Demix500
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Ah. Tempted to buy
Originally Posted by skullguise /img/forum/go_quote.gif Got my red one in last night, only had a brief chance to listen using AKG K-701 phones. This could be a very nice product, based on first listen. Does seem nicely detailed, MAYBE on the edge of some sibilance, but did not bother me. And it may go away with time. It had just enough oomph to drive the K701's to decent levels, but the bass was pretty deep and well-defined. As mentioned, detail was good, meaning the top end was fairly extended. Soundstaging: quite nice, almost as good as the K701's driven by my old PS Audio GCHA (based on memory; don't have it anymore). FWIW, I was listening to some WAV & high quality MP3 files downloaded from Metaxas Audio; some great quality recordings, easily on par with or better than Chesky IMO. Only had about 1/2 hour of time, but this looks real promising, even as a headphone amp (no speaker listening yet). Won't have much time over the next couple nights to listen too much, but hope to get a little time in here and there. Not sure if the future orders will be at $250 or the $200, but in either case I think this is likely well worth it, especially given the flexibility mentioned in this thread. |
Originally Posted by skullguise /img/forum/go_quote.gif Got my red one in last night, only had a brief chance to listen using AKG K-701 phones. This could be a very nice product, based on first listen. |
Originally Posted by infinitesymphony /img/forum/go_quote.gif It doesn't have any preamp outputs, just RJ45-style speaker-level outputs. |
For operation as an audiophile-grade preamplifier, the Icon’s linestage can be connected to a power amp or active speakers. |
Originally Posted by feverfive /img/forum/go_quote.gif Any of you care to give advice/opinion? 1. Could this little amp drive a pair of Monitor Audio RS1's (sensitivity rated @ 90dB)? 2. How exactly should one connect this amp to an Apogee Duet? I have no clue which connector from the Duet break-out cable to use...or even if it can be connected to the Duet. Yes, I am a newb... EDIT: Given the RJ45 speaker outs on the Icon, how could I bi-wire the RS1's? Is that a stupid question? |
Originally Posted by Darthfunk /img/forum/go_quote.gif 1) Yes it can drive without breaking a sweat. The soon to be release NuForce S-1 are rated at 87db. 2) Use the line out of the Duet and connect it into the Icon line in. |
Originally Posted by feverfive /img/forum/go_quote.gif I ended up totally switching my desired setup & canceled my Icon pre-order, and I even decided not to get the Monitor Audios since it would be such a hassle to get a pair (no local dealers). I ordered a Music Hall A25.2 integrated amp (which should be here late this coming week), an x-sub from AV123 & am still pondering what bookshelfs to buy (Paradigm Atoms or ELT525's from AVV123)... I might end up re-ordering the Icon this summer so I can have a decent work office setup... |