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In Reply to: Had both in my system for the past week . . . posted by J North on January 3, 2004 at 15:07:21:
Speaker choice should be an obvious mention here and is with many other amp comparisons. Granted, some people will always prefer a certain sound and amp/speaker combination to another, digital or not. I am sure you are confident with your assesment but how were the tests conducted? What speakers, cables and length of time was used for listening? How was everything positioned? Was everything left plugged in? What size/type of room and music? Sorry, I have just witnessed too many "shootouts" that have listeners not even hearing the music but listening for this bell or that bell. Many of us "audiophiles" don't even really listen well. Your conclusion is pretty vague and seems influenced by a reported lower measurement at 2.2khz. (My Naim gear may not have the extension of alot of gear but what is does as a whole, for music, no other system I have heard can do).I wonder if most variable digital outs from a DVD or cd player into separate digital amps would sound as good as the integrated Panny controlling the volume from most similar digital sources requested. Most DVD or cd players would not even give you that option with a digital amp. All the Panny needs is a digital output. Something to consider.
It should speak volumes that this $300 multi-channel amp has the balls to be compared to high end gear and also that it has much more versatility than any of the above mention amps. Great Home Theater is just a freebee!
I haven't cared to try my Panny with my Neat Mystiques vs my Naim Nait 5/CD5/FC2. I don't think I need something better than that system for musicality, nor do I think the Panny would better it for my listening preference. That's me. Someday I may try it.
The botom line is this: Is the SA-XR45S a giant killer? Considering you can buy it for $300 and it also offers superb multi channel sound, there is no argument (lets keep it in perspective about what is actually a giant to the Panny). Does it sound better tonaly than some of the integrateds and separates under 3K? Yep, without a doubt based on what I have owned, maybe higher, I don't know. Just imagine what the next generation Panny or similar designed unit could do! Now wait til XXX builder puts it all in a 1/2" inch thick case, puts the """" name on ot and sells it for 3K! Then we'll believe it, right?
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Follow Ups
- Questions and points to consider... - RMcCoy 01/4/0400:05:14 01/4/04 (4)
- Synergies are a bitch... - longtimequadowner 12:51:52 01/4/04 (0)
- Re: Questions and points to consider... - J North 10:04:06 01/4/04 (1)
- Re: Questions and points to consider... - RMcCoy 18:23:08 01/4/04 (0)
- Re: Questions and points to consider... - Gmood1 05:41:45 01/4/04 (0)
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