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Thread: New ARCAM ? |
    
Daniel Benatar Unregistered guest |
| Posted on Tuesday, March 15, 2005 - 12:08 am: |
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Hi all,
As you probably know, I am owning the NAD T773 but not happy... so to say... And today I went to a local dealer and asked him about ARCAM, and he told me that new system is due within 1-2 months? Any one know about it? Should I wait, I still have my T773...
I have logged into the ARCAM web site and did not find any thing on future systems.
Any further info will help.
Thanks, Daniel |
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Silver Member Username: Frank_abela
Berkshire
UK
Post Number: 416
Registered: Sep-04
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| Posted on Tuesday, March 15, 2005 - 07:41 am: |
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There is a new processor/power amp combination just coming out. It's in the Diva range and is just over half the price of the FMJ processor/poweramp combination. It's not in the same price bracket as the 773 therefore. If you're looking to upgrade the system, it would be worth waiting for a listen. Otherwise you're looking at the AVR250 or AVR300. I heard the new combination demoed at a hifi show where it was being launched just two weeks ago and it seemed very good...
Regards,
Frank. |
Bronze Member Username: Dary
São Paulo
Brazil
Post Number: 60
Registered: Apr-04
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| Posted on Tuesday, March 15, 2005 - 11:23 am: |
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I recently came to know about B&K receivers (AVR-507 S2). I´ve found good reviews on them. Unfortunately I can´t listen to this unit. Are they comparable to Arcam, NAD and Rotel?
Thanks, Dary |
Silver Member Username: Markusp
Toronto,
ON
Canada
Post Number: 103
Registered: Apr-04
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| Posted on Tuesday, March 15, 2005 - 12:22 pm: |
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Daniel - as I understand it, the new Diva pre pro is the processing section from the AVR300 but with some new / updated digital connections. I believe it has the same DACS, processor and circuitry as the ARV300 but will have a beefier power supply and heavier chasis. The amp itself is a more refined version as found in the AVR300.
If you don't mind the units beeing combined into 1 unit, I say go for the AVR300 as it will save you money and still probably give you 90 - 95% of the overall performance.
I have no inside info from Arcam, this is just my understanding of all I have read re: the new units. Check out www.avforums.com for more info - they have a dedicated Arcam forum. |
Silver Member Username: Frank_abela
Berkshire
UK
Post Number: 423
Registered: Sep-04
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| Posted on Wednesday, March 16, 2005 - 02:28 pm: |
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Markus
Interesting - while I was at the show, I was led to believe by an Arcam representative that the new Diva pre/power is actually a diluted form of the FMJ combo. Knowing Arcam I'd be surprised if the performance was as close as you suggest. They're very careful about product placement.
Regards,
Frank. |
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