Goldmund SRM2 Amplifiers
Goldmund SRM2 Amplifiers
USER REVIEWS
[Feb 11, 2002]
cas
AudioPhile
Strength:
Transparent, fast, characterless.
Weakness:
The existance of more expensive Goldmund equipment which justify the price differance nevertheless. These products are being used with a Goldmund SRP2 pre, please check the equivalent review but for the time being one must be thankfull that little products like these do exist among us. The previous SRMs had a reputation build around them but these will become legends ! Many consider those better than the Mimesis28M butI would not go that far although I must admit that the differences need accute hearing and a fine system. In broad terms they use the same layout and componentry bar the values of the components themselves. Where they differ significantly is their build which the latter use the famous " thermal & mechanical grounding" by Goldmund. Relevant to this review are the extended yet smooth response, the timing and colour of music and the lack of artificiality in the sound. They remain calm and controlled even under great pressure and rely on the fact of reproducing recorded music taking themselves as entities out of the system. One should be wise to use them with ancileries and paraphernalia of extreme quality and never switch them off! They are monoblock amplifiers and they remain so without any side effects to the musical signal. The cost is that some people, not being able to identify character, miss their greatness and further, an oportunity to end their never ending quest towards musical fidelity nirvana. Good luck! Similar Products Used: YBA, ATC, EAR, KRELL, PASSLABS, SHINDO. |
[Jul 13, 2000]
Jay Vincente
Audiophile
Strength:
fast and detailed yet natural sounding.
Weakness:
Very sensitive to cable matching, preamp choices. My experience with Goldmunds previosly were the Mimesis Similar Products Used: Jeff Roland Model 8.Pass Aleph 1 Monobloks |
[Mar 02, 2001]
Hyundon Kim
Audiophile
Strength:
Transparent, High Speed, Smooth, Save electric power,
Weakness:
none (a little bright for someone) I have Goldmund SRM(125W) prior SRM2(250W). Similar Products Used: Spectral amps, Ayre, Cello, Chord |
[Nov 08, 2001]
Arnold Waverly
Audio Enthusiast
Strength:
tonally coherent without any solid state glare,
Weakness:
size? Bought these to replace my 332. Similar Products Used: ML 332, Bat vk 200, Goldmund 28 plus |
[Nov 28, 2001]
Stuart Dawson
Audiophile
Strength:
powerful yet subtle in nuances.
Weakness:
Nobody believes uts a powerhouse This amp is so amazing. I pride myself in making a judicious selection of components after playing around with stero systems for 20 odd years. Similar Products Used: CHORD CPA 2200 pre amp and Chord SPM 1200E, SPM 600. |
[Jul 23, 1999]
Wei Jen
an Audiophile
Wonderful sounding amplifier. Compared with the Plinius SA100 Mk III, it has sweeter and more refined highs. Control in the bass is good but not as extended as the Plinius. One problem with the physical design is the speaker binding posts are to close to each other. No over sized spades for this fellow, or you might find yourself with a blown amp. 4 stars, with 5 being the very best money can buy. |
[Feb 25, 2000]
Harvey Stern
Audiophile
Strength:
best buy for money,these are monoblocks (250W) for $ 4700
Weakness:
Goldmund you must be kidding......this is it boys and gals Most neutral amps I heard recently ,currently useing them with Sonus Faber Amati and Siltech LS-180 cabels I belive Similar Products Used: Spectral DMA-90 and 150 |
[Jul 17, 2000]
K D
Audiophile
A very natural sounding amp with excellent pace and attack. |
[Jun 22, 2000]
Stefan Kohn
Audio Enthusiast
Strength:
read below... Talk abt David slaying Goliath
Weakness:
looks like a car amp. When I went to the dealer with my plans to trade up Similar Products Used: Krell FPB 200c, Goldmund 8.2 monobloks,Spectral DMA 180, Muse 160 signature (not all at home) |