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Have you removed the top and taken pictures of the insides?
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Main Equipment: Kharma Elegance dB11-S, JL Audio F113v2 X 2, Block Audio Line & Mono SE Amplification, Bricasti M21 DAC, Antipodes Kala K-50 Server, Clearaudio Performance SE. Satisfy tonearm & Maestro Wood MM cartridge. Power: Shunyata Everest 8000, Sigma XC v2, Sigma NR v2, Block Audio PCs, Defender, ADDPowr Wizard Grounding: Shunyata Altaira CGS - 4 X Alpha CGS cables, Network : Supra Cat 8+, Twin (Nenon) Modified Buffalo GS2016 Switches, Keces P3 LPSU, Cables: Wireworld Platinum 8 USB, Wireworld Platinum 8 Speaker cables, 6M & 1M Tubulus Concentus ICs, Other:Two PSI Audio AVAA C20, Multiple GIK products, Stillpoint Apertures, Stillpoint Minis and Ultra SS, Three 20 Amp lines, Furutech GTX - Gold outlets, Adona Rack |
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Good question. The guts of Constellation gear in my opinion leaves a lot to be desired.
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For example, here's a Benchmark AHB2 amp that is pretty complicated... and here's one of Nelson's First Watt F8s on the inside... I can tell you which one I'd rather have...the First Watt. Furthermore, it doesn't care if it's warmed up or not; it sounds almost as good completely cold as fully warmed up (which is saying a lot), and will drive virtually any impedance load. Functionality is functionality. There is almost always more than one way to mediate a transfer function, Y=f(x). It sounds fantastic...which is what it's designed to do. What's not to like?
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Lumin P1 streamer/DAC/preamp, Constellation Inspiration integrated TT: Michell Gyro SE MkII, SME V, Koetsu Urushi Vermilion, EAR324. Harbeth 30.2s, REL R-305, Shunyata Alpha V2 ICs, Alpha V2 SPs, Sigma XC, Sigma NRv2, Omega QR-s & Alpha NRv2 PCs, segmented Altaira SG stack w/ Alpha & Omega CGCs, Everest 8000 PD. Remote Server Room: Uptone EtherREGEN, AfterDark Master Clock & LPS, Alita, Battle Angel, (Akasa NUC Roon Core), iFi DC Purifiers (for SMPS used for Alita & router), Shunyata Gemini combo power distributor & Altaira-type CG GP-NR hub, Venom & Alpha CGCs, Shunyata NRv14 power cords for digital components. Last edited by Puma Cat; 12-07-2021 at 02:57 AM. |
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Constellation Inspiration: One of the very best integrateds I've ever heard
Stephen, It’s just a question of overall quality and for me, one of curiosity.
Of course SQ must be there but in the world that Constellation plays, it should be built to the highest standards. That has been called into question elsewhere.
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One of the things, though, as I've gotten older and most importantly, wiser, is I've learned is to not to...erm, "get bent out of shape" (not sure if that's the right catchphrase) about things that may be "statistically significant", but are not "practically significant". Because in the real world, 95 times out of a 100, it is only what is pratically significant that matters. And, I've been in this oft-wacky world of audiophile la-la land long enough to know, that guys being guys, they often obssess about things that are only statistically significant, but not practically significant. An example might be the extraordinarly high level of finishing we see under the hood in the motor compartment of those really tricked out hot rods that Dave Kindig makes for Bitchin' Rides. But, are they really more durable (and reliable) than the much plainer appearing parts in engine bay of my Acura TL Type S? Nope. So, my personal view is one that is practically significant: if it works and doesn't break, and it sounds fabulous, I don't sweat it. Life's too short at our collective median age to fuss over what is only statistically significant. I just enjoy listening to it. I don't care about "bling", just sound. The inside of Nelson's First Watt amp is a good example. And the Constellation sounds fabulous. Having built one of Nelson's DIY amps, I'm sure the First Watt does, too. Just my 2˘. Cheers, mate.
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Lumin P1 streamer/DAC/preamp, Constellation Inspiration integrated TT: Michell Gyro SE MkII, SME V, Koetsu Urushi Vermilion, EAR324. Harbeth 30.2s, REL R-305, Shunyata Alpha V2 ICs, Alpha V2 SPs, Sigma XC, Sigma NRv2, Omega QR-s & Alpha NRv2 PCs, segmented Altaira SG stack w/ Alpha & Omega CGCs, Everest 8000 PD. Remote Server Room: Uptone EtherREGEN, AfterDark Master Clock & LPS, Alita, Battle Angel, (Akasa NUC Roon Core), iFi DC Purifiers (for SMPS used for Alita & router), Shunyata Gemini combo power distributor & Altaira-type CG GP-NR hub, Venom & Alpha CGCs, Shunyata NRv14 power cords for digital components. Last edited by Puma Cat; 12-10-2021 at 12:29 AM. |
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Wow I have just recently found Constellation equipment. I have the Inspiration preamp and mono amps. The best my system has ever sounded. I am glad I took the chance before I read all the negative press and bought by what my ears have told me instead of looking inside. It seems lots of audio purchases are based on looks versus how it sounds.
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At the end of the day, all that matters is 1) what it sounds like and as such, 2) it creates engaging and involving musical experiences.
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Lumin P1 streamer/DAC/preamp, Constellation Inspiration integrated TT: Michell Gyro SE MkII, SME V, Koetsu Urushi Vermilion, EAR324. Harbeth 30.2s, REL R-305, Shunyata Alpha V2 ICs, Alpha V2 SPs, Sigma XC, Sigma NRv2, Omega QR-s & Alpha NRv2 PCs, segmented Altaira SG stack w/ Alpha & Omega CGCs, Everest 8000 PD. Remote Server Room: Uptone EtherREGEN, AfterDark Master Clock & LPS, Alita, Battle Angel, (Akasa NUC Roon Core), iFi DC Purifiers (for SMPS used for Alita & router), Shunyata Gemini combo power distributor & Altaira-type CG GP-NR hub, Venom & Alpha CGCs, Shunyata NRv14 power cords for digital components. |
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And, at least in my case, is the price reasonable (for me); is it reliable; and when I want to upgrade, can it be sold/traded in for a reasonable price.
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Hey, Gaines!
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Lumin P1 streamer/DAC/preamp, Constellation Inspiration integrated TT: Michell Gyro SE MkII, SME V, Koetsu Urushi Vermilion, EAR324. Harbeth 30.2s, REL R-305, Shunyata Alpha V2 ICs, Alpha V2 SPs, Sigma XC, Sigma NRv2, Omega QR-s & Alpha NRv2 PCs, segmented Altaira SG stack w/ Alpha & Omega CGCs, Everest 8000 PD. Remote Server Room: Uptone EtherREGEN, AfterDark Master Clock & LPS, Alita, Battle Angel, (Akasa NUC Roon Core), iFi DC Purifiers (for SMPS used for Alita & router), Shunyata Gemini combo power distributor & Altaira-type CG GP-NR hub, Venom & Alpha CGCs, Shunyata NRv14 power cords for digital components. |
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