[Topping PA5 is incredible.]

3 minutes ago, ClaudeJ1 said:

You can Verbally Resist the positive vibes and words created by those of us who have satisfied our own curiosity (in my case,6 weeks after the Lab Data was published)....................or you can roll the dice with a $350 bet by getting one for yourself.

 

If it's not your cup of tea in any way, you can list it on Ebay or in the Garage Sale Section for $300 after a month, and just call it RENT.

I agree with your assessment and a reason to roll the dice. And in this hobby it is an inexpensive roll. I have said for years the way most of us go through gear we are indeed just leasing equipment - 

[Topping PA5 is incredible.]

1 hour ago, jjptkd said:

Did you warm it up for 48 hours and then leave it on forever? Apparently that's a thing with class D I'm reading...

When the Hypex are in the system, they run 24/7 - 

[Topping PA5 is incredible.]

Thanks for the clarification. I can relate to the Hypex comparison and you probably saved me a few bucks. Since I believe the Benchmark plays above the Hypex than so it must the Topping. 

[Topping PA5 is incredible.]

Use it freely😄. And bananas for speaker input? And you’re liking what you “don’t hear”? 

[Topping PA5 is incredible.]

Thanks Westie. 
How the helll are the preamp and speaker’s connected? Certainly not a standardized format?

[Topping PA5 is incredible.]

Claude are you using the PA5 as a single stereo amp or monoblocks?  Looking at the rear panel didn’t appear it could run monoblocks? Will you verify?

[Topping PA5 is incredible.]

So Claude, are saying the PA5 is to your liking or too clinical and that distortion graphs are just that, lines on paper and not sound to your ear? Comparable, better or worse than the Hypex 400? It seems the ASR site is meaningful when only looking at bench tested results, hearing/listening to what the published specs report is not reported. I’ve said earlier that while the Benchmark and nCores have near identical results on paper I find the Benchmark, for whatever reasons, has better sonics. As does the F3 which I’m sure is a failure in testing mode. And you say today it’s a keeper but I wouldn’t be surprised that after extended ownership you grow tired of sound with no redeeming sonic value. I have come to find there is a difference - 

[Cables, Coffee, Cycles, and Cocktails]

1 hour ago, wstrickland1 said:

So what is extraordinarily high? Like what's the number?

Ohhh, just pulling a number out of thin air, say around 60k. Give or take a thousand or two. But that’s just a guess, there is no post count etiquette that I’m aware of. Even Google won’t touch this - 

[Cables, Coffee, Cycles, and Cocktails]

1 hour ago, Khornukopia said:

It is quality that counts, not quantity.

Oh boy. That there will open up a big’o can of worms - 🪱🪱🪱🪱

[Cables, Coffee, Cycles, and Cocktails]

1 hour ago, wstrickland1 said:

I'm ashamed I only have 3,059 posts since 2005

Don’t be - means you have somewhat of a life - 

[Fallen forum friends]

24 minutes ago, Westcoastdrums said:

DWI Lawyer, I liked that name more.... 

Much too formal for this band of ne’er-do-wells - working undercover gets better results 

[The New Ebony Heresy Thread (In Memory of Cal): A LESSON IN GARAGE SALE ETIQUETTE]

Okay I’ll play - I’ll bump you and raise your bump. Jeeez - 

[miniDSP SHD Power & Hypex NC400 Class D Amps]

I’ve gone back and forth, forth and back between nCore 400 monoblocks, Benchmark and First Watt F3 hoping to actually say I favor one over another. I really believe the Benchmark and FW sound better than the nCores. There is a sense of better clarity, more “air” particularly in the upper mids and top end and just an overall sense of an openness not there with the nCores. Sure they all play Jubes louder than helll but I can play the FW and BM much louder More Comfortably than the nCores. That alone tells me that either distortion or harmonics are cleaner or friendlier than that with nCores. Of course my ears, my associated gear, my room etc. But I believe what I’m hearing - 

[WTB 71A SE Amp]

I believe Dennis Had ex owner/president of Cary Audio build’s these as well. He offers pieces on eBay from time to time and will build to suit - 

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41 minutes ago, grasshopper said:

 

 

The new amp hasn't blown up yet. My uneducated ears rather like it. Working 25years in a bowling alley can dim the senses a bit.

 

 

I believe your ears are  “pinned” to your head - 🎳

[Cornwall IV review from "Enjoy the Music"]

I thought the piece was quite positive. So it took his head 400 hours to adjust to the sound and a year for the Heresy 3, so what. And compared to other reviewers his audio-speak was rather tame. Ever read a Srajan Ebaen review on 6moons? Now That guy can spin a word - 

[Oh yes, the Great Amplifier question]

I think buying a tube amp depends on your timeline in the hobby. If you’re just getting your feet wet, I’d avoid a tube amp. If you’re more experienced with audio then you know the drill - 

[gonna be crazy year...]

This could easily be derailed with political comment but that in itself is needless. This has proven itself to be more than any government can control. Know one can control or appease peoples mental state with month after month of depressing news. Which is not helped with “the news” constantly describing death, rates, shortages, overload, etc. Then of course positive news doesn’t sell - 

[SOLD - 1980 La Scala Cabinets in Mazomanie, Wisconsin - $699]

3 hours ago, RandyH said:

 

 

 

@Travis In Austin  asked you to hit the ignore button  and avoid communications ------------- why aren't you hitting the ignore button

 

What - are you Travis’ point man? Keeping the Forum safe when he’s away? 

[Cables, Coffee, Cycles, and Cocktails]

9 minutes ago, dirtmudd said:

🤔

[Balanced isolated Transformer?]

I’ve used Balanced Power Technology (BPT) transformer line conditioners for years. All my gear is plugged into it. Not sure they remain in business. And yes, they are quite heavy. Used them for so long I can’t say what audible difference it makes but initially I “think” I “heard” a quieter background and the presentation did “sound” different. Please note quotations on key words. 

[Vinyl - Record Spinning]

The distortion provided with a tube amp and phono Might make a Springsteen recording sound better but not better enough for me. Wouldn’t walk across the store to see his show. On the other hand it’s obvious he didn’t rely on my being a fan to cash $500M from Sony? - so he has that 

[Cables, Coffee, Cycles, and Cocktails]

1 hour ago, MicroMara said:

Jubilees ?

 

1 hour ago, MicroMara said:

Jubilees ?

Heritage Jubilee money is pocket change for the Southern Gentleman. Don’t let his cute little emoji fool you. But curious minds would appreciate a little more info. And I bet it ain’t Klipsch - 

[WTB Original Jubilees]

Just goes to show - take that long shot, you never know.

[*Finally!* Completed my 5 Heresy surround setup!]

On 1/1/2022 at 10:02 PM, wuzzzer said:

Spent the past few days watching movies and concerts and I have to say I'm done!  Done searching craigslist multiple times a day for Klipsch.  Done searching Facebook marketplace multiple times a day for Klipsch.  Done searching eBay multiple times a day for Klipsch.  I finally have the setup I'm 100% happy with!

- Oh, you silly boy. You ain’t done. So long as you continue an “audiophile” - you ain’t done —