Oh! My golly gentlemen.
I thought I must start a new thread on this because I just came back from probably the best demo I have ever heard with ref to planar ribbons!
First of all, the dealer, from Melbourne Hifi, Con Dikios, clearly stated that there are no cross over boxes or anything in the chain. Just the plain panels itself, and all models are that way upto the Omega's. Not too sure about the Apmhy's though, if you wanted to bi-amp or do some other hook up by adding multiple amplification, then perhaps a cross over is required. Other than that I didn't see any cross over, and Con was so confused as to why there should be a cross over, when they're already built into the panels.
Each panel as two sets of connections for bi-amplification. Con didn't have the Omega's nor the other series on demo, only the Omicron's were set up. Amplification was all Naim gear top-of-the-line Statement amps, and pre. Source was digital through Naim unit as well. These amps are huge tower looking designs operate in Class D mode, and solid state. That's it, no other bells or whistles or gizmo's...
The Omicron's were medium in size, about the size of the Quad 2805. They were in drop dead gorgeous white lacquer and had the Ananlysis logo very nicely displayed just like the Omega's I listened to. Now I must say that the Omega's were driven by 750 watt VTL tube amps, and so I thought this Omicron was going to be a waste of time.
Christ was I wrong! The sound was absolutely stunning! Effortless drive, excellent bass, ultra lighting quick and yes they are, I thought I'd never live to say this but they are better than my current Quads... very sad, I will now lye over the tracks and allow the next train to run me over...
I don't know what it is, but those huge VTL's were outstanding, however these Naim Statements were extra-ordinary! I also strongly believe that my Conrad Johnson will easily drive these ribbons, as they are far easier to drive than Apogee's. I just love the Omicron's, and wanted to leave with the pair since he offered me an excellent price. However, being true to myself for not upgrading until my daughter finishes high school, I had to literally bite my hand!
I do know for a fact though that the Omega's would require a LOT more power to get them going, and as you go up the chain in Analysis ribbons, they so breath taking. having said that, I could happily live with the Omicron's not wanting anything more from these wonderful ribbons. I think these chaps are onto something here, seriously this stuff hasn't been reviewed enough to make a noise.
The only area that my Quads can do better is the depth of soundstage and imaging, mostly due to its dispersion pattern. I can also get the Quads to go pretty loud and present a great launch of dynamics but the Omicron's driven with top amplification can launch a great deal of dynamics within just a few watts. Effortless drive and something that I must say to all audiophiles to give these ribbons a listen if you are keen to be truly immersed in endless hours of musicality.
I really didn't want to leave the place without these, and I just love my Quads too. I think I will get a pair of these gems later on just as a second speaker system to enjoy on special occasions.
Ok Bonzo, you win mate, these are definitely wonderful panels, and I was VERY impressed with the way the Omicron's handled complex and demanding musical passages.
They are simply awesome.
Cheers mate, I actually enjoyed that demo after nearly a decade...
RJ
I thought I must start a new thread on this because I just came back from probably the best demo I have ever heard with ref to planar ribbons!
First of all, the dealer, from Melbourne Hifi, Con Dikios, clearly stated that there are no cross over boxes or anything in the chain. Just the plain panels itself, and all models are that way upto the Omega's. Not too sure about the Apmhy's though, if you wanted to bi-amp or do some other hook up by adding multiple amplification, then perhaps a cross over is required. Other than that I didn't see any cross over, and Con was so confused as to why there should be a cross over, when they're already built into the panels.
Each panel as two sets of connections for bi-amplification. Con didn't have the Omega's nor the other series on demo, only the Omicron's were set up. Amplification was all Naim gear top-of-the-line Statement amps, and pre. Source was digital through Naim unit as well. These amps are huge tower looking designs operate in Class D mode, and solid state. That's it, no other bells or whistles or gizmo's...
The Omicron's were medium in size, about the size of the Quad 2805. They were in drop dead gorgeous white lacquer and had the Ananlysis logo very nicely displayed just like the Omega's I listened to. Now I must say that the Omega's were driven by 750 watt VTL tube amps, and so I thought this Omicron was going to be a waste of time.
Christ was I wrong! The sound was absolutely stunning! Effortless drive, excellent bass, ultra lighting quick and yes they are, I thought I'd never live to say this but they are better than my current Quads... very sad, I will now lye over the tracks and allow the next train to run me over...
I don't know what it is, but those huge VTL's were outstanding, however these Naim Statements were extra-ordinary! I also strongly believe that my Conrad Johnson will easily drive these ribbons, as they are far easier to drive than Apogee's. I just love the Omicron's, and wanted to leave with the pair since he offered me an excellent price. However, being true to myself for not upgrading until my daughter finishes high school, I had to literally bite my hand!
I do know for a fact though that the Omega's would require a LOT more power to get them going, and as you go up the chain in Analysis ribbons, they so breath taking. having said that, I could happily live with the Omicron's not wanting anything more from these wonderful ribbons. I think these chaps are onto something here, seriously this stuff hasn't been reviewed enough to make a noise.
The only area that my Quads can do better is the depth of soundstage and imaging, mostly due to its dispersion pattern. I can also get the Quads to go pretty loud and present a great launch of dynamics but the Omicron's driven with top amplification can launch a great deal of dynamics within just a few watts. Effortless drive and something that I must say to all audiophiles to give these ribbons a listen if you are keen to be truly immersed in endless hours of musicality.
I really didn't want to leave the place without these, and I just love my Quads too. I think I will get a pair of these gems later on just as a second speaker system to enjoy on special occasions.
Ok Bonzo, you win mate, these are definitely wonderful panels, and I was VERY impressed with the way the Omicron's handled complex and demanding musical passages.
They are simply awesome.
Cheers mate, I actually enjoyed that demo after nearly a decade...
RJ