Those Arts are mahoosive
Bet they sound gorgeous.
Those Arts are mahoosive
Bet they sound gorgeous.
Less bling, more integrity ©Spenagio
That's quiet a change in system, from full Naim stack to the Gato. Read reviews but not heard one.
Nice room.
Regards Neil
You are not kidding about them being huge. I don't even notice them now (physically). Every now and then I get a 'Wooooah' moment from them. For instance, I played Little Fluffy Clouds by The Orb the other night (for the first time in years) and was left with a stupid grin on my face when it finished. Bass in spades, but controlled, imaging, real depth of soundstage, and most important for a recovering Naimee, ferocious attack coupled with amazing timing.
Vinyl: SME 20/2 & SME V, Audio Note Io Gold, Audio Note (Japan) S6, Allnic H1500 SEII
Digital: 4TB Innuos Zen, Aesthetix Pandora DAC, Lumin D1 Streamer
Pre Amp: Audio Research LS27
Pwr Amp: Pass Aleph 2, Plinius SA-50 or Rank Concept Monoblocks
Speakers: Art Alnico 8
Cheers Neil
I demoed it and was quite impressed. I bought it because I got a stupidly good deal on it, and was pleasantly surprised a just how good it is. I thought it would be here for a few months and then moved on when I found a 'proper' amp/found out that I was right about class D amps after all. Much to my surprise it is a 'proper amp' and class D when done well is superb. It also seems to really match superbly with my speakers and room. I'm very pleased with the change so far.
Vinyl: SME 20/2 & SME V, Audio Note Io Gold, Audio Note (Japan) S6, Allnic H1500 SEII
Digital: 4TB Innuos Zen, Aesthetix Pandora DAC, Lumin D1 Streamer
Pre Amp: Audio Research LS27
Pwr Amp: Pass Aleph 2, Plinius SA-50 or Rank Concept Monoblocks
Speakers: Art Alnico 8
Cheers Neil,
I've heard class A and A/B and D that were appalling. I have a long history with class A/B amps that are audiophile marmite, but taking this all into account the Gato is superb. I might be deaf though..... I suspect it is an almost uniquely lucky amp/speakers/room/deaf-as-a-stump interface leading to a profound sense of satisfaction on the owner's behalf.....:
On the other hand: for the Gato because it makes beautiful music that entertains me. That is what really matters....
Vinyl: SME 20/2 & SME V, Audio Note Io Gold, Audio Note (Japan) S6, Allnic H1500 SEII
Digital: 4TB Innuos Zen, Aesthetix Pandora DAC, Lumin D1 Streamer
Pre Amp: Audio Research LS27
Pwr Amp: Pass Aleph 2, Plinius SA-50 or Rank Concept Monoblocks
Speakers: Art Alnico 8
Lovely room and impressive -looking system. I also like to use 'Little Fluffy Clouds' as an occasional test track, always takes me back to my youth, late night 'chilling out' after gigs
Current Lash Up:
TEAC VRDS 701T > Sony TAE1000ESD > Krell KSA50S > JM Labs Focal Electra 926.
Vinyl: SME 20/2 & SME V, Audio Note Io Gold, Audio Note (Japan) S6, Allnic H1500 SEII
Digital: 4TB Innuos Zen, Aesthetix Pandora DAC, Lumin D1 Streamer
Pre Amp: Audio Research LS27
Pwr Amp: Pass Aleph 2, Plinius SA-50 or Rank Concept Monoblocks
Speakers: Art Alnico 8