REVIEW: Meier Audio Concerto headphone amp
Feb 10, 2010 at 7:06 PM Post #17 of 835
I do think it has good synergy with the DT990 - maybe even a little better than with the DT880.
 
Feb 10, 2010 at 7:14 PM Post #18 of 835
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Originally Posted by Skylab /img/forum/go_quote.gif
I do think it has good synergy with the DT990 - maybe even a little better than with the DT880.


Thanks Skylab! I feel that the synergy with my current amp, a second hand Arietta, isn't great at all. I wanted it to tighten up the bass of the DT990 but in combination with the Arietta the Beyer sounds utterly dull. It seems that the Concerto would be a better choice.
 
Feb 10, 2010 at 11:15 PM Post #19 of 835
would love to compare this to my solo srg1
 
Feb 10, 2010 at 11:41 PM Post #20 of 835
Absolutely terrific review Skylab !

does the musical/energetic/fast paced excitement that the dt990's are well known show itself in the Concerto?

obv Meir amps are phenomenal with the Beyers, but do you still believe tube amps still respectfully excel with the 990's or did the Audio Concerto prove you wrong?
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Feb 11, 2010 at 1:35 AM Post #21 of 835
No, I still love the DT990 with tubes - but the good thing is tubes are not the ONLY option
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And yes to on the DT990 excitement with the Concerto
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Feb 11, 2010 at 3:33 AM Post #22 of 835
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Originally Posted by Cosmic Fool /img/forum/go_quote.gif
a second hand Arietta, isn't great at all. [..] with the Arietta the Beyer sounds utterly dull.


it's a very poor amp IME..

very nice review Skylab! too bad it takes $750 to get an amp based around AD797(hopefully B)
 
Feb 11, 2010 at 8:03 AM Post #23 of 835
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Originally Posted by leeperry /img/forum/go_quote.gif
it's a very poor amp IME..

very nice review Skylab! too bad it takes $750 to get an amp based around AD797(hopefully B)




Concerto is based around AD 797 ANZ.
There are people who believe that AD 797 beats any discret op-amps
 
Feb 11, 2010 at 1:37 PM Post #24 of 835
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Concerto is based around AD 797 ANZ.
There are people who believe that AD 797 beats any discret op-amps



hummm $750 and it's not even using AD797BRZ...AD797B does kill discrete op-amps(even the Burson v2) IME, AD797A would be a major step back.
 
Feb 12, 2010 at 4:45 AM Post #26 of 835
Well done mate! More comparison gonna be helpful.
Anyway thanks Skylab!
 
Feb 12, 2010 at 10:28 AM Post #27 of 835
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Originally Posted by leeperry /img/forum/go_quote.gif
hummm $750 and it's not even using AD797BRZ...AD797B does kill discrete op-amps(even the Burson v2) IME, AD797A would be a major step back.


It's DIP8 - it will be easy to change, yes?
 
Feb 12, 2010 at 2:19 PM Post #29 of 835
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Originally Posted by CapQ /img/forum/go_quote.gif
Well done mate! More comparison gonna be helpful.
Anyway thanks Skylab!



Thanks! Unfortunately, I don't currently have any other home SS amps to compare it to.
 
Feb 12, 2010 at 2:21 PM Post #30 of 835
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@Skylab

Have you tried it with your Denon 7000?

Do you think it is a good partner for denon D2000?



I'm sorry, I somehow missed this post. Yes, the Concerto worked very well with my D7000's - they sounded excellent together - the D7000 benefit from the Concerto's clean but present treble and tight bass control. I can't say for sure that this means it would pair well with the D2000, but it seems that it should.
 

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