Another free audition opportunity for AC members

audiojerry · « **on:** 7 Apr 2005, 01:48 am »

NuForce is providing this opportunity on their new amp.
http://www.audiocircle.com/index.php?topic=17913.msg159402#159402
From what I've been reading about the NuForce, it's definitely worth checking out.

audiojerry · « **Reply #1 on:** 8 Apr 2005, 02:11 am »

Has anyone else taken Nuforce up on the offer?
If not, why? I'm curious to know why there would be a lack of interest.

srclose · « **Reply #2 on:** 8 Apr 2005, 02:30 am »

I'm third on the list.

SRC

Tim S · « **Reply #3 on:** 8 Apr 2005, 12:52 pm »

I'm fourth on the list. So please everyone get it back on time.

Tim

lonewolfny42 · « **Reply #4 on:** 9 Apr 2005, 05:58 am »

Sent my email tonight....looks interesting. Rocket/Rod was impressed with what he heard.

Rocket · « **Reply #5 on:** 9 Apr 2005, 01:41 pm »

Hi,

I heard the 70 watt nuforce amplifier thru the following system.

Bel Canto cdp (it is ridiculously expensive)
Bel Canto Preamp
Nuforce monoblocks (70 watts)
War Audio Reference 1 speakers (i.e. raven 1 ribbon tweeter, accuton midrange and 8 inch cabasse speakers)
cables were top of the line luminious

The system is very revealing. What impressed me was the transparency of the system, very wide soundstage (about 1 metre past the speakers) and system just sounded great and interesting. I've recently bought a ps audio hca - 2 and in its stock form it sounds pretty basic.

I think the nuforce amps are definitely worth having a listen to.

Regards

Rod

ps i'm not on a retainer either

audiojerry · « **Reply #6 on:** 10 Apr 2005, 02:53 am »

Thanks for the update, Rocket.
Now, to put you on more of a spot: based on what you heard, would you
want to try it in your own system if you were in the market, and could sell your PS at no loss?

Rocket · « **Reply #7 on:** 10 Apr 2005, 08:34 am »

Hi Audiojerry,

I am toying with the idea of purchasing a nuforce amplifier at the moment and i do have the cash to do so.

I currently have a gain mismatch between my n.e.w. p3 preamplifier and ps audio amplifier. I am also using the perpetual technologies p3a/p1a combination and as you know the p1a reduces gain by 6db.

The ps audio hca - 2 has 30db of gain and i currently have to turn the dial to 2 - 3 o'clock on my preamp (when using the p1a) to obtain moderate listening levels. On one cd i have actually turned it up to full volume, i've never had to do that previously.

I will have to evaluate how the nuforce amp goes in my system before committing to purchase one. I also need a phonostage as my hagtech battery one is great for the price but it would be good to have a better one.

Apparently the nuforce amplifier is set at 21 db. Plus i have been toying with the idea of buying the phenomenal 2 kitset speaker from zalytron for a year or so. So many things to buy on a limited budget.

Regards

Rod

cryotweaks · « **Reply #8 on:** 10 Apr 2005, 02:55 pm »

I will be getting the 100 watt units and will be offering the demo as well.

The terms will be pretty much the same, but you will get to demo a production unit.

Of course, I too want you purchase them from your local dealer if you are near one.

Cheers!

Mike