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Model: IA-7 Integrated Category: Integrated Amplifier (SS) Suggested Retail Price: $1195 Description: Integrated using Nuforce Technology Manufacturer URL: Nuforce Model Picture: View
Review by Taosman ( A ) on June 21, 2006 at 13:55:31
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When was the last time you got a new piece of gear and was completely and utterly blown away? This little, 50 watt integrated has done that to me and my system. Clarity, openness, tonality and outstanding bass. This is world class on the cheap, $1195. I took a chance on this new product and hit gold. Or rather a golden sound. This is not a tube sounding amp! This is solid state at it's highest refinement. No harshness. Combined with my MF X-ray v3 cd player and B & W 603s2 loudspeakers I have great "synergy".This is just a $3000 system but boy can it sing. I listen to jazz like Cassandra Wilson. World music like Nuevo Flamenco and samba. Folk/rock like Leonard Cohen and Richard Thompson. And even some Pink Floyd! DSOTM has never sounded better! This amp is very refined. But, within it's 50 watt limits, it can rock.
Product Weakness: Sloooow digital volume control. Still some rfi. May render your nearby(3-4 ft) radio or telephone useless. Product Strengths: Refinement and excellent bass. Tonality.
Associated Equipment for this Review: Amplifier: Nuforce IA-7 integrated Preamplifier (or None if Integrated): none Sources (CDP/Turntable): MF X-ray v3 Speakers: B & W 603s2 Cables/Interconnects: Audioquest type4 Music Used (Genre/Selections): jazz,world,folk,rock Room Size (LxWxH): 20 x 14 x 12 Room Comments/Treatments: high ceiling helps, tile floor Time Period/Length of Audition: 7 weeks Other (Power Conditioner etc.): none Type of Audition/Review: Product Owner Your System (if other than home audition): none
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Topic - REVIEW: Nuforce IA-7 Integrated Integrated Amplifier (SS) - Taosman 13:55:31 06/21/06 ( 8)
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