This post is somewhat off the topic so I apologize in advance. I also apologize for my general state of ignorance on this subject but nevertheless...Astonoshingly I recently heard one of the best musical reproductions I have ever experienced at the Bang and Olefsun store in the form of the Beocord 5. This a powered speaker system, but my understanding is that the amps are digital, and that the module that controls the amps is the ICE, which is in fact desogned and manufactured by Band O. Now I have never enjoyed B and O products , and the source used for this system seemed to be designed solely for visual impact, but this was really an amazing sound. The system is 15k but it sounds as if Khrys might be able to afford that kind of price tag. I would listen to them, I would certainly be interested in the reactions of people with "high end"systems to these products. Unfortunately B and O seem to have eschewed the "high value" market for their own application of their technology, but than again I believe there is other proprietary tachnology in these things. I Really was surprised. This could be an excellent showcase of this technology
Is solid state on the brink of extinction?
I am curious how many out there, like me, that have come to the conclusion the age of solid state, and perhaps tube gear, is closing.
In freeing needed cash from my high end audio recently, I was forced to look for a less expensive alternative. To my surprise, the alternative turned out to be an unexpected bonus.
I have notoriously inefficient speakers. I was sure I would have to sell them once I sold off my large solid state blocks.
Going on a tip from another amp killer speaker owner, I bought an Acoustic Reality eAR 2 MKII Class D amp. This tiny amp caused a revolution in sound benefits over my ss mono blocks.
My speakers gained in speed, depth, control, detail, range, clarity, and dynamics.
It didn't stop there. I also sold my front end, and bought a very cheap programmable digital DVD. It also proved to be better that my old disc player. My playback gained in detail, separation, depth, bass control, bass extension, and treble extension. The mids are just plain natural. Reverberation decay occurs evenly and naturally.
Has anyone else had a similar experience of moving from solid state or tubes to digital? What do you see as the future for solid state component producers? What of tube amps?
In freeing needed cash from my high end audio recently, I was forced to look for a less expensive alternative. To my surprise, the alternative turned out to be an unexpected bonus.
I have notoriously inefficient speakers. I was sure I would have to sell them once I sold off my large solid state blocks.
Going on a tip from another amp killer speaker owner, I bought an Acoustic Reality eAR 2 MKII Class D amp. This tiny amp caused a revolution in sound benefits over my ss mono blocks.
My speakers gained in speed, depth, control, detail, range, clarity, and dynamics.
It didn't stop there. I also sold my front end, and bought a very cheap programmable digital DVD. It also proved to be better that my old disc player. My playback gained in detail, separation, depth, bass control, bass extension, and treble extension. The mids are just plain natural. Reverberation decay occurs evenly and naturally.
Has anyone else had a similar experience of moving from solid state or tubes to digital? What do you see as the future for solid state component producers? What of tube amps?
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