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Model: GCC-100 Category: Integrated Amplifier (SS) Suggested Retail Price: $2795.00 Description: Control Amp Manufacturer URL: PS Audio Manufacturer URL: PS Audio
Review by tamule1@juno.com ( A ) on January 01, 2005 at 18:57:27
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for the GCC-100
Beats BAT pre/power combo. I have to listen to all cds again to hear what I've been missing. BAT tube preamp will not be missed. Has best of both tube and ss worlds. Digiphobes should try it. Sound is completely engaging and non-fatigueing. I always thought the only thing better than a tube preamp is no preamp and this is it! One of best moments was on Brubeck's SACD "Concord On a Summer Night" opening to "Softly,William,Softly". This is a live outdoor recording. The piano turned up is stunning against the crickets in the background.
Product Weakness: none yet. Product Strengths: Soundstage depth, dynamics, detail, airy treble, refined and tuneful bass. Bang per buck.
Associated Equipment for this Review: Amplifier: Control Amp Preamplifier (or None if Integrated): none Sources (CDP/Turntable): Marantz SA-8260 Speakers: Dynaudio Contour 3.0s Cables/Interconnects: Analysis Plus Music Used (Genre/Selections): All Room Size (LxWxH): 15' x 12' x 7' Room Comments/Treatments: Absorbers at side reflection points Time Period/Length of Audition: 20 hrs Other (Power Conditioner etc.): PS Audio Mini-Lab cable Type of Audition/Review: Product Owner
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Topic - REVIEW: PS Audio GCC-100 Integrated Amplifier (SS) - tamule1@juno.com 18:57:27 01/1/05 ( 27)
- PS Audio GCC-100 Integrated Amplifier (SS) - mikey88 21:57:56 01/2/05 ( 3)
- Re: PS Audio GCC-100 Integrated Amplifier (SS) - KeneallyFan 04:57:20 01/6/05 ( 0)
- Re: PS Audio GCC-100 Integrated Amplifier (SS) - tamule1@juno.com 16:12:27 01/3/05 ( 0)
Good point.... - Audio Pharaoh 06:20:36 01/3/05 ( 0)
Thanks! Some questions for you. - AbeCollins 20:17:10 01/1/05 ( 22)
- Abe, resistance is futile... - SBurton 11:11:23 01/2/05 ( 1)
- Please don't tempt me like that! ;-) - AbeCollins 14:42:00 01/2/05 ( 0)
Re: Thanks! Some questions for you. - RandHat 10:27:08 01/2/05 ( 1)
- Re: Thanks! Some questions for you. - tamule1@juno.com 13:33:15 01/2/05 ( 0)
Re: Thanks! Some questions for you. - tamule1@juno.com 07:51:22 01/2/05 ( 17)
- Re: Thanks! Some questions for you. - AbeCollins 14:51:55 01/2/05 ( 3)
- GCC-100 on the way . . . - LoudandClear 15:00:15 01/2/05 ( 2)
- Please keep us posted - AbeCollins 18:54:08 01/2/05 ( 1)
- Re: Please keep us posted - LoudandClear 12:53:31 01/3/05 ( 0)
Whoa Nelly! - LoudandClear 10:04:01 01/2/05 ( 12)
- Try Audio Advisor or Music Direct - krikor 16:37:12 01/3/05 ( 1)
- do the math . . . - LoudandClear 21:26:57 01/3/05 ( 0)
Re: Whoa Nelly! - Sam M 08:01:31 01/3/05 ( 1)
- Can you provide a reference for that? - LoudandClear 09:25:12 01/3/05 ( 0)
ICEPower ??? - SoftwireEngineer 18:39:45 01/2/05 ( 6)
- Yes, ICEpower (nt) - DrD 03:59:52 01/3/05 ( 0)
market differentiation -nt - theaudiohobby 03:42:42 01/3/05 ( 4)
- pricing is just one differentiator - nt - AbeCollins 12:45:25 01/3/05 ( 3)
- I was not referring to pricing -nt - theaudiohobby 06:32:31 01/4/05 ( 2)
- Not sure what you were referring to.... - AbeCollins 12:34:57 01/4/05 ( 1)
- Re: Not sure what you were referring to.... - LoudandClear 14:50:36 01/4/05 ( 0)
Re: Whoa Nelly! - tamule1@juno.com 13:46:49 01/2/05 ( 0)