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hifistokie
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Posted: 27 Feb 2017 at 8:49pm |
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Having returned to the world of hi-fi and in particular vinyl fairly recently after a long lay off I found myself feeling the need to improve on the inbuilt phono stage in my MF A300 amp. I had heard of Grayham Slee but was delighted to learn about the loan scheme which struck me as being very fair indeed.I expressed an interest in the Reflex M and the Accession and I have just spent 2 enjoyable weeks with the Reflex and I thought my “thoughts” might be of interest.
This unit is a big BIG improvement on the inbuilt stage,I am no expert writer and do not wish to sound like a WHF reviewer but here goes my attempt on just ONE track. I listened to “Hotel California by The Eagles,a favourite of mine for years,many times. The tinkling intro is enticing,attack of percussion,imaging and spacing are greatly improved,guitar sounds somehow cleaner and there is a shimmer at the top end of the scale which seemed new to me. Pauses seem “blacker” particularly before the “mirrors on the ceiling”line and the main guitar solo rolls in so sweetly,when the single cymbal strikes it hangs in the air . Whilst all this is going on the vocals are fitting into the mix crisp and clear as part of a cohesive whole. All in all as good as I have ever heard this track.
So that's it,a great experience ,I thought to “review” just the one track but I will add
Nils Lofgren “Cry Tough” just fabulous
Jefferson Starship “Red Octopus” Grace Slick on “Miracles” heavenly
Leonard Cohen “Songs of” 20 seconds into “So long Marianne” I was singing (poor reviewer me,yes I know) but I was truly back in those good old days gone by when music was what we talked about in bars,clubs and dance halls whilst looking for the next main chance with some lovely Marianne or other.
Having said all that I doubt I will be buying the Reflex because I am now waiting with bated breath for the chance to try the Accession.I have read the reviews and I think the rationale behind this unit seems somehow correct too. Can it be another peg up from the Reflex as many seem to think? I do hope so because I am enjoying all this immensely My thanks to FATMANGOLF for his assistance in regard to the loan period. Cheers Dave |
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Richardl60
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Look forward to your accession review with interest having had the ERa gold, revelation (similar to reflex ) - now Accession.
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RichW
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Hi Dave,
The ReflexM is a high quality phono stage & I would say it competes with & betters some of the Hifi mags' much more costly favourites. IMO the Accession has stronger 3D imaging/soundstaging & sounds just a little bit more 'natural' with a little more air & space for want of a better description. Whether the Accession is an improvement for you could depend on the rest of your system.
Thanks to the loan scheme you have the opportunity to find out. |
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Majestic/Enigma, Accession MM & MC.
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hifistokie
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Hi
Thanks for your comments My vinyl system is Lp12/Nima/Adikt into a MF A300 dual monobloc amp feeding a pair of Spendor A6 speakers.No fancy dan cables just good quality copper. In truth it sounds pretty good but the Reflex M,as I posted,was a big improvement over the inbuilt stage.I am looking forward to a trial of the Accession via the excellent loan scheme I will of course post my findings. Regards Dave
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RichW
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I think you'll be impressed Dave.
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Majestic/Enigma, Accession MM & MC.
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Aussie Mick
Senior Member Joined: 21 Feb 2014 Location: Bendigo Aust. Status: Offline Points: 1091 |
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So, Dave,
Thoughts on the Accession? Mick. |
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