question for aragon 8008bb owners (1 Viewer)

[Kevin T]

does the 8008bb have two separate power cords? i figure it would since it is a dual mono configuration but haven't seen a back panel shot nor read anything about it. just wondering.

kevin t

 

[Kevin T]

anybody??

 

[Dave N.]

One cord. Exceptional amp. Have you seen the review in Secrets of Home Theater and High Fidelity?

Dave

 

[John Kotches]

The power input is split to the two transformers.

That's the only common item (besides the chassis).

Regards,

 

[Kevin T]

one more query:

aragon 8008x3b: has balanced inputs? it's rather difficult getting answers re: aragon equipment but i've seen plenty of it on the used market at great prices. thanks for the input guys.

kevin t

 

[Dave N.]

Hopefully John will chime in here. The Aragon has balanced inputs but I do not believe that they are "truly balanced".

When I spoke to Aragon tech support prior to purchase I was told to use the RCA inputs for better sound unless I had an extremely long cable run.

John,would you help us out here. Is the amp truly balanced and which inputs do you recommend for a 1 meter run?

Thanks,

Dave

 

[John Kotches]

Dave,
Yes, the 8008x3B has a balanced circuit topology, the 8008x3 did as well, it didn't have balanced inputs is all. The 8008B-ST does as well, but not dual mono construction.
I use balanced whenever available, just for the potential of keeping noise down...
On the Aragon 8008x3B I couldn't pick up a difference between single-ended and balanced, but sometimes it's nice to have that warm, fuzzy feeling
Regards,

 

[Dave N.]

John,
Warm,fuzzy feeling in the heart in HT always appears to be accompanied by a cold,empty feeling in the wallet. I'm afraid to even try balanced cables....
Dave