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CageyH
10-01-2019, 08:08
As part as my new role as the European loan coordinator for Graham Slee, I get access to the “European toy box”. This is basically one of each of the components currently available from Graham Slee HiFi Components. I want to be able to identify the differences between the equipment to assist people in their loan equipment choices if asked, and the best way to do this is to get familiar with each component.

I have started this thread to share my thoughts and experiences with the equipment. Obviously this will be my opinion, based on what I hear, and it is likely to take some time.

I have started this thread as when I got home from work last night, three boxes full,of goodies were waiting for me. It will be the weekend before I get a chance to play with the gear, but now is a good time to start a thread.
Frazeur1
10-01-2019, 11:59
Yes! Let's see those boxes and what's inside! Enjoy the new endeavor!
mikeyb
10-01-2019, 12:54
I've always been interested in the Majestic DAC/Pre so if you have one I'd be keen to read your thoughts on it.

I can borrow home from the UK loan agent easily enough, I'll just need to ask for it again as I think he's forgotten [emoji23]
CageyH
10-01-2019, 14:57
There is a Majestic in the boxes. I am keen to try it with the latest phono amp (Accession) and the monoblock amps.
mikeyb
10-01-2019, 15:01
:popcorn:
CageyH
10-01-2019, 16:37
https://flic.kr/p/RZPejA

I need to work my way through the boxes to find all that as time allows....
mikeyb
10-01-2019, 16:52
https://flic.kr/p/RZPejA

I need to work my way through the boxes to find all that as time allows....Well put the vacuum down, get yer apron off and get started [emoji23]
CageyH
11-01-2019, 15:31
I have found the Majestic, an Accession and an Accession MC.
Which to use first, that is the question. :scratch:
southall-1998_mk2
11-01-2019, 17:16
Used to have a Graham Slee Novo. Nice little headphone amp. Might get one again someday.

S.
CageyH
11-01-2019, 18:46
I personally own a Solo Ultra Linear headphone amp. This and the Reflex M is what made me aware of the brand.
mikeyb
11-01-2019, 19:06
I've owned Novo headphone amp, quite nice.

I've also had on loan, a Reflex M, an EXP head amp, and a PSU 1 for power, an Accession MC stage as well as a set of the Sleeve interconnects and all really good but I didn't keep any as I was still hunting cartridges at the time too.
CageyH
12-01-2019, 14:57
Yes! Let's see those boxes and what's inside! Enjoy the new endeavor!

The boxes are not mine, and I am not taking the cases apart.
If I personally owned them, I would contemplate it.
mikmas
12-01-2019, 15:04
I've owned Novo headphone amp, quite nice.

Interesting - I've been toying with the idea of getting the self build version.

Are they any good?
CageyH
12-01-2019, 16:32
https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4865/31773496287_5624766187_z_d.jpg

SL1200 with EPC-U205/Neo SAS -> Accession MM phono stage -> Majestic DAC -> Firebottle Monos.
This sounds lovely. Really clean and insightful. I could listen to this all day and then ask why people feel the need to move up to MC, but I have not tried the MC version yet. :eyebrows:
mikeyb
12-01-2019, 16:35
https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4865/31773496287_5624766187_z_d.jpg

SL1200 with EPC-U205/Neo SAS -> Accession MM phono stage -> Majestic DAC -> Firebottle Monos.
This sounds lovely. Really clean and insightful. I could listen to this all day and then ask why people feel the need to move up to MC, but I have not tried the MC version yet. :eyebrows:The Majestic would suit my system perfectly I think, just a pity I've no money now lol
CageyH
12-01-2019, 18:35
The Majestic is, well, quite Majestic. It is a good sounding DAC and Preamp. 3 optical and 3 coax connections, as well as a USB.
If I went back to Proprius amps on the back of my speakers, it would make a really discrete system, especially if I got rid of the CD player. A smaller shelf under the TT one would be sufficient, and it would sound really good as well.
CageyH
14-01-2019, 20:54
I have had the Majestic DAC and Accession MM on for a few days now.
I really like the presentation of the music with this combination through my Firebottle amps.
Worth noting is that the Accession MM is being powered by the Enigma version of the PSU1.

I would recommend anybody looking for a phonostage in this price range to audition the Accession. I think it is rather good.
I hope to tr the Accession MC soon, but it may be going out for loan before I get the chance.

I am sat here listening to Eric Clapton unplugged, sipping on a small dram (for medicinal purposes of course) and it simply sounds sublime.