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Music Fidelity should stand for, MFer, I have to mod my gear to make it sound good..
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I originally felt so too, but when I saw the new range (bar the XCan unfortunately), they look much better than in pictures. I still do prefer the more classical and timeless design of the older series though.
Mind you, the volume controls on the new series are a pain to use - too thin imho. Perhaps MF used an aneorexic teenage female midget to test the ergonomics of the new range.
| Originally Posted by Gradofan2 /img/forum/go_quote.gif No kidding... they totally destroyed the elegant look of the v3 series set up... |
I originally felt so too, but when I saw the new range (bar the XCan unfortunately), they look much better than in pictures. I still do prefer the more classical and timeless design of the older series though.
Mind you, the volume controls on the new series are a pain to use - too thin imho. Perhaps MF used an aneorexic teenage female midget to test the ergonomics of the new range.
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At least you'll be sticking with the same philosophy you used with your 650's
| Originally Posted by kool bubba ice /img/forum/go_quote.gif Music Fidelity should stand for, MFer, I have to mod my gear to make it sound good..
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At least you'll be sticking with the same philosophy you used with your 650's
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Guys, did anyone try D2000/x-can v3 or v8 combo? I'm planing to buy some amp but i can't find anything else other than x-can v3 and v8 for less than 500 euro here.
Too bad they've changed the looks of the 3 series, this new is terrible...at least in photos.
Too bad they've changed the looks of the 3 series, this new is terrible...at least in photos.
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The look is not original but not so bad either. It is not that different from the Stax amplifiers. I will check my audio dealer this weekend and borrow one if he has any in stock. The sound could be interesting but it reminds to be seen. One thing I don't like about MF is their marketing. The newer model that comes way too often and is always the world best. But I am curious how it could sound like.
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I agree on the marketing comments. If the new XCan is a much an improvement on the original as MF say, then the old one would have to have been about a tenth as good as a $20 CMoy.
I don't agree about the rate of model turnover though. Hasn't the old Xcan V3 been out since around 2003 or 2004? At least that is the date on the instruction leaflet. I don't think 4 or 5 years is too short a time for a model turnover at all, especially in the modern era where the hardcore stereophonic hi fi traditionalist manufacturers such as MF are wanting to add features such as USB DAC support.
| Originally Posted by Jacques /img/forum/go_quote.gif One thing I don't like about MF is their marketing. The newer model that comes way too often and is always the world best. But I am curious how it could sound like. |
I agree on the marketing comments. If the new XCan is a much an improvement on the original as MF say, then the old one would have to have been about a tenth as good as a $20 CMoy.
I don't agree about the rate of model turnover though. Hasn't the old Xcan V3 been out since around 2003 or 2004? At least that is the date on the instruction leaflet. I don't think 4 or 5 years is too short a time for a model turnover at all, especially in the modern era where the hardcore stereophonic hi fi traditionalist manufacturers such as MF are wanting to add features such as USB DAC support.
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Since when was the V3 good looking?
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Anyone tried the DAC ? How is it performing ?
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So... has anyone tried one of these yet?
If so, what were your impressions?
Does anyone know, if this is a tube hybrid amp. I guess the MF site does identify it as having a "tube triode class A front end."
If it is a tube hybrid amp - what tubes does it use... and... where have you seen the tubes identified?
If so, what were your impressions?
Does anyone know, if this is a tube hybrid amp. I guess the MF site does identify it as having a "tube triode class A front end."
If it is a tube hybrid amp - what tubes does it use... and... where have you seen the tubes identified?
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It uses ECC88 (6922) just like the v3, according to the description of this dealer.
| Originally Posted by Gradofan2 /img/forum/go_quote.gif So... has anyone tried one of these yet? If so, what were your impressions? Does anyone know, if this is a tube hybrid amp. I guess the MF site does identify it as having a "tube triode class A front end." If it is a tube hybrid amp - what tubes does it use... and... where have you seen the tubes identified? |
It uses ECC88 (6922) just like the v3, according to the description of this dealer.
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I got one to try out from my dealer.
Not burned in yet of course, but I couldn't resist to do some listening.
Tried my K340 (Headphile modded), HD650, DX1000, Darth Beyers, W10VTG and PS-1.
Compared with old X-can v3 (Pinkie modded) and Corda Prehead MKII SE.
First reaction after one hour:
THIS AMP IS NOT GOING BACK TO THE DEALER!
Keywords: power, detail, dynamics, separation (together that makes "good articulation", which I find very important) and POWER.
The ease and authority with which this amp handles both the PS-1 and the K340 is astounding...
Not burned in yet of course, but I couldn't resist to do some listening.
Tried my K340 (Headphile modded), HD650, DX1000, Darth Beyers, W10VTG and PS-1.
Compared with old X-can v3 (Pinkie modded) and Corda Prehead MKII SE.
First reaction after one hour:
THIS AMP IS NOT GOING BACK TO THE DEALER!
Keywords: power, detail, dynamics, separation (together that makes "good articulation", which I find very important) and POWER.
The ease and authority with which this amp handles both the PS-1 and the K340 is astounding...
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Powerful enough for K1000s?
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Yes.
With volume between 12 o'clock and 3 o'clock.
| Originally Posted by milkpowder /img/forum/go_quote.gif Powerful enough for K1000s? |
Yes.
With volume between 12 o'clock and 3 o'clock.
Kees is yours with the extra power supply or the regular one ?
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The regular wallwart.
I have a Little Pinkie PSU here though, that I am going to try later on.
| Originally Posted by argentum /img/forum/go_quote.gif Kees is yours with the extra power supply or the regular one ? |
The regular wallwart.
I have a Little Pinkie PSU here though, that I am going to try later on.
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