Aragon 8008ST Amplifiers
Aragon 8008ST Amplifiers
USER REVIEWS
[Dec 13, 2005]
nurxhunter
AudioPhile
Strength:
Soundstage width, vocals. A great value for <$800 used. In fact, I feel it can't be beat for this money.
Weakness:
A tad diffuse, but allows for non-fatigued listening. Very close to tube sound. Really. Excellent width of stage. Ptetty good depth--I listen to rock and R&B, so with 4-8 piece band, opportunity for depth is probably limited by recording. Very smooth highs, only the slightest bit rolled off. Pre and DAC quality very important for smooth highs. Bass depth and control is outstanding. Gets only moderately warm (I use efficinet speakers) A great value. Runs class A <25 Watts, a lower volumes, sound is particularly smooth and cohesively detailed. Similar Products Used: Monarchy SM70 Pro (for power it has, also a value leader), NAD S2500, Conrad Johnson MV-52, Pioneer Elite Receivers. |
[Apr 07, 2002]
Rabby
AudioPhile
Strength:
Realistic, dynamic, musical sound. Doing any kind of music with ease. Powerful and controlled bass to die for.
Weakness:
Too bad it doesn''t have the cool blue LEDs which is found on recent 8008 MkII. I have owned this amp for more than a year and I''m still in love like I was in the honeymoon. If you consider high power amplifiers try any 8008 (st, bb or MkII) before buying Hi-End brands like Mark Levinson, Krell, etc... This amp is highly musical and enjoyable! The highs are as clear as crystal, the mids are as realistic as you could touch, and the lows are among the best of best regardless of price. 8008 BB might do a little bit better but in my system I can hardly tell any difference. This amp is built to last for decades, but if I ever have chance to buy another amp it will be Aragon! My system: CD: Accuphase DP-65 Amp: Aragon 8008 ST Speakers: Dynaudio Coutour 3.0 Cables: Cardas Neatral Reference Similar Products Used: Musical Fidelity A300 (Not as good bass) Krell 300 (As good but way too expensive) Aragon 8008 BB (Not much difference) |
[Nov 19, 1997]
S.G. lee
an Audiophile
I like this amp as compared to similarly price ones. The amp locks the vocals right in the middle with a nice warm feeling.Some might called it a little laid back.The bass you can read from the other reviews which I totally agreed. Strong , tight with excellent control. I don't think I will changed it unless the Krell |
[Nov 18, 1997]
Jack Nollis
I've audition several amps at this price point.The fact is that if you're looking for an amp with excellent low end control, this is it. The classe cp100,Mc comack |
[Mar 23, 2000]
dzuy
Audiophile
Strength:
POWERFUL,Clean, and detailed
Weakness:
none Compared to the Chiro and the B&K amp, the aragon sounded more powerful. It reproduces the music effortlessly. It is detailed and can control the bass quite well. For difficult loads, you need an amplifer that can handle low impedience loads and this is one amp that has no problem doing so. I have not heard this harshness in the upper end that is mentioned on this site. I have only heard my speakers become more open, controlled with a wider soundstage. Similar Products Used: Chiro and B&K |
[Aug 05, 2000]
Jeff
Audiophile
This is a follow up to my previous review dated 1/7/00. I have had a chance to really burn in the unit for a year and it has |
[Jul 19, 2000]
ALAN
Audiophile
Strength:
bass response soundstage, clarity, high end definition
Weakness:
none A huge improvement over my previous amp-acurus A200. |
[Apr 05, 2000]
Albert
Audiophile
Strength:
good bass, good imaging, big soundstage, good power
Weakness:
Highs can be rough when amp is pushed. It is the upper mid/low treble area that can be a problem. Maybe better if used with mellow speakers. This amp had good power for a decent bass, wide soundstage and good imaging. But, the upper mids, lower highs could be a problem when the amp is driven hard or if speakers are not the mellow sort. This amp is not bad, but not great either. Not the giant killer I had hoped for. If I have a pair of mellow speakers it may have been better. |
[Jan 23, 1998]
Matthew Kim
an Audio Enthusiast
Grainiest amp I've ever heard, gives the false sense of being warm,highs are hard sounding and the bass, although very powerful and |
[Apr 19, 1998]
Trance
an Audiophile
I constantly upgrade my system at home and finnaly I decided to throw |