RE: Audio Reference 126 DC

Posted by KanedaK (A) on December 1, 2020 at 22:42:03

In Reply to: Audio Reference 126 DC posted by KanedaK on November 24, 2020 at 23:27:14:

So, the 126DC speakers arrived on Sunday. Carrying those beasts up to the first floor through a skinny staircase wasn't easy, but we managed!

At first, connected to the big MF M6i integrated amp, it sounded... bad. Dark and muddy in the midrange, and a treble with limited definition and extension. The seller, who stayed for a drink, couldn't recognize his ex-speakers. He said "that amp sucks" and, resolute to not stay on such a disappointing impression, we took my friends car, drove to my place, and I hauled the tiny NuForce Icon amp I use in my bedroom system.

WOW.

The tiny 200$ class D amp COMPLETELY outperformed the 4000$ 200w/channel class AB British monster. Outperformed is a small word: it RIDICULED it. Imaging, definition, depth, micro dynamics, macro dynamics, speed, even loud passages sounded less restrained and clumsy than the MF amp! Only (has to be expected) low bass was more powerful with the big amp, but not by much, and it certainly is well enough with the Icon.

My friend was so disgusted he begged me to let him keep the NuForce for a few days... he really doesn't want to connect his MF amp anymore.

We are now looking for a new amp for him... I showed him Schiit Audio products, a Freya + and Aegir couple would seem like an ideal option, of course not being able to listen to those before buying is a bit of a deal breaker...

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Topic - Audio Reference 126 DC - KanedaK 23:27:14 11/24/20 (18)

RE: Audio Reference 126 DC - KanedaK 12/1/2022:42:03 12/1/20 (3)

RE: Audio Reference 126 DC - KanedaK 22:43:12 12/1/20 (2)

RE: Audio Reference 126 DC - KanedaK 22:45:20 12/1/20 (1)

RE: Audio Reference 126 DC - KanedaK 22:46:50 12/1/20 (0)

Nice! - Cougar 09:46:43 11/26/20 (0)

Wow - airtime 05:58:55 11/25/20 (12)

RE: Intrigued? - B. Scarpia 04:52:34 11/26/20 (11)

RE: Intrigued? - KanedaK 07:28:02 11/26/20 (10)

RE: IYou have to ask? - B. Scarpia 08:27:18 11/26/20 (6)

RE: IYou have to ask? - KanedaK 11:43:59 11/26/20 (0)

If the 10 inch woofer is 94dB at 8 ohms and the 6 1/2 mid is the same... - Ivan303 11:24:21 11/26/20 (3)

RE: If the 10 inch woofer is 94dB at 8 ohms and the 6 1/2 mid is the same... - Stale 17:40:49 11/28/20 (1)

RE: If the 10 inch woofer is 94dB at 8 ohms and the 6 1/2 mid is the same... - KanedaK 23:07:26 11/28/20 (0)

RE: If the 10 inch woofer is 94dB at 8 ohms and the 6 1/2 mid is the same... - KanedaK 11:46:09 11/26/20 (0)

RE: IYou have to ask? - Tom Brennan 10:02:31 11/26/20 (0)

RE: Intrigued? - airtime 07:48:34 11/26/20 (2)

RE: Intrigued? - KanedaK 11:48:34 11/26/20 (1)

RE: Intrigued? - airtime 14:55:57 11/26/20 (0)

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RE: Audio Reference 126 DC - KanedaK 12/1/2022:42:03 12/1/20 (3)

RE: Audio Reference 126 DC - KanedaK 22:43:12 12/1/20 (2)

RE: Audio Reference 126 DC - KanedaK 22:45:20 12/1/20 (1)

RE: Audio Reference 126 DC - KanedaK 22:46:50 12/1/20 (0)

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