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Ash ![]() Senior Member ![]() ![]() Joined: 18 Mar 2013 Location: Dorset Status: Offline Points: 3374 |
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Power supply will make a significant difference to the performance of audio electronics. The Reflex C was once a flagship product for moving coil so use of a switched-mode power supply will prevent it from conveying its full potential.
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Lautus S/PDIF>Majestic>Lautus-R3>2xProprius>MySphere 3.1
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Graham Slee ![]() Admin Group ![]() ![]() Telling it as it is Joined: 11 Jan 2008 Location: South Yorkshire Status: Offline Points: 10450 |
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Who the hell sold it to you with a "green" PSU? I'd prefer a proper judgment even if the other guy wins, than being legged down right from the start! Graham
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RichW ![]() Senior Member ![]() ![]() Joined: 21 Jan 2013 Location: UK Status: Offline Points: 1118 |
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Hi Bnes,
Give it at least a couple of weeks of continuous power. Patience is needed with run-in. GSP don't supply the Reflex C with the 'get you started' green PSU - probably for good reason. The PSU1 should improve the Reflex C noticeably - strongly advise you to try one before making a final judgement. |
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Elevator, Accession M, Majestic/Enigma, Reflex M, CuSat & Lautus.
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Bnes ![]() New Member ![]() Joined: 27 Jan 2021 Status: Offline Points: 1 |
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Looking for some insights on the topic.
I have purchased a new Reflex C phono stage and have had it powered on for about 55 hours at this point. I have noticed some slight improvement to bass, but over all I am still finding it a little bright. Even “harsh” sounding at times depending on the track. So far, here are my observations in comparison to my old P******t Tube Box II. I have noticed that the Reflex C is very quiet. The sound floor is lower than the tube box, and vocals seem to be a little more upfront. That said, I’ve noticed some other details that aren’t as flattering. When listening to vocal recordings by Nina Simone, Nora Jones and Ella Fitzgerald - the accompaniment seems to be a little thin and not as lush as the project. They sound distant. Drums, piano etc - they aren’t as musical. When I increase the volume to bring this forward, the vocals sound a harsh. With the project, it is warmer and a little more laid back. Vocals are a little smoother, almost silkier and the accompanying instruments are more musical. It picks up string sounds and nuances better than the Reflex at the moment.. When I turn the volume up, not only do the vocals sound better, but these nuances come to life. These details are more present, more “full.” With the Reflex, the are thinner, and sit a little more in the background. Am I going to see the Reflex settle in to the extent where it becomes more musical? I am also using the “green” power supply at the moment. What impact will the PSU1 have on the Reflex? Right now I am not seeing an improvement to the sound of my stereo. I actually prefer the tube box. |
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Str8Wire ![]() New Member ![]() ![]() Joined: 10 Jul 2020 Location: Nevada Status: Offline Points: 28 |
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Thanks @ifc jon. after about a couple of months use with the Enigma I noticed no difference from initial use.
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lfc jon ![]() Senior Member ![]() ![]() Joined: 23 Jan 2018 Location: devon Status: Offline Points: 585 |
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Hi Euan and Mike
I would say yes but It's not the same as for Headphone amp and phono amps, I don't think you are going hear a big difference.
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Pro-j tt,Ortofon 2m Bronze cart,Audiolab 8300CD,GS Reflex M. Solo headphone amp both with PSU1,MF M2si amp, Monitor audio silver 100 speakers, Atlas cables and Lautus cables
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rockyboris ![]() New Member ![]() ![]() Joined: 27 Mar 2020 Location: Scottsdale Az Status: Offline Points: 34 |
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I have both and I never noticed them needing a burn in.
Mike
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