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I am curious. What are the sonic differences between the new Palladium amps and the previous generation Palladium II amps? From what I tell spec wise, they are more or less identical in power ratings.
Also, I have noticed that the new Aragon amps in general aren't nearly as heavy as the ones from the previous generation. I recall that the 8008x5 was a 100+ lb. behemoth and the new one "only" weighs 65lbs. What accounts for this weight differential? Have the new amps incorporated new technology to allows them to perform just as well as the older stuff but with less heft?
Thanks in advance for your reply!
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Mondial
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posted 04-26-2002 05:16 PM
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Hi Mad Dog,
Sonic differences are going to vary from system to system. Anyone that tells you otherwise isn't being totally honest with you.
They are physically very different amps. The Palladium II is based on the 8008 and has more heat sink surface area, larger power supplies, uses more output transistors, and is available in either balanced or single ended. The original Palladium was balanced only, and had to be run with a true balanced preamplifier.
No "new technology" in the new amps. The biggest difference is the physical size of the modules themselves, and the configuration of the amp itself.
Adam Gershon
Mondial Designs
Also, I have noticed that the new Aragon amps in general aren't nearly as heavy as the ones from the previous generation. I recall that the 8008x5 was a 100+ lb. behemoth and the new one "only" weighs 65lbs. What accounts for this weight differential? Have the new amps incorporated new technology to allows them to perform just as well as the older stuff but with less heft?
Thanks in advance for your reply!
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Mondial
Administrator
Posts: 283
From:
Registered: May 2001
posted 04-26-2002 05:16 PM
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Hi Mad Dog,
Sonic differences are going to vary from system to system. Anyone that tells you otherwise isn't being totally honest with you.
They are physically very different amps. The Palladium II is based on the 8008 and has more heat sink surface area, larger power supplies, uses more output transistors, and is available in either balanced or single ended. The original Palladium was balanced only, and had to be run with a true balanced preamplifier.
No "new technology" in the new amps. The biggest difference is the physical size of the modules themselves, and the configuration of the amp itself.
Adam Gershon
Mondial Designs
Geez, folks. This makes me a little angry, when I think about it for very much. The new 2002, rated at 200 W/ch 8 ohms, weighs 10 lb. less than the Aragon 8002, rated 125 watts ch/8 ohms.
But hey, it's got an engraved front panel and blue LED's now! I just know that will make it sound better! After all, you can't hear heatsinks or transformrs in a photograph!
[/rant off].
Regards,
Jon - an 8008X3, Palladium MkII, 8008ST, and 8002 owner.
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