iaudio
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Vivek, Congrats dude!
Post your latest AV purchase(s)......
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vivek.saikia
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Thanks to all! 
thanks to my 'ears' in Bangalore, Gobble, i managed to procure a little gem of an amp called Musica INT 30 ..
there is precious little about it on the net..except maybe here http://www.eden-audio.com/ the info here has been copied from the musica site)..in this website the amp retails for about 470 euros but i got mine from ARN in Bangalore for INR 17.5K including the cost of transport...
i don't have much experience with audio gear so will not be able to make objective comments about the amp..
i can only compare with the NAD 325BEE (which i still have by the way and maybe tempted to sell, but that's for later..)
background story:
i was getting a bit tired with the NAD and wanted something more compatible with my highly sensitive AUDIRE CALLISTOES FLs..one bored afternoon i was leafing through an old WHAT HIFI when i chanced upon the phone number of forum member odyssey of ARN SYSTEMS..i told him about my predicament (in which cost sensitivity was right up there with the sensitivity of the speakers as being the factors dictating my choice) and he suggested (i) red wine audio (which i rejected outright for its 'high' price) (ii) dayens ampino and (iii) the musica int 30..
fortunately for me Rahul (Gobble) has or rather used to pretty much have the same audio chain as mine (same amp, same cd player and same speakers...not to mention an overlap even in music choices..of course his is much more eclectic..i on the other hand could listen to just herbbie hancock for six months at a stretch)..
anyway odyseey kindly consented to have them over at rahul's place for about a week..
rahul indulged in some critical listening of the amps in question and kept me updated regularly on his impressions ...
based on his inputs i decided to take the plunge with the INT and have not regretted the decision...
the amp has less power (i think 25W) than my NAD but it sings quite beautifully with my callistoes..the detail retrieval is good, the separation great with the vocalists dead centre and at the back and i am not missing the power of my NAD..
i listened to a whole range of music on it from miles davis, to hancock to jennifer warnes..and i am glad to inform that i am better able to enjoy the music than with the NAD..i tried comparing the INT 30 + CALLISTOES combination with the NAD + MS 902i and found that while the latter delivered more punch and heft, was a tad tiring on the ears and its music sounded 'artificial' as compared to the INT and CALLISTOES, which sang quite well and effortlessly...
the build of the INT is good by the way, the fascia is made of 8mm aluminium and the innards are minimalist...
i am sure rahul with his better command over the audiophile vocabulary and more discerning judgment will post his reviews about the INT 30..
thanks rahul, odyseey..everyone...
i must say i am quite loving it...the combination is good for nearfield listening at moderate to low to very low volumes...
there is precious little about it on the net..except maybe here http://www.eden-audio.com/ the info here has been copied from the musica site)..in this website the amp retails for about 470 euros but i got mine from ARN in Bangalore for INR 17.5K including the cost of transport...
i don't have much experience with audio gear so will not be able to make objective comments about the amp..
i can only compare with the NAD 325BEE (which i still have by the way and maybe tempted to sell, but that's for later..)
background story:
i was getting a bit tired with the NAD and wanted something more compatible with my highly sensitive AUDIRE CALLISTOES FLs..one bored afternoon i was leafing through an old WHAT HIFI when i chanced upon the phone number of forum member odyssey of ARN SYSTEMS..i told him about my predicament (in which cost sensitivity was right up there with the sensitivity of the speakers as being the factors dictating my choice) and he suggested (i) red wine audio (which i rejected outright for its 'high' price) (ii) dayens ampino and (iii) the musica int 30..
fortunately for me Rahul (Gobble) has or rather used to pretty much have the same audio chain as mine (same amp, same cd player and same speakers...not to mention an overlap even in music choices..of course his is much more eclectic..i on the other hand could listen to just herbbie hancock for six months at a stretch)..
anyway odyseey kindly consented to have them over at rahul's place for about a week..
rahul indulged in some critical listening of the amps in question and kept me updated regularly on his impressions ...
based on his inputs i decided to take the plunge with the INT and have not regretted the decision...
the amp has less power (i think 25W) than my NAD but it sings quite beautifully with my callistoes..the detail retrieval is good, the separation great with the vocalists dead centre and at the back and i am not missing the power of my NAD..
i listened to a whole range of music on it from miles davis, to hancock to jennifer warnes..and i am glad to inform that i am better able to enjoy the music than with the NAD..i tried comparing the INT 30 + CALLISTOES combination with the NAD + MS 902i and found that while the latter delivered more punch and heft, was a tad tiring on the ears and its music sounded 'artificial' as compared to the INT and CALLISTOES, which sang quite well and effortlessly...
the build of the INT is good by the way, the fascia is made of 8mm aluminium and the innards are minimalist...
i am sure rahul with his better command over the audiophile vocabulary and more discerning judgment will post his reviews about the INT 30..
thanks rahul, odyseey..everyone...
i must say i am quite loving it...the combination is good for nearfield listening at moderate to low to very low volumes...
iaudio
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Moktan, Congrats! You seemed to have got yourself a good deal, more so because you are very satisfied with the purchase. Kudos to Gobble for doing the needful to help you with the purchase.
Pics please!
Pics please!
metalbandit
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harryanthony
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i just picked up the Harmony one from amazon USA for $162.
also bought a few audio CD's and DVD's...
50 Classics For Relaxation
Carpenters Gold: 35th Anniversary Edition
the below DVD's are for my 2 year ols..
Dora the Explorer - Rhymes and Riddles
Dora the Explorer - Musical School Days
i only hope that my DV-610 will play it
also bought a few audio CD's and DVD's...
50 Classics For Relaxation
Carpenters Gold: 35th Anniversary Edition
the below DVD's are for my 2 year ols..
Dora the Explorer - Rhymes and Riddles
Dora the Explorer - Musical School Days
i only hope that my DV-610 will play it
Congratulations :clapping: You seriously are "teky" Please post the detailed review with some pictures.
:clapping:
metalbandit
Active Member
The 610 will play if it has been made region free since these DVD's will be Region 1.
svenkateshsmart
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Hi,
Again, I am here posting in this thread, but this is an unforgettable Sunday and am as happy as a kid!
Picked up Monitor Audio BR2 speakers from Shriram and then went with my friend, Guru, who accompained me patiently all the way, to Landmark, MusicWorld and we picked up lots of stuffs including, but not limited to:
1. A. R. Rehman's World of Music
2. Lata Mangeshkar - an eRa in an evening
3. Eric Clapton Unplugged
4. Mohammed Rafi and Kishore Kumar's assorted.
5. Saawariya
6. Micheal Jackson - This is it!
7. Vaarnam Aayiram
8. Khajini
9. Alaipayuthey
10. Minnalea and a few others Regional.....
End Result: Pleasant damage to the wallet!
Cheers!
Again, I am here posting in this thread, but this is an unforgettable Sunday and am as happy as a kid!
Picked up Monitor Audio BR2 speakers from Shriram and then went with my friend, Guru, who accompained me patiently all the way, to Landmark, MusicWorld and we picked up lots of stuffs including, but not limited to:
1. A. R. Rehman's World of Music
2. Lata Mangeshkar - an eRa in an evening
3. Eric Clapton Unplugged
4. Mohammed Rafi and Kishore Kumar's assorted.
5. Saawariya
6. Micheal Jackson - This is it!
7. Vaarnam Aayiram
8. Khajini
9. Alaipayuthey
10. Minnalea and a few others Regional.....
End Result: Pleasant damage to the wallet!
Cheers!
Hi Guys,
One of our customers visited Singapore and asked him to get the PS3 Slim.I got it toady.Since i have neither Blu ray movies nor PS3 games i visited our member Srinisundar's home yesterday.He was kind enough to loan me a couple of Bluray movies.Watched them for some time and the PS3 works fine.Now have to get some PS3 games for my son.
cheers,
sri
One of our customers visited Singapore and asked him to get the PS3 Slim.I got it toady.Since i have neither Blu ray movies nor PS3 games i visited our member Srinisundar's home yesterday.He was kind enough to loan me a couple of Bluray movies.Watched them for some time and the PS3 works fine.Now have to get some PS3 games for my son.
cheers,
sri
Congrats Sri ....................... There seem to be some good sale going on in landmark chennai for PS3 consoles and games. Check this thread.
http://www.hifivision.com/console-gaming/11101-all-chennai-gamers.html
http://www.hifivision.com/console-gaming/11101-all-chennai-gamers.html
Congrats Sri - I've got a couple of games which I can happily lend to you. However you need to wait until this 25th when I'll be back in town. if you're looking for some specific games do let me know.
Hi Suresh,
Thanks for your gesture.
Thanks again.
sri
I've GTA 4 with me and haven't played since ages. You can have it if you want and give it back one you're son is bored. If you want to buy still I think it will be anywhere around INR 700, although in the used market it can be had for less.
Yes Suresh it will be great if you can lend it for some time.The price you quoted and the used market... Is it in Chennai or London?
I hear that the PS3 games can not be downloaded off the net.Is it right?
sri
I hear that the PS3 games can not be downloaded off the net.Is it right?
sri
Post your latest purchase(s)......
Okay Sri. I'll drop the game in your home once I'm in Chennai. The prices I quoted are here. Not sure of Chennai and PS3 hasn't been hacked yet so no chance of downloading games yet.
Okay Sri. I'll drop the game in your home once I'm in Chennai. The prices I quoted are here. Not sure of Chennai and PS3 hasn't been hacked yet so no chance of downloading games yet.
For excellent sound that won't break the bank, the 5 Star Award Winning Wharfedale Diamond 12.1 Bookshelf Speakers is the one to consider!
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