sokolov91
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3 weeks to Australia from recieving payment.
Mine took just as long if it makes you feel any better, and Canada is a fair bit closer I would reckon.
3 weeks to Australia from recieving payment.
Hi Skylab,
Firstly, thanks for the informative and well written review.
I note you state in this thread, and in the main T1 thread, that you prefer the T1 with tubes. Please could I trouble you to expand on this, and why you prefer this combination over the T1+Concerto? I'm almost set on purchasing the T1 and Concerto (along with the stageDAC) to pair together as my first serious head-fi setup. The only think which is holding me back are comments which state the T1 pairs better with tubes, and suggestions that tube amps are better able to deliver the high voltage required by headphones such as the T1, etc.
I've also read several comments, including those in your review, which state the T1 and the Concerto pair very well together and that the Concerto is easily able to drive the T1 to high volumes. I just want to be sure the Concerto has absolute command over the T1 (i.e. able to provide high resolution even at low volumes, etc.).
Thanks.
The Concerto does indeed control the T1 well, and the two pair well together.
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It's just that touch of tube magic in the mids. Hard to explain, really.
The point I would add to this - and I have never heard the T1s let alone the combos above
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Finally got the Concerto, took 17 (3 weeks and 2 days) business days, woooo, was a long wait. Maybe Jan should consider another company or method of shipping, at least an Express option.
Will give some feedback after a few days behind the wheel of my new toy.
P.S One thing I have noticed right away was clicking noise when the amp is switched to High Gain and full volume (no actual sound from source).
Edit: noise is coming from my soundcard rca's, how to eliminate the noise? I really like the added boost of volume with high gain. Do I have to get shielded cables?
Finally got the Concerto, took 17 (3 weeks and 2 days) business days, woooo, was a long wait. Maybe Jan should consider another company or method of shipping, at least an Express option.
Will give some feedback after a few days behind the wheel of my new toy.
P.S One thing I have noticed right away was clicking noise when the amp is switched to High Gain and full volume (no actual sound from source).
Edit: noise is coming from my soundcard rca's, how to eliminate the noise? I really like the added boost of volume with high gain. Do I have to get shielded cables?