Photo a bit blurry but the Audiolab transport arrived. Amazon couldn't find a bigger box I guess.
Not got much time on it yet but is noticeably better than the Oppo it replaces. Bit crisper, a bit more defined.
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Photo a bit blurry but the Audiolab transport arrived. Amazon couldn't find a bigger box I guess.
Not got much time on it yet but is noticeably better than the Oppo it replaces. Bit crisper, a bit more defined.
Current Lash Up:
TEAC VRDS 701T > Sony TAE1000ESD > Krell KSA50S > Troels Gravesen Faital 3WC-15.
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Just need to get the other Krell back off Alan now and I reckon I'll have about topped out.
Still got the Tannnoys to come though, this side of Xmas hopefully.
Current Lash Up:
TEAC VRDS 701T > Sony TAE1000ESD > Krell KSA50S > Troels Gravesen Faital 3WC-15.
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I seem to remember you being told that last year!Originally Posted by Macca
Anyway, glad that the Audiolab's hitting the spot - I knew it would
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Might have some Yamaha NS1000M coming too. Although that's far from definite.
Current Lash Up:
TEAC VRDS 701T > Sony TAE1000ESD > Krell KSA50S > Troels Gravesen Faital 3WC-15.
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It's a 50S you have isn't it? What's the other one?
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KSA100 mk2
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TEAC VRDS 701T > Sony TAE1000ESD > Krell KSA50S > Troels Gravesen Faital 3WC-15.
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Be getting a MK1 after the lockdown. It looks in good nick but is totally original so will need a recap at least.
How does the 100 compare to the 50?
“Music has always been a matter of energy to me, a question of fuel. Sentimental people call it inspiration, but what they really mean is fuel. I have always needed fuel. I am a serious consumer. On some nights I still believe that a car with the gas needle on empty can run about fifty more miles if you have the right music very loud on the radio”
Hunter S Thompson
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Yes saw that. total steal at the price. I got a lot of power amps here but always come back to the 100 Mk2 - I can't really define exactly why. Music is just more pleasurable through it, It's a lot like a Radford STA15 but with endless grip and power. I don't think there is much difference between the 100 and the 100 MK 2 except for the direction the fans blow.
I prefer the 50S though - or did before it started having issues. It has the same 'rightness' but is a little more transparent.
Current Lash Up:
TEAC VRDS 701T > Sony TAE1000ESD > Krell KSA50S > Troels Gravesen Faital 3WC-15.
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How much has been done to them?
“Music has always been a matter of energy to me, a question of fuel. Sentimental people call it inspiration, but what they really mean is fuel. I have always needed fuel. I am a serious consumer. On some nights I still believe that a car with the gas needle on empty can run about fifty more miles if you have the right music very loud on the radio”
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