I tink its 'bridged' for d hard to drive 'Sonus'-es ..
notice tat its all solid state too.. no valves in sight..

Ok.. bck to d real world n puttin my nose to d wheel liao..
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This post has been edited by dirtrun: Mar 5 2011, 01:13 PM

Those blocks are Krell Evo blocks?

Those power amps are Viola.

http://www.violalabs.com/product.html

Those on the middle tier of the rack in the far right are Krells.

This post has been edited by car_o_scope: Mar 5 2011, 04:52 PM

You r indeed a true audiophile..... Thanks for the link.

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Added on March 5, 2011, 6:12 pmMaybe Junwei you should try to use Viola Legacy 2 Power Amplifiers as monoblock to drive your ProAc D38.







This post has been edited by mikapoh: Mar 5 2011, 06:12 PM

Celaka those blocks are bridged to deliver 1200W in 8 ohm per channel

ronaldjoe, when pull trigger on Viola?

Tuakeh, it has never been in my dream setup. Not even in my wet dream
I would be very happy if I could own a 200w per channel multi channel amp.

This post has been edited by ronaldjoe: Mar 5 2011, 07:43 PM

didn't you already bought the XPA5 previously?

Yes, he did and sold it off. The XPA-5 isn't exactly as good as what being claimed by many. So, he is aiming something better.


Haha... and I think I knew what is your next target A used one would be about USD6.2k. But I suggest that you check with the local distributor. Since it is 'only' 7 channels, are you going for a monoblocks for your front or a stereo power amp?

Btw, my avr is now on 'pre-amp' mode.

Boss, money eilek...
Earlier Krell, Theta and Anthem were in mind, now the plan is scraped.

I'm not aiming at mono blocks and not going to follow the 'purist' route. A stereo unit would suffice

So tuakeh, so how is the pre-amp mode on sky dragon?
Does it run as hot as the normal avr mode?
Some in AVS say the pre-amp mode is hype.

It's time for you to get a processor soon for a pre/pro setup.

To be frank, it could be placebo effect. Just that it is a tad cleaner when in pre-amp mode. Nothing else.

I am aiming at a good stereo pre-amp now to partner the stereo power amp. Then, I can 'relinquish' the int amp and make another stereo system. Problem is that it is very difficult to find one esp the model that I want. I knew a few elite owners but all of them are keeping it even if they upgrade. Sigh....

Buying a new pre-amp is out of my league. Checked. Cheapest one is USD10K when I ask the local distri. One step up is USD16K

DAC might be the next in the list.

Thank you, it sure does sound heavenly I'm so glad I pulled the trigger and got them! You should go walk into Perfect Hifi one day and demo some speakers. Just as a reference. *poison poison
But like htkaki said, I don't have DSX but frankly I don't need wides. The Stradivaris have really really really good sound stage.. very wide.. and hard to pint point.. the sound just comes from the front.. that's all - every where from the front.

yes they do that's why now I wear sarong at home after work. Too costly to keep buying new pants and underwear

Thank you for the kind comments Glad you like the setup.


Too bad the 2nd hand hifi market in Malaysia is so small. 2nd hand high end stuff are hard to come buy. Some elites don't bother with selling. They just chuck them in their store room to collect dust

What DACs are you considering?

This post has been edited by shuto1: Mar 6 2011, 12:11 AM

Yes, they rather keep it in the store room than selling it Then again, we don't refer them as elite for nothing

The DAC... We shall take this offline as usual

This post has been edited by htkaki: Mar 6 2011, 02:50 AM

Shuto, you have reached audio Nirvana. For such nice and exquisite setup, front wide isn't really necessary.
A pre/pro should be on its way pretty soon.

Would you be poisoning us with your nice SF setup a fine day?
It's one way ticket, I m just afraid we couldn't find ourselves 'cure' and antidote later on.

Didn't see this. What is your next upgrade list? Another Sub25?

Yeah a mutli channel amp cum proccesor. probably another sub25 for better FR.
Not gonna spend for a sub2. But I know there is one coming in April.
Money eilek for a Mc Amp and SF... Cabutz

If space not an issue, I prefer getting stereo amps for HT. When the electricity bill comes, oh la la....

Mc Amp not that expensive lah..... at least for you

PM Sent!

Sure why not! I just need to complete the system first. With the addition of the Stradivari, it is currently revealing all the weaknesses in the music chain I need to upgrade/tweak everything else. Ahhhhh .

Don't be afraid, it's easy to cure, just go and buy some Sonus Fabers

Which multichannel amp/processor are you looking at? Dual Sub25s would be heavenly. I did some furniture re-arranging the past week and that really improved the performance of the Sub25.

Join the Mc family ronaldjoe! http://www.mcintoshlabs.com/ Legendary

so multichannel power amp is overrated and not exactly an upgrade?

Thank you for extending the invites to LYN kaki. Once again you have raised the bar.
It's time to experience SF + Mc combo heavenly.
The airy vocals and lively instruments that make furs on hand stand up...