Bought from Mahim, Eastern Electronics (Norge), on 23.2.19 for 13500/- 2060UBT
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Bought from Mahim, Eastern Electronics (Norge), on 23.2.19 for 13500/- 2060UBT
however i will surly share my opinion in coming days once i receive the amp & start using it
As promised, link to my opinion on Norge post
thanks to Mr. Amit Jain (AudiQs, Bangalore) for seamless purchase experience & hope many more to follow. Gentleman with great knowledge & always approachable.Special thanks to HiFivision FM for all your valuable feedback & suggestions / guidance, really appreciated!
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Finally Norge Concerto Gold 1000 arrived today :p bit of long wait due to transport issues from Mumbai to Bangalore due to COVID19 situation. Connected my AJ FS52 + Norge & it sings beautifully... i was worried if i need to reconnect my Subwoofer back to stereo 2.1, just in case there is less...
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dazzwilliams
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Thanks for the review. I picked up the same amp recently (albeit used) but haven't got a chance to set it up since I'm on a work trip.As promised, link to my opinion on Norge post
Special thanks to HiFivision FM for all your valuable feedback & suggestions / guidance, really appreciated!
Post your latest AV purchase(s)......
Finally Norge Concerto Gold 1000 arrived today :p bit of long wait due to transport issues from Mumbai to Bangalore due to COVID19 situation. Connected my AJ FS52 + Norge & it sings beautifully... i was worried if i need to reconnect my Subwoofer back to stereo 2.1, just in case there is less...
Do go through the below thread by FM @rishiguru
Anatomy of Norge 1000 GOLD Stereo Integrated Amplifier
Norge 1000 GOLD Stereo Integrated Amplifier (Technical Review) It has been quite long since I last wrote a review. The last one was of my beloved Logitech Z-2300 which still remains with me & performs with full gusto. But as I travelled through the different posts of many audio forums, it...
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There are a few DIY improvement suggestions by FMs such as addition of a speaker protection circuit, change in capacitors etc. I was curious to know if these improvements have been incorporated on the latest models or not. (above review was in 2013)
Did you observe an audible thump when you switch on the amp?
And btw, what is your source and DAC?
Yes I did go though the thread, however decided not to make any mods now.
There is thump only when you switch on the amp, so its advisable to keep the volume knob to zero when you switch it on. Hopefully we should get speaker protection module from Norge itself, i had this conversation with Amit Jain (AudiQ partners with Norge in Bangalore) they are expecting some modules for testing & he mentioned once its ready he will let me know which can be incorporate in future.
Recently acquired Sony BDP-S1500 which i'm using to play ACD, other source are Spotify, Amazon Music & YouTube. All these sources are routed via basic DAC into Norge for the time being, however i need to invest in decent DAC (in my bucket-list) going forward to get most of this.
I am using the Norge 2060 UBT hooked with Polk audio Monitor 70 speakers. no issues, no heating problems.
Some more insight courtesy AudiQ -
The amps has 4700 mfd 50V X 4 caps. Speaker protection is in works and expecting few test boards next month. If they pass the QC, then they will become standard part of Norge's amp. The amp has separate amp boards for L and R with single Cap bank and toroidal, screenshot attached .
dazzwilliams
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Looks like quite a few things have been improved. Does it still come with a 2 pin plug without ground connection?
And I would also be interested in incorporating the speaker protection circuit in my Norge 1000.
yes its still 2 pin plug. Will surely post an updated once i hear back from them on QC testing.
Congrats on Norge purchase.
Though I am no expert but my humble suggestion to Norge would be.
1) Separate the two channels heatsink with little larger than half of the current one.
2) See if selector ribbon wires can be shortened. Will need rearrangement to preamp, tone, selection section.
3) If capacitor value for one channel is 4700uf x 2 ; I guess they are sufficient.
4) if avoidable discard leads from Power amp board to transistors.
5) Speaker Protection.
6) Shielded twisted wires for signals and distance between power supply wires and transformer.
7) Ventilation slots below transformer and heatsink on bottom plate.
8) Power cord and speaker terminal distance may be increased. Or hide them under some metals slot shield etc.
9) Avoid screws on front face plate if possible.
10) More sturdy Robust Power switch and selector switch (Though I have not seen them personally)
11) Publish measured specifications. (Basics ones will also do) It helps some audiio enthusiasts. Not specs but Measured Reports.
12) Safety notices on back panel as per standard for Consumer electronics internationally.
13) names, designations and markings are almost touching the edges of back panel bring them closer to the appropriate points etc.
All these will increase costs. There is no reason why company cant have two versions of same model. (Like MKII, Special edition etc. ) I have honestly given suggestion as I want Indian company to grow. Let Norge 2060 be as popular as NAD3020.
Regards
Though I am no expert but my humble suggestion to Norge would be.
1) Separate the two channels heatsink with little larger than half of the current one.
2) See if selector ribbon wires can be shortened. Will need rearrangement to preamp, tone, selection section.
3) If capacitor value for one channel is 4700uf x 2 ; I guess they are sufficient.
4) if avoidable discard leads from Power amp board to transistors.
5) Speaker Protection.
6) Shielded twisted wires for signals and distance between power supply wires and transformer.
7) Ventilation slots below transformer and heatsink on bottom plate.
8) Power cord and speaker terminal distance may be increased. Or hide them under some metals slot shield etc.
9) Avoid screws on front face plate if possible.
10) More sturdy Robust Power switch and selector switch (Though I have not seen them personally)
11) Publish measured specifications. (Basics ones will also do) It helps some audiio enthusiasts. Not specs but Measured Reports.
12) Safety notices on back panel as per standard for Consumer electronics internationally.
13) names, designations and markings are almost touching the edges of back panel bring them closer to the appropriate points etc.
All these will increase costs. There is no reason why company cant have two versions of same model. (Like MKII, Special edition etc. ) I have honestly given suggestion as I want Indian company to grow. Let Norge 2060 be as popular as NAD3020.
Regards
Good morning.
Mind you suggestions are for minor improvements. Correction : Regarding powersupply capacitors it depends on speakers lowest impedance and how amplifier is capable to supply power. So some advice from expert would help.
Also would like to add, I have seen branded reputed hifi amplifiers with cables running on top of transformers, ribbon cables etc. So those who already have Norge 2060 or other amps nothing to worry about.
regards
Mind you suggestions are for minor improvements. Correction : Regarding powersupply capacitors it depends on speakers lowest impedance and how amplifier is capable to supply power. So some advice from expert would help.
Also would like to add, I have seen branded reputed hifi amplifiers with cables running on top of transformers, ribbon cables etc. So those who already have Norge 2060 or other amps nothing to worry about.
regards
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