I had the U-280, which as far as class D amps go, was one of the best amps I owned. I heard the Axxess Forte at a dealer and was very underwhelmed. It’s not in the same league as the Aavik amps that’s for sure.
??? Axxess Audio Forte 1???
I didn't want to hijack the "Integrated That Blew You Away"thread so here we are..
Has this integrated impressed anyone here?
Reviews are 99% Gaga positive..I have read 1 single commenter here on A'gon who didn't like it at all but that is the single dissenting comments I have found pretty much anywhere..
If it did impress you,can you please provide info on associated gear you heard it with..Thanks much,take care..
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@arafiq can you explain how what you heard differed from what reviewers are saying? |
@freediver Sorry I don't frequent this site regularly and just saw your question. I don't know what the reviewers are saying but I can only share my impressions here. IMO, the biggest difference is transparency and soundstage depth/layering. I found Axxess Forte to be a lot less transparent than Aavik 180 or 280. The higher models have much lower noise floor allowing you to peer deeper into the music. Comparatively speaking, Forte sounds more flat with less layering. The higher Aavik models provide more oomph and space around instruments. Everything is more defined and layered. I hate using the term 'organic' but in this case I will break my rule and say that Aavik, especially 280, sounds more organic -- as in more natural sounding and balanced top to bottom. I'm sure that on on its own Axxess Forte is a very good product. But like most things in audio, these differences become more apparent only when you directly compare to other higher models. |
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