05-01-2009, 07:31 PM
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The NO distractions part is a rich experience enabled for us, in no small part, by the safety we live in because of your service to us, Zimm. For that service, we all extend to you our Thanks.
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A BIG x2!
Also sbulack, I like your idea of the HF toast. Count me in.
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05-01-2009, 11:32 PM
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LOL, thanks sbulack. But my time scales are firmly rooted in Army time. It's a mental thing.
As far as the time sync, my current schedule has me back in my room listening to music before going to sleep around 0200 here, which would be 1800 (6 P.M.) eastern time in the U.S.
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05-02-2009, 01:59 AM
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Hi Zimm, good to see you posting and doing well. I reluctantly sent the Amphora back to Ken and according to the USPS site it was delivered yesterday.
Had I not done so I do not believe I could have returned it later. Thanks and stay safe.
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05-02-2009, 03:34 AM
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Haha, good deal Miguel. I'm glad you enjoyed it.
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05-02-2009, 03:14 PM
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I've spent a couple days listening to the Amphora in preparation for my review. It's definitely a terrific amp, no doubt. I am enjoying listening to it, which makes writing the review more enjoyable  |
In what forum will you be posting your review, Skylab? Will you be adding it as a post in an existing thead (if so, which one) or starting a new thread with the review as the first post? I ask so that I can conveniently be on the lookout for it, if you don't mind saying.
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05-02-2009, 11:31 PM
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It will be in the Amp forum, as a new thread. Probably late next week.
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05-03-2009, 01:12 AM
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It will be in the Amp forum, as a new thread. Probably late next week.
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Thanks Skylab. I'll be keeping an eye out for its appearance, and knowing where and (approximately) when to look makes it easy to do so.
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05-03-2009, 01:29 AM
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It will be in the Amp forum, as a new thread. Probably late next week.
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I'll be looking for it as well. I always enjoy a good Skylab write up.
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05-03-2009, 04:07 AM
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Two questions,
First, does the amp calm down or lighten up the bass of the D2000s so that its not so "thumpy"?
Second, this ones for Ken, how many units are you still planing to build, (it may be a while before I can get one)?
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05-03-2009, 05:15 AM
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Two questions,
First, does the amp calm down or lighten up the bass of the D2000s so that its not so "thumpy"?
Second, this ones for Ken, how many units are you still planing to build, (it may be a while before I can get one)?
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It lightens and tightens the bass up with the D2000, but the bass is still very powerful and just right. In my review I posted that the Amphora is a perfect match for my APS re-cabled woodied D2000. It was also fantastic at taming the bass with the Edition 9, and that combo was magic as well.
Yet, it still sounds very good with 32 ohm RS-1 and flats or AKG K240M 600 ohm without sounding bass-lite at all.
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05-03-2009, 07:24 PM
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Sweet!
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05-04-2009, 05:18 AM
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Quote:
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Second, this ones for Ken, how many units are you still planing to build, (it may be a while before I can get one)?
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HI Kboe,
We have run into a part slow down and am currently in a waiting mode. But we should be making about 50 to 60 more before its all done, they take a long time to build so I think you will have plenty of time. If you want to hold one let me know I will take a deposit.
Thanks
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05-06-2009, 09:24 PM
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Team GO-U-NORTHWESTERN
Pics: Main Home Rig; Bedside Rig; Office Rig; Portable Rig;
Headphones: JVC HP-DX1000, HA-RX900; Headphile Deep Cup Darth Beyers VXD3,VXD4; Beyerdynamic DT990/600 (Manufaktur) DT770/600 (Manufaktur), DT880/600 Balanced (Manufaktur); HiFi-Man HE-2 Planar Magnetic; Sennheiser PXC-350; Shure SRH840
Home amps: Ray Samuels Audio Stealth (Mullard ECC32/CV4003); Decware Zen CSP-2 (Amperex BB 6DJ8/Sophia Princess 274B); Darkvoice 337 (GEC 6AS7G's/Tung-Sol mesh plate 6SJ7GTs); Wheatfield Audio HA-2 (Mullard ECC32/GEC 6AS7G/GEC U52); Ming-Da MC84-C 07 (Mullard CV4004/EL84/EM87); Audiotailor Jade (GEC 6AS7G/Sylvania 5751); J. Sound Lab Headphone (Mullard 12AT7); Audio-GD Phoenix; Musical Paradise MP-301 (Ken-Rad 6V6GT/Mullard 6AU6)
Portable Amps: Ray Samuels Audio P-51 Mustang; Decware ZenHead; Qables iQube
Sources: Denon DP59L table + Clearaudio Maestro Wood / VPI Scoutmaster + Benz Micro Wood L2 > Audio Electronics PH-1 DJH Phono Preamp; Music Hall 25.2 DAC; Denon DVD-5900;Red Wine Audio iMod iPod (Apple Lossless) & ALO VCap dock; Sony SCD-555ES SACD player
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05-11-2009, 04:28 PM
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Finally, here it is
Thanks Ken and Vennie, my Amphora is finally home - today. All is well packed and in good shape.
And it is really special.
No time to listen yet. Will get some initial impressions in the coming days.
F. Lo
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05-11-2009, 08:46 PM
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gosh that thing is gorgeous
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