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I would like to know what speakers are members planning to use or are running with this Crown?
Sure, Source is a Sony HAP-Z1ES, Pre is an Aikido 6SN7 preamp, Omega Super 3 XRS, 10" Adire Audio Sub, SurgeX power, ZenWave Cables throughout.The Crown is not better than either the SET or the Odyssey, but it is very close...
Yes Ozark, In my system which I still need to do a couple things. Its pretty close 5%-10% difference. I would be happy with either amp.
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I guess it's all in how you want to look at it. If to ZAK the Ncore in his system to his ears is only 5-10% better then you can say that's a win for the crown.I'm just interested if this crown amp can compete with the big boys and hang with them. Not necessarily be better.
The differences you described is way more than 5-10% to me , it may not justify 3 times the cost to some , but if you are serious about hi-fi , no way to live with the lesser amplifier ....NCore - 1Crown - 0
The differences you described is way more than 5-10% to me , it may not justify 3 times the cost to some , but if you are serious about hi-fi , no way to live with the lesser amplifier ....
I am curious about the hum problem on Zak's Crown. I have had hum issues in the past but the Crown is dead silent in my system.
There is a slight (Low) hum on the woofer when you put your ear up to them. Not sure if it effects the overall sound when you crank them up.The Crown In my work area system I have it plugged into a DIY Felix and it is pretty quite but not dead silent.Yes, the Crown might sound better with a balanced preamp and the Ncore should too. I'm still looking to upgrade my preamp any suggestions
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