Κώστας Φ.
Truth hurts. Here's a teddy bear.
- Μηνύματα
- 8.978
- Reaction score
- 895
Mε Hypex modules.
"The Nomad Audio Niagara amplifier is housed in a rather slick looking aluminum case with looks clearly inspired by something from say Classe or Plinius, though not quite as exquisitely manufactured. Apart from the usual nicks, dings and scratches from past heavy use, my sample looked quite dazzling—the emperor's clothes were indeed a nice fit as some would say. The "box" itself really looks rather unassuming as a whole—the front panel has a single switch (on/off) which also acts as the power indicator via a blue circular light. The rear contains all the necessary in/out connectors, including a set of balanced inputs. Unlike a few amplifiers I have recently had, the layout is rather nicely arranged; aerobatic maneuvers are not required in connecting your various cables. A nice touch is that you can specify with the manufacturer (prior to building your amplifier) where you want each of the terminals located—say for custom install reasons. Opening up the unit to take a quick peek, revealed two massive 625VA transformers which pretty much occupy a good 3/4 of the chassis. Build quality inside is nice and neat—though if you are looking for "audio jewelry" look elsewhere. Then again, with a very consumer friendly real world price of $2000, I doubt Paul is chasing that segment of the market anyway.
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The Niagara is a definite must audition, if not must buy—at $2000 it's downright inexpensive for what it offers. Come to think of it, I don't know of any solid-state amp capable of driving the Defs to the level and quality as the Nomad did - at or near that price point. No way Jose! Lest you think this recommendation only applies to the amp as a bass amp, you will be pleasantly surprised when you hear its output on your main speakers. Sweet, resolving, extended, and dynamic, the Niagara is quite the amplifier. I'd buy one in a heartbeat if it weren't for the boys at Zu cooking up something very, very special this fall. Either way you shouldn't miss this one—it's a kickin' killer!"
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