Thank you for the link. I had missed that. Fascinating stuff, good on you for the careful testing and posting. I am not sophisticated enough to fully interpret your results, but it appears others have already posted to that thread the initial skepticisms I may have.
I had also not heard of NVA. Interesting brand with a unique engineering/brand story. I agree with your points, but would add that in addition to the distortion/harmonics that NVA/tube amps actually produce, they also produce positive or negative emotions based upon our previous experience, knowledge, and expectations. NVA appears to be a perfect example of a brand whose following increased mouth to mouth, rather than test measurement to measurement. A polar opposite of the V3 story.
One thought: if you listen frequently at softer volumes, as I do, you might consider buying a smaller amp that either has tone controls, or some form of a loudness circuit. I normally like things to not have any EQ, but there is a lot to be said for the V-curve for bass and treble when listening to music in more of a background way. I have a lot of individual setups in my home (1916 home, smaller rooms) so for places such as sunporch, dining room, a bedroom, lower volume levels are the norm.everybody's tastes different i know; i used my denon for 8 years and i wanna little change for good about small size and acceptable volume for listening purposes. my shortlist is about 2 amps for now ; fosi v3 and smsl vmw a1. i'll try booth and compare to denon and decide witch one is stationary. class AB , class D or class A
I really like the TB10A which has tone controls and find it almost indistinguishable from the V3. Plus it's a little less expensive.
thanks ; thats the point what i thought when i bought the denon 8 years ago
low volume listening sometimes needs loudness button or some adjusment in the tone control and very usable sometimes. i am not purist , wiim mini has got software eq but never tried.
Warm and well ventilated room, I usually just hang out of my bedroom window as its summer here in the UK. Lightly sand 240-400 grit paper. Etch Primer spray first, lightly coat at 6-8 inches distance, second coat half hour later leave to dry for half an hour then colour and finish ie matt, satin or gloss using the same method then leave for 24 hours. Job done.
I have already use this brand for years but in the last 2 years they have a new technology tip and primer is included... no drips as long as you follow instructions and don't over spray... 2x ultra cover... easier...bound to everything, I have al kinds of sand papers...
I like the look of that P3 and if I was flush would back this little V3 partner on kick starter, looking good Fosi!
Yep, great little amp the A04!
I still own this 3251 amp. Surprisingly, it sounded much better than my 2 units of Aiyima 07 amps in my set up. That's why, I still keep it while I have sold off 2 units of 07 amps.
Aiyima now has the A04 Pro which supports a 36v power supply…
Yeah...the old one does me fine...I like its clean case and the 32v works perfectly for nearfield with minimal distortion (I only have to go to about 3 o'clock on volume for LOUD).
Just bought the "updated" one, if for no other reason this discussion and to hear a 3251 amp.
Look forward to your opinions.
I'll be trying it out with a new to me, very early production pair of Polk RTA 12's, which I've been using with both a McIntosh MC2120 and Fosi TB10D. Have actually preferred the Fosi with them, although they sound pretty terrific with both amps. 4 ohms and they like power, although pretty easy to drive. Anyway, by the time the Ayima arrives later today I'll be pretty familiar with the speakers.
