Zellaton and my ascent to Soulution
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Hi guys, i live in Italy.
My 717 arrived this friday to my home.
See you soon, ciao
My 717 arrived this friday to my home.
See you soon, ciao
Perfect sense Audio
Dealer - Perfect Sense Audio
Great...and ours are inbound for tomorrow (Sweden).
From the first cry, I'd say it's been very, very good.
Obviously, I'll have to wait a bit for it to give its best.
It looks like a camping fridge, very nice but imposing.
We'll update you with a more detailed and complete review.
Ciao
Nick
Obviously, I'll have to wait a bit for it to give its best.
It looks like a camping fridge, very nice but imposing.
We'll update you with a more detailed and complete review.
Ciao
Nick
Hello Everyone on the fence … imagine having something everyone would love to have , but there is only so many to go around , now imagine you bought in on them at a planned price then someone hikes the price 39 percent not to mention your exchange rate is loosing value everyday !
The problem with supply and demand is who gets the supply . No one wants to disappoint anyone here , but how these amps get distributed is going to raise some eyebrows . Ive had my order in since last September … Im over a year . But like anything new , unknown in the field and scarce … patience is first and who you know is everything else .
If your waiting for your dealer , he is waiting on the distributor whom is waiting for the tarrifs to be more reasonable and hoping the exchange rate will soon begin creeping back to more reasonable .
Im clearly not the only one waiting and promised at a price point that is now fantasy ! And as we all eagerly await these amazing amps , we are still in waiting to hear others build them up in our minds . Imagine if someone pines in how badly they sound , then what … is it a run on the bank ! Now Ive got to hear them but it was brief and not in the confines of my own crib … which is a whole-nother story !
I know I will be much surprised in a positive way , as I am one of those optimistic anticipators … No need to add to the angst and drive myself crazy with disappointment in something that I haven't even heard yet !
It’s like a new car everyone wants … pack a lunch because its gonna take some time … and like every good salesman , we are all his best customer and will see ours on the very first run !
Hi guys.
Tomorrow my review about the soulution 717 after some days of running.
Tomorrow my review about the soulution 717 after some days of running.
Hi at all, I understand those who say: After spending all this money, imagine if they'll speak badly of it.
It would be like cutting off your testicles to spite your wife.
Let's get to the point.
After several hours of "breaking in," I began a serious listening session with the new arrival. My system consists of the DCS Rossini Apex DAC + DCS clock, Oladra streamer, Focal Scala Utopia.
All cables are Nordost Valhalla.
The power supply includes a QB10 Reference, also from Nordost.
Fiber optic Ethernet connection, Uptone media converter, but I don't use the Ethernet B port.
The connection between Oladra and the DAC is via AES, also with a Valhalla cable.
I listen mainly to Jazz, Jazz/Rock, but a good Vivaldi always sounds good.
I should point out that before the Soulution 717, I had a Pass XA system.
Writing a review is very difficult, especially for something new. Strangely enough, everything new always sounds good. Dear audiophile friends, we know how it works.
In this case, I wanted to be truly impartial in my judgment, and to avoid being swallowed up by the novelty, I invited a great friend of mine, a fellow enthusiast, along for the review.
The 717 stands out for its size and the disco effect inside. There are a myriad of yellow and red LEDs inside, which at night make it feel like you're in a nightclub. Not that they're annoying, but 5% of the value is just the LEDs, in my opinion.
Coming to the sound.
What immediately strikes the ear is the extreme clarity and precision.
This doesn't mean poor or nonexistent bass, or the mediocre style I often hear at trade shows (for goodness sake), but it's a true bass, precise with the right extension, without that annoying tail, and with truly exceptional separation between instruments. Everything is in its place, and everything sounds with that dynamic range and precision that's impressive.
Even at high volume, nothing changes; the absolute coherence and the same precision remain.
The separation and soundstage are indeed worthy of praise; perhaps the greater separation of the instruments makes everything seem wider and deeper.
The acoustic bass is truly beautiful, and the vocals are, in my opinion, its strong point: clear, without sibilance, and perfectly focused.
The "black," or at least the pauses in the track, bring out a dynamic that invites you to turn up the volume, which I obviously did, enjoying a truly high-level performance.
The pairing with the Focals seems perfect to me.
They've made a truly great amplifier with exceptional dynamics and control. The bass is so deep and tight, it's the first time I've heard it like this.
Strengths:
Absolute control
Top-notch detail and soundstage
Precise, never sibilant highs
Deep, pinpoint bass.
The downsides:
It's objectively large.
It gets hot, and quite a bit.
It's expensive (luckily I've spoken highly of it).
Next week I'm getting the 727 preamp to test together and we'll see what happens.
I want to be as transparent as possible with you.
I wanted to listen without the "it must sound good because it costs so much" syndrome.
I'm curious to read other reviews, but as far as I'm concerned, I can say it was a great purchase.
Hi everyone, and happy listening.
I used the translator, I hope you understand.
It would be like cutting off your testicles to spite your wife.
Let's get to the point.
After several hours of "breaking in," I began a serious listening session with the new arrival. My system consists of the DCS Rossini Apex DAC + DCS clock, Oladra streamer, Focal Scala Utopia.
All cables are Nordost Valhalla.
The power supply includes a QB10 Reference, also from Nordost.
Fiber optic Ethernet connection, Uptone media converter, but I don't use the Ethernet B port.
The connection between Oladra and the DAC is via AES, also with a Valhalla cable.
I listen mainly to Jazz, Jazz/Rock, but a good Vivaldi always sounds good.
I should point out that before the Soulution 717, I had a Pass XA system.
Writing a review is very difficult, especially for something new. Strangely enough, everything new always sounds good. Dear audiophile friends, we know how it works.
In this case, I wanted to be truly impartial in my judgment, and to avoid being swallowed up by the novelty, I invited a great friend of mine, a fellow enthusiast, along for the review.
The 717 stands out for its size and the disco effect inside. There are a myriad of yellow and red LEDs inside, which at night make it feel like you're in a nightclub. Not that they're annoying, but 5% of the value is just the LEDs, in my opinion.
Coming to the sound.
What immediately strikes the ear is the extreme clarity and precision.
This doesn't mean poor or nonexistent bass, or the mediocre style I often hear at trade shows (for goodness sake), but it's a true bass, precise with the right extension, without that annoying tail, and with truly exceptional separation between instruments. Everything is in its place, and everything sounds with that dynamic range and precision that's impressive.
Even at high volume, nothing changes; the absolute coherence and the same precision remain.
The separation and soundstage are indeed worthy of praise; perhaps the greater separation of the instruments makes everything seem wider and deeper.
The acoustic bass is truly beautiful, and the vocals are, in my opinion, its strong point: clear, without sibilance, and perfectly focused.
The "black," or at least the pauses in the track, bring out a dynamic that invites you to turn up the volume, which I obviously did, enjoying a truly high-level performance.
The pairing with the Focals seems perfect to me.
They've made a truly great amplifier with exceptional dynamics and control. The bass is so deep and tight, it's the first time I've heard it like this.
Strengths:
Absolute control
Top-notch detail and soundstage
Precise, never sibilant highs
Deep, pinpoint bass.
The downsides:
It's objectively large.
It gets hot, and quite a bit.
It's expensive (luckily I've spoken highly of it).
Next week I'm getting the 727 preamp to test together and we'll see what happens.
I want to be as transparent as possible with you.
I wanted to listen without the "it must sound good because it costs so much" syndrome.
I'm curious to read other reviews, but as far as I'm concerned, I can say it was a great purchase.
Hi everyone, and happy listening.
I used the translator, I hope you understand.
Would you be able to post a video of the 717 playing at night with the lights out? I often listen that way, and I wonder what those flashing yellow and red LEDs look like. I heard the 727 preamplifier as an in-home demo and found it to be a wonderful product so your very positive experience with the 717s doesn't surprise me at all. Thank you for sharing!Hi at all, I understand those who say: After spending all this money, imagine if they'll speak badly of it.
It would be like cutting off your testicles to spite your wife.
Let's get to the point.
After several hours of "breaking in," I began a serious listening session with the new arrival. My system consists of the DCS Rossini Apex DAC + DCS clock, Oladra streamer, Focal Scala Utopia.
All cables are Nordost Valhalla.
The power supply includes a QB10 Reference, also from Nordost.
Fiber optic Ethernet connection, Uptone media converter, but I don't use the Ethernet B port.
The connection between Oladra and the DAC is via AES, also with a Valhalla cable.
I listen mainly to Jazz, Jazz/Rock, but a good Vivaldi always sounds good.
I should point out that before the Soulution 717, I had a Pass XA system.
Writing a review is very difficult, especially for something new. Strangely enough, everything new always sounds good. Dear audiophile friends, we know how it works.
In this case, I wanted to be truly impartial in my judgment, and to avoid being swallowed up by the novelty, I invited a great friend of mine, a fellow enthusiast, along for the review.
The 717 stands out for its size and the disco effect inside. There are a myriad of yellow and red LEDs inside, which at night make it feel like you're in a nightclub. Not that they're annoying, but 5% of the value is just the LEDs, in my opinion.
Coming to the sound.
What immediately strikes the ear is the extreme clarity and precision.
This doesn't mean poor or nonexistent bass, or the mediocre style I often hear at trade shows (for goodness sake), but it's a true bass, precise with the right extension, without that annoying tail, and with truly exceptional separation between instruments. Everything is in its place, and everything sounds with that dynamic range and precision that's impressive.
Even at high volume, nothing changes; the absolute coherence and the same precision remain.
The separation and soundstage are indeed worthy of praise; perhaps the greater separation of the instruments makes everything seem wider and deeper.
The acoustic bass is truly beautiful, and the vocals are, in my opinion, its strong point: clear, without sibilance, and perfectly focused.
The "black," or at least the pauses in the track, bring out a dynamic that invites you to turn up the volume, which I obviously did, enjoying a truly high-level performance.
The pairing with the Focals seems perfect to me.
They've made a truly great amplifier with exceptional dynamics and control. The bass is so deep and tight, it's the first time I've heard it like this.
Strengths:
Absolute control
Top-notch detail and soundstage
Precise, never sibilant highs
Deep, pinpoint bass.
The downsides:
It's objectively large.
It gets hot, and quite a bit.
It's expensive (luckily I've spoken highly of it).
Next week I'm getting the 727 preamp to test together and we'll see what happens.
I want to be as transparent as possible with you.
I wanted to listen without the "it must sound good because it costs so much" syndrome.
I'm curious to read other reviews, but as far as I'm concerned, I can say it was a great purchase.
Hi everyone, and happy listening.
I used the translator, I hope you understand.
Soulotion seems like a good match for Zellaton (I own the reference ultra).
The 717 are out of my price range, hopefully the 500-series equivalent will be released soon.
The 717 are out of my price range, hopefully the 500-series equivalent will be released soon.
Soulution 717 – First Owner Impressions
I’ve been a happy Soulution 701 mono owner for the past 10 years, and like many, I was skeptical about how much better the new 717 could really be. I had the same doubts when I moved from the 725 to the 727 preamp — asking myself “how much better can it really get?” But just like with that upgrade, the very first note gave me the answer.
To be sure, I asked my dealer to run the 717 in for 180+ hours before delivery. On the first note in my room (20 × 33 ft), both my audiophile friend and I knew the difference was real. Now with over 300 hours, I can say the 717 brings a deeper emotional connection, a wider soundstage, and an effortless quiet background that makes music feel more alive.
This is only my personal experience, but for me the move from 701 → 717 was absolutely the right decision. At the end of the day, nothing matters more than what our own ears hear.
I’ve been a happy Soulution 701 mono owner for the past 10 years, and like many, I was skeptical about how much better the new 717 could really be. I had the same doubts when I moved from the 725 to the 727 preamp — asking myself “how much better can it really get?” But just like with that upgrade, the very first note gave me the answer.
To be sure, I asked my dealer to run the 717 in for 180+ hours before delivery. On the first note in my room (20 × 33 ft), both my audiophile friend and I knew the difference was real. Now with over 300 hours, I can say the 717 brings a deeper emotional connection, a wider soundstage, and an effortless quiet background that makes music feel more alive.
This is only my personal experience, but for me the move from 701 → 717 was absolutely the right decision. At the end of the day, nothing matters more than what our own ears hear.
WOW.. That seems like an extreme amount of time to wait for an order to be filled. Is that typical?
Talk about a crap shoot with no good result.
Major expectation bias. No? What happens if you don't like it. Sell at a loss?
Sounds like an absurd, self induced caveat emptor situation. Not trying to be critical or insulting but WHY? There are other products available without all this drama. Sorry but I just don't get it.
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Perfect sense Audio
Dealer - Perfect Sense Audio
This does not sound right. Our 717 demo unit arrived recently within a month of order.
Who's your dealer in the US if I may ask?
Any comparisons/thoughts between 717 and the new Stellavox monos?
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