..... new amp for ultra

[Yooy257]

I have had an Ultra for two weeks now and was also searching for a suitable amplifier. It turns out that here in the Netherlands a company had the idea to make a suitable amplifier for the Ultra and it was introduced last week. I ordered it immediately and expect to receive it at the end of this week.

https://internetofmusic.nl/product/iom-ultra/

 

[Machiavelli]

This is a better shot.

is it a delphi?

 

[Murf99]

Hi M
Yes Delphi MK 2 / FR 64 Black ( Ltd Ed ) bought new in 1983 ( Toronto )
Cartridge is a Denon 103 D ( Le Son modified, Boron Cantilever - Line Contact Stylus ) sounds glorious.
Murf

 

[Murf99]

Finally got round to listen to some Vinyl, blimey.
Played many tunes all sounded great.
Played Robert Plant, Tin Pan Valley - when he goes “ Like This “ I nearly jumped out of my chair.
So yes seriously impressed with this little MXW 70 / Ultra combo.

 

[Skull]

Finally got round to listen to some Vinyl, blimey.
Played many tunes all sounded great.
Played Robert Plant, Tin Pan Valley - when he goes “ Like This “ I nearly jumped out of my chair.
So yes seriously impressed with this little MXW 70 / Ultra combo.

You using the phono pre amp in the ultra?

 

[Murf99]

You using the phono pre amp in the ultra?

No, a Tisbury Domino Phono, another absolute bargain.
MC stage on Ultra noisy and not that good.

 

[Skull]

No, a Tisbury Domino Phono, another absolute bargain.
MC stage on Ultra noisy and not that good.

Maybe it’s my old ears but I use the ultra one with my Rega planar 1 and I think it’s ok

 

[Murf99]

Maybe it’s my old ears but I use the ultra one with my Rega planar 1 and I think it’s ok

Skull
Not saying it’s bad, it does the job, you using MM or MC ?
My Oracle / FR 64 / Denon 103, sounds way better through the Domino.

 

[Skull]

MM and my deck and cartridge are not the best but are entry level
And am using 2 Sonos 5s atm

 

[Murf99]

MM and my deck and cartridge are not the best but are entry level
And am using 2 Sonos 5s atm

Ultra is perfect then
If you want a cartridge upgrade then I would seriously recommend a Goldring E3, once again a great bargain, I used mine while waiting for Denon to be modified, very impressed by it.

 

[Murf99]

I bought a Rega Planar 3 in 1977 from Raleigh Hi Fi.
So so long ago.

 

[Skull]

Ultra is perfect then
If you want a cartridge upgrade then I would seriously recommend a Goldring E3, once again a great bargain, I used mine while waiting for Denon to be modified, very impressed by it.

Back in the dim and distant past goldring were my go to cartridge tbh but now my music collection is on cd and digital these days
However I do enjoy a good vinyl and single malt evening
I don’t want to go down the rabbit hole of buying gear again though, but as Sonos has pushed me back into the separates world we will see what happens
The Fosi Za3 I bought may be ok or not when I get my speakers next week we shall see what occurs

 

[Murf99]

Back in the dim and distant past goldring were my go to cartridge tbh but now my music collection is on cd and digital these days
However I do enjoy a good vinyl and single malt evening
I don’t want to go down the rabbit hole of buying gear again though, but as Sonos has pushed me back into the separates world we will see what happens
The Fosi Za3 I bought may be ok or not when I get my speakers next week we shall see what occurs

Treat yourself, you won’t regret it goes very well with a Single Malt, Laphroaig ?
Sure ZA3 will be fine.
Was it Wharfdales you are going for ?

 

[Skull]

Treat yourself, you won’t regret it goes very well with a Single Malt, Laphroaig ?
Sure ZA3 will be fine.
Was it Wharfdales you are going for ?

At the moment I am thinking of a pair of Q acoustic 3030i as I have got my old Boston subwoofer working
But it is an ongoing process I may even get a second Za3 and monoblock them or if I don’t like it save for the mxn70 either way I will enjoy the journey

 

[Murf99]

At the moment I am thinking of a pair of Q acoustic 3030i as I have got my old Boston subwoofer working
But it is an ongoing process I may even get a second Za3 and monoblock them or if I don’t like it save for the mxn70 either way I will enjoy the journey

All the best

 

[slartibartfast]

I bought a Rega Planar 3 in 1977 from Raleigh Hi Fi.
So so long ago.

Still got mine bought from Cam Audio in 198? with the RB300 arm.

 

[harkpabst]

Still got mine bought from Cam Audio in 198? with the RB300 arm.

The RB300 was introduced in 1983, so it must have been this year or later.

 

[Murf99]

I honestly can’t believe the quality of music reproduction one can get for such a small outlay in these modern times ( in all other areas of life costs have skyrocketed, as we all know )

As an example my new system ( forget Vinyl for now ) :-

WiiM Ultra ( incredible box of tricks ) £350
Cambridge MXW 70 - truly excellent. £500
PSB Imagine T 54 - fabulous sound. £1,200 ( now on offer at £799 !!! )

So for well under £2K a fantastic sounding compact system, which I couldn’t be happier with ( not saying it’s the ultimate because it’s not, nowhere near ) but for sound quality and value for money it’s quite amazing.

Add in Qobuz Connect at £20 / month and what else do you need.

Happy listening folks

Murf

 

[Machiavelli]

wiim ultra as command center. vibelink amp. kef q concerto meta. for qobuz and tidal only. a bit less than 2k.
another system in the living room. tt and cd only, no streaming.

 

[Skull]

I honestly can’t believe the quality of music reproduction one can get for such a small outlay in these modern times ( in all other areas of life costs have skyrocketed, as we all know )

As an example my new system ( forget Vinyl for now ) :-

WiiM Ultra ( incredible box of tricks ) £350
Cambridge MXW 70 - truly excellent. £500
PSB Imagine T 54 - fabulous sound. £1,200 ( now on offer at £799 !!! )

So for well under £2K a fantastic sounding compact system, which I couldn’t be happier with ( not saying it’s the ultimate because it’s not, nowhere near ) but for sound quality and value for money it’s quite amazing.

Add in Qobuz Connect at £20 / month and what else do you need.

Happy listening folks

Murf

Just got my Q acoustic 3030i this evening and cannot believe how much better everything sounds compared to the 2 Sonos 5s
So my system is now
Pair of Q acoustic 3030i £206
Fosi Za3 £150
WiiM ultra £349
Boston sub (saw one on eBay for £99) cannot remember what I paid 18 years ago
Rega planar 1 £315

Before 2 Sonos 5s and sub was £1800

Now I have to listen to my entire collection again

 

[DazST]

Just got my Q acoustic 3030i this evening and cannot believe how much better everything sounds compared to the 2 Sonos 5s
So my system is now
Pair of Q acoustic 3030i £206
Fosi Za3 £150
WiiM ultra £349
Boston sub (saw one on eBay for £99) cannot remember what I paid 18 years ago
Rega planar 1 £315

Before 2 Sonos 5s and sub was £1800

Now I have to listen to my entire collection again

Sounds like a nice system you've set up there Skull. I've got 3030i's too; now connected to a wiim amp ultra (previously ultra and yamaha amp). They are such capable and well-rounded speakers, especially for the price you can get them for now. If you're in a position to, I'd definitely recommend investing in a decent pair of stands for the 3030i's. I originally got a cheap generic pair which were ok, but then upgraded to the custom Q Acoustics ones when they were discounted. They do make a perceivable difference to sound quality...and they look nice too! Enjoy your system.