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    I don't know, I never heard a 606. But same circuit so they can't be too far apart in character, you'd think anyway. They both need pre-amps so how they sound will depend on that too.
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    Quote Originally Posted by walpurgis View Post
    The 405 also sounds different.
    Yes I had a 405-2 and it certainly sounded different to my 606. Much preferred the 606.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Jimbo View Post
    Yes I had a 405-2 and it certainly sounded different to my 606. Much preferred the 606.
    I like the impression of power you get with the 606/707/909 amps. It's very relaxed but with an underlying potency that is rather appealing. A bit like driving a six litre car on a calm country run.
    It is impossible for anything digital to sound analogue, because it isn't analogue!

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    I had a 606 for years which sounded great, got upgraded to MK2 by the boys in Huntington...and was still good.
    Had a QSP which was a major jump.
    Now running QMPs...even better.
    I also have a number of valve powers, Beard P101, Rogue Audio mono blocks.....there is still something about the Quads..easy power, no strain, effortless.
    I'm driving (always have done) Maggie's, not not the easiest.
    I think Quad powers at £300-£600 are exceptional value.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Gerry View Post
    I had a 606 for years which sounded great, got upgraded to MK2 by the boys in Huntington...and was still good.
    Had a QSP which was a major jump.
    Now running QMPs...even better.
    I also have a number of valve powers, Beard P101, Rogue Audio mono blocks.....there is still something about the Quads..easy power, no strain, effortless.
    I'm driving (always have done) Maggie's, not not the easiest.
    I think Quad powers at £300-£600 are exceptional value.
    I know quite a few folk who run two 606 power amps in their system as monos. That's effortless power!
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    Quote Originally Posted by Jimbo View Post
    I know quite a few folk who run two 606 power amps in their system as monos. That's effortless power!
    Actually. Running big Tannoys and other sensitive speakers 15 watts does me really, but a grunty amp is fun to play with.
    It is impossible for anything digital to sound analogue, because it isn't analogue!

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    Liked the 306 I heard a lot. although I would like to here a pair of 405 monos lol. Not likely to hear them but imagine they'd be good.
    606 looks interesting and never knew there was 707.thought boing made those
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    Quote Originally Posted by Jimbo View Post
    I know quite a few folk who run two 606 power amps in their system as monos. That's effortless power!
    The QMPs are mono block 909s with improved (they say) circuitry.
    Regards
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    Quote Originally Posted by STD305M View Post
    What do you mean WHY

    You heard the Khozmo at my house running through Firebottle monos and the Monarchy SM70, then I took it to yours and you still said its too hard and harsh,
    now you have gone and bought a Khozmo??????
    Anyone who has heard the Firebottles or the Little Monarchy will tell you they don't sound hard
    And the Khozmo passive or buffered is certainly NOT hard just Transparent.!!!!

    Confusing to say the least

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    Quote Originally Posted by Mikeandvan View Post
    Just call it a Dianne Abbot moment!

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