I have built six TPA 3255 amps since 2018. With care taken on the power supply and just a few changes of key parts they have all sounded very good. It is true that the newest versions do sound slightly better but they have all been very nice sounding amplifiers
Incredible Audio System for $1K
First this Solid State system sounds as good as having a midrange cost tube amp. Most important sre the Speakers. I bought used Monitor Audio Silver 3i. They sound about as good as my previous Revel M22 that is a serious performing speaker. Next is a Douk NS-13G class D amplifier. This amp is stunning. Sounds same as a midrange cost tube amp. Produces 60 Watts RMS per channel. Uses newer Texas Instruments TPA3255 power amp that many report here is a serious performer. The amp has phono and 1 volt Aux input. It also has treble and bass controls. Using NE5532P op amps, it can be replaced with Muses 02 amps for greater performance, The tunable is a Pioneer. PL-30-K that is also a good performer. I bought open box on eBay for $299. Box was sealed never opened. I replaced cheap cartridge with a AT VM95E. Not quite the VM540ML but is a good performer. Finally, I bought a Meridian 504 FM tuner. Of course there are better sounding systems, but this system is an excellent performer. Does one need more?
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OP I believe that you may have a winner there. and you claim that it sounds great. that is all good! now, I was on that road before, but I kept on going on, listening to better gear. as I listened to mega dollar audio gear at shows, I compared and realize what I am missing. and as you get accustomed to mega $$ gear, your ears and brain get trained to listen to nuances, sound staging and microdetails that are NOT present in cheaper gear. that has been MY personal journey and may be different from yours
so good luck, as I said, you may have a winner in your hands!!
just my 02 cents, but I am using a Fosi V3 with upgrade OP-Amps in my home theater. they sound great driving my Bowers and Wilkens 707, |
A $1K outlay can go a long way if a system is bought used. Trebling your buying power is not unheard of within the second hand market. Further enhancements can be incrementally applied if some of those products purchased are considered as “best buys” or “category winners” proven to bat well above average. Everyone has to start and end this hobby somewhere. The perceived value is how well are you satisfied with what you presently have and hear. Another discussion is what is more satisfactory, somebody content with the sound they have, or someone constantly unfulfilled, searching for that absolute sound? |
@grunge1000 - not to keep stirring the storm in the teacup, but many keen and perhaps inexperienced audiophiles read the posts here in Audiogon. It really doesn’t need to be said that the accuracy and consistency of posting is a responsibility we should never take lightly. I had not seen the other posting which facten had drawn attention to, and it provided me another data point in relation to the OP’s credibility of assessment. In fairness, facten was merely drawing attention to an inconsistency which might have misinformed or biased a less knowledgeable or discerning reader. I appreciate the calling out of such. In friendship - kevin |
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