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I know there are a few Sharks using CH's A1 amp but not sure if anyone has heard the M1. Maybe Norman?
Looks about the same size as the new Nagra prototype HD amp.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UP8i8F62OlM
 
Yes, I heard it months ago and posted about it:
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Recall these pictures?
 

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Chris, thinking of skipping the A1s and going straight for the gusto? Very cool!:tup:
 
Allen,
I'm loving my VPAs so no plans to switch amps :)
How's your A1?
 
I spoke with J Valin at Axpona briefly and he's got a pair of M1 with a L1 currently.
 
There have been whispers that an L1-M1 set was in TAS hands. Nobody knew for sure which reviewer though. Tunes confirms all this. I wonder what speakers they will be reviewed with because I wonder if all three main operational modes will be tested. So far I've only gotten as far as the Bi-Amp mode. As of this time I haven't even used the X1 on the D1/C1 yet because I want to get a handle of their standalone and tandem performance since most customers may just choose to add X1s later. I certainly haven't gotten deep into the menus for filter options yet either.

I'm so enamoured of the D1/C1/L1/X1/M1 set that I've already put us on the P1 queue. The wait for the P1 begins.
 
JackD said:
There have been whispers that an L1-M1 set was in TAS hands. Nobody knew for sure which reviewer though. Tunes confirms all this. I wonder what speakers they will be reviewed with because I wonder if all three main operational modes will be tested. So far I've only gotten as far as the Bi-Amp mode. As of this time I haven't even used the X1 on the D1/C1 yet because I want to get a handle of their standalone and tandem performance since most customers may just choose to add X1s later. I certainly haven't gotten deep into the menus for filter options yet either.

I'm so enamoured of the D1/C1/L1/X1/M1 set that I've already put us on the P1 queue. The wait for the P1 begins.
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OK - thanks for the info! I'm enjoying the C1 myself since a couple of weeks back in our main showroom. Marvelous unit.
 
tunes said:
http://positive-feedback.com/reviews/hardware-reviews/ch-precision-m1-mono-amplifier/



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Nice review of the CH mono's. When I'm evaluating a product I pay attention to how faithful reproduction is during very quiet passages. These units seem to excel in this and a number of other areas.

Quote from the review:

"Those very low-level passages, the ones where the power meter on the front panel is registering about 1 watt, is where the M1s really shine. As George noted, whether it plays low or loud, the M1 makes for fully expressive performances. Quiet passages replay with a complete allotment of dynamic vitality and timbral colors and are equally engaging."
 
Odyssey said:
Nice review of the CH mono's. When I'm evaluating a product I pay attention to how faithful reproduction is during very quiet passages. These units seem to excel in this and a number of other areas.

Quote from the review:

"Those very low-level passages, the ones where the power meter on the front panel is registering about 1 watt, is where the M1s really shine. As George noted, whether it plays low or loud, the M1 makes for fully expressive performances. Quiet passages replay with a complete allotment of dynamic vitality and timbral colors and are equally engaging."
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interesting comments I can relate to.

with my darTZeel NHB-458 mono blocks I'm the same way. there are power meter readouts on the front (that show 'peak' for the last 8 seconds, and RMS) and mostly they are at zero '0' or '1' (my speakers are 96db, 6 ohm) and that is where the nuance of the music lives. 1st watt performance is where being a great amplifier starts. it has to be quick and authoritative with very low noise with that 1st watt to capture the ambience, flow and micro dynamics of the music.
 
Are the CH Precision M1.1 monoblocks bridged stereo amps? If so, that would be a deal breaker for me. Not just for these amps but for any monoblocks that are. When paying top dollar for a pair of monoblocks, I expect them to be built from the ground up as monoblocks with no compromises.

Ken
 
Alpinist said:
Are the CH Precision M1.1 monoblocks bridged stereo amps? If so, that would be a deal breaker for me. Not just for these amps but for any monoblocks that are. When paying top dollar for a pair of monoblocks, I expect them to be built from the ground up as monoblocks with no compromises.

Ken
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Ken, the short answer is no. The CH amps can be used in many modes, as pure monos (non bridged) or in Bridge mode. The amps can work in so many different modes as they are highly configurable and also depends on if you have two inputs cards or one. So before you make the wrong conclusion, I highly recommend you go to CH web site and look at modes it can work in. If that does not answer your question throughly, suggest you seek a US dealer to give you a detailed explanation.
 
May be worthwhile reading Roy Gregory's review on The Audio Beat as he goes over the various modes available.
 
Jambo said:
Ken, the short answer is no. The CH amps can be used in many modes, as pure monos (non bridged) or in Bridge mode. The amps can work in so many different modes as they are highly configurable and also depends on if you have two inputs cards or one. So before you make the wrong conclusion, I highly recommend you go to CH web site and look at modes it can work in. If that does not answer your question throughly, suggest you seek a US dealer to give you a detailed explanation.
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Actually the short answer is most likely yes. Most mono amps are bridged. That is the only way you can get the extra power. An amp that can be configured to stereo/mono, assuming the mono version is twice the power, is definitely such. Nothing wrong with that option.
 
LVB said:
Actually the short answer is most likely yes. Most mono amps are bridged. That is the only way you can get the extra power. An amp that can be configured to stereo/mono, assuming the mono version is twice the power, is definitely such. Nothing wrong with that option.
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Yes there is - bridging a 2 x stereo amps to mono increases noise significantly & the Ohm load is doubled. You may get 4 times the power but there are significant penalties for doing so.
 
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