Ed Selley
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Despite additions like blue tooth , digital etc, this is still a antique amplifier, no way would I buy it or any other valve amplifier.
High Fidelity said:this is still a antique amplifier, no way would I buy it or any other valve amplifier.
To be honest, I thought 'why no measurements?' a valid question. An amplifier should output a signal directly proportional to its input - which is straightforwardly quantifiable.
Fair enough - I hadn't realised that audio reviews were so poorly budgeted relative to the display equipment.
Hi Ed,Every valve used in the VA-One is new and still in series production.
Hi Ed,
Please can you give me an idea of how the headphone output compares to the Copland DAC 215 you reviewed a year ago?
I realise it is a difficult request which should really be aimed at the PA-One but I am hoping that you can help, I use Senn HD 650 and will probably be getting some Audeze LCD 3's soon.
Thanks.
We all have choice.Why no measurements ? Despite additions like blue tooth , digital etc, this is still a antique amplifier, no way would I buy it or any other valve amplifier.
You don't buy tube amps for measurements, as Dan D'agostino once said measurements mean nothing its about what it sounds like.Why no measurements ? Despite additions like blue tooth , digital etc, this is still a antique amplifier, no way would I buy it or any other valve amplifier.
Everyone likes different things. Shame we cannot just go and demo like in the 80's and 90's. Too much choice on the net and sometimes way too many returns. Bring back the audio shopYou don't buy tube amps for measurements, as Dan D'agostino once said measurements mean nothing its about what it sounds like.
That is why I would never go back to a S/S amp.