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Was there any consensus that Master 19 was quite close in SQ to Master 9 ?
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I think if you already have the m19 it's not worth upgrading to, imo.Was there any consensus that Master 19 was quite close in SQ to Master 9 ?
I haven't heard the flux but I did some research before buying the m19.Did anyone have the ability to compare Master 19/9 with FLUX FA-10/12/22?
Yeah, thanks. That matches with my research too. Audio-GD is more analytical, where Flux is more warm and relaxed.I haven't heard the flux but I did some research before buying the m19.
The reviews were saying that the flux house sound is overall warm vs neutral for audio gd. Audio gd stuff is generally as neutral as possible, he's obsessive about neutrality.
I'm sure there's more to it than just neutralvs warm buti think that alone should be enough to sway your decision. So I guess it depends on your preference.
If the Master 9 is anything to go by, it will sound fantastic. I wish it also had a pre-amp integrated.. would make it an incredibly useful device! Still, it seems pretty great as it is.Three important things to notice
1. The customer can choose between Toshiba (warmer) or ON (more neutral/transparent) output transistors
2. There is no preamp mode, it's replaced by the speaker amp function
3. There is a new headphone mode that gives a tube-like sound.
This 3rd feature is very inreresting. I always found annoying the fact that need two amps really, a warmer one for the flat headphones (he560, hd600), and a neutral one for sets like the Audeze lcd4. I wonder how good it is really. I take for granted the normal headphone mode will have the same neutral sound a reguĺar master-9. If the warmer mode is much like a tube amp presentation, this will be awesome.
There are always compromise in designs. This product make sense to me as most people who will buy this are mainly headphones listeners. Many won't use the speaker function or only occasionally.If the Master 9 is anything to go by, it will sound fantastic. I wish it also had a pre-amp integrated.. would make it an incredibly useful device! Still, it seems pretty great as it is.
For reference ,, Old Master 9 is more neutral/transparent ?Three important things to notice
1. The customer can choose between Toshiba (warmer) or ON (more neutral/transparent) output transistors
2. There is no preamp mode, it's replaced by the speaker amp function
3. There is a new headphone mode that gives a tube-like sound.
This 3rd feature is very inreresting. I always found annoying the fact that you need two amps really, a warmer one for the flat headphones (he560, hd600), and a neutral one for sets like the Audeze lcd4. I wonder how good it is really. I take for granted the normal headphone mode will have the same neutral sound as a reguĺar master-9. If the warmer mode is much like a tube amp presentation, this will be awesome.
Yes. It is neutral. Just a tad of warmth.For reference ,, Old Master 9 is more neutral/transparent ?
i would love to try warmer more bassy master 9
Yeah I do agree. I think it's a fantastic addition to the AGD range.There are always compromise in designs. This product make sense to me as most people who will buy this are mainly headphones listeners. Many won't use the speaker function or only occasionally.
On forums, you often see people driving headphones with speaker amps, getting great results. The same was true with the Audio-gd Precision 2. This new amp should be awesome with demanding planars.
Those who want to do both equally without breaking the bank will be rewarded with high-quality sound with either.
This new amp is much like a balanced Precision 2.