Re: NVA Reviews (THIS THREAD IS ONLY FOR STASHING REVIEWS)
Posted: Thu Apr 06, 2017 10:28 am
Re: Speakers for P20+A20?
postby boxswapper » Thu Apr 06, 2017 8:52 am
Hi, long time lurker here. I'm recently enjoying a p20 a20 combination.
I've used ls3/5a but find it ok with this combination but worked better with an old ap30 I once had. I know the Doc doesn't recommend complex crossover speakers with his kit.
So my current fascination is with Rega RS3 speakers. I love them with this combination! Simple crossover this just works a treat.
I have RS1 too, but prefer what the amp does with RS3 as it goes lower.
My main wow is just how immediate the music is. Orchestral with heavy percussion is a joy. Dynamics are superb. They really boot the hell out of the RS3 when needed.
My own taste means I use a valve phono stage that gives an airy feel, a Pro-Ject tubebox, but the rest of my kit is simple too, a standard Rega planar.
I have owned other NVA amps previously but my main failing before was using them with non NVA preamps so moved them on too quickly. What can I say but using an all NVA system as the Doc recommends has proven to be the biggest upgrade and is a no brainer. Indeed for me it squashed the sound not using Doc preamps. To anyone who thinks don't bother with the entry level one, think again. I look forward to switching on the little black box every morning and it has rejuvenated my interest in hifi again (wont leave on 24/7... )
Also I have a JPW mini monitor which I like to use on rock music with a Lenco L75. All I can say is these little boxes ROCK! and make a fantastic combination with the A20 p20 for loose change!
cin cin
boxswapper
postby boxswapper » Thu Apr 06, 2017 8:52 am
Hi, long time lurker here. I'm recently enjoying a p20 a20 combination.
I've used ls3/5a but find it ok with this combination but worked better with an old ap30 I once had. I know the Doc doesn't recommend complex crossover speakers with his kit.
So my current fascination is with Rega RS3 speakers. I love them with this combination! Simple crossover this just works a treat.
I have RS1 too, but prefer what the amp does with RS3 as it goes lower.
My main wow is just how immediate the music is. Orchestral with heavy percussion is a joy. Dynamics are superb. They really boot the hell out of the RS3 when needed.
My own taste means I use a valve phono stage that gives an airy feel, a Pro-Ject tubebox, but the rest of my kit is simple too, a standard Rega planar.
I have owned other NVA amps previously but my main failing before was using them with non NVA preamps so moved them on too quickly. What can I say but using an all NVA system as the Doc recommends has proven to be the biggest upgrade and is a no brainer. Indeed for me it squashed the sound not using Doc preamps. To anyone who thinks don't bother with the entry level one, think again. I look forward to switching on the little black box every morning and it has rejuvenated my interest in hifi again (wont leave on 24/7... )
Also I have a JPW mini monitor which I like to use on rock music with a Lenco L75. All I can say is these little boxes ROCK! and make a fantastic combination with the A20 p20 for loose change!
cin cin
boxswapper