Recent content by Zuiko

My goal was 'simplified' power from the power supplies, not actual power to the speakers. I get even that's theoretical. The comparison may still be useful in relative terms...

*Simplified V*A=W power per channel calculation with different bricks: (*not power to speakers) 2x V3 Mono & 2x 48V 5A = 240W/channel (or 1x 48V 10A split) 2x V3 Mono & 2x 36V 6A = 216W/channel 2x V3 Mono & 2x 36V 5A = 180W/channel 2x V3 Mono & 2x 32V 5A = 160W/channel V3 Stereo & 48V 5A =...

Updated list: 48V 10A: Aiyima - 48V 10A GaN (480W) [JYH37Z-4801000-BY] [208x91x43mm] Fosi Audio / HuntKey - 48V 10A [model: TBC] [size: TBC] 48V: HuntKey - 48V 6.25A (300W) [HKA30048063-7D] [195x93x40mm] Aiyima / Douk Audio - 48V 5.2A (249.6W) [FJ-SW202948005200] [184x85x38mm] Fosi Audio - 48V...

Case 1: For desktop PC setup (to drive V3 Monos): High: - Subwoofer out with crossover. - Change to/or add a 1/4 inch headphones plug - If adding a DAC, must beat the SMSL SU-1 (otherwise leave analog). - More narrow form factor (go vertical on rear inputs). - Super quiet when turning on/off...

I appreciate your point of view, and most people will probably agree with you. Cheers,

Good point re potentially just using the monoblocks on Front & Center, thx.

Here are a few of the reasons: (1) I am done with 30+ pound amplifiers a-la 4800. Class D resolves this. (2) Summer coming up, I'd prefer less heat. (3) They don't make a lot of 5.1 channel 100w AVRs these days (I am currently on 5.1 btw). They force you to pay for more power and channels...

Had to lookup up Audyssey. Marantz Cinema 70: MultEQ Marantz Cinema 60: MultEQ XT Marantz Cinema 50: MultEQ XT32 Denon X3500H: MultEQ XT32 Denon X3700H: MultEQ XT32 Denon X2800H: MultEQ XT Denon X3800H: MultEQ XT32 Denon S970H: MultEQ XT32 I'll def. look more into this!

Wowsers, never came across this solution before. However if a PC is the source, my understanding is streaming services (Netflix etc.) do not send Dolby/DTS via browser. Hence is this just for files on the PC? Thx

First time I see these brands. How do they compare to the traditional AVRs? ps. The Canton does not have pre-outs.

Each mono amp gets one cable, either the left or the right. No need for splitters.

Time to upgrade from my NAD T747... I'm looking for a surround unit (5.1-7.1) with pre-outs that will feed the upcoming Fosi Audio V3 Monos. Is Marantz the only affordable option with the Cinema 70s? For Denon/Onkyo/Sony/Yamaha it seems you need to go over $2k to get pre-outs! (And sound...

In addition to the other responses, flexibility: - Can use two in stereo, add another for a passive subwoofer or center channel, add 2 more for a 5.1 surround, etc. - Can place them side by side, or in case of desktop use stack them one on top of the other (pending heat). Heck maybe on their...

Buying. Not waiting for xmas!

After the Focal Grande Utopias (I spend >2 hours in that room), I found the Coherent Thunder Dragon gave the most holographic and immersive sound. Did anyone else experience this?