The little Virtue ONE.2 looks like a real bargain, has the same chipset as the M901?
The little Virtue ONE.2 looks like a real bargain, has the same chipset as the M901?
Double Daftee
Location: Essex, UK
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I'm Andy.
Let you know, as l am getting a home dem of the Sensation 901
System; Michell Gyrodec SE/ Orbe Clamp/ Gert Pedersen armboard mod/ HR PSU/ SME V / J7 Tonearm cable/Ortofon Cadenza Black// Jez Arkless Turbo nutter B------ /Trichord Dino+
Amplification and loudspeaker set up is at the moment being split into two groups, comprising the following;
1. Same sources as above; SONY TAF-770ES/SONY CDP761E/Cable Talk 3.1 loudspeakercable/ Harbeth Compact7ES2/ Stands
2. Virtue Audio Sensation M451battery PSU, ClarityCaps upgrade/ Sensation M901/Russian PIO caps with Teflon bypass caps upgrade/ JT Dynamic PSU with various tweaks/ Connex Audio 5N Litz loudspeaker cable, Impulse H6 Loudspeakers.
Me so horny- Impulse H6 Horny
New Member
Location: Paris, France
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I recently picked up a Virtue one.2 second hand from someone who had already shipped it over to Europe. It's got the upgraded power supply they sell. Really an impressive little amp, so far. I do believe it has the same chipset as the Sensation. It's exceedingly easy to bypass the volume pot, which results in a more forward, immediate sound. I'll also be swapping out the capacitors to get closer to the Sensation's specs. The other differences being more inputs and copper posts (as well as the really tempting tube buffer option).
I'm still burning in a hlly tamp-90 that had a horrendously long stay in French customs before I give the two (destined to different set-ups) a comparison.
Patrick
Don McCorleone
Location: Galashiels
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Be interesting to read your impressions. I used to have a 90. Nice little amp.
Double Daftee
Location: Essex, UK
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I'm Andy.
IDIOT QUESTION ALERT could l use the PSU from my Cambridge audio 640p whose PSU reads 12v 500A written on it, l would like to try this on my Mini-T which has a 12v 2A PSU, ta
System; Michell Gyrodec SE/ Orbe Clamp/ Gert Pedersen armboard mod/ HR PSU/ SME V / J7 Tonearm cable/Ortofon Cadenza Black// Jez Arkless Turbo nutter B------ /Trichord Dino+
Amplification and loudspeaker set up is at the moment being split into two groups, comprising the following;
1. Same sources as above; SONY TAF-770ES/SONY CDP761E/Cable Talk 3.1 loudspeakercable/ Harbeth Compact7ES2/ Stands
2. Virtue Audio Sensation M451battery PSU, ClarityCaps upgrade/ Sensation M901/Russian PIO caps with Teflon bypass caps upgrade/ JT Dynamic PSU with various tweaks/ Connex Audio 5N Litz loudspeaker cable, Impulse H6 Loudspeakers.
Me so horny- Impulse H6 Horny
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No, the PSU can't supply enough currentIt might well turn on & work at very low volume, but as soon as you start turning it up the PSU will go into current limit & the voltage will drop like a lead balloon
I could have sworn that said 12V 500mA a minute ago?12v 500A
Bests, Mark
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Double Daftee
Location: Essex, UK
Posts: 3,439
I'm Andy.
Indeed 12v 500mA, cheers Mark.
System; Michell Gyrodec SE/ Orbe Clamp/ Gert Pedersen armboard mod/ HR PSU/ SME V / J7 Tonearm cable/Ortofon Cadenza Black// Jez Arkless Turbo nutter B------ /Trichord Dino+
Amplification and loudspeaker set up is at the moment being split into two groups, comprising the following;
1. Same sources as above; SONY TAF-770ES/SONY CDP761E/Cable Talk 3.1 loudspeakercable/ Harbeth Compact7ES2/ Stands
2. Virtue Audio Sensation M451battery PSU, ClarityCaps upgrade/ Sensation M901/Russian PIO caps with Teflon bypass caps upgrade/ JT Dynamic PSU with various tweaks/ Connex Audio 5N Litz loudspeaker cable, Impulse H6 Loudspeakers.
Me so horny- Impulse H6 Horny
Don McCorleone
Location: Galashiels
Posts: 14,031
I'm inthescottishmafia.
Yes, only has a quarter of the required current. You could try it the other way round though, to see if there is any improvement on the Cambridge.
AV Room Forum Leader / Spaced Out
Location: North Cambs UK, Earth, Sol, Orion - Cygnus arm of galaxy
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I'm MadeOfDeadGiantStarsThatExplodedEonsAgo.
Yeah, it's a no go i'm afraid - too little current output
Bests, Mark
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Location: Coventry
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I'm Will.
Hi There, I also have a Mini-T, but with the 12v 5A SMPS, additionally I have a Muse M21 EX T-Amp, for which I bought an upgraded 60W linear PSU, which makes a massive difference to the Muse...Originally Posted by Tarzan
IDIOT QUESTION ALERT could l use the PSU from my Cambridge audio 640p whose PSU reads 12v 500A written on it, l would like to try this on my Mini-T which has a 12v 2A PSU, ta
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...#ht_2362wt_812
...however it has only just returned from repair (as of 25mins ago), I started a thread on the repair in the DIY section about 5 weeks ago if you want to check it out. Mark et al were very helpful in the problem resolution...thanks again guys it's sounding very good again.
So buyer beware!!!
I'll try it with the Mini-T when I can check out the polarity in better light, out of interest has your Mini-T got an adapter on the amp end of the power lead? I've just noticed mine has, which can't help...
Cheers, Will
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