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Oh dear. Shipping damage?
no, it looks much worse on the picture than in reality, it's only a reflection, I used strong lighting to show the "grain"
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I also have the matte black verson. It does have a grainy feel, but IMO it is less of a "fingerprint manget" than many glossy finishes that I have encountered. And I find it easy to clean with a dry cotton washcloth (something with a slightly nubbly texture) applied with a bit of pressure. Also, the bottom of the cabinet is not "foam" but a rubbery substance (my guess is neoprene) that indents very little when pressed with a finger. And on my two samples, the protrusion of the woofer ring is less than 1mm.
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Well of course not. It's a budget product, not a premium one. Ascilab's value proposition is premium performance in a budget product.
I am looking into ordering the C6B from Audiophonics. As my amplifier is quite aged 30 year old Sony TA-F 800 ES, I am also looking for a good matching amplifier, preferably class-D.
Anyone having a recommendation? I think something in between a Wiim Amp pro and a NAD C3050. I know the price range is quite wide, but I am willing to spend the money if it is worth it. The NAD seems to convert any signal to digital so I don't know if it is worth the money compared to something cheaper in terms of Audio quality.
Anyone having a recommendation? I think something in between a Wiim Amp pro and a NAD C3050. I know the price range is quite wide, but I am willing to spend the money if it is worth it. The NAD seems to convert any signal to digital so I don't know if it is worth the money compared to something cheaper in terms of Audio quality.
I am no real authority to respond, and I'm a "cheapskate" - need/want balanced? may as well have it. if just basic amplification:
Fosi ZA3?
or two of them, or two V3 Mono for monoblockery.
most of all though, do you have ample parametric Eq available elsewhere in chain?
if not, the WiiM makes a lotta sense.
Fosi ZA3?
This is a review and detailed measurements of the Fosi Audio ZA3 stereo amplifier with balanced XLR inputs. It was sent to me by the company and costs US $149.99 with 48 volt power supply.
The amplifier has really dressed up from its earlier origins of common enclosures in budget class amplifiers. It looks a lot more "beefy" and substantial. It also looks a lot better with nice series of holes on the sides where copper color is seen through it. Maybe due to these reasons the amplifier kept its cool for the entire test.
On controls, you push the volume control in to turn it...
The amplifier has really dressed up from its earlier origins of common enclosures in budget class amplifiers. It looks a lot more "beefy" and substantial. It also looks a lot better with nice series of holes on the sides where copper color is seen through it. Maybe due to these reasons the amplifier kept its cool for the entire test.
On controls, you push the volume control in to turn it...
This is a review and detailed measurements of the Fosi Audio V3 Mono class D amplifier. It was sent to me by the company. The price with the power supply I tested is US $139.99.
I must say the concept of a "monoblock" amplifier in such a small size runs foul of any expectation a longtime audiophile would have! But monblock it is even though it is a very small block. Controls are on/off/trigger audio and selection of XLR vs RCA inputs -- just like the big boys!
I am not showing the sides of the amp but there are very large holes with attractive orange color grid showing...
I must say the concept of a "monoblock" amplifier in such a small size runs foul of any expectation a longtime audiophile would have! But monblock it is even though it is a very small block. Controls are on/off/trigger audio and selection of XLR vs RCA inputs -- just like the big boys!
I am not showing the sides of the amp but there are very large holes with attractive orange color grid showing...most of all though, do you have ample parametric Eq available elsewhere in chain?
if not, the WiiM makes a lotta sense.
I use and really like the 3e A7 stereo. Prefer it to the Fosi monos.
This is a review and detailed measurements of the A7 / "A7 Mono" stereo power amplifier with balanced inputs. It was sent to me by the company. I have no idea what it costs in US. Audiophonics lists it for 379,00 €tax incl.
While the A7 may look like its competitors, it has a heft to it that I don't recall others not having. It really feels like it is filled with lead or something! A nice volume control in the middle adjusts the gain but it can also be bypassed using a switch in the back. Pushing the volume control quickly switches between XLR balanced and RCA. Two...
While the A7 may look like its competitors, it has a heft to it that I don't recall others not having. It really feels like it is filled with lead or something! A nice volume control in the middle adjusts the gain but it can also be bypassed using a switch in the back. Pushing the volume control quickly switches between XLR balanced and RCA. Two...
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Hello T.T.
I’m sincerely sorry for your inconvenience experience of our product.
That stain on the ring is not our reference.
We’d like to send you a new trim ring. Would you let me know your order number or name and address? You can DM me in ASR.
Thank you for sharing your impression.
Aren't the Fosi ZA3 and V3 load dependant? That is what makes me look at the NAD because those hypex modules are nice...
And is the power enough for the C6B - that is my main question actually. I do not have a large room for listening, it is 25 sm and I don't need obsessive high volumes, just a fair volume to listen to.
And is the power enough for the C6B - that is my main question actually. I do not have a large room for listening, it is 25 sm and I don't need obsessive high volumes, just a fair volume to listen to.
Don't buy a NAD and wait for the C6C's
@t3chie the za3 is, the new v3 monos are not. according to https://www.erinsaudiocorner.com/loudspeakers/ascilab_c6b/
- Impedance:
- Minimum = 2.6 ohm, EPDR = 1.2 ohm
- Use a strong 4-ohm-capable amp with at least 100W/channel
I did not notice difference with za3+c6b / various class AB+c6b
Yeah I suspect PFFB is a "Nice to have", and perhaps why not have it, if the price isn't outrageous, but some load dependency is probably benign in practice. And as usual, if you have Eq available, a non-issue.
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I'm a C6B owner and I have never heard the R3, but in your situation I'd go for the R3, because it's well engineered and it's available. You can always resell later (likely at little to no loss) if/when the C6B is available again and if you still want to give it a try.
Obviously the ideal is to listen to both in your own space.
Keith
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@Purité Audio Yes , that would we ideal, you guys should open a shop here in the netherlands...
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