The December issue has a review on the RB-1091. I'm sure some of you have read it by now. I'm curious to hear what those of you who have read it and heard the amp think of the review.
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Hi gianni,
I don't get Stereophile so are you able to tell us the key points from the review?
Nigel. -
I have the Dec Stereophile... and I cant find the Rotel review anywhere in it.
JOeyAnalog: VPI Scoutmaster w/ Steel Delrin clamp + Dynavector 20XH cart
Digital: SB3 + PS Audio Digital Link III DAC
System: Cary Audio SLP-98P Tube Preamplifier w/ Sylvanias -> Plinius SA102 Class A amplifier -> Martin Logan SUMMITS/Strata Minis -> 8O (me)Comment
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Not in mine either.Comment
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My apologies - make that the December edition of the absolute sound .
Rather than keep you in suspense bigburner and at the risk of my not accurately conveying the reviewers opinions, I will offer up a few words describing the rb-1091 review for you to chew on until you can get your hands on a copy of the review. The reviewer used Magnepan 1.6's and Parasound JC-1's as a reference.
In a nutshell the rb-1091 in his opinion:
-possesed speed and clarity with a fast, tight and transparent sound.
-bass was tight and controlled though not quite as good as some reference monoblocks.
-good resolution on SACD material allowing identification of individual instruments within a brass section, rendition of brass was good.
-overall smooth and neutral with a transparent silvery sound
-sounded faster but lacked some heft compared to the JC-1's.
-entry into 'high end' at very reasonable price.
Unfortunately, other than saying that the soundstage was more precise but not quite as large as the JC-1's, he did not make much reference to soundstaging, depth etc....that makes me wonder.
Time for a listen to these new amps, I don't put too much stock into reviews.Comment
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Does the sound of 1091 and 1092 sound the same?Comment
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Ooooh....Originally posted by gianni
Well, you're in luck as I've heard the 1091 and 1092 AND I have the Dec issue of TAS!
I'll read it tonight... let you know tomorrow.
Joey :TAnalog: VPI Scoutmaster w/ Steel Delrin clamp + Dynavector 20XH cart
Digital: SB3 + PS Audio Digital Link III DAC
System: Cary Audio SLP-98P Tube Preamplifier w/ Sylvanias -> Plinius SA102 Class A amplifier -> Martin Logan SUMMITS/Strata Minis -> 8O (me)Comment
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Pretty much. If you can hear the difference, you probably want to buy something other than Rotel anyway, or are just kidding yourself.Originally posted by voxyAnalog: VPI Scoutmaster w/ Steel Delrin clamp + Dynavector 20XH cart
Digital: SB3 + PS Audio Digital Link III DAC
System: Cary Audio SLP-98P Tube Preamplifier w/ Sylvanias -> Plinius SA102 Class A amplifier -> Martin Logan SUMMITS/Strata Minis -> 8O (me)Comment
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At last, a review of a Tidal speaker! Stereophile has reviewed the Akira:
https://www.stereophile.com/content/...ra-loudspeaker
A few points that stood out to me:- The ports are tuned to 42Hz. In-room response drops significantly below 40Hz. This appears to be a flat
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Anyone read got the December issue of Stereophile yet? If so how does the 802D do in their opinion and is the review complete with the mags usual thorough lab report.
I don’t have anywhere I can get the mag round me so I'm waiting for the digital version to be made available. Hopefully... -
July-August edition has Robert Deutsch review of the 1068. Robert was very enthusiastic with the 1068 commenting on the sonic qualities..."the sound was very impressive indeed." that it was "clean, detailed, dynamic and transparent" being a bit brighter and more agressive than the... -
Well, not the announcements that I was expecting to see, but there's some there.
http://www.parasound.com/
First one says that Stereophile has awarded the JC2 as "Product of the Year." :banana: No link yet to an article or confirmation review.
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Anyone see the latest "Stereophile Guide To Home Theater"? The October 2003 issue has a review of the fully upgraded Integra Research RDC-7, a follow-up review by the same critic who raved about it in the February 2001 issue. (That review persuaded me to track one down for an audition.)...11 September 2003, 17:42 Thursday
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