Amps for Raidho D3's

Mike said:
He said, "I will test them for another 24 hours, then tomorrow, box them up and ship them off." I'll email him and ask for pictures.

Mike
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Exciting stuff, Mike....hopefully Lars was able to help with your decision on amps, as I'm sure it would be sad to have your speakers powerless in your house. :(
 
wizard said:
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Pictured is the €45000 German Horch Power Stage - this is a newer version of Dynaudio Arbiter.
One of my friends drives the very difficult Dynaudio Evidence Master with them.

Power output is 480 watt in 8 ohm, Slew rate of 100V, output current of 120A and two damping factor choices - 1500 or 50.

My friend damping factor favorite is 50, 1500 not sounding so good.
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Thanks Wizard. I'll check it out.
 
SFete said:
Exciting stuff, Mike....hopefully Lars was able to help with your decision on amps, as I'm sure it would be sad to have your speakers powerless in your house. :(
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He did. :)

He said, "1. Soulution. 2. Jeff Rowland. 3. Sim" All depends on budget." Of course, we discussed lots of other great choices/options...but these are the top three we kept coming back to.
 
Mike said:
He did. :)

He said, "1. Soulution. 2. Jeff Rowland. 3. Sim" All depends on budget." Of course, we discussed lots of other great choices/options...but these are the top three we kept coming back to.
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Very cool, Mike. It sounds like he was able to confirm what much of your hard work and thorough research was able to find. That Soulution stuff looks mighty fine, both on paper and aesthetically.
 
SFete said:
Very cool, Mike. It sounds like he was able to confirm what much of your hard work and thorough research was able to find. That Soulution stuff looks mighty fine, both on paper and aesthetically.
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Thanks Sean. I was a little concerned about it's limited power, but he assured me he has heard the Soulution 501's driving D3's and it was "magnificent....one of the most dynamic systems in the world....while still sounding very musical."
 
Mike said:
Thanks Sean. I was a little concerned about it's limited power, but he assured me he has heard the Soulution 501's driving D3's and it was "magnificent....one of the most dynamic systems in the world....while still sounding very musical."
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That is even better he was able to comment on that. I know you were saying that controlling the woofers is one of the biggest priorities. Looks like this combo is one you surely have to take seriously.....this is getting very exciting.
 
SFete said:
That is even better he was able to comment on that. I know you were saying that controlling the woofers is one of the biggest priorities. Looks like this combo is one you surely have to take seriously.....this is getting very exciting.
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I know! Thanks Sean!! Admittedly, my favorite amp that I've ever heard is the D'Agostino monos. Nothing comes close IMO. I'm hoping its amazing on the D3's. But if not....I have a backup plan (Soulution).
 
Mike said:
I know! Thanks Sean!! Admittedly, my favorite amp that I've ever heard is the D'Agostino monos. Nothing comes close IMO. I'm hoping its amazing on the D3's. But if not....I have a backup plan (Soulution).
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It all sounds golden to me! Looking forward to highly anticipated deliveries.
 
Exciting stuff Mike.

The Rowland amps sound terrific and are beauties. But, I have never done a comparo of the options you are considering.
 
veindoc said:
Mike, you seem on top of things and remember:
1) Formulate a plan
2) Execute that plan
3) And if plan doesn't work, Change that plan!

"The truth changes"

Nick
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I'm the Audiophile Buddist.....no attachment to gear!

That being said, I am taking a page out of your book. Audition, audition, audition.

Next up - a big demo of TADS in Orlando. Then on RMAF.

What I have found is that it is so important to weed out what you aren't fond of and keep copious notes.

Next up....room improvements, power improvements, cable improvements. The foundation.
 
Auditions in the long run will provide best chance for satisfaction. My guess is r friends from Switzerland will win this battle but I am excited to c who prevails. I know Thor loves nordost cables and conditioners.

Nick
 
veindoc said:
Auditions in the long run will provide best chance for satisfaction. My guess is r friends from Switzerland will win this battle but I am excited to c who prevails. I know Thor loves nordost cables and conditioners.

Nick
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I think you're right.
 
Mike said:
I'm the Audiophile Buddist.....no attachment to gear!

That being said, I am taking a page out of your book. Audition, audition, audition.

Next up - a big demo of TADS in Orlando. Then on RMAF.

What I have found is that it is so important to weed out what you aren't fond of and keep copious notes.

Next up....room improvements, power improvements, cable improvements. The foundation.
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Mike, when/where are you auditioning the Tads in Orlando? I'm in Disneyworld with the fam now, last full day tomorrow (tues). If you're available tomorrow, I'll try to get away for 1/2 day or so.;)

In either case, I look forward to what you think of the TADs. They are the speaker to beat IMO.
 
socfan12 said:
Mike, when/where are you auditioning the Tads in Orlando? I'm in Disneyworld with the fam now, last full day tomorrow (tues). If you're available tomorrow, I'll try to get away for 1/2 day or so.;)

In either case, I look forward to what you think of the TADs. They are the speaker to beat IMO.
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+1 and :woot:
 
veindoc said:
Auditions in the long run will provide best chance for satisfaction. My guess is r friends from Switzerland will win this battle but I am excited to c who prevails. I know Thor loves nordost cables and conditioners.

Nick
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I totally agree Nick. But I'm finding it's harder to audition gear I'd like to try without traveling a good many hours, and then, only one or two pieces at best. In home auditions are even more difficult. Sigh.:(
 
Hi Kiwi - welcome! Thanks for your comments. Very interesting reading. Have you had any experience with D'Agostino amps on Raidho D series speakers?
 
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