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BPED replied to the thread Riviera AIC-10 headphones & speakers amplifier.Thanks. Yes it refers to the Fivre “575”, btw I have two tubes with this code and they sound the same. It is definitely not an all...
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BPED replied to the thread Riviera AIC-10 headphones & speakers amplifier.Thanks for your report Frank and congratulations!! Let us know how things evolve once the tubes get burned in. And yes, I did find...
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BPED replied to the thread Focal Utopia General Discussion.For those interested, I wrote a review of the Riviera AIC-10 paired with Utopia (and Abyss TC). The conclusion : "the Riviera in low...
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BPED replied to the thread Riviera AIC-10 headphones & speakers amplifier.Thanks
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BPED replied to the thread Riviera AIC-10 headphones & speakers amplifier.I didn't even know this thingy existed ;) What does the Trinity Helix do for you compared to the Riviera headphones out?
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BPED replied to the thread Riviera AIC-10 headphones & speakers amplifier.Congratulations, stunning combination with the Avantgarde! For me, serious listening will only be via headphones for some years but I...
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BPED replied to the thread Riviera AIC-10 headphones & speakers amplifier.I just edited post n.2 (page 1) adding three new tubes: Mullard CV491 and two Fivre 12AU7. I also added pictures!
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BPED replied to the thread Riviera AIC-10 headphones & speakers amplifier.Since you seem to like to test stuff I would recommend also trying some tubes, the difference is (sometimes) easy to perceive. Old...
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BPED replied to the thread Riviera AIC-10 headphones & speakers amplifier.@spotforscott @onlychild which tubes do you use and prefer on your Riviera?
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BPED replied to the thread Riviera AIC-10 headphones & speakers amplifier.he's saying buy this amp :beyersmile: jokes apart, he says that the AIC-10 is on par with the Viva for headphones, with slightly...
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BPED replied to the thread Riviera AIC-10 headphones & speakers amplifier.Video review in French with Susvara comparing with Viva 845 + with speakers Viva Allegro comparing with Viva Solista.
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BPED replied to the thread Riviera AIC-10 headphones & speakers amplifier.The Duo look really nice and the Uno even more... beautiful!!
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BPED replied to the thread Riviera AIC-10 headphones & speakers amplifier.Regarding adapters, unless you find them impractical to use, I don’t see any issue. I’d just take something neutral/transparent to avoid...
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BPED replied to the thread Riviera AIC-10 headphones & speakers amplifier.I am glad you liked it. Your setup seems excellent as well... I am curious about Susvara but you have to stop somewhere so I will pass...
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BPED replied to the thread Riviera AIC-10 headphones & speakers amplifier.Great post @simorag , thanks! Careful with that little table guys or you may be getting a Riviera at your doorstep before you know it ;)...