Amp ultra review

noelc

noelc

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Hi all,
I just looked at cheap audio man, a review on the Ultra amp,
He reckons that the Ultra and vibelink combo sound better than the amp ultra,
Anyone got any inputs and opinions, on this as I'm getting the amp ultra soon.
Thanks
 
Most of the potential for sound lies in the room acoustics, the setup, the speakers, and the EQ. If all of that is optimized, I'd consider whether the Amp Ultra is good enough or whether I should go with Ultra/Vibelink.
 
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LucAce said:
Most of the potential for sound lies in the room acoustics, the setup, the speakers, and the EQ. If all of that is optimized, I'd consider whether the Amp Ultra is good enough or whether I should go with Ultra/Vibelink.
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Yes indeed,, I'm just wondering what differences, dynamics , soundstage etc,,👍
 
noelc said:
Yes indeed,, I'm just wondering what differences, dynamics , soundstage etc,,👍
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I’d refer back to @Mr Ee’s link above where, amongst other things, he says “Obviously just my experience / observation, but I cannot tell the ultra (optical) -> vibelink and amp ultra apart at all.” I believe that’s also the experience of others, me included, who have heard both.

So if you want the phono input and headphone output of the Ultra, go for the Ultra/Vibelink combo; if not, go for the Amp Ultra all in one. I think that’s all it boils down to.
 
Burnside said:
I’d refer back to @Mr Ee’s link above where, amongst other things, he says “Obviously just my experience / observation, but I cannot tell the ultra (optical) -> vibelink and amp ultra apart at all.” I believe that’s also the experience of others, me included, who have heard both.

So if you want the phono input and headphone output of the Ultra, go for the Ultra/Vibelink combo; if not, go for the Amp Ultra all in one. I think that’s all it boils down to.
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Mmm! Interesting that is, can't tell ANY differences...🤔👍
No, I wouldn't use either tbh, thanks..
 
An old and famous tv spot here in Italy said that: " two is better than one".
Ok, it spokes about ice cream but I think the same for Ultra + Vibelink.
Not only for the phono input but mostly for the 2 separate box and power connection.
 
Ivan said:
An old and famous tv spot here in Italy said that: " two is better than one".
Ok, it spokes about ice cream but I think the same for Ultra + Vibelink.
Not only for the phono input but mostly for the 2 separate box and power connection.
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Yes, that's a valid point, specially power supply distribution, the more it has to power the more work it has to do.. 2 ice creams are always better than one,,, 😁😁👍
 
Ivan said:
An old and famous tv spot here in Italy said that: " two is better than one".
Ok, it spokes about ice cream but I think the same for Ultra + Vibelink.
Not only for the phono input but mostly for the 2 separate box and power connection.
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Here in Italy I went that path ;) Very happy since then, even to upgrade them as separate units if ever needed tomorrow.
 
During years 80, 90, and 00 the market spent years to convince everybody that separate machines were better.
Dac separate from CD Player, Pre separate from power amp, also power supply separate from turntables...
So, I don't see how am integrated Amp Ultra could be better than Ultra + Vibelink.
But, just my 2 cents
 
Ivan said:
During years 80, 90, and 00 the market spent years to convince everybody that separate machines were better.
Dac separate from CD Player, Pre separate from power amp, also power supply separate from turntables...
So, I don't see how am integrated Amp Ultra could be better than Ultra + Vibelink.
But, just my 2 cents
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Yes I remember it will, here in Ireland I got many a separate unit, all with their own psu built in,,
I guess it's down to convenience and all in one handy etc,, but is the sound quality compromised,, 🤔🤔😁👍,, probably VERY little difference between them,,
 
Yes, I'm sure that both options sound very similar if not equal, that's why, the very little price difference makes not appealing the Ultra Amp instead of the Ultra + Vibe.
2 separate box, better heat control, 2 separate alimentations, more flexibility for connections or future upgrade.
And, if you need a CD Plsyer, you still need another machine so the "all in one" factor disappear anyway.
 
Ivan said:
Yes, I'm sure that both options sound very similar if not equal, that's why, the very little price difference makes not appealing the Ultra Amp instead of the Ultra + Vibe.
2 separate box, better heat control, 2 separate alimentations, more flexibility for connections or future upgrade.
And, if you need a CD Plsyer, you still need another machine so the "all in one" factor disappear anyway.
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Yes, always good to have options that you can add or take away in the future, some people buy audio gear and keep it for 15 years.. Good to try other options,, 👍
 
But remember with its USB audio out, the Amp Ultra isn’t necessarily a dead end - further down the line you could decide to use it as a streamer/pre-amp into another more powerful amp should you need to.
 
Burnside said:
But remember with its USB audio out, the Amp Ultra isn’t necessarily a dead end - further down the line you could decide to use it as a streamer/pre-amp into another more powerful amp should you need to.
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Yes, for sure, good point, you will always have that option, could be a good setup depending on the amp,, 👍👍
 
Why not?
Because if you want to use the Amp Ultra as you said, the Ultra alone can do the same job, better because of the phono inlet and cheaper.
So I ask you why?
 
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