Parrot Posted January 14, 2007 Share Posted January 14, 2007 Just wanted to ask you guys, there's no worrying about clipping with an amp this small? You bet, that's a concern. http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/archive/index.php/t-502106.html As people point out in the link above, this amp should really be understood as a FIVE watter. Paul W. Klipsch recommended 20W as a MINIMUM for his high-efficiency Heritage speakers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ben. Posted January 14, 2007 Share Posted January 14, 2007 You should only worry about clipping if you're not confident that you have the sense to turn it down when it clips. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deang Posted January 15, 2007 Share Posted January 15, 2007 I posted plots and links of measured distortion on Tripath a couple of months ago, the distortion in question is pushed far beyond the limits of audibility. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jacksonbart Posted January 15, 2007 Share Posted January 15, 2007 I'm really curious as to how they sound. Anyone have any thoughts? The best way to find out how it sounds is to buy one. Since they're so cheap, there isn't a downside. As far as sound quality goes, it may be one of the nicer amps that retail for $30. Almost anything that retails for more will sound better though. I use one for my "Porta-Sound" set-up. Very impressed. I'll disagree with Parrot a little... you have to spend a LOT more than $30 to get better sound. Ten times? Twenty times? But do spend three times more and get the deluxe version if you intend to use it for something other than travel. So when you travel you actually carry alone two Heresys and a amp just for the hotel room? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pmsummer Posted January 15, 2007 Share Posted January 15, 2007 I'm really curious as to how they sound. Anyone have any thoughts? The best way to find out how it sounds is to buy one. Since they're so cheap, there isn't a downside. As far as sound quality goes, it may be one of the nicer amps that retail for $30. Almost anything that retails for more will sound better though. I use one for my "Porta-Sound" set-up. Very impressed. I'll disagree with Parrot a little... you have to spend a LOT more than $30 to get better sound. Ten times? Twenty times? But do spend three times more and get the deluxe version if you intend to use it for something other than travel. So when you travel you actually carry alone two Heresys and a amp just for the hotel room? It doubles as a car stereo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tigerwoodKhorns Posted January 15, 2007 Share Posted January 15, 2007 Spend a few extra bucks and get a Teac AL700P. About $100 in the used market. Or pick up a Panasonic SA XR 25, 45, 50, 70 etc. Great soundign digital receiver for almost nothing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seadog Posted January 15, 2007 Share Posted January 15, 2007 Spend a few extra bucks and get a Teac AL700P. About $100 in the used market. Or pick up a Panasonic SA XR 25, 45, 50, 70 etc. Great soundign digital receiver for almost nothing. I have the Teac and the SI, and I like the sound of the SI better. I did an A/B between the two amps with about eight serious audio guys present (using Cornwall II's), and we all liked the SI better. I really was surprised at the results of this informal test, but to me the Teac sounded somewhat sterile and lifeless compared to the SI.. The SI doesn't have the power of the Teac, and the SI sounds terrible if you try to push it too hard. The Teac will give more volume with better bass, so I guess in the end it is a trade-off. BTW, the Teac does not run on batteries, so the SI is a MUCH better portable amp [Y] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deang Posted January 15, 2007 Share Posted January 15, 2007 The little T amp is O.K., but the upscale Super-T is a lot better. I left it in all summer because the room was too warm to run tubes, and I never felt like I was getting cheated in the good sound department. Hypex sounds good too, but not the same. A little warmer and not as open in the midrange, but at 90 watts per module can light up a room in a way the Super-T can't touch. The Panasonics look interesting. I want to try one with another set of Old Advents I'm in the middle of restoring. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ben. Posted January 15, 2007 Share Posted January 15, 2007 I posted plots and links of measured distortion on Tripath a couple of months ago, the distortion in question is pushed far beyond the limits of audibility. "Beyond" meaning above or below? I missed that discussion. I can guess, but what good would that do me? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators dtel Posted January 16, 2007 Moderators Share Posted January 16, 2007 I'm really curious as to how they sound. Anyone have any thoughts? The best way to find out how it sounds is to buy one. Since they're so cheap, there isn't a downside. As far as sound quality goes, it may be one of the nicer amps that retail for $30. Almost anything that retails for more will sound better though. I use one for my "Porta-Sound" set-up. Very impressed. I'll disagree with Parrot a little... you have to spend a LOT more than $30 to get better sound. Ten times? Twenty times? But do spend three times more and get the deluxe version if you intend to use it for something other than travel. So when you travel you actually carry alone two Heresys and a amp just for the hotel room? It doubles as a car stereo. Hey that was your car? I stood there for 10 minutes listening at the pilgrimage, it was playing out by the driveway ! It sounded GREAT, better than ANY car speakers I had ever heard. It sounded so good I went and found my wife and made her come listen. wow Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pmsummer Posted January 16, 2007 Share Posted January 16, 2007 It doubles as a car stereo. Hey that was your car? I stood there for 10 minutes listening at the pilgrimage, it was playing out by the driveway ! It sounded GREAT, better than ANY car speakers I had ever heard. It sounded so good I went and found my wife and made her come listen. wow Yep, my car and amp, but the Heresys belong to my son-in-law who came with me. I thought it would be cool to bring his speakers on a home-coming weekend. ;-) And they really did sound nice in the backseat! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rockets Posted January 16, 2007 Share Posted January 16, 2007 Dean what makes the Super-T better? I can't find anything spec wise to justify the extra $100...other than it comes with its own wall wart and upgraded connections/case. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deang Posted January 16, 2007 Share Posted January 16, 2007 http://www.michael.mardis.com/sonic/start.html http://www.6moons.com/audioreviews/sonicimpact2/t2.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rockets Posted January 17, 2007 Share Posted January 17, 2007 Dean, Thanks for the links. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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