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Amp/Preamp Asylum: REVIEW: Edge Electronics NL-10 Amplifier (SS) by tinear Looking for a new Amp or Preamp? If you're after tubes, post over here. |
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Model: NL-10 Category: Amplifier (SS) Suggested Retail Price: $10,800 Description: 225 Watts/Channel (8 ohms), (2) 1000 VA Transformer. 98 lbs. Manufacturer URL: Edge Electronics Model Picture: View
Review by tinear ( A ) on June 28, 2003 at 14:57:50
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for the NL-10
I went minimalist after selling my Pass X250 amp and 2.5 preamp.I am sorry that my comparison is not made w/just one change in my system (minor exception noted below), so beware in making judgments based solely on my thoughts.
The Accuphase direct-to-Edge amp clealy outshines my previous system (Audio Note x3.1 cdp, various preamps, including passive [Reference Line Preeminence, being the last], Harmonic Tech ProSilway Mk II cables, and above mentioned electr.s: only the Sonus Fabers and the Discovery spkr. cables remained constant).
I did have my old Classé DR-8 on hand, however, and replaced the Edge for a week, or so. I had previously been very happy with the DR...no more. It was almost unlistenable after hearing the Edge!
The greatest improvement is in speed: the immediacy now is startling. The musicality is also improved (the rosin on the violin thing), but the greatest betterment is in vibrancy. There is an energy which surrounds intrument/vocalist which is VERY much like the urgency of a live performance.
I have auditioned many other expensive SS amps, and tube as well, and can only say the AtmaSphere tubes so impressed me---though they came up short in the "urgency" factor.
In rock, classic, chamber, opera---you name it, this amp shines. The soundstage is wide, deep, & high with natural separation of instruments in complex, tutti orchestral and rock passages.
From Sam Cooke to Renata Tebaldi, voices are rendered with a realistic "warmth" and immediacy.
It is difficult to know exactly the level of responsibility solely attributable to the Accuphase, Edge, Audience products...but the synergy is amazing.
I have found my amp (and it continues to improve)!
(Sorry for the unusual "review": testimonial is more accurate).
Product Weakness: None, to date. Product Strengths: Musicality, high current power. Stunningly beautiful, especially w/clear top and aluminum stand.
Associated Equipment for this Review: Amplifier: Edge NL-10 Preamplifier (or None if Integrated): None Sources (CDP/Turntable): Accuphase 75v cdp Speakers: SF EAIIs Cables/Interconnects: AU 24/Discovery Essential Music Used (Genre/Selections): All, except country. Room Size (LxWxH): 28 x 24 x 18 Time Period/Length of Audition: 2 mos. ownership Type of Audition/Review: Product Owner
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Topic - REVIEW: Edge Electronics NL-10 Amplifier (SS) - tinear 14:57:50 06/28/03 ( 2)
- "Urgency factor" - I like that - Metralla 16:19:35 06/28/03 ( 1)
- Yup, you've - tinear 19:33:56 06/28/03 ( 0)