What would be next Level for me under $15000

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  • sm88
    sm88 Posts: 353
    edited October 2010
    I'm quite positive Sunfire amps are Class D, it is how they run cool and achieve their high output claims. B&K makes good equipment for the price, so you're likely better off either way. Congrats on the speakers!
    Current System:
    Paradigm Signature S2 v2
    Conrad Johnson MF2500
    Wyred4Sound DAC2
    Audioquest Black Mamba II

    For Sale:
    3x Wilson Cub's
    Conrad Johnson MF2500
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  • BlueFox
    BlueFox Posts: 15,251
    edited October 2010
    sm88 wrote: »
    I'm quite positive Sunfire amps are Class D, it is how they run cool and achieve their high output claims.

    Wrong.


    It is their power supply technology that is efficient.
    http://www.sunfire.com/whitepapers/Sunfire_Amplifier_Whitepaper.pdf
    Lumin X1 file player, Westminster Labs interconnect cable
    Sony XA-5400ES SACD; Pass XP-22 pre; X600.5 amps
    Magico S5 MKII Mcast Rose speakers; SPOD spikes

    Shunyata Triton v3/Typhon QR on source, Denali 2000 (2) on amps
    Shunyata Sigma XLR analog ICs, Sigma speaker cables
    Shunyata Sigma HC (2), Sigma Analog, Sigma Digital, Z Anaconda (3) power cables

    Mapleshade Samson V.3 four shelf solid maple rack, Micropoint brass footers
    Three 20 amp circuits.
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  • dorokusai
    dorokusai Posts: 25,576
    edited October 2010
    I'd suggest learning more about audio before you waste that kind of money based on the sober or drunken ramblings of a user forum. You should really take some time to know what you're doing, where it's going to be installed and what you're really trying to achieve. There are a dozen folks here, based on your signature alone, that have bested you by a few thousand....without even touching your new budget. It's not always about money. Good luck.
    CTC BBQ Amplifier, Sonic Frontiers Line3 Pre-Amplifier and Wadia 581 SACD player. Speakers? Always changing but for now, Mission Argonauts I picked up for $50 bucks, mint.
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  • messiah
    messiah Posts: 1,790
    edited October 2010
    Come on Mark! I thought my drunken ramblings were quite eloquent! Besides, it's always fun to shop with someone Else's money :D
    "They who can give up essential liberty to obtain a little temporary safety, deserve neither liberty nor safety."
    Benjamin Franklin, February 17th, 1775.

    "The day that I have to give up my constitutional rights AND let some dude rub my junk...well, let's just say that it's gonna be a real bad day for the dude trying to rub my junk!!"
    messiah, November 23rd, 2010
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  • sm88
    sm88 Posts: 353
    edited October 2010
    BlueFox wrote: »
    Wrong.


    It is their power supply technology that is efficient.
    http://www.sunfire.com/whitepapers/Sunfire_Amplifier_Whitepaper.pdf

    Yes, it is different in that it constantly varies / switches the output voltage from the power supply. That's what a Class D amplifier is. His maintains a minimum voltage but is essentially the same thing.

    "The Cinema Grand Signature uses a digital switching power supply (Class D), courtesy of Bob's Tracking Downconverter. This circuit maintains the rail voltage just 6 volts above the signal demands, and that makes the power supply very efficient . . . about 95%. In other words, it "tracks" the signal voltage and keeps the supply just above it."
    Current System:
    Paradigm Signature S2 v2
    Conrad Johnson MF2500
    Wyred4Sound DAC2
    Audioquest Black Mamba II

    For Sale:
    3x Wilson Cub's
    Conrad Johnson MF2500
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  • txcoastal1
    txcoastal1 Posts: 13,500
    edited October 2010
    dorokusai wrote: »
    I'd suggest learning more about audio before you waste that kind of money based on the sober or drunken ramblings of a user forum. You should really take some time to know what you're doing, where it's going to be installed and what you're really trying to achieve. There are a dozen folks here, based on your signature alone, that have bested you by a few thousand....without even touching your new budget. It's not always about money. Good luck.

    Amen...As you can see I blasted out of the gate with my system in May, but after some reseach my addiction wont stop here (hear). Since then listening to the club, reading up, and venturing out to demo's can help you make the grand decision, one step at a time...enjoy
    2-channel: Modwright KWI-200 Integrated, Dynaudio C1-II Signatures
    Desktop rig: LSi7, Polk 110sub, Dayens Ampino amp, W4S DAC/pre, Sonos, JRiver
    Gear on standby: Melody 101 tube pre, Unison Research Simply Italy Integrated
    Gone to new homes: (Matt Polk's)Threshold Stasis SA12e monoblocks, Pass XA30.5 amp, Usher MD2 speakers, Dynaudio C4 platinum speakers, Modwright LS100 (voltz), Simaudio 780D DAC

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  • veerapaneni
    veerapaneni Posts: 112
    edited October 2010
    dorokusai wrote: »
    I'd suggest learning more about audio before you waste that kind of money based on the sober or drunken ramblings of a user forum. You should really take some time to know what you're doing, where it's going to be installed and what you're really trying to achieve. There are a dozen folks here, based on your signature alone, that have bested you by a few thousand....without even touching your new budget. It's not always about money. Good luck.

    I got a good deal on Used Signature Series speakers and could not pass on them. :D
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  • dorokusai
    dorokusai Posts: 25,576
    edited October 2010
    Hey, a deal is a deal...never pass it up. Post some pics.
    CTC BBQ Amplifier, Sonic Frontiers Line3 Pre-Amplifier and Wadia 581 SACD player. Speakers? Always changing but for now, Mission Argonauts I picked up for $50 bucks, mint.
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