HiFi Jewelry 💍 HiFi Sound! RA180 HIFI ROSE AMP REVIEW
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The new HiFi Rose integrated amp, the RA180 is quite the looker. It's vintage, steampunk stylings make it one of the more unique audio products currently available. Is it more than HiFi jewelry? Can it compete with high-end amplifiers from McIntosh and Technics?
00:00 INTRO HIFI ROSE INTEGRATED AMPLIFIER
00:17 SPONSORED MESSAGE
01:14 HIFI ROSE RA180 SPECS
02:10 HIFI ROSE VINYL PLAYBACK
02:52 CLASS D AMPLIFIER GOOD OR BAD
03:34 BEST SPEAKERS FOR CLASS D AMP
04:25 HIFI JEWELRY
04:56 HIFI ROSE AMP REVIEW
08:05 HIFI ROSE RA180 AMP CONCERNS
08:48 HIFI ROSE VS EXPENSIVE AMPLIFIERS
10:02 CONCLUSION
10:50 KRISTI'S TAKE
12:21 CLASS D VS CLASS A/B AMPLIFIERS
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15:10 HIFI ROSE 150 STREAMER
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so... I wanted to thank you. I got my Audio-Technica LP-140 at least 6 weeks early and it's being set up by Leonard who has had a 60-year business selling and fixing things electronics. Leonard apparently hasn't had many DJ Turntables and asked me if I was going to play Records Backwards. He's fiddled with Turntables as a service for more than 1/2 a Century. So it was very relieving how much he liked it.
....... I also bought a NAGAOKA - P200 Cartridge Assembly instead of the Otofone-2M Black. The P200 has a beryllium cantilever with a fairly small Elliptic Needle and matches or exceeds most of the Otofone 2M Blacks $700 price.
.... I found a deal in Japan for $330, but most of the NEW is around $430 which is a replacement 'Stylus' in the future.
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@@Labor_Jones Enjoy!
Would this be even better in Class H?
A beautiful piece of artwork, no doubt. One of the more stunning looking pieces I've seen in many years. But Class D? Hmmm....
Someone else made the comment below, and I agree, that this amp looks similar to stuff from Nagra, but busier.
BTW - have your Andrew and Kristi considered reviewing OSD amps?
One thing I really appreciate about this channel is the versatility. Sometimes you review affordable gear and then other times you give us high dollar items, and there are plenty of products in the middle. All in all Consistently solid infotainment.
❤️ To everyone who stays around to watch until the end, thank you for doing so! It means a great deal to both of us.
I always watch your videos to the end. Can't get enough gear talk.
@@Boxkerp Thank you!!
Hey, Kristi. I always watch your videos from beginning to end. All the best! :)
I always watch til the end. Some of the best stuff happens after Andrew's review.
The end is always my favorite part. Love you guys.
Really glad you reviewed this amp Andrew. I have been seeing ads for it in the HiFi magazines recently and I think it looks incredible! I have honestly never seen anything like it. The styling and details are amazing and I love that volume control. However I think you both raise some valid points on the amps internals and class of amplification. That price tag though!! If I could afford it I think I would!
I’m so glad you did this review, I’ve been dying of curiosity about this component.
How did they not go with tubes? That would have completed the look 1000%. Gears with glowing tubes, analog meters, now that would have been amazing.
You mention Tool enough to make me love you even more. The thought of you jamming tool or rage or primus through all this high-end gear just makes me smile immensely.
We do, all day everyday!
Hey Kristi, I always stay to the end because I want to hear your opinion as well as your interacton with Andrew. Its a lot of what makes the channel great and sets it apart from the others.
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It looks like an oversized CB radio! I love it!!!! Stayed till the end…. I love this channel. Thank you both for the informative, and entertaining content. You help me spend my money wisely.
Hey guys. On a personal note, I’d like you to know that your kind and winsome personalities really do come through in all of your videos. I don’t want to sound like a helpless crybaby here, but for those of us who happen to be on our own in life, you guys are much appreciated. Love y’all. 👍
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I've been enjoying the hifi rose rs150B and ra180 with dynaudio heritage special speakers, and tellurium ultra black ii speaker cable, XLR and interconnects, it's a great sounding enjoyable combination, I'm very happy with system.
The Swiss Watch of integrated amps 😆
(Swatch) Thanks Andrew/Christi .
Build Quality looks Amazing !
And having dual amps built inside for Bi-amping helps a lot with Eletronical Mechanical Noise , Something that doesn't get talked about much in the Hifi community these days 😥'Yet' I will go into more detail with my upcoming video on Bi-amping not bi-wiring ! Thanks Again
That thing looks awesome! I’d love that on my hifi rack or sideboard.
Hi Kristi!! (my favorite reviewer) As I said once... you are my main reason to watch, any hint of a hype by Andrew's words are always tempered by you, especially when you don't like a piece of equipment, so keep in mind that I am one of those (most times) that watches the whole video, if only to hear your take. Much Love :) P.S. $7000? No!, I think we are paying for the look.
Thank you, Rickie!
I saw this product a little while ago and couldn't come up with the words.....
You nailed it! "Crazy Ass Cool Factor".
Great Review!
this video was worth the wait, thank you Mr. & Mrs. Robinson.
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Totally agree with Christi, this would be much more attractive if it was class A/B, especially mosfet to really set itself even more in front of the crowd.
We waaaaatch Kristy, we watch!!! :) I loved the conversation on this one... I keep enjoying your videos more and more. I hope I am blessed enough to be able to reach the point of buying products like these for my home.
Whether you like the looks or not,Rose put a lot of detail in this design.
Another excellent review and input from Kristi. I was heading for an audition of this amp as I love the looks. Your thoughts on the noise/hiss have now given me a more cautionary approach. The opinion of kristi is important as I now think it will reflect the opinion of my partner. I feel that the Michi x3 will be my first audition and if it doesn't float my boat I'm going to up my budget to the Mark Levinson 5805, which I've heard and is superb/probably my end game amp. Once again great post and keep up the excellent work, definitely addictive.
Never have I seen an amp like that! It has a very unique design with gears and nobs putting it into an industrial age revamp.
This design aesthetic is right up my ally... I would love this and a great 300b tube amp to round out my chain. There is another class D amp you might want to take a look at which is TOTL it's cherry amps. They have a Megashino set of Mono blocks for $10k and it's got a very nice sound signature.
You wouldn't need a 300B tube amp if you had the Rose. Appreciate you tuning in this morning!
I'm glad you are reviewing this brand with it being so new seeing more info on its products is very interesting. I like the look of the amp a lot but I'm not sure if that would wear off quickly, others on forums I frequent were not impressed. I am looking forward to the streamer review.
I absolutely love the look of and way that this integrated operates. It’s out of my price range, but I would be tempted on looks alone and I’m not against the use of the class D topology if done well.
This steampunk/science-experiment peice looks awesome - love it! Class D - it's the future, so we adapt or perish. DSP allows adjustment of sound however we want anyway. Rolled-off highs/lows or 'thinness' - easily fixed. That second set of speaker outputs need a second set of inputs (4-ch of DSP processing for 2-way active use).
Looks are always underrated with the hifi community and the rose at a 11
For the record, if I’m not super interested in the device, I’ll sometimes skip to the end of the formal review to Kristi’s take. I enjoy the back and forth between the two of you and feel like I get a more real world take on things.
But don’t stop doing the formal review!
Appreciate you watching, Tim!
When this amp appeared in the background during other reviews the past couple weeks, I thought it was the classic line from the Swiss manufacturer 'Nagra'. Hifi Rose definitely got some aesthetic inspiration from Nagra. Great video as always, thank you!
just not quite as classy as Nagra
@@cameronkrause4712 For sure not even close. I was all excited the past couple weeks as I thought it was a Nagra product in the background, lols.
16:18 Hey, Kristi and Andrew. I always watch your videos from beginning to end. They are part of my relaxing Sunday routine. All the best as always! :)
And we so appreciate you! Enjoy the rest of your day!
It looks even better in the dark from a demo I've seen and paired with the streamer with the vu meters on, it's even more perfect, I wouldn't buy just the amp. But until I get all that money, they'll have made a new one😄 great work once again, thank you!
I trust your judgement on the sound of this thing, I can’t get passed those looks though. The mixture of ‘70s inspired Yamaha style paddle knobs with 70s Kenwood style rotary knobs and a 70s style Rotel slide control thrown on top amounts to a confusing look. Hifi Rose goes so far out of its way to force cool on this thing, my eyes tear due to the burn inflicted by the steampunk adjacent visuals. On the other hand, high end Class D amps and SMPS power supplies are getting to be so good. These technologies are pushing audio into the future…. I always enjoy your reviews, thanks for all you do!
Man that is one of the prettiest amplifier I've ever laid my eyes on! As far as design this is retro yet Futuristic looking! Kristi IT'S NOT A BLACK BOX!!! 🤣 I agree with the both of you the should of used a class A for power output It is a tough call with that price point! P.S. Kristi true fans watch till the END!! 🤗
It is hifi jewelry for sure! I give Rose props for at least trying to be different in a sea of ho-hum black boxes. Yes, ride or dies ALWAYS watch to the end 😉 BTW, very interesting take on breaking down the New World film. I would love your viewer opinion someday.
And we really appreciate those of you who do! Truly.
@@andrewrobinsonreviews I believe you posted a Picture of this in the community page before and I even commented how gorgeous it was. The styling on that alone I mean if you're a rich man $7000 a short change. To have all those black boxes surrounding it and then you get that as a centerpiece to your audio tower it's just gorgeous!!!
@@KristiWright we know you do!! I even watch the ad's fully 🙄 but I know it helps you guys so I do it!!! I don't do it for anyone else 🤫
@@movie_av_impulse We really do appreciate that. It does make a difference!
That is an eye catching design. I like it.
Eye catching for sure! Thanks for tuning in!
I do look forward to your videos and always watch to the end to hear Kristi's take on the gear presented. The Hifi Rose looks gorgeous but it's almost too busy to focus on any particular aspect on the front panel.
I would imagine providing a Class A or AB amp would require a bigger chassis and heat sinks to counter the heat generated. The unit would not look as it does now with the Class D amp.
8:25 The first ever class D amp with an integrated electric can opener
This is a comprehensive review. Nice one
Great episode. Nice piece of audio gear. Great job.
Thank you kindly!
Great review. Love the hair cut too.
I still miss my carver magnetic field amp with the lighted meters just looked so cool 😎 Andrew Kristy always a pleasure 🙏.
Thanks for hanging out with us, WC.
cool looking piece of electronics. Hey I really enjoy your videos. Definitely has helped in selecting stereo gear. Nice to have your insights and I have come to enjoy Kristi's input as well.
Thank you for watching, John!
I wonder if these larger companies like Technics, Pioneer, Yamaha and such will go for looks similar to that of this integrated. Personally I love the styling, it reminds of the vintage gear you can find and I’m all for it. Maybe one day one of those big companies will reproduce one of their classic receivers just slightly modernized, like the SX-1980. But all in all amazing review Andrew and Christie, been waiting on this one since I saw that post of the meters
This unit's LOOKS are so egregiously commanding in a highly distracting fashion that consideration of its sound quality comes in a distant second - and its Class-D technology pushes most people away who might otherwise consider it. The HiFi Rose Model 180 is fated to be a flash-in-the-pan oddity which will likely disappear from the marketplace in very short order to join the ranks of other impractical and overpriced oddities. It's the FORD EDSEL of integrated amplifiers (for those old enough to remember the Ford EDSEL automobile of the late 1950s, which was quickly withdrawn from production because it never sold well).
I LOVE your content.
Ok. I watch to the end on just about all the videos. The interaction between you two is great.
I agree with you guys about the class D on this amp. Also the the look of the streamer is so jarring and opposite of this amp. You mentioned that they will want you to buy them together but they don’t look like they belong to the same company. Not that every product that a company builds needs to look the same, but in this case the amp is so stylish and definitely going for a look and the streamer is not even close. The Technics is a very stylish unit able to sit out as a centre piece on its own.
Hope this is a some what coherent thought.
I looks like a well built unit, probably not for my space but I see what they were going for.
However,I have trouble with an integrated at that price point without a DAC especially being a class D amp. I think a DAC is to me what HDMI is to you. Doesn’t make it a bad product but leaves you asking “why not?” I just don’t want an extra box sitting in my room.
Thanks again and have a great week.
Andrew, you’re asking where we have seen this. Nagra, the Swiss company. Just they do it with a bit more style and perfection, and don’t overdo it. The gears on the volume control are a bit too much, imo.
On the amp itself; considering how cheap even the most sophisticated class D modules are, you clearly pay for the mechanical bells and whistles. So to me it comes down to the question: Do I want to spend my money on unique design or better sonic qualities. As a Linn owner I made my decision for the latter.
Great review as always!
I think it looks cool! Like the gears
As for looks, looks are down the list of priorities for me as I've gotten older. It looks really good. When I was young, I wanted shoes that looked cool and other people were wearing too, that I could afford. Now, I want shoes that are comfortable #1, then can I afford them and are they practical, then do they look nice. When it comes to powering my music, #1 is how does is sound with my speakers, #2 is it within budget, #3 is it enough power and practical, #4 can it be repaired within 90 minutes of me, #5 how does it look. Priorities change as you get older.
I freakin love that thing! The looks.
Kinda has that Nagra vibe
It looks beautiful, like a souped up Nagra amp. It's high Price, class D and audible noise floor will make it a challenging buy?
I've been looking at The Rose since early this year.
I absolutely fell in love with its Jules Verne/HG Wells Steampunk aesthetic.
But Affordable?
Sadly,
Not For Moi!
I like the looks of the 180, but I think in the long run, Yamaha, Luxman or Accuphase is more my cup of tea. And of course, Marantz PM 10.
Anyway, thanks for the review. Awesome as always.
Another great review, informative and entertaining. Just a side note: thank you both for pronouncing Technics correctly and that's music to my ears.
Great review🙏🙏
Thank you 🙌
HiFi Rose is making some really cool stuff, hope its still on the market when I can actually afford it some day.
What would be the price point that would make this type of purchase an easier one?
Holy crap! I want! That thing is bussin!
It's cool for sure. Thanks for watching!
This integrated looks like something you can pick up at Sharper Image, maybe pair it with some floating speakers. 😆. Curious if any mind paying a premium for cool moving gears not the amplification topology. We can tell how much Andrew really liked the sound of this product by the enthusiasm given in description of sound and experience. Compared this to the Marantz 40 and McIntosh 5300 reviews and it’s very noticeable.
This reminds me of something that would be in the movie Hugo and once turned on and those gears start moving it would morph into a class A/B amp!
🤣 👉 I see what you’ve done there… wishful thinking right there!
I like it’s look, it kind of has a steam punk vibe to it!
Very!
Hifi Rose has been around for about two years now. It seems that it has only made its intro in the US only now. It has been reviewed over RUclips for about two years as well. Great futuristic product still
That streamer looks interesting. Look forward to the review. Definitely not naturally inclined to want to go class D at this price point for the integrated amp. Awesome design though for this amp. Pretty cool.
Andrew, have you done a video comparing the different classes?
I just ran the numbers…and I don’t have $7000 for a gimmick.
Looks cool though.
QOTD: I love the design. Looks like something I’d see from Buck Rogers or the $6M Dollar Man episode.
PS: I always watch until the end. 🤘🏼🎸🤘🏼
For me the front panel is way too busy. Good review Andrew.
this amp is 4ch with crossover adjustment , definitely are Meant to be Bi-amping , so it can powered up a single speaker hi and low separately with 2 amp , that makes a lot of different
Curious if you still had the Emotiva XPA HC-1 monoblocks created the hiss on the Klipsch Cornwall IV's. Thinking about pairing those monoblocks with the Cornwall IV or the Forte IV, thanks.
I have the RS250 and love it. I'm like the both of you. I would be a stretch for me anyway but being a class D I just couldn't do it. That said, if looks could kill.
Thanks for sharing your experience, Terry!
Heard the streamer…. It’s amazing 👍
Very cool look pair it with a set of clear acrylic high end speakers that would be awesome! 😆
I would really love a video or a segment of a video where you can explains differences between the classes of amp and how it affects the sound. I'm guessing it mostly due to power and how good it can drive power to the speakers based on what you briefly said in the past, but I still don't get what you and Kristi meant about the sound of class AB or class D and vice versa. Thank you for the great contents!
Khoa, I don't pretend to know or understand the inner workings of the two but what I do know is that I typically prefer amps with class A or AB over class D. We've had enough examples of both in for review and it's almost a given that I will prefer the non class D amp and this is without knowing the makeup prior to making that decision. I'm not saying that class D sounds "bad" as I think those days are mostly long behind us but it just sounds a little more clinical to me (NAD M33 is the best example of this IMO - a near perfect, does everything you need type of product...that I was utterly bored by). There have been a few exceptions for me, notably the Bluesound Powernode (the newest one), the Technics G700 and R1000 where I've really liked the class D amps in these products. I wouldn't discount the HiFi Rose simply because of the Class D, that said I think that had it been built with a class AB design, the price would have been easier for some to accept.
Please know there’s a considerable difference in sound between Class A and Class A/B amplifier topologies, so it might be unwise to lump them together. Luxman had a pair of nearly identical integrated amplifiers, the L-590AxII and the L-509X, that had identical preamplifier sections and power supplies, but the 590 was 30 WPC/8 ohm pure class A and the 509 was 120 WPC/8ohm class A/B. They both sounded great, but very, very different. Sadly, the 590 is now discontinued, but when they were both available, the 509 was but $500 more.
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Oh the build quality of all the HiFi Rose products (at least the latest ones) appears to be TOP NOTCH!
Nice review, it is a beautiful piece of art, looks like an expensive watch, as far as it being class D while all my gear is A A/B I know there are amazing class D amps out there and they're not inexpensive if you want quality sound. The streamer comes with a beautiful digital display of analog meters in case they do decide to create another amp without the bells and whistles.
Reminds me about Nagra’s industrial design 😻
Wow! Great review. Kristi rocks it. Great job.
Thanks!
Thank you, Tobbie.
Interesting take on GaN FET class D amplifiers, have you considered reviewing the Peachtree GaN400 or the Mytek Empire?
man you guys really like the Rose.
Looks like a 'Nagra IV S' (no bad thing) and of course just as I was thinking 'How does it fare compared to the Mcintosh?' -and of course Andrew tells us. Nice one man, as always. (That is a DAMN FINE looking amp!) ~Peace
...we DO make it that long, lol
Thx Andrew & Kristie. R1000 wins. Rose is fairly cool looking, unique. Maybe too busy looking. It's look isn't in harmony with the RS150 - looks mismatched. Class D is in most of the Bang & Olufsen, which cost more, but are way cooler.
We absolutely, most definitely watch to the end. This ain’t no regular review, it’s a full blown show. We watch it religiously to the end hoping for a post credit scene haha.
In all seriousness, it’s a gorgeous piece. I want the Rotel to have this look. That’ll be perfection (PUT HDMI ALREADY IN). Great video!
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That Rose amp is really cool looking. 20 years down the road (should one decide to keep it that long) I wonder it it would be fixable.
Scott,serviceability is a problem plaguing many of much more mainstream legacy audio brands than HiFi Rose; I had to give up trying to find someone to look at my dead in the water 7yr old Marantz CR611, and ended up picking up a BlueSound Node streamer/pre-amp, which plays very nicely with an existing Neurochrome Modulus286 power amp.
Also had an issue with an Onkyo surround receiver suffering from the flaky HDMI board problem that was widespread for a while - worked like a charm for around the same number of years, then started playing silly bugger and would take sometimes 5 power on cycles before the audio would lock on, and even then it would totally occasionally blank out for a few seconds.
While I’m of the age where I could wax philosophically as to the simplicity of the old school analog days, there’s an undeniable appeal to the functionality, convenience and relative affordability of today’s home entertainment products offering performance value that we could only have dreamed of back in “the golden era” of the last decades of the previous century.
There’s something about the RA180 that just screams “not your gramps’ integrated”
This integrated amp looks interesting. It is truly a design that sets HiFi Rose apart from most manufacturers. The ability to turn off things not being used should in theory produce a better sound. But I am confused on how to activate this feature. Is it done directly on the amp itself or through an app? I agree with you and Kristi, maybe a class A or A/B topology instead of a powerful class “A/D” design would have put the 180 in a class by itself with respect to design and sound.
It's done manually with a switch.
I made it that far and that made me lough, thanks!
Looks like the Nagra portable Reel to Reel deck I used to record audio when shooting 16mm film back in the day
maybe a Nagra looks like a Yamaha or Accuphase.
Huge fan! - can yal please review the
Reisong A-10 tube amplifier? Or if you’ve heard it, what did you think?
they don't buy this stuff. The companies senden them this stuff and paying for a review. That's how it works.
Darn right this integrated amp caught my eye when I first saw a picture in the trades. More Rube Goldberg than Nagra me thinks. But I wonder about those gears. A solution without a problem like clear acrylic turntables, how are those gears not going to get fouled with dust, pet hair, etc over time. Maybe Rose should provide a specialized tool kit to clean those gear teeth. A hi-fi toothbrush of sorts…
Those Elysians were so good!
They were!
Is there any chance you will ever review a speaker from Canton (german manufacturer). Espacially their Reference or Vento series.They are hard to get in the US or outside EU for that matter, but I am curious about your opinion. And it would put some other speaker reviews of yours into perspective.
Thanks and keep up the good work.
I used to own a pair of Canton CT-1000s (discontinued), may no longer be relevant but they were amazing sounding. Punchy bass, crisp highs, was a great speaker for metal and rock.
I like the Streamer a lot more than the intg - a large feature set adjusted through a big display is the future if you ask me... The RA180 is way too busy and the extra steampunk adds nothing to the sound but looking funky. Fine to add dials for usefull options - but i was never fond of the japanese era either with 200 knobs and switches that came before..
Last time I've seen design like this was with Zale Vox Hi-Fi :D
Great review again guys! While I would love to give superlatives for my fellow South Korean company’s product, this piece just isn’t my cup of tea. I showed my wife the amp and she said “um no keep the X3.” 😆
That being said I do very much appreciate the design and intent of attracting that certain audience who loves this look.
Now since I am saving a bit of money choosing my X3 over this, I wonder if I can apply the savings towards the Hifi Rose streamer you will be reviewing. Please hook it up to the Michi X3 and let me know if it’s a great match!!
You can.
When are we getting that lumina 3 review? :) Trying to decide between lumina 2 and 3 when i already have a e110 from JlAudio. No way to listen to them b4 buying :(
Yes.. That Streamer is awesome. I want one. This pairing.. Reasonable.. but not for me, personally... but I would buy to support Rose HiFi.
The streamer is pretty great!
The streamer is... I don't want to spoil our review.
@@andrewrobinsonreviews ..Totally. dont do that for others.. but I watch enough to know what it will be. 😋👍🏻
@@KristiWright ..Its a bit touchy.. and Id say just 1 or 2 things would have made it perfect (imo)
Me: "I find your supersized touch screen displays very appealing. I can't wait to see your new intergrated amp."
HIFI Rose: "You are not prepared."
Now, I very much like this Nagraesque design! The phono stage is really tempting with it's curve settings, something that only few, usually archival preamps have.
Essential for most pre-1954 records. Unfortunately it appears that there is no mono switch, or have I missed it?
Without one it's pretty pointless. The first stereo groove record as we still have it came out in 1957. Just one more switch to select between stereo, mono, and vertical cut - and this amp would have been a killer feature for many record collectors. Love the motorized switches as well but I having some doubts about their longevity.
Yes, I am picky, and at that price level I somewhat feel entitled to. Great review as always!
There is no mono switch.
@@KristiWright Thank you, Kristi. So, my assumption was correct.
It's looks are unique is all I have to say!!
The Hifi Rose RS150B Streaming Dac with the touch screen and various visual displays with vu meters is just stunning...so expensive though....
How bad ass does it look? I agree it is one of a kind, but I’ve never been fond of SteamPunk, so I’m leaning towards just bad, the word cluttered looking also applies. I find your comment about you think Rose wants you to buy this with the streamer to be interesting. Speaking to design only, I find the design differences to be severely jarring between those two units. The streamer reminds me of the look of the Michi, so combining that look with SteamPunk leaves me at a loss. Or maybe the simple question of “why???”
Bought a Class D ( AD4.320) driving 702s, BIG MISTAKE, there’s more hum from these amps than from the scene in Back to The Future just before Marty hits the Strings ! Starke Suck !
@Douglas Blake hey mate, thanks for that tip, on checking all the cables it appeared that an hdmi cable changed inputs removed the hum and as you said there is only hiss, I’ll be testing some pure class A, cheers from Queensland 🇦🇺
No harmony in the visual department. Can we put the third foot in the back?
So... Andrew.. You got any of those klipsch Jubilee reviews?