Stellavox Introduces a New State of the Art Amplifier IDEM Monoblocks
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Even before the pre, dac and phono stage are released for full remote turn on, just with the two monos it works as well, but only triggered by either so at this point not remotely. With the IDEM, Stellavox supplies a small cable for this purpose: 1-pol with 2mm banana connector.
You connect the two amps from remote plug to remote plug. So you can switch off or on from any operation push switch.
Any further questions?
You connect the two amps from remote plug to remote plug. So you can switch off or on from any operation push switch.
Any further questions?
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Can you explain us what means this sentence? Out of context it seems meaningless.
Thank you for asking.
I addressed this in the IDEM gallery along with all specifications and the design team approach as it relates to voltage/current.
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I addressed this in the IDEM gallery along with all specifications and the design team approach as it relates to voltage/current.
Stellavox IDEM Mono Block Gallery
Many have asked for images of the new IDEM amplifiers, both inside and outside - enjoy. Gideon
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As I previously mentioned, I was surprised by the amount of heat the amps throw. Just for fun, I hooked up my trusty old inexpensive watt meter, with the following results:
Stand by – 11 watts
Idle with no input - 111 watts
Music at moderate levels - 135 watts
Music at Loud Levels (85dB) - 145 watts
I was surprised - I expected a higher power draw.
Surprising he didn't design the circuit the other way around: have more realism/ dynamics with stock tubes, and let people roll if they want it more syrupy. It's a shame I didn't hear it as you describe, as even finger snaps sounded less realistic. After all, this $30K DAC costs more than most people earn in Poland in a year.... No such issues with tubed dacs like Aries Cerat...
ok, new thread for my own Stellavox demo story? or just jump into this one? premature for that decision i guess....for now. here is good.
the IDEM demo's arrived yesterday noon. by 1pm they were playing. so 22 hours now straight. the overnight part was my CD transport, otherwise streaming exclusively. out of the box i was told to play them at low volumes for 24 hours before i can listen. i even promised. fat chance of that. haha.
i did listen quite a bit.
out of the box they were opaque and recessed initially, but that did clear up some after 30-45 minutes and i noticed special purity right off the bat. these amps were very cold from shipping and not at all settled, so my expectations were low. as they warmed up (they got hot to the touch after a couple hours) things got very 'good' interesting. then had the HiFi Five web thing until later and had them playing very low volume. after that i did try to listen some more but the amps turned snarly and rough....borderline unlistenable....so i turned them down, and went to bed.
this morning it was like a new different set of amps. and through the morning seemed to find their legs. i got my Fluke 62mini ir thermometer out.....142 degrees on one rear heat sink, 136 degrees on the other. Gideon says that is good. played a little bit with the gain dials on the back. the bottom three all work well. drinking the kool aid this morning these are awesome sounding. new ground? since they are past their rough part need to now try the darts in direct compare.
soooo.......Saturday morning @jazdoc , @2fastdriving and Andrey Kosobutsky of ATR Service INC are visiting to listen to a direct compare between the IDEM's and my darTZeel 468's. by then the Stella's will have been playing for almost 3 days.
the IDEM demo's arrived yesterday noon. by 1pm they were playing. so 22 hours now straight. the overnight part was my CD transport, otherwise streaming exclusively. out of the box i was told to play them at low volumes for 24 hours before i can listen. i even promised. fat chance of that. haha.
i did listen quite a bit.out of the box they were opaque and recessed initially, but that did clear up some after 30-45 minutes and i noticed special purity right off the bat. these amps were very cold from shipping and not at all settled, so my expectations were low. as they warmed up (they got hot to the touch after a couple hours) things got very 'good' interesting. then had the HiFi Five web thing until later and had them playing very low volume. after that i did try to listen some more but the amps turned snarly and rough....borderline unlistenable....so i turned them down, and went to bed.
this morning it was like a new different set of amps. and through the morning seemed to find their legs. i got my Fluke 62mini ir thermometer out.....142 degrees on one rear heat sink, 136 degrees on the other. Gideon says that is good. played a little bit with the gain dials on the back. the bottom three all work well. drinking the kool aid this morning these are awesome sounding. new ground? since they are past their rough part need to now try the darts in direct compare.
soooo.......Saturday morning @jazdoc , @2fastdriving and Andrey Kosobutsky of ATR Service INC are visiting to listen to a direct compare between the IDEM's and my darTZeel 468's. by then the Stella's will have been playing for almost 3 days.
Amazing! Can’t wait to hear your assessment , big deal to be comparing to the darTZeel!ok, new thread for my own Stellavox demo story? or just jump into this one? premature for that decision i guess....for now. here is good.
the IDEM demo's arrived yesterday noon. by 1pm they were playing. so 22 hours now straight. the overnight part was my CD transport, otherwise streaming exclusively. out of the box i was told to play them at low volumes for 24 hours before i can listen. i even promised. fat chance of that. haha.
out of the box they were opaque and recessed initially, but that did clear up some after 30-45 minutes and i noticed special purity right off the bat. these amps were very cold from shipping and not at all settled, so my expectations were low. as they warmed up (they got hot to the touch after a couple hours) things got very 'good' interesting. then had the HiFi Five web thing until later and had them playing very low volume. after that i did try to listen some more but the amps turned snarly and rough....borderline unlistenable....so i turned them down, and went to bed.
this morning it was like a new different set of amps. and through the morning seemed to find their legs. i got my Fluke 62mini ir thermometer out.....142 degrees on one rear heat sink, 136 degrees on the other. Gideon says that is good. played a little bit with the gain dials on the back. the bottom three all work well. drinking the kool aid this morning these are awesome sounding. new ground? since they are past their rough part need to now try the darts in direct compare.
soooo.......Saturday morning @jazdoc , @2fastdriving and Andrey Kosobutsky of ATR Service INC are visiting to listen to a direct compare between the IDEM's and my darTZeel 468's. by then the Stella's will have been playing for almost 3 days.
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You probably should get them off the floor and put them on the stands that you are currently using for the Darts…ok, new thread for my own Stellavox demo story? or just jump into this one? premature for that decision i guess....for now. here is good.
the IDEM demo's arrived yesterday noon. by 1pm they were playing. so 22 hours now straight. the overnight part was my CD transport, otherwise streaming exclusively. out of the box i was told to play them at low volumes for 24 hours before i can listen. i even promised. fat chance of that. haha.
out of the box they were opaque and recessed initially, but that did clear up some after 30-45 minutes and i noticed special purity right off the bat. these amps were very cold from shipping and not at all settled, so my expectations were low. as they warmed up (they got hot to the touch after a couple hours) things got very 'good' interesting. then had the HiFi Five web thing until later and had them playing very low volume. after that i did try to listen some more but the amps turned snarly and rough....borderline unlistenable....so i turned them down, and went to bed.
this morning it was like a new different set of amps. and through the morning seemed to find their legs. i got my Fluke 62mini ir thermometer out.....142 degrees on one rear heat sink, 136 degrees on the other. Gideon says that is good. played a little bit with the gain dials on the back. the bottom three all work well. drinking the kool aid this morning these are awesome sounding. new ground? since they are past their rough part need to now try the darts in direct compare.
soooo.......Saturday morning @jazdoc , @2fastdriving and Andrey Kosobutsky of ATR Service INC are visiting to listen to a direct compare between the IDEM's and my darTZeel 468's. by then the Stella's will have been playing for almost 3 days.
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