Speakers for P20+A20?
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Re: Speakers for P20+A20?
How does one Doc-Mod a pair of NVA Cube2's ? Should I rip out any wadding and line the case with brass plate?
Primare CD22. Primare DAB/FM radio. SSP to NVA AP70 and AP10H(JS) with Denon AH-D7100's. LS5 to Cube2's.
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Re: Speakers for P20+A20?
Haha, i doubt it
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Re: Speakers for P20+A20?
For someone who has been a member of HFS since 2012, Raul seems to be surprisingly poorly informed.
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Re: Speakers for P20+A20?
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
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
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Re: Speakers for P20+A20?
The A20 & P20 is the biggest bargain in HIFI and I challenge anyone to find a better way to spend £300 on hifi .
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Re: Speakers for P20+A20?
The 1980s Mission 70 MK2 could be a decent contender at a low price (usually £20 -£40 on ebay).
Sealed box and (relatively) simple looking crossover
Specs (and my experience running them with a nait1 some years back) suggest it's very easy to drive
For Doc mods it comes apart very easily, and everything accessible, so should be straightforward to work on?
Sealed box and (relatively) simple looking crossover
Specs (and my experience running them with a nait1 some years back) suggest it's very easy to drive
For Doc mods it comes apart very easily, and everything accessible, so should be straightforward to work on?
Re: Speakers for P20+A20?
Thanks boxswapper, thanks savvypaul.
Yes, I know that Royd, Rega, ATC and I think Epos go well with NVA, but what I'm looking for is material that is currently in production, that it is not necessary to buy it secondhand.
The A20 + P20 is currently available without problem, that is what I am looking for, material that can be bought without difficulties, if someone has tested speakers currently in production that go well with NVA, no matter the brand, please put it here.
Sincerely
Yes, I know that Royd, Rega, ATC and I think Epos go well with NVA, but what I'm looking for is material that is currently in production, that it is not necessary to buy it secondhand.
The A20 + P20 is currently available without problem, that is what I am looking for, material that can be bought without difficulties, if someone has tested speakers currently in production that go well with NVA, no matter the brand, please put it here.
Sincerely
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Re: Speakers for P20+A20?
I don't know how good they are but someone should try these.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/NEW-150W-HIFI ... rkt%3D1%26
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/NEW-150W-HIFI ... rkt%3D1%26