What I heard with the JAS Array 2.1 was a purity that I hadn't heard before nor in any thing else in my system since. The sound was not warm nor lush. It was quite neutral in that sense if not slightly lean. And the images had a fullness and a very clear place in space that sounded "real". It was just more detailed with subtleties that increased realism beyond anything else. That's what I'm asking about in a possible Class D replacement. I hear much of it in some of the gainclones I've tried but they tend to be lower powered as well. For 90% of my listening, that's not an issue. And I don't think I was pushing the JAS or the gainclones the majority of the time. But, there are those occasions and some music just cannot be listened too at lowish levels, right?
Atmasphere--you've responded to a few of my inquiries and I always appreciate your comments. I put on my reading glasses and go over your comments several times to make sure I comprehend all that I can. Regarding tubes.....I would be happy to try something like the Rogue Hydra. But I want to get away from a full-tube amplifier.
And I gave a lot of thought to the Pass xa 25 and 30.5. I posted here asking about their transparency/detail compared to the Gamut D100/200 and got the impression that they are a bit less detailed and perhaps colored. The reviews sound great but leave me wondering if there are options closer to what I'm looking for.
Millercarbon----I have read lots of Tekton reviews and have considered the DI SE's. Most reviews sound spot on for what I like in a speaker but every now-and-then, a reviewer comments on how the top end just doesn't sound as polished as it could. I read that the Spatial Audio M-4 bettered the Tektons. Now, I'd have to look it up the be more specific, and I did see other similar complaints but more than anything else, I really do like my DIY/Legacy Focus clones. They replaced a pair of Von Schweikert VR 4 gen II and the improvement was vast. And since then, I lined the cabinets with sound deadener, rewired with solid core silver plated copper and paid to have the crossovers upgraded. I also bypass the binding posts and run the wires directly to the crossovers. And they're just to damn big to ship.
others----will look into the Hydra, the 12au7 has been a long time favorite tube of mine. I will also look into the AGD and LKV amps. These are the kind of recommendations I am hoping for, amps I've never heard of. There are just so many fairly obscure Class D amps to investigate so thanks for pointing me in the right directions. Thanks all!
Atmasphere--you've responded to a few of my inquiries and I always appreciate your comments. I put on my reading glasses and go over your comments several times to make sure I comprehend all that I can. Regarding tubes.....I would be happy to try something like the Rogue Hydra. But I want to get away from a full-tube amplifier.
And I gave a lot of thought to the Pass xa 25 and 30.5. I posted here asking about their transparency/detail compared to the Gamut D100/200 and got the impression that they are a bit less detailed and perhaps colored. The reviews sound great but leave me wondering if there are options closer to what I'm looking for.
Millercarbon----I have read lots of Tekton reviews and have considered the DI SE's. Most reviews sound spot on for what I like in a speaker but every now-and-then, a reviewer comments on how the top end just doesn't sound as polished as it could. I read that the Spatial Audio M-4 bettered the Tektons. Now, I'd have to look it up the be more specific, and I did see other similar complaints but more than anything else, I really do like my DIY/Legacy Focus clones. They replaced a pair of Von Schweikert VR 4 gen II and the improvement was vast. And since then, I lined the cabinets with sound deadener, rewired with solid core silver plated copper and paid to have the crossovers upgraded. I also bypass the binding posts and run the wires directly to the crossovers. And they're just to damn big to ship.
others----will look into the Hydra, the 12au7 has been a long time favorite tube of mine. I will also look into the AGD and LKV amps. These are the kind of recommendations I am hoping for, amps I've never heard of. There are just so many fairly obscure Class D amps to investigate so thanks for pointing me in the right directions. Thanks all!