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Soulution 520 preamp
In a week or so I am going to try this preamp in my system. Anybody heard or tried it?
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Jim ________ Soulution 720/710, K-01, Kharma Mini Exquisite speakers, KS elation ICs, Tara Omega onyx speaker cables. |
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Dan STUDIO - McIntosh C1000C/P, MC2301 (2), MR88, Aurender N10, Esoteric K-01X, Shunyata Sigma spdif digital cable, Sonos Connect, PurePower 2000, Stillpoints, Furutech Flux 50, Michell Gyro SE, Michell HR Power Supply, SME 309, Ortofon Cadenza Black, Wireworld, Sonus faber Amati Anniversario LIVING ROOM - McIntosh C2300, MC75 (2), MR85, Magnum Dynalab 205, Simaudio MOON Neo 260D-T, Schiit Audio Yggdrasil, Aurender N100H, Shunyata Sigma USB cable, Micro Seiki DD40, Ortofon Cadenza Blue, Nakamichi BX-300, Sony 60ES DAT, PS Audio P10, Furutech Flux 50, Sonos Connect, Stillpoints, Wireworld, Kimber, PMC EB1i, JL Audio f113 VINTAGE - McIntosh MA230, Tandberg 3011A tuner, Olive 04HD, Sony DTC-59ES DAT, McIntosh 4300V, JBL 4312A |
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Darn it you always trump my pictures.
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Jim ________ Soulution 720/710, K-01, Kharma Mini Exquisite speakers, KS elation ICs, Tara Omega onyx speaker cables. |
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I've heard the 721, which is excellent. I wasn't as thrilled by the 7 Series amps, but I have high hopes for the 5 Series, given Valin's blog reports and what I heard from folks who went to CES this year.
Please let us know what you think after listening. |
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Jim.......Just trying to help with the visuals.
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Dan STUDIO - McIntosh C1000C/P, MC2301 (2), MR88, Aurender N10, Esoteric K-01X, Shunyata Sigma spdif digital cable, Sonos Connect, PurePower 2000, Stillpoints, Furutech Flux 50, Michell Gyro SE, Michell HR Power Supply, SME 309, Ortofon Cadenza Black, Wireworld, Sonus faber Amati Anniversario LIVING ROOM - McIntosh C2300, MC75 (2), MR85, Magnum Dynalab 205, Simaudio MOON Neo 260D-T, Schiit Audio Yggdrasil, Aurender N100H, Shunyata Sigma USB cable, Micro Seiki DD40, Ortofon Cadenza Blue, Nakamichi BX-300, Sony 60ES DAT, PS Audio P10, Furutech Flux 50, Sonos Connect, Stillpoints, Wireworld, Kimber, PMC EB1i, JL Audio f113 VINTAGE - McIntosh MA230, Tandberg 3011A tuner, Olive 04HD, Sony DTC-59ES DAT, McIntosh 4300V, JBL 4312A |
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Why not to go with the 18NS when you already have the 108 ? You can save a lot on the cables (both IC and PC) as well.
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The 18NS is a battery operated preamp with lead acid batteries. I am not wild about lead acid batteries in expensive electronics. They have to be replaced every 3 or 4 years. There is one dealer and no demo program. Battery operated preamps sometimes don't have the same dynamics as others.
At this point I am not spending big dollars to try something that I can't hear. It has gotten good reviews. As to the cables, I already own them.
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Jim ________ Soulution 720/710, K-01, Kharma Mini Exquisite speakers, KS elation ICs, Tara Omega onyx speaker cables. |
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The batteries used in the 18NS are indeed an acid-lead type. There is not much to be worried about though, as those are a sealed type: darTZeel uses the Enersys brand, which is the best available. Apart from the need for replacement (they last from 2 to 4 years, depending on useage) I haven't heard of any problems with them. If you don't have a darTZeel dealer near you, who is willing to give you a loaner to try in your system, I would recommend getting an used one. If you manage to buy one at a good price, you will not loose much (if anything) on resale. Not sure what is the current going rate for those. |
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But you can sell them
Preamps is something I haven't tested much, but I'm frankly happy with my 18NS. I did hear the Soulution 720 with my 108, driving Magico Q7, and it was very good, a tad better than the 18NS actually. A little brighter overall, with more transparency. But unfortunately I only had time to play a handful of songs. I might get the chance to test the 720 again. I wouldn't bother with this 520, and go straight for the 720, before Soulution decides to put switch mode power supplies in all their models. It's only a little cheaper than the 18NS... alexandre |
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