Re: A1400-8
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The best is when something truly surprises you. Like you're listening to a film at nice-to-the-neighbors levels, then nearly without warning you'll get something like a thunder crack or gun shot and the amp instantly throttles up and you're running to grab wall-hanging objects. (to the ep600's credit too, mind you)
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Re: A1400-8
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Hamilton is only 3 hours from Dwight. Yea I know, 3rd generation family cottage on Lake Of Bays. I'd like to support the guys from Dwight. Where on the Lake? I'm on Portage Bay.
John
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Re: A1400-8
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Where on the Lake? I'm on Portage Bay.
Baysville leg of the lake - Kerrimuir Road
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Hi Kpt. You turn up in the strangest places. LOL - how ya doing Jack? I actually have followed this forum for years. I never post here as I have never considered buying one of their products, until recently. This A1400-8 has really piqued my interest, and I will be doing a lot of research on it. This could be the amp I'm looking for for my h/t. We'll see
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It is an amazing product. I was a sceptic about separates (because of past experiences) before I got an A1400 in my place. I am now a complete convert.
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It is an amazing product. I was a sceptic about separates (because of past experiences) before I got an A1400 in my place. I am now a complete convert. I'll bet! This amp really really intrigues me. I'm still learning a lot about amplifiers in terms of how they work and how they can affect the sound. I like the 'technology' behind this amp. Except for this 'Audessey' thing which I don't really understand. I mean, I don't mean to piss anyone here off, but tell me, what real true 'audiophile' would EVER let a machine do a calibration for them? I always thought an 'audiophile' used their own ears and perhaps a ratshack meter (just to verify their own ears... as if they need to ;)) to get their sound just right. I know I've never used a built in program, just test tones, and since I'm not an audiophile, an analog ratshack SPL meter. Works great, easier on the amps too I guess However, because of this 'flaw' shall we say, does that meant there is a problem with the design? I don't know, but if there is I'm sure the good folks at Axiom will resolve it a lot quicker than I can decide what amp to buy lol. Right now, I'm debating between D-Sonic, Wyred for Sound, and the Axiom amps for D class amps. I'm not 100% I'm even going this route, but sound quality, size, power consumption (and delivery of course) are high on my priorty lists, and the D-Class amps seem to be the leaders for all three at their price points anyway. Don't let this thread die folks. Keep posting your impressions/experiences with this amp. I'm all ears (so to speak)
Last edited by Kpt_Krunch; 03/28/08 05:00 AM.
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Founder, Axiom Upgrade Club shareholder in the making
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Unfortunately, I can't comment on other dedicated amps. My own experience has only been with receivers and then this Axiom amp. However, there was a noticeable difference going from my 90w/channel Onkyo receiver to the A1400-8. I would always get a lot of harshness in the sound at moderate to loud listening levels with certain material. I'm sure my receiver's amp was going into clipping. With the A1400-8, I don't hear that harshness. The difference, while remarkable on certain material, also comes at a huge price gap. In my case, I knew I was planning on having a much bigger home theater room in the future, so I bit the bullet and preordered it when there was a discount. I've been very happy with its performance, but again, I don't have a very meaningful point of reference, given my limited experience.
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I recently spent two weeks hanging around listening to music and watching movies at a friends place in Florida. After carefully considering his requirements last year I recommended he go with the following system: 3 VP150s, 4 QS8s, 2 EP500s, A-1400-8, Onkyo 885 pre-amp Denon TT, JVC-RS1 projector, Toshiba XA2 HDDVD, Dalite High Matte screen. A critical criteria was excellent sound reproduction and no blocking the views! All the speakers were mounted high and pointed down at the listeners. The subs were behind the piano and mid left sidewall. He comes from a music oriented background, his father once being an opera singer with the Boston SO, and his mother an accomplished pianist. We listened mostly to piano, classical and jazz with high dynamic range. When his mother played piano unknown to us, it was hard to differentiate whether or not the system was playing . Sounds are very lifelike and realistic, so much so that both he and his mother say its the best reproduction of music and piano they have heard. Movie sounds confused his kids and pets especially when there were ringing phones or barking on the screen. There is great synergy between the equipment and the room. At the heart of it is the a-1400-8 which is lying on its side in the cabinet below left. Even at high levels there was no evidence of distortion.
John
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I see 4 remotes sitting there. Those need to be consolidated.
Mark Pio 94,SB3,BD30,A35,Pio 48AV.Pronto 7000 controlling all. Getting ready for 22s, 150 & QS8s.
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Kind of screws up the amps cooling to sit it on its side that way. My A1400-8 arrived yesterday.
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