Classe M600: Alright! The twins have arrived!

Joey_V
Joey_V Posts: 8,552
in 2 Channel Audio
Alright! The twins have arrived and just in time! Left work and got home just in time for my amps to be delivered. They appear nearly unscathed... boxes looks quite pristine.

Now.... how to get them upstairs....

Magico M2, JL113v2x2, EMM, ARC Ref 10 Line, ARC Ref 10 Phono, VPIx2, Lyra Etna, Airtight Opus1, Boulder, AQ Wel&Wild, SRA Scuttle Rack, BlueSound+LPS, Thorens 124DD+124SPU, Sennheiser, Metaxas R2R
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  • Joey_V
    Joey_V Posts: 8,552
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    Magico M2, JL113v2x2, EMM, ARC Ref 10 Line, ARC Ref 10 Phono, VPIx2, Lyra Etna, Airtight Opus1, Boulder, AQ Wel&Wild, SRA Scuttle Rack, BlueSound+LPS, Thorens 124DD+124SPU, Sennheiser, Metaxas R2R
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  • hochpt21
    hochpt21 Posts: 5,423
    WOW
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  • vmaxer
    vmaxer Posts: 5,117
    hochpt21 wrote: »
    WOW

    Yes, just wow.
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  • Joey_V
    Joey_V Posts: 8,552
    edited September 2015
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    Alright the move continues...
    Magico M2, JL113v2x2, EMM, ARC Ref 10 Line, ARC Ref 10 Phono, VPIx2, Lyra Etna, Airtight Opus1, Boulder, AQ Wel&Wild, SRA Scuttle Rack, BlueSound+LPS, Thorens 124DD+124SPU, Sennheiser, Metaxas R2R
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  • brianle
    brianle Posts: 572
    are we getting a report from you tonight? :smiley:
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  • Mike Reeter
    Mike Reeter Posts: 4,315
    I also received a pair of Monoblocks today! But, they were not delivered strapped on a pallet! :p
    WOW, what more can a man say? Hope they do those Strads justice!
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  • Joey_V
    Joey_V Posts: 8,552
    Alright I am on a roll... Literally... sam3lqyxan7s.jpg
    Magico M2, JL113v2x2, EMM, ARC Ref 10 Line, ARC Ref 10 Phono, VPIx2, Lyra Etna, Airtight Opus1, Boulder, AQ Wel&Wild, SRA Scuttle Rack, BlueSound+LPS, Thorens 124DD+124SPU, Sennheiser, Metaxas R2R
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  • BlueFox
    BlueFox Posts: 15,251
    Joey_V wrote: »
    Alright I am on a roll... Literally... sam3lqyxan7s.jpg

    How many safety violations can be spotted? :)
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    Shunyata Sigma HC (2), Sigma Analog, Sigma Digital, Z Anaconda (3) power cables

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    Three 20 amp circuits.
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  • gudnoyez
    gudnoyez Posts: 8,124
    Schweet nice real nice, and your one handing it with a dolly. It's probably to late to tell you to put on some steel toed boots.
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  • Joey_V
    Joey_V Posts: 8,552
    Alright I made it... li27kc96ne79.jpg
    Magico M2, JL113v2x2, EMM, ARC Ref 10 Line, ARC Ref 10 Phono, VPIx2, Lyra Etna, Airtight Opus1, Boulder, AQ Wel&Wild, SRA Scuttle Rack, BlueSound+LPS, Thorens 124DD+124SPU, Sennheiser, Metaxas R2R
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  • Joey_V
    Joey_V Posts: 8,552
    Alright... Finally one open 17rqkl5or0xy.jpg
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    Magico M2, JL113v2x2, EMM, ARC Ref 10 Line, ARC Ref 10 Phono, VPIx2, Lyra Etna, Airtight Opus1, Boulder, AQ Wel&Wild, SRA Scuttle Rack, BlueSound+LPS, Thorens 124DD+124SPU, Sennheiser, Metaxas R2R
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  • Joey_V
    Joey_V Posts: 8,552
    And I became good by the second box sr1vgz6bkkpr.jpg
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    Magico M2, JL113v2x2, EMM, ARC Ref 10 Line, ARC Ref 10 Phono, VPIx2, Lyra Etna, Airtight Opus1, Boulder, AQ Wel&Wild, SRA Scuttle Rack, BlueSound+LPS, Thorens 124DD+124SPU, Sennheiser, Metaxas R2R
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  • megasat16
    megasat16 Posts: 3,521
    edited September 2015
    The Classe amps are very nice! But if two of those is not enough, four of these are for sale by the owner (me). :smile:

    I will fly in to help you move 140lbs each amp getting upstairs.

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    Trying out Different Audio Cables is a Religious Affair. You don't discuss it with anyone. :redface::biggrin:
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  • Joey_V
    Joey_V Posts: 8,552
    Lol...
    Magico M2, JL113v2x2, EMM, ARC Ref 10 Line, ARC Ref 10 Phono, VPIx2, Lyra Etna, Airtight Opus1, Boulder, AQ Wel&Wild, SRA Scuttle Rack, BlueSound+LPS, Thorens 124DD+124SPU, Sennheiser, Metaxas R2R
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  • Joey_V
    Joey_V Posts: 8,552
    And we find temporary spots...d87n61n3m2qi.jpg
    Magico M2, JL113v2x2, EMM, ARC Ref 10 Line, ARC Ref 10 Phono, VPIx2, Lyra Etna, Airtight Opus1, Boulder, AQ Wel&Wild, SRA Scuttle Rack, BlueSound+LPS, Thorens 124DD+124SPU, Sennheiser, Metaxas R2R
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  • Nightfall
    Nightfall Posts: 10,086
    I'm surprised something of that caliber is made in China. I'm not saying anything bad about those amps, I could only dream of owning something like them. Just surprised.
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    They didn't speak a word of English, they were from South Carolina.

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  • brianle
    brianle Posts: 572
    Well ... how do they sound? :)
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  • Joey_V
    Joey_V Posts: 8,552
    edited September 2015
    They sound different. Very different. I like in your face of the SS
    But the mellow and natural sound of the tubes is so relaxing
    Magico M2, JL113v2x2, EMM, ARC Ref 10 Line, ARC Ref 10 Phono, VPIx2, Lyra Etna, Airtight Opus1, Boulder, AQ Wel&Wild, SRA Scuttle Rack, BlueSound+LPS, Thorens 124DD+124SPU, Sennheiser, Metaxas R2R
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  • brianle
    brianle Posts: 572
    looks like you need some power house tube monoblocks :)
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  • nooshinjohn
    nooshinjohn Posts: 25,416
    Joey_V wrote: »

    Now.... how to get them upstairs....

    Good luck on that...


    Congrats!
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  • tonyb
    tonyb Posts: 32,963
    Joey_V wrote: »
    They sound different. Very different. I like in your face of the SS
    But the mellow and natural sound of the tubes is so relaxing

    You weren't expecting them to sound like tubes....were ya ? Try bi-amping with the tubes up top and see how you like it. Though that makes for some expensive amperage for one set of speakers.

    This is the dilemma for some of use old tube guys. Tubes have that wonderful tone that really is hard to beat for mids and highs, but lack some on the lower regions. SS shines down low, but loses some luster in the highs and tone. Very few amps in both camps can get it all right.....and the better your speakers and associated gear, the more these things become apparent.

    I've not heard the Dags or newer Boulder amps so I can't comment on their sound. Pass amps are pretty frickin' good, love the McCormacks for budget minded folks. They bring some of that tube tone and musicality with the SS slam in the lower regions most of us crave.

    What cables are you using Joey ? At this level, they are going to make a huge difference.
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    Cables-
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    Kitchen

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  • Joey_V
    Joey_V Posts: 8,552
    First thing I noted with the Classe M600 was 2 things:

    1. I had a preamp tube noise that I could hear when the system is on standby, something I checked again with the Cary 211FE and could not hear.
    2. The vocal density was a bit different. The 211FE had a bit more sensualness to it, but the M600 was better at definition. Like for instance, on one of Ed Sheeran's songs, first track on his album X... there is a clear "echo or reverb" noted on his voice. Clearly notable on the M600 but not on the Cary 211FE.
    3. I felt like the bass was obviously better on the M600.
    4. I felt like projection forwards was better on the M600.
    Magico M2, JL113v2x2, EMM, ARC Ref 10 Line, ARC Ref 10 Phono, VPIx2, Lyra Etna, Airtight Opus1, Boulder, AQ Wel&Wild, SRA Scuttle Rack, BlueSound+LPS, Thorens 124DD+124SPU, Sennheiser, Metaxas R2R
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  • tratliff
    tratliff Posts: 1,701
    Joey - those look awesome. Give them some time to settle in and your ears to adjust to the new sound.

    ....and if you decide they aren't what you thought give me a shout. I would like to give them a run in my system.
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  • michaeljhsda2
    michaeljhsda2 Posts: 2,184
    [/quote] What cables are you using Joey ? At this level, they are going to make a huge difference.[/quote]

    Hopefully not the RCA cable seen laying on the floor between the amps in the picture above. LOL

    Great looking tube equipment.
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  • tonyb
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    LOL.....good catch, hope not either.
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    Pioneer elite vhx 21
    Sony 4k BRP
    SVS SB-2000
    Polk Sig. 20's
    Polk FX500 surrounds

    Cables-
    Acoustic zen Satori speaker cables
    Acoustic zen Matrix 2 IC's
    Wireworld eclipse 7 ic's
    Audio metallurgy ga-o digital cable

    Kitchen

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    Grant Fidelity tube dac
    B&k 1420
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  • haimoc
    haimoc Posts: 1,031
    I am not a fan of Classe amp, but these amps look so beautiful. Hopefully, they work out well for your system.
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  • Joey_V
    Joey_V Posts: 8,552
    michaeljhsda2 wrote: »
    What cables are you using Joey ? At this level, they are going to make a huge difference.[/quote]

    Hopefully not the RCA cable seen laying on the floor between the amps in the picture above. LOL

    Great looking tube equipment. [/quote]

    Nope nope... that was residual from the harman kardon receiver that I karma'd out.
    Magico M2, JL113v2x2, EMM, ARC Ref 10 Line, ARC Ref 10 Phono, VPIx2, Lyra Etna, Airtight Opus1, Boulder, AQ Wel&Wild, SRA Scuttle Rack, BlueSound+LPS, Thorens 124DD+124SPU, Sennheiser, Metaxas R2R
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  • Joey_V
    Joey_V Posts: 8,552
    edited September 2015
    haimoc wrote: »
    I am not a fan of Classe amp, but these amps look so beautiful. Hopefully, they work out well for your system.

    I hope so too.. first listen is good. Won't do much better for the price I think.

    I am on a self imposed ban from buying anything for a while... I think I have enough gadgets. Gonna start playing around with combinations. Will pop in the BW 802 Diamonds and see how they sound with the combo tube pre and classe m600 monos.

    But yep, the mono Classes do not sound like typical SS amps. It's a very palpable presentation that reminds me of some tubes... though that could also be the tube 05 preamp.. lol.

    either way, better at resolution than the 211FE...

    ... but then when I listen to the 211FE I'm like... I... can't... sell these....
    Magico M2, JL113v2x2, EMM, ARC Ref 10 Line, ARC Ref 10 Phono, VPIx2, Lyra Etna, Airtight Opus1, Boulder, AQ Wel&Wild, SRA Scuttle Rack, BlueSound+LPS, Thorens 124DD+124SPU, Sennheiser, Metaxas R2R
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  • heiney9
    heiney9 Posts: 25,165
    edited September 2015
    Pass amps give you that cross over of tubes and SS all in one package. All the tube goodness, with the heft and precision of SS as well as perfectly conveying the recording space and subtleties of a recording.
    "Appreciation of audio is a completely subjective human experience. Measurements can provide a measure of insight, but are no substitute for human judgment. Why are we looking to reduce a subjective experience to objective criteria anyway? The subtleties of music and audio reproduction are for those who appreciate it. Differentiation by numbers is for those who do not".--Nelson Pass Pass Labs XA25 | EE Avant Pre | EE Mini Max Supreme DAC | MIT Shotgun S1 | Pangea AC14SE MKII | Legend L600 | BlueSound Node 3 - Tubes add soul!
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  • Joey_V
    Joey_V Posts: 8,552
    tratliff wrote: »
    Joey - those look awesome. Give them some time to settle in and your ears to adjust to the new sound.

    ....and if you decide they aren't what you thought give me a shout. I would like to give them a run in my system.

    Thanks buddy...

    I can't even get myself to part with the 211FE... I'm like a hoarder. They all sound good.

    Magico M2, JL113v2x2, EMM, ARC Ref 10 Line, ARC Ref 10 Phono, VPIx2, Lyra Etna, Airtight Opus1, Boulder, AQ Wel&Wild, SRA Scuttle Rack, BlueSound+LPS, Thorens 124DD+124SPU, Sennheiser, Metaxas R2R
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