14-Nov-2024, 02:09
So...
After selling my D440 Expert Pro CI, the big question was wait for the new Astra and an unknown entity or jump into something completely different and a whole new world?
Well...
Happenstance brought T+A (Theory and Application), an MP3000HV Mk2 media-play and a PA3100HV integrated amplifier.
To say I'm blown away would be an understatement. Previously I'd auditioned all sorts of high end from many of the main candidates and found the only combinations that bettered the Devialet were mega buck systems from the likes of Solution, CH Precision, Constellation and Boulder. I can't say I'd even read a review of any T+A products let alone the HV series. Go on, look 'em up and prepare to be amazed!
Every single aspect of reproduction is measurably improved. My system has never sounded better and by a significant margin. In my experience this is by far and away the best value high-end components out there. While still far from inexpensive the combined cost is an order of magnitude less than the options I mentioned and the performance directly comparable.
Of course, T+A not only have a significantly better streaming DAC but also a supply to the integrated or even better a sperate power amp that can use the same power supply so there's an upgrade path to nirvana!
After selling my D440 Expert Pro CI, the big question was wait for the new Astra and an unknown entity or jump into something completely different and a whole new world?
Well...
Happenstance brought T+A (Theory and Application), an MP3000HV Mk2 media-play and a PA3100HV integrated amplifier.
To say I'm blown away would be an understatement. Previously I'd auditioned all sorts of high end from many of the main candidates and found the only combinations that bettered the Devialet were mega buck systems from the likes of Solution, CH Precision, Constellation and Boulder. I can't say I'd even read a review of any T+A products let alone the HV series. Go on, look 'em up and prepare to be amazed!
Every single aspect of reproduction is measurably improved. My system has never sounded better and by a significant margin. In my experience this is by far and away the best value high-end components out there. While still far from inexpensive the combined cost is an order of magnitude less than the options I mentioned and the performance directly comparable.
Of course, T+A not only have a significantly better streaming DAC but also a supply to the integrated or even better a sperate power amp that can use the same power supply so there's an upgrade path to nirvana!
1Gb Fiber WiFi6e router with Linear Power Supply- Wireworld Platinum 8 Ethernet - Intel NUC817BEH with linear power supply and silver cabling - Wireworld Platinum 8 Ethernet - Etherregen - Wireworld Platinum 8 Ethernet - Goal Zero Yeti 1400 lithium power generator for front end - T+A MP3000HV MK2 with Synergistic Research Galileo UEF power cables - Audioquest Fire XLR - T+A PA3100HV with Clarus Crimson power cable - Clarus Crimson speaker cables - Magico S5 - Pair JL Audio Fathom F112 and Stealth Audio M7000 Power Cables, Audioquest Husky XLR Sub cables - 7mx9m room, treated with acoustic panels, Synergistic Research HFT on speakers and walls (stage3), Synergistic Research Black Box, All cables on wooden block risers
Yes - everything matters!
Yes - everything matters!
