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Post by djoel on Aug 20, 2012 15:32:42 GMT -5
Sweet, and sexy little piece there....Can't wait to see what you do with it..
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Post by Deleted on Aug 20, 2012 17:56:03 GMT -5
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Post by Deleted on Aug 20, 2012 18:26:54 GMT -5
Just got my RMA # for the USP-1. The phono section has a busted RCA jack (that i fixed but want original parts). It will also be updated to use the metal remote. Which i have to pay $50 for.....  Hope i can drive it back after EmoFest |
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Post by stiehl11 on Aug 20, 2012 19:58:25 GMT -5
Don't count out it... I sent my XDA-1 in 2 weeks before Emofest. I did not get it back until after Emofest. I even offered to pick up at the fest to save on their shipping but they politely refused.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 20, 2012 21:11:00 GMT -5
Don't count out it... I sent my XDA-1 in 2 weeks before Emofest. I did not get it back until after Emofest. I even offered to pick up at the fest to save on their shipping but they politely refused. Darn..... Oh well. |
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Post by thepcguy on Aug 20, 2012 21:40:33 GMT -5
I know that alot of these new sounds i am hearing (besides the reduced tweeter noise), can be a placebo effect caused by the new toy syndrome ;D At least you're honest to acknowledge PLACEBO EFFECT. Blind test my friend to erase any doubts ;D |
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Post by Deleted on Aug 20, 2012 22:42:44 GMT -5
I know that alot of these new sounds i am hearing (besides the reduced tweeter noise), can be a placebo effect caused by the new toy syndrome ;D At least you're honest to acknowledge PLACEBO EFFECT. Blind test my friend to erase any doubts ;D I closed my eyes and tripped over the testing equipment  |
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Post by kzone on Aug 21, 2012 12:36:48 GMT -5
Guys, what do u think of the specs of this integreted stereo amp, will it beat a USP1 & 2x XPA1 combo?
• MAXIMUM POWER: 2x240W
• THD+N (harmonic distortion) at full power: 0.001%
• IMD (intermodulation) SMTPE: 0.001%
• SNR (Signal-to-Noise ratio): 130 dB unweighted
• No measurable thermal distortion
• Output impedance: 0.001 Ω
• Bandwidth, digital inputs @ 8 to 2 Ω load: DC–87kHz (-3dB), DC–60kHz (-1dB), DC–30kHz (-0.1dB); analog inputs: same except 0.1Hz (-3dB)
• SPEAKER IMPEDANCE RANGE: 8 TO 2 ohm
• Damping Factor > 3000
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Post by jedinite24 on Aug 21, 2012 21:19:39 GMT -5
Hey Kraemer
One thing I was wondering if you wanted a simpler preamp without all of the USP-1's extras did building a passive preamp every cross your mind? Have ideas for a case for your replacement amp crossed your mind yet?
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Post by Deleted on Aug 21, 2012 21:39:59 GMT -5
Hey Kraemer One thing I was wondering if you wanted a simpler preamp without all of the USP-1's extras did building a passive preamp every cross your mind? Have ideas for a case for your replacement amp crossed your mind yet? JD, I was talking to Judd thru PM about a passive pre. It's very easy to build but you need enough voltage to make this work. I do but just decided against the idea. Maybe one day. Well i have a few ideas in my head. I could in lay wood veneer into the case. Stain it, so it looks like my horns. Another option, i can in lay pieces of granite. Give it a crazy look. or even in lay metal screen all around the case. It would be a very open case. Air could breath right thru it. Also you could see the internals. The screen would protect you from accidentally sticking your fingers into the case openings. Those are just me day dreaming. I have a few ideas that will be a surprise if i do them. Not taking baby steps anymore. Full on assault |
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Post by bootman on Aug 21, 2012 23:02:51 GMT -5
Guys, what do u think of the specs of this integreted stereo amp, will it beat a USP1 & 2x XPA1 combo? • MAXIMUM POWER: 2x240W • THD+N (harmonic distortion) at full power: 0.001% • IMD (intermodulation) SMTPE: 0.001% • SNR (Signal-to-Noise ratio): 130 dB unweighted • No measurable thermal distortion • Output impedance: 0.001 Ω • Bandwidth, digital inputs @ 8 to 2 Ω load: DC–87kHz (-3dB), DC–60kHz (-1dB), DC–30kHz (-0.1dB); analog inputs: same except 0.1Hz (-3dB) • SPEAKER IMPEDANCE RANGE: 8 TO 2 ohm • Damping Factor > 3000 Not if it is built like crap with little to no warranty. |
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Post by garbulky on Aug 21, 2012 23:23:04 GMT -5
Guys, what do u think of the specs of this integreted stereo amp, will it beat a USP1 & 2x XPA1 combo? • MAXIMUM POWER: 2x240W • THD+N (harmonic distortion) at full power: 0.001% • IMD (intermodulation) SMTPE: 0.001% • SNR (Signal-to-Noise ratio): 130 dB unweighted • No measurable thermal distortion • Output impedance: 0.001 Ω • Bandwidth, digital inputs @ 8 to 2 Ω load: DC–87kHz (-3dB), DC–60kHz (-1dB), DC–30kHz (-0.1dB); analog inputs: same except 0.1Hz (-3dB) • SPEAKER IMPEDANCE RANGE: 8 TO 2 ohm • Damping Factor > 3000 Comparing with the XPA-1 specs on the emotiva page is really what you would want to look for here... The power rating is certainly different. There's also some other differences. The SNR seems particularly good and so does the distortion ratings. However, sometimes SNR specs can be a little fuzzy in their reporting. Which amp is it and how much does it cost? |
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Post by Deleted on Aug 21, 2012 23:23:26 GMT -5
Guys, what do u think of the specs of this integreted stereo amp, will it beat a USP1 & 2x XPA1 combo? • MAXIMUM POWER: 2x240W • THD+N (harmonic distortion) at full power: 0.001% • IMD (intermodulation) SMTPE: 0.001% • SNR (Signal-to-Noise ratio): 130 dB unweighted • No measurable thermal distortion • Output impedance: 0.001 Ω • Bandwidth, digital inputs @ 8 to 2 Ω load: DC–87kHz (-3dB), DC–60kHz (-1dB), DC–30kHz (-0.1dB); analog inputs: same except 0.1Hz (-3dB) • SPEAKER IMPEDANCE RANGE: 8 TO 2 ohm • Damping Factor > 3000 Not if it is built like crap with little to no warranty. Mine has no warranty what so ever But i can fix it myself ;D ;D |
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Post by kzone on Aug 22, 2012 0:30:35 GMT -5
Guys, what do u think of the specs of this integreted stereo amp, will it beat a USP1 & 2x XPA1 combo? • MAXIMUM POWER: 2x240W • THD+N (harmonic distortion) at full power: 0.001% • IMD (intermodulation) SMTPE: 0.001% • SNR (Signal-to-Noise ratio): 130 dB unweighted • No measurable thermal distortion • Output impedance: 0.001 Ω • Bandwidth, digital inputs @ 8 to 2 Ω load: DC–87kHz (-3dB), DC–60kHz (-1dB), DC–30kHz (-0.1dB); analog inputs: same except 0.1Hz (-3dB) • SPEAKER IMPEDANCE RANGE: 8 TO 2 ohm • Damping Factor > 3000 Comparing with the XPA-1 specs on the emotiva page is really what you would want to look for here... The power rating is certainly different. There's also some other differences. The SNR seems particularly good and so does the distortion ratings. However, sometimes SNR specs can be a little fuzzy in their reporting. Which amp is it and how much does it cost? wouldnt want to reveal the brand and price cos then we are not evaluating performance (or measured perfrmance).... So what other measurements do we need to evaluate performance? For this purpose, lets take the specs as accurate. The SNR & THD ratings supported what I have heard so far - absolute silence. Bootman asked about built quality and warranty. This amp has 5 years warranty and is very well built. Its actually a dac/adc/phono/preamp/power amp single unit and another unit can be bought and setup as monoblocks. Any other usual measurements required to evaluate the performance? And by that I mean overall sound quality, not brute power. |
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Post by AudioHTIT on Aug 22, 2012 1:12:10 GMT -5
And why have you decided to discuss this in Kraemer's preamp thread?
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Post by Deleted on Aug 22, 2012 1:53:37 GMT -5
And why have you decided to discuss this in Kraemer's preamp thread? Thanks for mentioning this. Please do not side track or de rail threads. I'll post some pictures soon. Changed the system a tad |
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Post by bitsandbytes on Aug 22, 2012 6:20:17 GMT -5
Congrats on a great purchase. Excellent find. Very useful link for anyone needing a superb sounding solid state stereo preamp without paying an exceptionally high price. How did the bass output compare to the USP-1? Did it seem to dig deeper with more tightness - or was it about the same? Could the bass quality surpass what the USP-1 could do with a sub attached? What is the difference between what you purchased and their fully assembled balanced pre-amp A-16 for $600 - other than the missing XLR connectors? Did you make additional modifications to enhance the SQ? If so, what were they - and why were they important to improving the sound? Sorry for being so nosy - always trying to learn. ;D Beautiful setup - very well done. Those meters on your amp are awesome! Walt |
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Post by stiehl11 on Aug 22, 2012 7:29:54 GMT -5
^I would be interested in that as well as he has mentioned in many a thread (and alluded to it in this one in an earlier post) that all well-made electronics sound the same and the only real difference is room, speakers, and the recorded quality of the media played. Now that he has some good equipment (not that his previous equipment wasn't good) if he will be so quick to jump in on other threads admonishing others for hearing a difference with their new equipment? Being that I haven't said it yet; congratulations on your purchase, Cosmo. Welcome to the world of higher hi-fi.  Your link and purchase has whetted my appetite for this piece of equipment. |
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Post by kzone on Aug 22, 2012 9:35:02 GMT -5
And why have you decided to discuss this in Kraemer's preamp thread? Oh sorry, was on the topic of measurements & sound quality for equipments. |
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Post by Deleted on Aug 22, 2012 11:34:54 GMT -5
Congrats on a great purchase. Excellent find. Very useful link for anyone needing a superb sounding solid state stereo preamp without paying an exceptionally high price. How did the bass output compare to the USP-1? Did it seem to dig deeper with more tightness - or was it about the same? Could the bass quality surpass what the USP-1 could do with a sub attached? What is the difference between what you purchased and their fully assembled balanced pre-amp A-16 for $600 - other than the missing XLR connectors? Did you make additional modifications to enhance the SQ? If so, what were they - and why were they important to improving the sound? Sorry for being so nosy - always trying to learn. ;D Beautiful setup - very well done. Those meters on your amp are awesome! Walt The bass is a little more defined. Quick, fast and punchy. This is in my whole room Don't get me wrong, the USP-1 did a great job, I just hear a little more bass definition. Could be the noise level reducing. I was thinking about getting the balanced version. Just never really heard a difference when using a balanced system. Did this with my XDA-1 and Class D Amp. Both are true balanced. It sounded great but compared to single ended..... I couldn't tell the difference. So i opted for just the regular pre amp they had. They put great components on the boards, so upgrading will be a waste IMO. But i could upgrade the output caps. Like Mundrof Supreme Caps. They are $40 a pop though lol |
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Your link and purchase has whetted my appetite for this piece of equipment. 