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Ayon Triton Evo Integrated

I just acquired a gently used Ayon Triton Evo integrated amp to level up from a Rogue Audio Cronus Magnum III. This beast was rather intimidating to buy, get shipped, unload and set up. 

Before I powered it up the first time my hands were a little shaky from exertion and adrenaline….like an alcoholic that needed a double shot of vodka to calm his nerves. 

The sound was immediately bigger, deeper, fuller, more open and with tighter bass. I’m still overwhelmed so not much more to report until I’ve settled into it for a while. 

Happy to have this purchase behind me. Time to rest and listen. 

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mfisher702
stephens770
85 posts
 

@giantsalami I also run the CD35 as my preamp and an S10 streamer through the DAC on the CD35 which sounds better to me than using the DAC in the S10. The CD35 replaced a Mac C1100/D1100 combo. It sounded noticeably better in my system, I couldn't believe it at first.

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giantsalami
230 posts
 

@stephens770 , I agree. I sold my Primaluna 300 pre and am using the Ayon. I talked to Paul about a separate Ayon pre amp and he pretty much said to keep the 35. which is good, as the preamps are a bit out of my price range. 

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coltrane1
828 posts
 

Everyone concerned about heat? It’s wintertime. Let’s PARTY!

Congratulations on your acquisition of a piece of stellar gear!

Aren’t those OB’s?! Why so do you need so much power? Most OB’s I know only require a small tube amp to drive them. 
 

mfisher702 OP
24 posts
 

@coltrane1 

Great pic 👌🏼 and agree on OBs / low power.  I don’t need more that 25wpc right now. In fact, earlier this year I was loaned a Pass Labs INT-25 and it was nice. 

I went for this amp for reputation on resolution / soundstage / imaging / balance. I’m keeping my Rogue Cronus III in reserve and it’s always possible I’ll wind up favoring different speakers later. 

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coltrane1
828 posts
 

@mfisher702 by all means, I’d love to have that Ayon simply for the pure joy of having so much tube power on hand! 

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