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!
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:
Originally Posted by cardude /img/forum/go_quote.gif 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:
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
The first to organize an (Inter)National Head-Fi Meet (2006)
Joined
Mar 18, 2002
Posts
11,958
Likes
401
Quote:
Originally Posted by Gazza /img/forum/go_quote.gif ...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.
Originally Posted by immtbiker /img/forum/go_quote.gif 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.
Originally Posted by Skylab /img/forum/go_quote.gif 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
Originally Posted by Zimm /img/forum/go_quote.gif 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......
This site uses cookies to help personalise content, tailor your experience and to keep you logged in if you register.
By continuing to use this site, you are consenting to our use of cookies.