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Why I got the Solo ULDE |
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Ash
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Posted: 22 Dec 2017 at 9:46pm |
As absurd as it may initially sound for me to suggest (to newcomers, at least), I have personally found that Graham Slee products sound noticeably better after a considerable power on period of at least several hours to several days. Graham's Bitzie sounds better after a couple of hours powered up than it does immediately after several days of being switched off. Capacitor charging is an exponential curve with a plateau just below 100% (equilibrium and reversible process) so it makes sense that the audio circuits take some time to reach full charge capacity/saturation, which I suspect affects phase integrity and stereo imaging quite profoundly.
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msphil
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Hi Stefan, It's worth bearing in mind that the ULDE (like all of Grahams equipment) gets better over time as it burns in. You won't regret your decision. Phil |
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msphil
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You also have to remember that the ULDE gets better over time as it burns in. You won't be disappointed with your decision.
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morris_minor
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You won't regret buying the ULDE, Stefan!
It works wonderfully with my LCD-2s and HD650s. And I've no desire to change it (unless Graham finds an even better way of making a headphone amp, of course )
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Bob
Majestic DAC/pre-amp Accession MC/Enigma, Accession MM, Reflex M, Elevator EXP, Era Gold V Solo ULDE, Novo, Lautus USB and digital, Libran balanced, CuSat50 2 x Proprius + Spatia/Spatia Links |
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Graham Slee
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Apart from tonal and timing capabilities, music must also 'connect' with the listener. It is this which newcomers to high quality sound may not understand, but it is what differentiates one product with another. It is also the "glue" which makes you want to listen more, and more deeply.
Few headphones allow that 'connection' to happen. Most headphones seem to be designed with no consideration for it. After all, it is just the technicalities that matter I need to get that 'connection' before I will release a design otherwise in my opinion a design is useless. Working with many headphones to try and make a headphone amplifier design 'connect' is a very frustrating process! Therefore your experiences are no surprise. |
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stefanm
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I don't think he ever worked there. Can't find it from his history on his web page.
I read that the WDR, one of our broadcasters, uses some of his stuff. Can't find the source anymore. At least he has a strong and very good reputation among mastering professionals. I think it was bad luck how the Lehmann Linear and my headphone mismatched. Something was amiss or it was a faulty unit. I have no other explanation. |
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I didn't know Norbert worked in broadcasting too.
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