spirovious
Well-Known Member
Yesterday I cld visit Allince4 & The shop in Andheri ,took audition of some stereo setups.To be honest,my AWC is poor.(audio to words converter)
Still I will try to help the forum members in my way.
Setup included CA(340,540 CDp & amps), Marantz (7001,4001amp), Nad(325 CDp,amp), Denon (80w amp), spk(Tany F4,MS906,mezo BS)
CD Marathi(man udan varyache),Hindi(Masum),English Demo(shopkeepers)
Opt1= CA 340amp + CA 340CDp + F4
Pros:sounded fantastic,Vocals with warmth,one can feel the sound,purely musical,perfect tone,good Bass
cons:Trebles can be little sharp(not Harsh)
Point:8/10
Opt2= Nad 325 amp & CDp + F4
Pros:Clear sound,clear vocals,good instumentals,little brighter than CA.
cons:male vocal sounded little thinner
Point:8/10
Opt3= Mar7001 amp + Nad 325cdp + F4
Pros:Sounded better & cleaner than NAD,Treble was perfect,sounds from santur was spot on,vocals perfect,Bass OK(less than CA),purely musical
Cons:cldnt find
Point:9/10
Opt4= CA340amp + NAd325 CDp + F4
Pros:as above(opt1) I expected some thing different,but not more than improoved clearity.
Cons:less than opt1
Point:8.5/10
Opt5= CA540 + CDp 340 + MS (906 & mezo BS both)
Pros:very clean sound,better soundstage than opt1,treble little clear than opt1,good depth,musical,better Bass
Cons:Nothing
Point:9/10
Opt6= Mar4001amp + CA540CDp + MS(mezo)
Pros:though clear,but not as musical as 7001,treble was stuggling a bit,less Bass than 7001,Vocals OK
Cons:Not so enjoyable
Point:7/10 (its award winner of whthf)
Opt7= denon 80w amp + CA 540 + MS(mezo)
Pros:Treble was very enjoyable,sparkling,instruments were good(santur)Bass OK
Cons:vocals struggled
Point:7.5/10
Now coming to Norge1000 + Philips CDp + F1, sad to say it is far behind than above amps in terms of perfection.I can give not more than 7/10.
May be Norge outlet has no dedicated room for audition.
Looking at group test I can say CA540 amp & Mar 7001 are winner with different forms,one is warmer & other is much cleaner.Changing CDp didnt help much.
Advice: Select amp 1st for upgradation(after you own spk),CDp can adjust with amp.If you miss your liking,no opt but to change system again.
If you upgrade both ,no prob.Like me who go step by step,amp 1st.
Prices- gone high
CA540 amp =21700
CA340 amp =19600
CA340 CDp =17500
Mar7001 =27000 aprox
Nad 325amp=28000 ap
Cheers...
Still I will try to help the forum members in my way.
Setup included CA(340,540 CDp & amps), Marantz (7001,4001amp), Nad(325 CDp,amp), Denon (80w amp), spk(Tany F4,MS906,mezo BS)
CD Marathi(man udan varyache),Hindi(Masum),English Demo(shopkeepers)
Opt1= CA 340amp + CA 340CDp + F4
Pros:sounded fantastic,Vocals with warmth,one can feel the sound,purely musical,perfect tone,good Bass
cons:Trebles can be little sharp(not Harsh)
Point:8/10
Opt2= Nad 325 amp & CDp + F4
Pros:Clear sound,clear vocals,good instumentals,little brighter than CA.
cons:male vocal sounded little thinner
Point:8/10
Opt3= Mar7001 amp + Nad 325cdp + F4
Pros:Sounded better & cleaner than NAD,Treble was perfect,sounds from santur was spot on,vocals perfect,Bass OK(less than CA),purely musical
Cons:cldnt find
Point:9/10
Opt4= CA340amp + NAd325 CDp + F4
Pros:as above(opt1) I expected some thing different,but not more than improoved clearity.
Cons:less than opt1
Point:8.5/10
Opt5= CA540 + CDp 340 + MS (906 & mezo BS both)
Pros:very clean sound,better soundstage than opt1,treble little clear than opt1,good depth,musical,better Bass
Cons:Nothing
Point:9/10
Opt6= Mar4001amp + CA540CDp + MS(mezo)
Pros:though clear,but not as musical as 7001,treble was stuggling a bit,less Bass than 7001,Vocals OK
Cons:Not so enjoyable
Point:7/10 (its award winner of whthf)
Opt7= denon 80w amp + CA 540 + MS(mezo)
Pros:Treble was very enjoyable,sparkling,instruments were good(santur)Bass OK
Cons:vocals struggled
Point:7.5/10
Now coming to Norge1000 + Philips CDp + F1, sad to say it is far behind than above amps in terms of perfection.I can give not more than 7/10.
May be Norge outlet has no dedicated room for audition.
Looking at group test I can say CA540 amp & Mar 7001 are winner with different forms,one is warmer & other is much cleaner.Changing CDp didnt help much.
Advice: Select amp 1st for upgradation(after you own spk),CDp can adjust with amp.If you miss your liking,no opt but to change system again.
If you upgrade both ,no prob.Like me who go step by step,amp 1st.
Prices- gone high
CA540 amp =21700
CA340 amp =19600
CA340 CDp =17500
Mar7001 =27000 aprox
Nad 325amp=28000 ap
Cheers...