FYI - Here's a new review (link below) of the SU-R1000 which compares it with the Rotel Michi X5 and Yamaha A-S3200.But there is more to the D-realm than Purifi.
Technics goes down another route and some say it is outperforming the M33, as an example in this review.
With all well meaning of course @Hear Here.
Thanks! Good review. Delighted to see that the reviewer´s speakers of choice is the ML ESL 9. As I run the ESL 11, I believe I hear what he hears. I picked up several of the tracks mentioned in the review. One really good thing with reading reviews is coming across good pieces of music.FYI - Here's a new review (link below) of the SU-R1000 which compares it with the Rotel Michi X5 and Yamaha A-S3200.
www.stereophile.com
Hi Knife
The Lavardin IT is an exceptional amp. I still miss mine. Best with all Lavardin cable. Was a little shy in the bass but simply pure. I now run Pass Labs. Interesting topic ; I’m watching Class D with great but so far haven’t liked what I’ve heard. Then again there are some Uber expensive Class D which I’m told sound very good.Hi Knife
What amps have you had in your system before the Technics.
I am very piqued by this - particularly the phono section.
My current chain is Vendetta SCP2a or Whest 0.2 phono stage - Lavardin IT integrated. I prefer an integrated simply because I have a small room in a nearfield set up. I have multiple turntables, and therefore the Technics connectivity interests me too.
The thing is the Lavardin IT is an exceptional amp and the only things I've heard better it tend to be silly money - CONSTELLATION - BURMESTER - FM ACOUSTICS - and I've heard them with big speakers. In my set up i don't have such large speakers.
I cannot recall a product that has polarised people as much as this amp - there's theory and ideological venom against it with people saying reviewers are being disingenuous - the same reviewers that have previously been seen as reliable when complementing their own equipment.
I appreciate that Tube lovers speak about emotional connection, to me there's only been a couple of tube amps I have ever been impressed with and truth be told they were top of the line VTL's, Tron and Audio Note. I find many are mushy - particularly Zanden and have little bass grip precision and speed. It's a simple fact that they all suffer microphony - and tube boots are just a proverbial plaster. Sorry if i have offended anyone, but I am entitled to my opinion. I say in advance that I recall speaking to a good reviewer (MArtin Colloms) and when describing my set up he remarked that I am very 'timing sensitive' - others have different sensitivities which in turn usually reflects in the systems they have. It may be why i am not a huge tube fan - I am happy to be disproved I hasten to add
Not just that but we have to face facts that lower power consumption to some like me (tree hugger of sorts) leads to lower environmental impact.
I see you have large Wilson Sasha speakers! they must love the power of ur Pass Labs - i heard them powered by some big Krells and they weree mighty impressive!
. The problem is that the Lavardin IT is like the Lotus Elise of amplifiers - its almost perfect - just not much of it 
Hi Loheswaran,Hi Knife
What amps have you had in your system before the Technics.
I am very piqued by this - particularly the phono section.
My current chain is Vendetta SCP2a or Whest 0.2 phono stage - Lavardin IT integrated. I prefer an integrated simply because I have a small room in a nearfield set up. I have multiple turntables, and therefore the Technics connectivity interests me too.
The thing is the Lavardin IT is an exceptional amp and the only things I've heard better it tend to be silly money - CONSTELLATION - BURMESTER - FM ACOUSTICS - and I've heard them with big speakers. In my set up i don't have such large speakers.
I cannot recall a product that has polarised people as much as this amp - there's theory and ideological venom against it with people saying reviewers are being disingenuous - the same reviewers that have previously been seen as reliable when complementing their own equipment.
I appreciate that Tube lovers speak about emotional connection, to me there's only been a couple of tube amps I have ever been impressed with and truth be told they were top of the line VTL's, Tron and Audio Note. I find many are mushy - particularly Zanden and have little bass grip precision and speed. It's a simple fact that they all suffer microphony - and tube boots are just a proverbial plaster. Sorry if i have offended anyone, but I am entitled to my opinion. I say in advance that I recall speaking to a good reviewer (MArtin Colloms) and when describing my set up he remarked that I am very 'timing sensitive' - others have different sensitivities which in turn usually reflects in the systems they have. It may be why i am not a huge tube fan - I am happy to be disproved I hasten to add
Not just that but we have to face facts that lower power consumption to some like me (tree hugger of sorts) leads to lower environmental impact.
Hi Knife
. But it is a delight to build over time. Did you have problems with the Technics and electrostatics?Hi Loheswaran,
No, I have not come across the Dynavector Super Stereo. What is it?
Regarding Bacch, I know it is a lot of money. Most refined machines within Hifi are, regardless if it is a record player, a high end amplifier or a DAC.
Slippery slope huh
Once you get familiar to what a Bacch does, you will find it hard to live without it; e.g. Cross Talk Elimination ;-).
I like going to Clubs. Techno Clubs, Berlin style, and the Bacch is the equipment so far that has taken "that club feeling" of
being "in the music" (rather then in front of it) closest, to my absolute reference; the Club. Although the product is fairly new, there should come out 2nd hand machines in the market (given that owners want to part with them) from now and then, so it does not need to be that bloody.
The Technics is definitely worth an audition. With an inbuilt room correction and signal processing for record players and cartridges it comes damn close to my current system, which is a good grade, given the price difference. It just could not make the music "Halo like", as it lacks technic for that. Anyway. Auditing is the only way to find out. There are good contenders out there, you mentioned Devialet. They have many fans!
Technics did shut down twice. When playing on like 75% of maximum. This is so loud it is not enjoyable for anyone. But yes. It couldnt handle the loads. The sound is refined. Liquid. Class A like but with super control over bas and details. It sound amazing to 60% of max volume which is more then my preference. I listen normally at 40 max 50 %. Now the Bryston is Muscular. Big body. Engaging sound. It is made with North american sound in mind. All the great music, all the greatest bands are from North America, in my opinion. Bryston know how to Cherish it
They seem to be very competitive with Purifi Audio. It's a pretty similar topology, as both were designed by B. Putzeys. What are you guys thinking about those two brands?
No direct comparison report is available yet.
I have seen an interview with B. Putzeys in which he stated that it's not important what is in the amplifier, but rather what isn't there in terms of distortion. His conclusion is that classic solid-state amplifiers have some type of distortion that tube amps don't have, which is why they are still very popular. I'm wondering if new Hypex amps have also tackled that issue.No direct comparison report is available yet.
But I will put my bet on Purifi.
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