[ToddRaymond]

I like the idea of the Master 9P for our bedroom, to use both at my desk when working, for some eventual Susvaras, and also for a pair speakers for music listenin' and watching movies in bed. Neat!

 

[Lappy27]

For reference ,, Old Master 9 is more neutral/transparent ?
i would love to try warmer more bassy master 9

HE-9

I had both.

 

[dougms3]

When having both the rca and xlr outputs connected on the M19, it outputs sound to both at the same time. Is there a way to separate the output so I can select one or the other?

 

[FredA]

When having both the rca and xlr outputs connected on the M19, it outputs sound to both at the same time. Is there a way to separate the output so I can select one or the other?

No.

 

[dougms3]

No.

Well I guess it doesn't matter because if I try to use the m19 as a preamp to power my speakers it gets disturbingly hot.

 

[FredA]

Well I guess it doesn't matter because if I try to use the m19 as a preamp to power my speakers it gets disturbingly hot.

It is not a power amp, if you mean you have connected speakers directly.

If it runs abnormally hot, you likely are doing something wrong and you may damage your m19.

 

[dougms3]

It is not a power amp, if you mean you have connected speakers directly.

If it runs abnormally hot, you likely are doing something wrong and you may damage your m19.

No, I was trying to use it as a preamp to my receiver. Seems that causes it to run hotter than usual.

 

[FredA]

No, I was trying to use it as a preamp to my receiver. Seems that causes it to run hotter than usual.

Only explanation is bad wiring or you receiver has an issue. Unless the m19 runs hot when the pre out is selected with no ouptut connected.

 

[dougms3]

Only explanation is bad wiring or you receiver has an issue. Unless the m19 runs hot when the pre out is selected with no ouptut connected.

Nope, no issue with the receiver. The m19 just runs hotter than normal in that configuration for whatever reason.

It runs uncomfortably hot when both rca and xlr preouts are connected and preout option is selected. The other amp wasn't even on.

 

[FredA]

Nope, no issue with the receiver. The m19 just runs hotter than normal in that configuration for whatever reason.

It runs uncomfortably hot when both rca and xlr preouts are connected and preout option is selected. The other amp wasn't even on.

Does not matter if it's on or not in many cases.

It could be normal that it runs a little hotter. My he9 runs hot used a pre. Or a headphone amp. About the same thing.

 

[dougms3]

Does not matter if it's on or not in many cases.

It could be normal that it runs a little hotter. My he9 runs hot used a pre. Or a headphone amp. About the same thing.

Not a little hotter, uncomfortably hot.

The amp itself run fairly "hot" as its fully class A but I'm talking "this is unusual" hot.

I'm just informing, try for yourself if you want to see I mean.

 

[PeterCraig]

Maybe try running it with just one output device connected. I think that's how it was likely designed. To be able to run balanced OR single ended. Not both at the same time.

 

[FredA]

Maybe try running it with just one output device connected. I think that's how it was likely designed. To be able to run balanced OR single ended. Not both at the same time.

You may have a point. But not much current should be drawn. I would do a test with nothing plugged.

A possible error would be to have connected the rca out to an output of the receiver. This would likely make the m19 run hot.

 

[spacelion2077]

Has anyone tried Burson's Soloist GT? How does M9 sound comparing to GT?

 

[deuter]

Has anyone tried Burson's Soloist GT? How does M9 sound comparing to GT?

I would recommend the Burson product given its a new design.
I have heard neither but have heard A few audio gd amps and currently have the Burson Playmate 2 which is astonishingly quiet and have excellent drive and detail with sound signature being a little warm.
I have never really been wowed by a audio gd product except for their DACs.
It’s just my humble opinion.