First of all, with the changeover to bi-amping, nothing spectacular really happened. Yes, if you concentrated hard, then you would discover here and there a reverberation which lingers slightly longer and then dies away and also one or another detail might not have managed to reach the threshold of consciousness, but it's probably still there when I change back to just one stereo amplifier. As the amplifiers slowly warm up, then I notice a bit more space around the instruments. They seem to be more stable in the room, which now seems to be slightly larger. With the Cologne Concert Jarrett's playing now seems more flowing, it's easier to differentiate between the sound of the body and the strings, without this wanting to sound a tick too analytical, and the pianist's boisterous accentuation is easier to hear but without interfering.
Initially I was sure it wasn't worth connecting a second amplifier, but after roughly 15 minutes I doubted my spontaneous verdict and the longer I listen, the more certain I become that I don't want to miss the second The Poweramp any more. As I mentioned it's not about eye-catching effect here. With two stereo amplifiers the AudioMachina seem to be further behind the music, which is now even more natural, self-evident and somehow flows into the room better. Experienced high-end listeners should know something similar from the comparison between extremely good turntables with one of the few world-class examples. Initially you underestimate the differences, but once you have recognised the differences, then it is nearly impossible to be content with the second-best solution. But it's not about the advantages of the bi-amping here, but rather the Maestro GSE. It shows each improvement in the chain beforehand conscientiously, but also spoils you with an absolutely fascinating spatial representation even with a reasonably simple installation. I don't know any other acoustic transducer which shows itself so unpretentiously when setting up as the Maestro GSE. I still know exactly how long I needed to get a similarly spatial representation out of the Lumen White.
Listened to with
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Digitalplayer | Nagra VI |
Computer | iMac 27‟, 3.06 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo, 8 GB, OS X Version 10.10.2 |
Audio player | Amarra Symphony 2.6, Audirvana, Pure Music |
CD-drive | Wadia WT3200 |
DAC (D/A converter) | Mytek 192-DSD-DAC, M2Tech Young DSD und Van der Graaf |
Record player | Brinkmann LaGrange with tube power supply, LumenWhite Mystere |
Pick-up arm | AMG Viella 12‟, Thales Simplicity, SME V |
Cartridge | Einstein The Pickup, Brinkmann EMT ti, Lyra Olympos SL, Lyra Etna |
Tape deck | Studer A80 |
Phono circuit | Einstein The Turntable‘s Choice (sym), Blue Amp |
Pre-amp | Einstein The Preamp |
Power amplifier | Ayon Epsilon mit KT150, Einstein The Poweramp (2x) |
Loudspeakers | LumenWhite DiamondLight Monitors |
Cable | Precision Interfacer Technology, HMS Gran Finale Jubilee, Audioquest, Swiss Cables Reference, Goebel High End Lacorde |
Accessories | PS Audio Power P5, Clearaudio Matrix, Sun Leiste, Audioplan Powerstar HMS-Wandsteckdosen, Acapella Basen, Acoustic System Füße und Resonatoren, Finite Elemente Pagode Master Reference Heavy Duty und Cerabase, Harmonix Real Focus, Audio Exklusiv Silentplugs |
Manufacturer's specifications
AudioMachina Maestro GSE
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Construction | enclosed 4 way reference standing loudspeakers |
Housing | made of aluminium sheets, modular MAPS system |
Frequency range | 15Hz - 30kHz |
Sensitivity | 89dB at 4 Ohms, good natured phase characteristics |
Equipment | 2 x 26cm bass, 2 x 15cm midbass, 12 cm mid-range, 2.5cm tweeter |
Crossover frequencies | Bass 100 Hz, Low-mid range 800 Hz, Mid-high range 3 kHz |
Subwoofer | enclosed, active, MSX filter, 1000W ICE power amplifier |
Setting options | Subwoofer: frequency and level can be adjusted Mid-range and high range frequencies: level can be adjusted |
Dimensions (H/W/D) | 130 x 30 x 30 cm (including base) |
Weight | 80kg per speaker, assembled |
Recommended amplifier power | 100 - 500 W per channel at 4 ohms |
Price | 80000 Euro |
Manufacturer / Distribution
Einstein Audio Components
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Address | Prinz Regent Straße 50-60 44759 Bochum |
Phone | +49 234 9731512 |
info@einstein-audio.de | |
Web | www.einstein-audio.de |