Many audiophiles say FM Acoustics components sound very fast - fast songs sound faster. [...] The length of the song does not change, but the impression is that it sounds faster. I believe this is due to the incredibly fast rise times of FM Acoustics pre and power amps.
... I find the FMA numbers good but noting exceptional.. THose of Spectral defintely are ...
As for the sound .. Don't know .. I haven't head one for 15 years so ... But the last I heard was superb...
So, the only FMA encounter I had was with a 122 phono preamp (don't know which generation, it was 2006 and it was new, though), linking a Basis+Lyra analog front end to Spectral amplification and Magico Mini speakers.
The sound was truly amazing!
Once I read on an Italian forum: "If you look inside an FMA preamp or power amp you'll have the impression that the construction level is not impressive at all, but the sound is fantastic, addictive".
Wizard, congrats for your system!
It's for sure at the level of a TWBAS
What makes it so famous?
All those "open" shots of components...it is almost audio porn haha
Unfortunately I have never been able to listen to FM acoustics. Which of course makes me curious ánd suspicious. Curious, because I always want to hear things that are reputedly "the best". Suspicious, because a company can hide itself from real criticism by not giving their products to professional reviewers. There is one specific question concerning FM acoustics. I hope some of the owners here can shed a light on this. On the one hand the amps are labelled: fast, no overhang, uncoloured. On the other hand though, the loudspeakers are called: sleep inducing, mild, relaxing. So....what does FM acoustics stand for? Please note, this is not a FM Acoustics bashing, just curiosity.
Yes at a much higher level, then 266II up one more level, and 268 up another level from 266II.
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