Like Naim it seems they have diluted their "house sound" and are all the better for it !
An old vs new Brio test would be interesting... Its a shame someone local cant bring 'round a little NVA so that old chestnut can be finally put to bed.
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Like Naim it seems they have diluted their "house sound" and are all the better for it !
An old vs new Brio test would be interesting... Its a shame someone local cant bring 'round a little NVA so that old chestnut can be finally put to bed.
Yeah Rega are a bit guilty of putting their idea of good sound into things rather than trying to achieve transparency. Rega Planet MK1 is a good example of this.
Now this is extremely interesting. I'm not that much of a cable-believer (certainly couldn't stomach spending a fortune on them put it that way) but still appreciate there's a balance to be struck within any system. In this case it's clear something wasn't quite right with the Apollo-R/<insert amp here> combination. Purely 1. By a chap on PFM suggesting it and 2. Me then thinking 'of course - I've got some of this in the drawer' inserting some Klotz cable (the stuff Rega use) has brought about a noticable, and very worthwhile improvement in sonics. There's no extra detail/more convincing musicality but it's now a lot better balanced. The spit from the top end has lessened - at points it was unlistenable before - and now it's a much more convincing set-up.
Are we talking about interconnects here Richard . Changing the mains cable to Regas own used in its high end gear can also be beneficial .
Ah! Sorry just re-read my post and it did appear a bit vague but yes, the Klotz is i/c cable. It's basically guitar amp cable, made into an interconnect and is the same stuff Rega use for the their Couple stuff. I just soldered up a few sets ages ago (still amazed it works knowing my soldering skills!) and it sounds fine.Quote:
Originally Posted by brian2957
You have PM Richard .
I've had my Brio-R and DAC for almost 2 years now and haven't really heard anything which would make me want to part with it yet.
If someone had told me I'd end up with a one make system 2 years ago I'd have laughed in their face as I always thought this was a bit lacking in imagination so it still surprises me when I now look at the stack of Rega which now occupies the listening room. I know that some have ripped the piss out of my decision but I stopped caring as it just does what it does and I enjoy it almost every day!
It all started for me when I got RS3 speakers, the amp just seemed to sound best with them and then everytime I added another Rega bit it just kind of kept giving more musical enjoyment. The best sounding IC I found with it was the klotz stuff. Its definitely got a house sound though, there's no denying that but as it happens its one that suits me and its quite budget friendly too. I'd also say that the brio-r is actually 2 amps in one, turn that dial past 10oclock and it becomes a rather different beast, a bit Jekyl and Hyde but in a thoroughly enjoyable way I find.
Just wona pair of 2010's myself, so am hoping I like them....not the I version but a good price and in good nick with all their bits and packing.:eek:
Edit...the guy just sent me a message saying they only have 20 hrs on them from new...think I've scored.
Sorry, got to ask - in comparison with what? The products that replaced these sounded thinner toned to me, or could that be more neutral? :scratch:Quote:
Originally Posted by istari_knight
Do you really want me to list ever amplifier I've ever owned ? It would be a long list...Quote:
Originally Posted by DSJR
I recall finding the midrange especially "syrupy" - I can only liken it to what some early Luxmans do to the sound. It completely spoilt my enjoyment of the music so I sold them both on sharpish [about 2 years inbetween owning each one, thought I'd "give them another go" :rolleyes:]
Edit: this was in the context of a Sony ES cd player / Rega Ela system.