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AP30
For anyone that have seen my previous posts, this little amp came my way via another member here. It has been interesting, this is the first NVA amp I have owned and so I have little comparison other than the other amps that I own. Don't feel the need to tell you about timing, space etc. I think its sufficient to say Its good
(DQ) its different, and in my book better . Combined with the longdog phono and cubetts it really sings. Trouble is I'm now starting to think maybe the Ls7 on sale here could bring more?....Help Would that just be overkill, or just dissatisfaction?
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Re: AP30
Yep- get the cable
Analogue Source -
GL-59 modified.
ARB uni pivot alloy wand-AT-VM95SH- RigB 9
ARB uni pivot wooden wand-AT- Signet.
Quad 34 Pre amp with mm phono stage.
Ifi Zen Phono for mc
Akai 4000DS mk2 R2R
Digital Sources- Argon Pi4 v2; IfI iUSB 3.0, Ifi Neo idsd Dac;
Fibre Ethernet connection.
Tidal / Radio Paradise
Amplification Nva 300va mono blocks
Speakers Lii Audio F-15 with Doc modded 12” in Open Baffle; Ls6
Weiduka AC8.8- for digital sources
Mini BMU for analog sources
GL-59 modified.
ARB uni pivot alloy wand-AT-VM95SH- RigB 9
ARB uni pivot wooden wand-AT- Signet.
Quad 34 Pre amp with mm phono stage.
Ifi Zen Phono for mc
Akai 4000DS mk2 R2R
Digital Sources- Argon Pi4 v2; IfI iUSB 3.0, Ifi Neo idsd Dac;
Fibre Ethernet connection.
Tidal / Radio Paradise
Amplification Nva 300va mono blocks
Speakers Lii Audio F-15 with Doc modded 12” in Open Baffle; Ls6
Weiduka AC8.8- for digital sources
Mini BMU for analog sources
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Re: AP30
My 1980's vintage NVA A40 stereo amp responded very well to upgraded cabling (SSP and LS5). You will hear improvements on any NVA setup as the circuitry gets room to 'breathe' and function at its best.
All NVA amps are transparent and musical - the cabling will help to reveal that.![Very Happy :grin:](./images/smilies/icon/biggrin.gif)
All NVA amps are transparent and musical - the cabling will help to reveal that.
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DigiVolumio PC + Kiss DP-500 + Sabaj A20d
NVA: Cube2 + LS6+ Sabaj A10a (2) + Little Bear MC2
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VinylLogic DM101 + Syrinx LE1 + Grado Sig MCX
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Re: AP30
I have found that upgrading NVA cabeling, both speaker and interconnector, has a very pronounced effect. This was most marked on the main system but also significant on the second system. My experience is that cables have a far greater effect on the sound of NVA amps than other makes I have owned.
Main System
NVA BMU, P90SA/A80s (latest spec), Cube 1s, TIS, TISC(LS7)
Sonore OpticalRendu, Chord Mscaler & Qutest, Sbooster PSs
Network Acoustics Eno, ifi iPurifier3, AQ JB FMJ, Cisco 2940 & 2960
DH Labs ethernet, BNC & USB cables, Lindy cat 6 US ethernet cable
Second System
NVA P20/ A20, Cubettes, LS3, SSP, SC
Sonore MicroRendu, Chord Mojo 2 MCRU PSs, AQ Carbon USB cable & JB FMJ
Headphones
Grado SR325e/Chord Mojo, Beyerdynamic Avetho/AQ DF Black
RIP Doc
NVA BMU, P90SA/A80s (latest spec), Cube 1s, TIS, TISC(LS7)
Sonore OpticalRendu, Chord Mscaler & Qutest, Sbooster PSs
Network Acoustics Eno, ifi iPurifier3, AQ JB FMJ, Cisco 2940 & 2960
DH Labs ethernet, BNC & USB cables, Lindy cat 6 US ethernet cable
Second System
NVA P20/ A20, Cubettes, LS3, SSP, SC
Sonore MicroRendu, Chord Mojo 2 MCRU PSs, AQ Carbon USB cable & JB FMJ
Headphones
Grado SR325e/Chord Mojo, Beyerdynamic Avetho/AQ DF Black
RIP Doc
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Re: AP30
ime the LS7 will give you more weight, texture, transparency.
The cost of the silver base wires for LS7 has just jumped up AGAIN (they are 30% more expensive than this time last year!!) and one set takes a whole day to make, so the current brand new price will have to change sooner rather than later.
See if you can get them on 7 day trial (30 days not necessary if they are already burned in).
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Re: AP30
Unfortunately just been checking how long my current cables are ,( should have done so earlier) and they are 2.5. thought they were 2mtr. I don't think 1.8 would work as they would end up stretched tight between amp and speakers. Sorry to have wasted everyone's time. ![Embarrassed :oops:](./images/smilies/icon/redface.gif)
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