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post #121 of 305
4/14/09 at 10:48pm
Since not all read this section I have placed a duplicate in the home amps section. See: http://www.head-fi.org/forums/f5/amp...2/#post5608168

I am enjoying the amp as is, will revert to comparisons next weekend. Meanwhile if anyone has an AKG K501 and an Amphora try them together with Jazz or Classical.
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post #122 of 305
4/14/09 at 11:48pm
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Originally Posted by mrarroyo View Post
Since not all read this section I have placed a duplicate in the home amps section. See: http://www.head-fi.org/forums/f5/amp...2/#post5608168

I am enjoying the amp as is, will revert to comparisons next weekend. Meanwhile if anyone has an AKG K501 and an Amphora try them together with Jazz or Classical.
I consolidated all my impressions into the thread, so they could be seen by all as well.
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post #123 of 305
4/16/09 at 9:23pm
I have spent the last couple of nights just listening to the Amphora. I have been using mostly the AKG K501 w/ a V3 re-cable by APureSound.

There is a very good affinity between these two, the mids are like few I have ever heard. The upper mids and highs are crystal clear w/ an uncanny ability to portray the cymbals and the snare drum. Nice, very nice!
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post #124 of 305
4/25/09 at 10:32pm
I recently received my Amphora from Ken, and so far I'm very impressed. It is still burning in, and has around 125 hours on it. But at this early stage, I can say that I have NO regrets. I think Ken and Vinnie have done an outstanding job, my hat's off to both of you!

I ordered the Paduak iMod version and it looks even better in person. When I ordered, Ken asked if I would be interested in one with a "birds eye" inlay. I took a chance and said sure, why not? Well, I'm really glad that I did, it's absolutely gorgeous.

The sound is very clean, detailed and punchy. I'm sure it will only get better with time. Anyway, here are some pics:






Kudos again to Ken and Vinnie.
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post #125 of 305
4/25/09 at 11:01pm
Very nice unit, hope you enjoy it. Also look forward to your impressions.
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post #126 of 305
4/26/09 at 10:59pm
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Originally Posted by cardude View Post
I recently received my Amphora from Ken, and so far I'm very impressed. It is still burning in, and has around 125 hours on it. But at this early stage, I can say that I have NO regrets. I think Ken and Vinnie have done an outstanding job, my hat's off to both of you!

I ordered the Paduak iMod version and it looks even better in person. When I ordered, Ken asked if I would be interested in one with a "birds eye" inlay. I took a chance and said sure, why not? Well, I'm really glad that I did, it's absolutely gorgeous.

The sound is very clean, detailed and punchy. I'm sure it will only get better with time. Anyway, here are some pics:






Kudos again to Ken and Vinnie.
Cardude. ! nice pics, thanks for the post.

Ken
Audio Line Out ALO Forum ---> http://www.head-fi.org/forum/list/70 www.ALOaudio.com Physical Location -32 Ohm Audio http://www.32ohmaudio.com
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post #127 of 305
4/27/09 at 9:57am
Beee-you-tea-ful!!!
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post #128 of 305
5/1/09 at 8:42am
Yay, it arrived today!

I'm currently burning it in so I won't give it any critical listening until it's received 100-200 hours.

Props to Ken for being so helpful and making sure everything went smoothly.
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post #129 of 305
5/1/09 at 10:01am
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
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post #130 of 305
5/1/09 at 10:18am
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...I'm currently burning it in so I won't give it any critical listening until it's received 100-200 hours.
You can do critical listening right out of the box.
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post #131 of 305
5/1/09 at 10:47am
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Originally Posted by immtbiker View Post
You can do critical listening right out of the box.
I'm listening to it now (through my wife's HD-280s, funnily enough) but not with my 'critical listening' cap but with my 'just for fun, hey it's a new toy!' cap.

I will say one thing about the amp; I decided I just wanted to listen to a song or two but I ended up listening to the entire album.

Must be doing something right.
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post #132 of 305
5/1/09 at 12:38pm
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Originally Posted by Gazza View Post
I decided I just wanted to listen to a song or two but I ended up listening to the entire album.
That's a beautiful distillation. nuff said

Ken
Audio Line Out ALO Forum ---> http://www.head-fi.org/forum/list/70 www.ALOaudio.com Physical Location -32 Ohm Audio http://www.32ohmaudio.com
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post #133 of 305
5/1/09 at 12:42pm
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Originally Posted by Skylab View Post
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
Nice!....

Ken
Audio Line Out ALO Forum ---> http://www.head-fi.org/forum/list/70 www.ALOaudio.com Physical Location -32 Ohm Audio http://www.32ohmaudio.com
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post #134 of 305
5/1/09 at 1:47pm
AAAAAAGGGGG! Is it September yet? I miss being able to sit down with no distractions and listen to music through my headphones.
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post #135 of 305
5/1/09 at 3:01pm

Almost there ..........

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Originally Posted by Zimm View Post
AAAAAAGGGGG! Is it September yet? I miss being able to sit down with no distractions and listen to music through my headphones.
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. The bad news is: It's NOT QUITE September yet. The good news is: Depending on how you scale the markings on your timepiece, it COULD be "just a hair" before September. And HOW THIN a hair is determined ONLY by the scale you use. Hopefully that could help to make it seem less long for us to get to September. For when you need to determine the usual time intervals, you'll need to use your OTHER timepiece for that.

Here's an idea. Before September, how about if we arrange a time when a bunch of us can synchronize our watches and listen to music together (including you, Zimm) wherever we are. Kind of a Head-Fier's toast to your being able to rejoin the ranks of the NO distractions listeners. Well, it's just an idea......
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