What Hifi review April 2009

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   Well done Graham - latest WHF review of Novo against Creek, Lehmann and Project

What Hifi gives Novo 5* and the best of the pick

They say:
We tested the stylish little Novo in January and loved it.  Aesthetic simplicity seems to be the theme, with the Novo packing one input only.
After settling down from a bright sound during its running in, the Novo gives the listener a well balanced audio with a crisp, clear treble that's quite brightly lit but holds no hint of stridency, a warm mid-range that enhances emotion in music and a springy, active bass that's well formed and underpins everything nicely.

You are served great levels of detail here and production subtleties are handled excellently, even those mixed deep within the music.  In terms of dynamics, this feisty Novo can handle anything you can throw at it.  Add a good sense of timing and essentially you've got everything you need in a headphone amplifier.

What really stands out for us is that it's just such an involving listen - you can't help getting into whatever it's serving.  It's worth bearing in mind that it's £15 less than the Lehmann too, while doing much of the same thing.  Ok, its slightly less flexible than the other amplifiers here in terms of its features, but with a sound as good as this, you're not going to mind.

Words by WHF, spelling errors are all mine.

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Jitter Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List New Member Joined: 16 Feb 2009 Location: SE England Status: Offline Points: 38	Post Options Post Reply Quote Jitter Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Topic: What Hifi review April 2009 Posted: 07 Mar 2009 at 12:39pm
	Well done Graham - latest WHF review of Novo against Creek, Lehmann and Project What Hifi gives Novo 5* and the best of the pick They say: We tested the stylish little Novo in January and loved it. Aesthetic simplicity seems to be the theme, with the Novo packing one input only. After settling down from a bright sound during its running in, the Novo gives the listener a well balanced audio with a crisp, clear treble that's quite brightly lit but holds no hint of stridency, a warm mid-range that enhances emotion in music and a springy, active bass that's well formed and underpins everything nicely. You are served great levels of detail here and production subtleties are handled excellently, even those mixed deep within the music. In terms of dynamics, this feisty Novo can handle anything you can throw at it. Add a good sense of timing and essentially you've got everything you need in a headphone amplifier. What really stands out for us is that it's just such an involving listen - you can't help getting into whatever it's serving. It's worth bearing in mind that it's £15 less than the Lehmann too, while doing much of the same thing. Ok, its slightly less flexible than the other amplifiers here in terms of its features, but with a sound as good as this, you're not going to mind. Words by WHF, spelling errors are all mine.
	...... and that's my opinion, take or leave it

Lucabeer Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 24 Jan 2009 Location: Torino, Italy Status: Offline Points: 719	Post Options Post Reply Quote Lucabeer Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 07 Mar 2009 at 1:40pm
	Well done!

mrarroyo Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Moderator Group Joined: 28 Jul 2008 Location: Miami Beach, FL Status: Offline Points: 1401	Post Options Post Reply Quote mrarroyo Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 07 Mar 2009 at 1:59pm
	Well done indeed! Congratulations.
	Miguel

Graham Slee Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Admin Group Retired Joined: 11 Jan 2008 Location: South Yorkshire Status: Offline Points: 16314	Post Options Post Reply Quote Graham Slee Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 08 Mar 2009 at 3:18am
	Thank you Jitter, If you hadn't told me I would not have known. I am just kept in the dark and ........................... It's nice to know I've trumped the other designers - those (and their mates) who tell others how superior to me they are... Sometimes being humble pays off.
	That none should be able to park up and enjoy the view without a smartphone and the knowledge in how to use apps

Flying Scot Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List New Member Joined: 12 Mar 2009 Status: Offline Points: 4	Post Options Post Reply Quote Flying Scot Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 12 Mar 2009 at 10:58pm
	My Novo arrived today and I listened to Stanley Road by Paul Weller through my barely run in Sennheiser HD650s. I was blown away. The piano and acoustic guitars sounded as if they were in the room. The tone is a little over-bright but I read that this sorts itself out after a few hours play (makes mental note to leave it running when I go away for Easter) Well done sir, I doff my hat to you.

What Hifi review April 2009

Cadman Enterprises Limited
7 Kirkstall Close
South Anston
Sheffield S25 5BA
England

+44 (0) 1909 568739
+44 (0) 7947 107188

john at gspaudio.co.uk

What Hifi review April 2009

Cadman Enterprises Limited7 Kirkstall CloseSouth AnstonSheffield S25 5BAEngland

+44 (0) 1909 568739+44 (0) 7947 107188

john at gspaudio.co.uk

Cadman Enterprises Limited
7 Kirkstall Close
South Anston
Sheffield S25 5BA
England

+44 (0) 1909 568739
+44 (0) 7947 107188