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Price Paid:
$3800.00
from BRETT INTERIORS Summary:
This amplifiers is one heck of an amp. I have owned Simaudio Titan, NADS, Rotels, Conrad Johnson, Krell, and Pass Labs so far this unit is in the league of Simaudio, Pass Labs, and Krell. The Cinema 5 images well with music and movies. The dialogue is clear and crisp and when it comes to loud soundtracks for movies and explosions the amp never seem to run out of power. I am using Martin Logans and also uses Acoustic Zen Adagios and so far with either speakers I get good results.
Now for music. This amp has good midrange, bass and overall balance. I have been using it for stereo and from time to time PRO-Logic Music and I like what I hear. The bass has body. The midranges is a sweet and the highs are non fatiguing. I paired this unit with Arcam AVP surround processor and so far so good. I do use an sub from time to time to augment the bass for movies but for music I find it sufficient.
The only complaints that I have are the binding post. The binding post seem to have a difficulties holding a heavier speaker gauge wire like say Acoustic Zen Hologram. I was able to tighten them enough but I never had the pbs with the Simaudio Titan before......but this is a very light criticism
Overall a good value even at full asking price and very well built. Strengths:
Imaging with soundstage. Clear diaglogue and very intoxicating midrange and good grip with bass Weaknesses:
I am not crazy about the bindnig post. Too close together and they have a hard time supporting a heavier gauge wire. I was able to support my cables with a strain relief. Similar Products Used:
KRELL, SIMAUDIO, PASS LABS, MUSICAL FIDELITY, NAD, ROTEL, SHANLING, CONRAD JOHNSON, MCCORMACK,
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