Maybe I’m liking the Puritan feeding just amps because there is already a P20 feeding pre and sources. Never tried the Puritan without the P20 in the system (having amplification separated from sources, on different walls) and hearing veterans’s comments above I don’t think it’s even worth trying.
I suppose the Puritan might be something to add, not an alternative, to the P20.
I need to experiment using the Puritan just feeding the DAC to find out if it brings better or worst results. Tomorrow I’ll do, Donald. Even if it implies plugging the M1200s straight to the wall sockets (can’t move the P20 by myself from side to front wall and back) and this could compromise the sound.
Don’t know if my issue was strictly related to DC, I had a P15 buzzing, even if plugged to P20 or Puritan. An electrical engineer is taking measurements of my power during these last days to investigate deeper. Next Monday I’ll be able to better understand what is wrong in my current.
The odd thing is that sonically the Puritan is bringing exactly the opposite IME: openness, clarity, separation, details, vividness and engagement. That’s the reason why I’m keeping it in my system. Time will tell.
I’ve added a new DAC to my system. I have the Bartók going out for an upgrade shortly and I needed a backup. It’s a Mark Levinson 519. Out of the box it sounds really nice. It’s presentation is very detailed with drier presentation than the Bartók.
My Anthony Gallo Acoustics Reference Subwoofer Amplifier stopped working several months ago and I have not yet found a local repair shop to take a look at it.
(The Ref SA drives a second set of voice coils in my AGA Reference 3.1 loudspeakers’ woofers.)
Meanwhile, a used one turned up at TMR a few days ago at a great price; so I snapped it up.
I had become unaccustomed to what I was missing. The snap/dynamics and ease of presentation is so much better with these “extra” drivers in the mix.
Yes; bridgeable stereo amplifier with cross-over, phase and level settings.
Can serve as stereo, mono or subwoofer amplifier.
I use it in stereo mode with subwoofer settings engaged to drive the second set of LF drivers in my loudspeakers.
From the following linked review:
“When powered by a single conventional amplifier, the Ref 3.1’s low-frequency limit is 34Hz. By sending a separate low-pass signal to the second voice coil with a little equalization via the bass amplifier, bass response is extended down to a subterranean 22 Hz - absolutely amazing bass extension for a speaker the size of the Ref 3.1.“
Thanks to member @danm I have added a PS Audio Stellar Phono Preamplifier to the system. My vinyl has never sounded better. Not the best stack arrangement, but will have to do till I find a better cabinet.
