Anyone using a Blue Diamond amp?

disneyjoe7
disneyjoe7 Posts: 11,435
edited November 2004 in Electronics
Looks nice.

7x200w @ 8ohm

7x400w @ 4ohm


http://www.gemstoneaudio.com/amplifiers/blue_diamond.php

Speakers
Carver Amazing Fronts
CS400i Center
RT800i's Rears
Sub Paradigm Servo 15

Electronics
Conrad Johnson PV-5 pre-amp
Parasound Halo A23
Pioneer 84TXSi AVR
Pioneer 79Avi DVD
Sony CX400 CD changer
Panasonic 42-PX60U Plasma
WMC Win7 32bit HD DVR


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  • dave shepard
    dave shepard Posts: 1,334
    edited November 2004
    Are you looking to get one? I talked to Steve Herrala of Sound Video http://www.soundvideo.com/ who said he ownes Gemstone when I was looking to get an amp. He also is a dealer/installer of other high-end products one of which is Sherbourn and that is what he recommended with some tech. reasons why the Sherbourn had a better advantages.

    Dave
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  • faster100
    faster100 Posts: 6,124
    edited November 2004
    for 2500 bucks, surely you could get something with a better known respected name for far less, seems really high priced.. Are they a new company? Never heard of them.. if your gonna go new upcoming companies why not try Outlaw.. they have one like this for $1799 and a x5 for 1299.00 FWiW
    MY HT RIG:
    Sherwood p-965
    Sherwood sd871 dvd
    Rotel 1075 amp x5
    LSI15 mains
    LsiC center
    LSIfx surround backs
    Lsi7 side surrounds
    SVS pb12/plus2

    2 Channel Rig:

    nad 1020 Pre-amp
    Rotel 1080 stereo amp
    Polk sda 2B
    kenwood grunt Tuner
    realistic lab 450 TT
    Signal cable IC
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  • goingganzo
    goingganzo Posts: 2,793
    edited November 2004
    or 400 wpc for sunfire for 3k
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  • fireshoes
    fireshoes Posts: 3,167
    edited November 2004
    I haven't read into it, but I know there's a thread about them at avsforum.com
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  • gmorris
    gmorris Posts: 1,179
    edited November 2004
    Quoted from the website:

    "Introductory Special:
    Offer limited to the 1st Batch of 200 Blue Diamond Amplifiers
    $2499 (200 watt x7)
    $1999 (200 watt x5)
    Trade-ins are Welcome!
    For further details and ordering -- Please call 763-753-5700"

    Offer limited to the 1st Batch of 200...??? I don't know, but personally, I would never spend that kind of money on a product from a company that no one has ever heard of, and possibly get one of the first 200 units shipped. Could be a huge pain in the arse. You never know what might go wrong with such an early production unit, and who knows how that companies customer service is going to be.

    I'd pass on this one.
    Bob Mayo, on the keyboards. Bob Mayo.
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  • dave shepard
    dave shepard Posts: 1,334
    edited November 2004
    Call Greg at http://www.soundadvicestereo.com/index3.html , He will point you in the right direction I'm sure and will give you good advice for an amp. I ordered from him and his prices are untouchable (I promise) he is an Adcom, Sherbourn and others authorized dealer (I called the Co.'s and asked to make sure). I wasn't home for todays delivery of the amp but will make sure someone will be tomarrow. He is very nice to do business with and will answer your questions and will not push to make a quick sale.

    Dave
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  • disneyjoe7
    disneyjoe7 Posts: 11,435
    edited November 2004
    Originally posted by dave shepard
    Are you looking to get one? I talked to Steve Herrala of Sound Video http://www.soundvideo.com/ who said he ownes Gemstone when I was looking to get an amp. He also is a dealer/installer of other high-end products one of which is Sherbourn and that is what he recommended with some tech. reasons why the Sherbourn had a better advantages.

    Dave


    Dave,

    Find this odd that he would recommand Amp B over is Amp A, is was the Sherbourn amp that got me interested in Gemstone. Overall I was 30/70% on this amp. I liked the specs on this amp but don't like the poor internal photo, and lack of circuit details. Then you have lack of reviews, newest of company and above the owner recommands amp B over his own.

    Big turn off. :mad:

    Speakers
    Carver Amazing Fronts
    CS400i Center
    RT800i's Rears
    Sub Paradigm Servo 15

    Electronics
    Conrad Johnson PV-5 pre-amp
    Parasound Halo A23
    Pioneer 84TXSi AVR
    Pioneer 79Avi DVD
    Sony CX400 CD changer
    Panasonic 42-PX60U Plasma
    WMC Win7 32bit HD DVR


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  • DarqueKnight
    DarqueKnight Posts: 6,765
    edited November 2004
    Originally posted by disneyjoe7
    the owner recommands amp B over his own.

    If the owner didn't think that his amp was the best for a particular buyer's needs, he acted appropriately in recommending something else. A lot of sellers would not have that kind in integrity.
    Proud and loyal citizen of the Digital Domain and Solid State Country!
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  • goingganzo
    goingganzo Posts: 2,793
    edited November 2004
    the place i buy from pecars has a 30 day trade in polocy just bring it back in same shape as you got it with everything and you can get sothing different. that is nice like if i was delibrateing between 2 pres and i dont like the one i got i can trade it in for one i do like.
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