Hello all, allow me to say this....
I GET IT.
I GET IT.
I GET IT!
I GET what all the hoop-la is about on the various audio forums that I've read from people espousing enthusiasm for RWA.
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In my short 2 year inexpensive audio tour (buying used from places like the 'Gon and experimenting with different amps based on reviews, users comments, etc.) I have only been immediately happy with TWO of my purchases: an 8wpc SET, and now the SIG 15. Keep in mind, that I am listening to it right now (1) "out of the box" (2) without a "real" dac. AND, I know that it is recommended to put about 100 hours on it before doing any "critical" listening.... but but BUT... I already know that it's the beginning of a long beautiful romance with a very fine piece of audio equipment.
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#1
The sound is everything I liked about my original sig 30 and more...
Plus I believe the tube stage is responsible for taking away the digital glare that came through from my low standard dac. (I can't even began to imagine how satisfied I will be when I eventually get the ISABELLINA dac)
#2
"more quality, less clutter"As in all the RWA stuff, there is
low maintenance with
pleasing minimalistic aesthetics... and I love the size of the remote - it's just so... cute and simple (oh, and it came with batteries yeahahhhhhhh)
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#3
Pictures don't do this amp justiceWhen I first started purursing the audio forums trying to decide where to begin my hi-fi journey, I came across banner-ads for RWA. I immediately liked the name "Red Wine Audio", but I guess I was just looking for something a little fancier (ala Burmester type flash) to impress my friends.
Well the truth is... I LOVE the simplicity and robust feel/look of the RWA boxes. It's not a gaudy "hey look at me!!!!" style - RWA's looks is beautifully understated and makes me think of a pair of
Rayban Wayfarers:
classic, simple, timeless...
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#4 I love the
elegance of the front controls (simplicity similar to a well designed apple iOS app)
#5 while I appreciate the fact the Mr. Rossi is making these by hand in his shop, and that gives the amp a bespoke type of quality/charm,
I wish for RWA to be more widely known in order to allow more people the etherial experience high quality RWA can bring into one's life.
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Also, the increase in sales might allow a more accessible price point for frugal-audiophiles like me to attain the "holy grail of RWA"...... the
ISABELLA!! Don't get me wrong, I'm not in a big rush to get it right now b/c i want to THOROUGHLY explore this bare-bones set up I have with the Sig-15 for a while so i can REALLY APPRECIATE the differences when I start adding other RWA products to the chain.
Thanks for allowing me to post my lengthy thoughts, as I am very grateful that this piece of audio equipment exists and is now enjoying a comfortable, pampered life in my humble home.
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LAmitchell