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Gold Member Username: My_rantz
Australia
Post Number: 1622
Registered: Nov-05
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| Posted on Sunday, October 14, 2007 - 11:35 pm: |
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Well, a Musical Fidelity A5 arrived at my house this morning. I appreciate everyone's advice on the Naim, Rega and other amps, but I took the opportunity to give it a trial, it's brand new, and I got it for a price I know I can resell it for if necessary.
But I doubt it will come to that. Straight out of the box, this powerhouse sounds just absolutely stunning (well as part of the setup). Art says MF aren't musical for him. Well this one certainly is musical to me Art. It's fast, rhythmic, has much improved imaging and soundstage, bass is wonderfully full and controlled and it opens up music to such an extent over the NAD combo that even if I had paid full retail, I'd think it was a bargain. Improvements in attack and decay are really obvious and the instruments and voices are so clearly defined.
One little glitch, the Marantz receiver's remote operates the A5. I may need to cover the sensor on the amp for playing movies and surround music. |
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Gold Member Username: Artk
Albany,
Oregon
USA
Post Number: 5470
Registered: Feb-05
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| Posted on Monday, October 15, 2007 - 08:13 am: |
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It's all about preference MR...I'm glad you like it...It's still not what I would choose however it's your money not mine, and your ears that have to be pleased. Congrats! |
Silver Member Username: Nickelbut10
Post Number: 602
Registered: Jun-07
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| Posted on Monday, October 15, 2007 - 09:19 am: |
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You mean theres something out there better than NAD?? Piss off!!! LOL just kidding. Congrats M.R. Happy listening bud. |
Platinum Member Username: Jan_b_vigne
Dallas,
TX
Post Number: 11555
Registered: May-04
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| Posted on Monday, October 15, 2007 - 01:24 pm: |
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Gold Member Username: My_rantz
Australia
Post Number: 1624
Registered: Nov-05
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| Posted on Monday, October 15, 2007 - 06:25 pm: |
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Thanks guys. Art, I wasn't criticising just reaffirming your earlier comment about preference. Nick, yes the A5 sounds better than our NAD combo, but at the price the NAD is incredible value for money.
When Mrs Rantz arrived home, I played a disc and she heard the difference right away - phew! She said it sounded like the music had more depth and was much clearer.
The A5 has no frills - no tone or balance controls, no standby (it does have a mute button), but it is well built, very heavy, very powerful and makes great music. Our hi-fi rack is a real hodge podge of components now.
Oh, and there's an empty space too! Hmm. |
Gold Member Username: Nuck
Post Number: 8949
Registered: Dec-04
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| Posted on Monday, October 15, 2007 - 08:04 pm: |
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Thats great MR!
I hope you have many years of enjoyment. |
Gold Member Username: Artk
Albany,
Oregon
USA
Post Number: 5472
Registered: Feb-05
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| Posted on Monday, October 15, 2007 - 10:10 pm: |
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MR, really I'm not a hothead....lol! I didn't think you were being critical...I really am glad that you are enjoying your new MF. Congrats for real!!!
As always, enjoy the music!! |
Silver Member Username: Mike3
Wylie,
Tx
USA
Post Number: 810
Registered: May-06
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| Posted on Monday, October 15, 2007 - 10:12 pm: |
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Congrats M.R. Do you have any Aussie bands you can demo on it?
Does the A5 operate the Marantz too?
Not bad having a spare hand controller you know, those things are mischievous little devils with their constant games of hide-and-seek.
"I call that a bargain, the best I ever had."
Cheers |
Gold Member Username: My_rantz
Australia
Post Number: 1625
Registered: Nov-05
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| Posted on Monday, October 15, 2007 - 11:16 pm: |
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Thanks again guys.
Michael, not sure if the A5 remote operates the Marantz, I'll have to see.
As far as demoing Aussie bands on the A5, I'm sure it could stand the weight, but there is only enough room on it for solo performances
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Silver Member Username: Mike3
Wylie,
Tx
USA
Post Number: 812
Registered: May-06
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| Posted on Monday, October 15, 2007 - 11:28 pm: |
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ROTFLOL
but wait...
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Gold Member Username: My_rantz
Australia
Post Number: 1626
Registered: Nov-05
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| Posted on Tuesday, October 16, 2007 - 12:14 am: |
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Sorry Mike - I couldn't help it.
Aussie bands/artists - Cold Chisel, Hunters & Collectors, Black Sorrows, Wilson/Diesel, Marg Evans, Crowded House, and some more I'm sure (old age). Thanks for the reminder, it's been some time since I've spun some of these. |
Gold Member Username: Nuck
Post Number: 8950
Registered: Dec-04
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| Posted on Tuesday, October 16, 2007 - 07:50 am: |
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men at work |
Bronze Member Username: Wattsssup
Barrie,
ON
Canada
Post Number: 98
Registered: Aug-06
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| Posted on Tuesday, October 16, 2007 - 07:04 pm: |
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Cool Aussie Band - Wolfmother
just throwin that out there.... |
Gold Member Username: My_rantz
Australia
Post Number: 1628
Registered: Nov-05
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| Posted on Tuesday, October 16, 2007 - 07:11 pm: |
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I'm a tad too old for Wolfmother, Marc. LOl! |
Gold Member Username: Nuck
Post Number: 8957
Registered: Dec-04
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| Posted on Tuesday, October 16, 2007 - 07:58 pm: |
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Good Gawd, man!?
How could ANYBODY be too old for a band called Wolfmother?
I may try a download after my tea and Geritol. |
Silver Member Username: Nickelbut10
Post Number: 610
Registered: Jun-07
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| Posted on Tuesday, October 16, 2007 - 08:21 pm: |
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Wolfmother rule. |
