20-Feb-2016, 00:44
(14-Aug-2015, 11:04)ogs Wrote:(14-Apr-2015, 18:24)BestAlexEver Wrote: This is a follow up from my first post about 1.7 and the Devialet 120. I was initially very enthusiastic because the bass the Devialet was able to produce on the 1.7, truly special. But after a couple of weeks I have come to realized that the overall sound had not enough "oomph" (for lack of better word) with the 1.7, compare to my Ayre AX-5 or my Hegel H300. Maybe a 200, or 400 would do a better job driving the 1.7 or the 3.7.
Are you still using the 120+1.7? Did you do any changes to make it work better?
I am considering the .7 in my system. I will of course try the speakers at home, but with my 250 at full power setting (I use a setting of 180W with my current speakers) I hope this will work. As I use room correction (Audiolense) I should be able to tune the amplitude response if needed. I would like to know if the tweeter panel is connected with same or reverse polarity to the bass panel. I know the 1.6 had the tweeter reversed, but .7 is a completely new design so I am hoping. Does anyone know?
I have now a HEGEL H360 (420W 4 Ohms!) a PERFECT match for the power hungry 1.7 (the Hegel H300 was also a great match) It looks like the Devialet and Magnepan will only be happy with a lot of power (250 maybe or the 400 most definitely). As for running the .7 with the 250 that might work nicely...but they do need POWER! I friend bought the .7 and had to upgrade his integrated amp because his Nad 390DD was not bringing the .7 to life...
