Good morning!
Long time lurker, first thread! I was wondering if anybody has experienced the
AUDIOPHONICS LPA-S400ET
which appears to be a slimmed down version of its bigger brother, same modules in a smaller box.
Any info greatly appreciated!
Hi Fontie,
Sorry, I might be a bit late, however: -
I bought one of these about June 2022 after seeing the brilliant video for the HPA version. I am not sure, but I think the only difference is the lack of trigger output on the LPA which I don't want.
This has been by far the best purchase I have ever made in hifi. The REW measurement using Dirac Mini-Dsp2x4 is flat from about 23Hz to 20,000. I have adjusted it to a 8dB boosted Harman Curve and after I measured it in REW again it was very consistent with the curve I wanted.
The sound is wonderful.
Sprightly power, with full punchy dynamics. Timing is perfect. I crossed over my Kef LS50 Metas at 48 Hz so the sub is only contributing in the very low range.
Bass is tight, accurately resonant and totally independent location wise.
Mid range again, is beautiful,
sibilance very well controlled on for example some Paul Simon and Jennifer Warnes songs.
Tops are clear and precisely subtle. All blend perfectly.
The speakers just aren't there and the sound stage is large high, low and wide with good depth. My friends have commented that for the first time they now understand what a holographic sound is. i keep looking round to see where an instrument is coming from.
In short - I am amazed at how much this amp improved my system.
Hello and thanks to Amir and all who make this such a great site.
Asymptote
Can I ever get to the point??