/540p/rp1 mezzo 2....hahahahaa........happy
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TARKUS...emerson, lake and palmer.....lp............540p /550a/mezzo
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My new cambridge 851a fails to power on in just 9 days. I hope i just got a lemon unit. Sana wala itong hardware issues. 1st time to try cambridge.
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5th Avenue Shangrila Replaced my 851a with new stock. Hope it will last a lifetime hehe
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5th Avenue Shangrila Replaced my 851a with new stock. Hope it will last a lifetime hehe
sana ok na yan, mine also bought sa 5th ave shang, so far so good
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sana ok na yan, mine also bought sa 5th ave shang, so far so good
Sana nga sir but old stock binigay sakin, mukhang demo unit dati. Mas okey na ito basta gumana ng matino. Me warranty naman. :-)
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New products from CA:
(http://www.whathifi.com/sites/whathifi.com/files/images/cambridge-audio/Cambridge_Audio_851.jpg)
(http://www.whathifi.com/sites/whathifi.com/files/images/cambridge-audio/Cambridge_Audio_Aero_2.jpg)
(http://www.whathifi.com/sites/whathifi.com/files/images/cambridge-audio/Cambridge_Audio_SX_50.jpg)
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Bumili ka na nyan Ivan? Napakinggan mo na? >:D
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Bumili ka na nyan Ivan? Napakinggan mo na? >:D
Wala... wala.. wala...
Si Master Gerard lang ang madaming pambili.
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Nice, me kapalit na yung 840E and 840W. Too bad autumn pa lalabas :( Interesting though that cambridge will release a speaker using BMR.
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Wala... wala.. wala...
Si Master Gerard lang ang madaming pambili.
Nyarks. Nasama ang panglowend na pangalan ko dito :(
Master, musta pala yang CA speakers? Looks interesting.
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Mga Bro, need your advice. Got a 351A that has no sub out. Can I use the rec out to connect my sub? Thanks
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Mga Bro, need your advice. Got a 351A that has no sub out. Can I use the rec out to connect my sub? Thanks
Pwede ata sir. Kaso, hindi ata sasabay sa volume ang sub once na binago mo ang volume na amp mo. If your sub has high level input, masmagandang gamitin mo yun. That way, you get the sonic signature of your amp sa sub.
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It has, will try it. Thanks.
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Hi guys,
I've just relocated from the UK to Cebu & stumbled across your forum whilst searching for information on the 851E&W so decide to say hello. I've trodden the long upgrade road for many years & currently have 840E&W for my stereo setup. I wanted to biamp the speakers but could not get another 840W & on hearing the 851's will be available in November have ordered the E & 2 x W's. I've no mastery of your language yet & have to rely on the wife for translation so it's taking me a while to wade through the forum. Hopefully my experiences will be of help to some of you enthusiasts :).
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Hi guys,
I've just relocated from the UK to Cebu & stumbled across your forum whilst searching for information on the 851E&W so decide to say hello. I've trodden the long upgrade road for many years & currently have 840E&W for my stereo setup. I wanted to biamp the speakers but could not get another 840W & on hearing the 851's will be available in November have ordered the E & 2 x W's. I've no mastery of your language yet & have to rely on the wife for translation so it's taking me a while to wade through the forum. Hopefully my experiences will be of help to some of you enthusiasts :).
Welcome to the Philippines! I'm sure your experience/knowledge in audio and that highly likeable British sound will be put into good use in this forum ;)
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Welcome to the Philippines! I'm sure your experience/knowledge in audio and that highly likeable British sound will be put into good use in this forum ;)
Thanks for your welcome
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Any user here ng 851 and MA RX1? musta ang SQ?
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Any user here ng 851 and MA RX1? musta ang SQ?
They work well together, though I prefer the RX2. You can check with Audioworld as they also sell CA amps (by order mostly).
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Pwede ata sir. Kaso, hindi ata sasabay sa volume ang sub once na binago mo ang volume na amp mo. If your sub has high level input, masmagandang gamitin mo yun. That way, you get the sonic signature of your amp sa sub.
how do you connect this master..
i have SB12nsd would like to try connecting it to INT AMP
amp has main in and pre-out connection.
will use sb12nsd high and low pass
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how do you connect this master..
i have SB12nsd would like to try connecting it to INT AMP
amp has main in and pre-out connection.
will use sb12nsd high and low pass
Integrated Amp Pre-out to Subwoofer Line In
Subwoofer High Pass Out to Integrated Amp Main In
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Integrated Amp Pre-out to Subwoofer Line In
Subwoofer High Pass Out to Integrated Amp Main In
thank you master will try that paguwi ko.
bale kapag ung lowpass knob nilagay ko sa 40hz. Everything below 40 sa SUB ibabato tapos above 40 sa speakers?
tama ba? sensya na sa OT... salamat master
(http://www.audioholics.com/subwoofer-reviews/sb12-nsd-subwoofer/SB12NSDback.JPG)
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thank you master will try that paguwi ko.
bale kapag ung lowpass knob nilagay ko sa 40hz. Everything below 40 sa SUB ibabato tapos above 40 sa speakers?
tama ba? sensya na sa OT... salamat master
(http://www.audioholics.com/subwoofer-reviews/sb12-nsd-subwoofer/SB12NSDback.JPG)
No. I believe fixed at 80Hz ang high pass ng SVS, so ang low pass setting mo laruin mo within the vicinity of that value.
If you want an adjustable high pass, get an external crossover.
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Yun nk Rotel aq wala din Sub, kaya pre-out q sinaksak. ang issue lng nmn khit nk zero volume k sa Amp may tunog prin yun Sub, while sa Amp n may Sub kpg zero volume k same sa sub.
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Yun nk Rotel aq wala din Sub, kaya pre-out q sinaksak. ang issue lng nmn khit nk zero volume k sa Amp may tunog prin yun Sub, while sa Amp n may Sub kpg zero volume k same sa sub.
Dapat walang tunog na sub if set to zero volume sir using preout of your rotel amp. If meron baka me problema somewhere in the chain. I have tried it before and my friends who uses rotel emps also did, no sound pag zero volume. Lahat ng amps wala dapat pag 0 volume, otherwise baka me problema amp mo sir.
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Dapat walang tunog na sub if set to zero volume sir using preout of your rotel amp. If meron baka me problema somewhere in the chain. I have tried it before and my friends who uses rotel emps also did, no sound pag zero volume. Lahat ng amps wala dapat pag 0 volume, otherwise baka me problema amp mo sir.
Most likely sa line-out nya nakabit instead of sa pre-out.
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alam q pre-out yun sa ra04, dawala ra04 q and both same thing na kapag zero volume sa amp still may tunog yun sub.
ex. playing CDP kpag nag zero volume aq sa amp yun sub still produce lows, while sa NAD q n may sub kpg zero volume amp wala din tunog ang sub.
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alam q pre-out yun sa ra04, dawala ra04 q and both same thing na kapag zero volume sa amp still may tunog yun sub.
ex. playing CDP kpag nag zero volume aq sa amp yun sub still produce lows, while sa NAD q n may sub kpg zero volume amp wala din tunog ang sub.
I used to have the ra04 and ra04se, also the rc1550 preamp na dual preout, Lahat ala sound sub pag zero volume sir.
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try ko i audition tong CA 651A sa Piyanas this week end hehe!! at mapag ipunan.
Mga bro magkano ba sa pinas 'to ngayon? Thanks!
:)
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try ko i audition tong CA 651A sa Piyanas this week end hehe!! at mapag ipunan.
Mga bro magkano ba sa pinas 'to ngayon? Thanks!
:)
Jo try to pm 1 high-fi street, butch tuazon. they carry the brand. good luck! ;)
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Revive natin ang thread...
The new CX Series is out. Looks promising.
http://www.cambridgeaudio.com/products/cx-series
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Revive natin ang thread...
The new CX Series is out. Looks promising.
http://www.cambridgeaudio.com/products/cx-series
Ganda ng CXN network player..
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has anyone tried the CXA80 IA?
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I have heard the CXA60 hooked up to a pair of KEF R floor standers and they sing beautifully. It produces just about the right bass (maybe more) i have been yearning for.
I have been itching to upgrade my 651A back to NAD but it made me realize maybe it was the speaker matching that was missing all this time....
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need help, cambridge audio A1 mk3 SE or cambridge audio A4? thanks :)
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I have heard the CXA60 hooked up to a pair of KEF R floor standers and they sing beautifully. It produces just about the right bass (maybe more) i have been yearning for.
I have been itching to upgrade my 651A back to NAD but it made me realize maybe it was the speaker matching that was missing all this time....
I'm interested in your 651A. Please pm me should you finally decide to upgrade. What color is your 651A? How long has it been with you? Thanks. :-)
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Sent you PM rafj
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Hi Friends
Punta kayo dito sa shangrila plaza 1 high-fi street name ng shop namin we have full line up of cambridge electronics and speakers we are located inside 5th ave shangrila look for Adrian or Butch
09272732597 (globe)
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Sana nga sir but old stock binigay sakin, mukhang demo unit dati. Mas okey na ito basta gumana ng matino. Me warranty naman. :-)
its been a while but im looking at this model so might as well ask. how was 851A over the years? what speaker (type/brand) did you use it with ?
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Hi! What is the best speaker match for Cambridge Audio? I just got a used Azur 650A and it seems the highs from my old amp (very old Marantz) are missing. I am using a budget Wharfedale 121. Any suggestions? Nothing expensive of course as I am just starting out in this very satisfying 'hobby" of members here. thanks!
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I would recommend to fully break in the unit if new.
From Experience, CA provides a brighter SQ than Marantz which is often very warm.
I find it unusual if CA is warm and I am thinking maybe just needs break-in.
Hi! What is the best speaker match for Cambridge Audio? I just got a used Azur 650A and it seems the highs from my old amp (very old Marantz) are missing. I am using a budget Wharfedale 121. Any suggestions? Nothing expensive of course as I am just starting out in this very satisfying 'hobby" of members here. thanks!
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I would recommend to fully break in the unit if new.
From Experience, CA provides a brighter SQ than Marantz which is often very warm.
I find it unusual if CA is warm and I am thinking maybe just needs break-in.
The review even says it has a lively treble
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Or maybe check if the Polarity of the wiring is correct.
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Hi! What is the best speaker match for Cambridge Audio? I just got a used Azur 650A and it seems the highs from my old amp (very old Marantz) are missing. I am using a budget Wharfedale 121. Any suggestions? Nothing expensive of course as I am just starting out in this very satisfying 'hobby" of members here. thanks!
I'm using rti a3 w/ Cambridge azur. Ok naman though I don't have audiophile ears.
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Thanks guys. The previous owner did say that the 650A was in storage for a while, so coolTOYZPH might be right in saying that I need to "break in" the unit. I will also look into the other suggestions. In the mean time, do you know a speaker that can bring out the sound of cymbals more? Please forgive if this post is confusing. Thanks again.
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Audio Nirvana Full Range will bring out all instruments in the recording
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Thanks guys. The previous owner did say that the 650A was in storage for a while, so coolTOYZPH might be right in saying that I need to "break in" the unit. I will also look into the other suggestions. In the mean time, do you know a speaker that can bring out the sound of cymbals more? Please forgive if this post is confusing. Thanks again.
Do the tone controls help?
I believe Watts HiFi is selling a used MS Mezzo 2 from a member here. I suggest giving it a try.
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I have read articles on MS and Cambridge pairing. I think I will give the MS and the rti a3 a try :-) Would you happen to know the price of the Mezzo 2? Thanks!
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Try
Dali Zensor3
Monitor Audio Bronze or Silver
Elac B6
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Noted on these speakers. Thanks! Anyone using these with Cambridge? How do they sound? I am outside Manila so auditions are out :-(
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Found the culprit. I got the wires mixed up while bi-wiring at the speakers. I now have individual wires running from the speakers to both A & B connections of the Cambridge. Sounds a lot better :-)
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@hificrazy
From what I've heard, MS company has already closed and Cambridge has their own speaker line that they are promoting. Mezzo line is phased out, so pre-loved units are your best bet. Yes, I have to say they are a safe match for CA being under one umbrella. You can also try Tannoy which are relatively priced almost the same as the Mezzos.