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Accession first impressions/Review |
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RichieCactus
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Posted: 28 Oct 2017 at 7:53pm |
Okay, I've been listening to the Accession for a few weeks now, albeit not as much as I would have liked due to various commitments getting in the way.
In the end I decided to put the Accession in the Thorens/Nagaoka MP200 system first - my thinking being I then had another upgrade to come later when I use it with the Cartridgeman MM3 cartridge I let it run in, unplayed, for over a week. However, my first listen was not in ideal circumstances - I was feeling quite tired - but keen to hear having read all the reviews on this excellent forum ! I havent kept detailed notes but what struck me - first impressions if you like - were the naturalness of the percussion and piano. Then, as often happens when I'm listening to music whilst a bit tired - I started to drift off to sleep a bit. Normally I would drift away until the music ends. But then something amazing happened - the sheer quality and presentation from the Accession suddenly bought me up to fully awake and appreciating the music Wow. The word that sprung to mind was - compelling. Anyway, I've listened to about 10 LP's since then - awake this time - and can say I love this baby! Rgds Richie |
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RichieCactus
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Hi Jon
still not tried the Accession yet - been too busy on a big DIY project this w/end, and now the Mrs is binge watching some Turkish soap opera thing ! Anyway, I will write up my first impressions for sure... promise ! rgds RC |
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Fatmangolf
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Maybe just me that thought of the Point Break or Bad Boys question in Hot Fuzz. So how did your two systems fare with the Accession Richie?
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Jon
Open mind and ears whilst owning GSP Genera, Accession M, Accession MC, Elevator EXP, Solo ULDE, Proprius amps, Cusat50 cables, Lautus digital cable, Spatia cables and links, and a Majestic DAC. |
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RichieCactus
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Thanks Guys
Cant make up my mind whether to start the Accession in my Rega RP8/Cartridgeman MM3 setup, or the Thorens /Nag Mp200 ? 1st world problems eh ?! |
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BackinBlack
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Agree, just make sure the main volume control is also turned right down. Don' forget the turntable earth, if it has one. When connected switch to the Accession input and increase volume slowly.
Happy Listening Ian |
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Just listen, if it sounds good to you, enjoy it.
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Richardl60
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No though make sure your main amp isn't presenting a live input to speakers.
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RichieCactus
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Accession has landed !
I've plugged it in and it's nicely warming up while I am busy with several days worth of DIY (deep joy). Quick question - should I "power down" ** when connecting/disconnecting from the signal inputs/outputs at the back ? I don't want to damage any internals, obviously. Rgds Richie ** i.e. pull the PSU plug out of the wall socket. |
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