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Model: Palladium II mono blocks Category: Amplifier (SS) Suggested Retail Price: $5000.00 a pair Description: 400 watts into 8 ohms (5Hz-20kHz) SS mono blocks Manufacturer URL: Aragon Model Picture: View
Review by JD3 ( A ) on September 26, 2002 at 12:49:13
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Upgrading from an Aragon 8008BB dual mono amp to run Martin Logan SL3 speakers, I bought one of the last pair of these fine mono blocks before the new model comes out with upgraded cosmetics. Right away I notice more detail in the background information & tighter bass while giving the same tube like smoothness as the Aragon 8008BB. Very simple design that comes in either Balance or RCA, I have the Balance that runs from an Audio Research LS16 pre-amp to Sony XA7ES CD transport, & Aragon 47K phono pre-amp to Rega Planar 3 turntable. I read a professional review where the author writes to leave alot of room because the mono blocks became hot to his touch, but I never had any problems & only feel a little heat coming from the vents. Either that author was running some werid speakers with a very high load or I am doing something wrong. I placed the mono blocks under a 11 inch stand, but now I think 9 inches would of done it. I can never go back to a stereo amp again :) JD3
Product Weakness: heavy and costly Product Strengths: Clarity with full range detail
Associated Equipment for this Review: Amplifier: (2) Aragon Palladium mono blocks Preamplifier (or None if Integrated): Audio Research LS16 Sources (CDP/Turntable): Sony XA7ES & Rega Planar 3 Speakers: (2) Martin Logan SL3 Cables/Interconnects: Harmonic Technology Pro-Silway MK II & Truth-Links Music Used (Genre/Selections): All types but extreme pop & rap Type of Audition/Review: Product Owner
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Topic - REVIEW: Aragon Palladium II mono blocks Amplifier (SS) - JD3 12:49:13 09/26/02 ( 2)
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