Not when it comes entry-level models. I'd take the DIVA A65 Plus over the FMJ A18 any day. And I have heard the A18.FMJ was the best from Arcam. I see prices only going up from now on.
Not when it comes entry-level models. I'd take the DIVA A65 Plus over the FMJ A18 any day. And I have heard the A18.FMJ was the best from Arcam. I see prices only going up from now on.
When they dropped the Diva range the models were incorporated into the FMJ range. The A18 was a modern day equivalent or modified Diva amps. You may have heard it on the wrong speakers.Not when it comes entry-level models. I'd take the DIVA A65 Plus over the FMJ A18 any day. And I have heard the A18.
Well I heard A18 on Usher S520, some £600 Linn standmounts & PMC DB1i. I know from personal experience Arcam & PMCs are cracking match.When they dropped the Diva range the models were incorporated into the FMJ range. The A18 was a modern day equivalent or modified Diva amps. You may have heard it on the wrong speakers.
FMJ was always about the 22 and above in the days of FMJ Pinnacle.
Why are your comments always so defensive and aggressive sounding?
So have you heard at home an A22 or the latest A39 or 49?Well I heard A18 on Usher S520, some £600 Linn standmounts & PMC DB1i. I know from personal experience Arcam & PMCs are cracking match.
Since then I heard the SA20. It sounded okay, but I'd still prefer a similar priced amp from the DIVA range.
Just for the record, and I know this erk some, but when the dealer switched from the SA20 to Rega Elex-R, there's clear breathing space. The SA20 lagged well behind.
I'm a huge Arcam fan but unless you go closer to the flagship models, the FMJs aren't worth a tuppence.
yes i had the arcam a21se here with the taus . currently have the a85 as power amp and bc pre 3 . the sugden was a stunning amp . reallly low noise floor , very fast amp . instruments wer so clear and it was pretty stunning . however it was too much of a good thing . i prefer the more relaxed presentation of the arcam that is still musical, makes you want to boogie and is non fatiguin. its all about taste really . some will like the suggy , others the arcamSo how does it stack up against the Sugden? Obv the Sugden is better but in which areas, and is it a big improvement or subtle?
I've owned Arcam amps from 1997-2010. Purchased the CD73T in 2005 and only replaced it in the spring of 2020. Do you think that qualifies me as a serious Arcam fan?So have you heard at home an A22 or the latest A39 or 49?
There are considerably better options of speakers to match Arcam too.
I think your being a bit hard on the brand tbh.
Thanks for that. You have mentioned this before, good to get confirmation though.yes i had the arcam a21se here with the taus . currently have the a85 as power amp and bc pre 3 . the sugden was a stunning amp . reallly low noise floor , very fast amp . instruments wer so clear and it was pretty stunning . however it was too much of a good thing . i prefer the more relaxed presentation of the arcam that is still musical, makes you want to boogie and is non fatiguin. its all about taste really . some will like the suggy , others the arcam
I can also tell you where and when I heard the A32/Totem combo. It was in Audio-T in Epsom in 2005. Why that sticks out is because that's where I purchased my Stands Unique rack.I've owned Arcam amps from 1997-2010. Purchased the CD73T in 2005 and only replaced it in the spring of 2020. Do you think that qualifies me as a serious Arcam fan?
Concur the A39 & A49 should be in a different league, given the flagship DIVA amp, A90, was £900 when new. I still haven't heard a entry-level/affordable FMJ that sounds as good as an equivalent priced DIVA.
Years ago I heard the A32 powering Totem Arros in a shop, but had nothing alongside it to compare.
Not being hard on the brand just putting into context.
Hearing things briefly in a shop doesn’t constitute to evaluating a product. To recommend or advise, you need to do that at home imo.I can also tell you where and when I heard the A32/Totem combo. It was in Audio-T in Epsom in 2005. Why that sticks out is because that's where I purchased my Stands Unique rack.
When was the last time I recommended a A32? Never as far as I know.Hearing things briefly in a shop doesn’t constitute to evaluating a product. To recommend or advise, you need to do that at home imo.
You always come across as quite bitter on the forum.
I’ve never mentioned an A32. Doesn’t really have anything to do with what I said above.When was the last time I recommended a A32? Never as far as I know.
To be honest, as I know the Arcam house sound so well, I generally know if it's good or not within 20 mins or so of hearing it.I’ve never mentioned an A32. Doesn’t really have anything to do with what I said above.
Love the Jolida, need to get mine out of the drawer. I've been hitting the D33 as the primary DAC for a while recently, mainly as so many input options. Quality bit of kit the D33 is. But I love my mega modded Jolida too.been using the a75 in past few weeks with the horns . very good match . the laid back nature suits the horns . surprising imaging which is very good for such a budget amp . for the money I continue to be impressed . playing stan getz the sax is quite breathy and smooth and really quite toe tapping . playing the cave by pyramid peak the sound is holographic. its certainly very different to sugden but i rather like its laid back but still got bite nature
https://flic.kr/p/2n3a3rJ]P1070841[/url] by phil']https://www.flickr.com/photos/158267783@N02/]/url], on Flickr
https://flic.kr/p/2n3eYZx]P1070840[/url] by phil']https://www.flickr.com/photos/158267783@N02/][/url], on Flickr
the modwright modded jolida valve dac helps too
Seeing the A75 it's practically the spitting image of my old A65. Sleek and minimalistic.been using the a75 in past few weeks with the horns . very good match . the laid back nature suits the horns . surprising imaging which is very good for such a budget amp . for the money I continue to be impressed . playing stan getz the sax is quite breathy and smooth and really quite toe tapping . playing the cave by pyramid peak the sound is holographic. its certainly very different to sugden but i rather like its laid back but still got bite nature
https://flic.kr/p/2n3a3rJ]P1070841[/url] by phil']https://www.flickr.com/photos/158267783@N02/]/url], on Flickr
https://flic.kr/p/2n3eYZx]P1070840[/url] by phil']https://www.flickr.com/photos/158267783@N02/][/url], on Flickr
the modwright modded jolida valve dac helps too