break-3
15-03-2009, 11:34
Well, the Eclipse 712s have run in nicely and, thanks to some very helpful people, I've had the chance to audition integrated amps over the last few days. To cut a long story short, I went through Leema Tucana, Plinius 9200, Pathos Logos and Classe CAP-2100 - and have got a Classe coming on Monday. The Plinius was too brittle, the Leema a bit aggressive and the Pathos bogged down the dynamics. The Classe seemed to smooth things out like the Pathos but without killing the excitement. :)
For much the same reasons, I've got a Pure Sound P10 on the way. The other phono stages I tried were either a little too forward or too thick. The Eclipses need to be fed a signal that errs more on the smooth side of neutral.
I'll get a pic up in the gallery when all's set up. Next step will be a new cartridge, and I need to wall mount the Roksan to get the best out of it before I think of replacing.
For much the same reasons, I've got a Pure Sound P10 on the way. The other phono stages I tried were either a little too forward or too thick. The Eclipses need to be fed a signal that errs more on the smooth side of neutral.
I'll get a pic up in the gallery when all's set up. Next step will be a new cartridge, and I need to wall mount the Roksan to get the best out of it before I think of replacing.