Sunfire Amps

Would like opinion about Sunfire amps. Do they sound like tube amps? Have you driven eletrostatics? If you have what was your impression. Thanks!

dixt11-25-1999 4:32am

jtinn Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 1,124 posts 03-18-2000 at 07:41am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Very disappointing. I compared side by side against McCormack DNA-1 and the McCormack blew it away. The Sunfire was incredibly annoying to listen to, shrilly highs and had no substantial bottom. The DNA was warm and airy and beautifully natural sounding. Listened with: Mark Levinson 38 Mark Levinson 360s & 37 Wilson Watt Puppy 5.1s Transparent Reference all around.
kacz Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 177 posts 03-27-2000 at 05:24pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete I haven't tried the sunfire amp but the one I had (tfm 55x I think) was very dry and lean compared to my classe ca-100. But it was awsome as a 1000 watt subwoofer amp. and compact as a bonus. I wish he would sell that patent so better companies can make powerful high watt amps and still be compact. Also carver went bankrupt so enough said.
jeff2 Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 8 posts 03-30-2000 at 07:45am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete QUESTION 1: DO YOU LIKE THE SOUND? ICAN'T HELP WITH 1. QUESTION 2: DO THEY HOLD UP? YES MINE RUNS 8-12 HOURS A DAY.QUESTION 3 : SERVICE MINE BLEW OUT LEFT CHANNEL, BACK FROM SERVICE IN ONE WEEK, THAT WAS 6 MONTHS PAST. IF YOU CAN'T ANSWER QUESTION NUMBER ONE, THE REST ARE MOOT. J.B.