Zero
08-02-2002, 12:13 AM
It is with deep regret that I am not one of the blessed individuals given the ability to articulate and capture words to intrigue and transcend others into the authors experience. Be it as it may, I will attempt to surpress the intoxicating bliss.
Taking into consideration the audience who participates in the board quite frequently, I will be so foolishly bold as to say that most "audiophiles" have been "born again" once in their journey in the audio world. Many of whom may have experienced this multiple times. At this moment I can proudly attest to co-existing with the pack.
Upon the advice of some very experienced, wise and class-act gentlmen from these forums, I purchased an AMC-1100 pre amp, Carver M200t, and an AMC CD6. Today, the final piece arrived and after what seemed like an eternity, things were ready to go.
After fiddling around with my low grade cables and inter-connects I switched the power on, selected "cd". I fully admit here and now, I was expecting to be completely disappointed taking into consideration the cost of all the items, which when all totalled was still concerningly less then the Onkyo SR-TX600 I purchased (and returned) at Circuit City.
Every now and then, expectations are suprassed by great bounds, but this occurance unfortunately seems to be quite a rarity. Not only did things perform, but they simply amazed me. I grabbed the nearest CD (self titled Eric Johnson " While experiencing the clarity and sheer volume I had to take a moment to grasp it all in, and reflect back to the minutes before, which in retrospect sounded so flat. It was as if blankets were removed from the grill.
I had incredible suspecions on if the Carver M200t could indeed do its job powering the Polks, it being almost as old as I am. Much to my suprise, this 80's amp not only powered them, but almost man-handles the Polks, with the volume only up to what I would estimate to be , 20 percent... I was being hammered with sound. The highs suddenly opened up, became clear. The instruments were defined and determinable by position... there was an obvious soundstage. Previously, the RT-2000p's seemed to lack mid-range, now its there and in your face.
Unfortunatly with every positive invites a negative. Now that the hunger for high-end sound has been fed a small respectable meal, in the process there has developed a questionable if not negative feeling towards powered towers. The amps for the four 8' drivers are not even plugged in at the moment. Though temporarily satisfied, that inner ambition remains, and the hunt is now focused on the cables/interconnects. An upgrade which will most likely see its way to light in the fall. Such is the world of audio for I, a pleasent misery. :)
Taking into consideration the audience who participates in the board quite frequently, I will be so foolishly bold as to say that most "audiophiles" have been "born again" once in their journey in the audio world. Many of whom may have experienced this multiple times. At this moment I can proudly attest to co-existing with the pack.
Upon the advice of some very experienced, wise and class-act gentlmen from these forums, I purchased an AMC-1100 pre amp, Carver M200t, and an AMC CD6. Today, the final piece arrived and after what seemed like an eternity, things were ready to go.
After fiddling around with my low grade cables and inter-connects I switched the power on, selected "cd". I fully admit here and now, I was expecting to be completely disappointed taking into consideration the cost of all the items, which when all totalled was still concerningly less then the Onkyo SR-TX600 I purchased (and returned) at Circuit City.
Every now and then, expectations are suprassed by great bounds, but this occurance unfortunately seems to be quite a rarity. Not only did things perform, but they simply amazed me. I grabbed the nearest CD (self titled Eric Johnson " While experiencing the clarity and sheer volume I had to take a moment to grasp it all in, and reflect back to the minutes before, which in retrospect sounded so flat. It was as if blankets were removed from the grill.
I had incredible suspecions on if the Carver M200t could indeed do its job powering the Polks, it being almost as old as I am. Much to my suprise, this 80's amp not only powered them, but almost man-handles the Polks, with the volume only up to what I would estimate to be , 20 percent... I was being hammered with sound. The highs suddenly opened up, became clear. The instruments were defined and determinable by position... there was an obvious soundstage. Previously, the RT-2000p's seemed to lack mid-range, now its there and in your face.
Unfortunatly with every positive invites a negative. Now that the hunger for high-end sound has been fed a small respectable meal, in the process there has developed a questionable if not negative feeling towards powered towers. The amps for the four 8' drivers are not even plugged in at the moment. Though temporarily satisfied, that inner ambition remains, and the hunt is now focused on the cables/interconnects. An upgrade which will most likely see its way to light in the fall. Such is the world of audio for I, a pleasent misery. :)