Aragon 8008x5 Amplifiers
Aragon 8008x5 Amplifiers
USER REVIEWS
[Jul 06, 2001]
Charlie
Audiophile
Strength:
Raw Power, Bass Reproduction
Weakness:
None (maybe to heavy to move around) Aragon 8008x5 is an excellent example of how multichannel amplifier should be made. It has virtually unlimited power output (limited only by your wall outlet). It has an exceptional built quality (first rate): gold plated posts, heavy guage case, study construction, large feet, huge heat sinks for each individual channel. Similar Products Used: EAD PowerMaster 2000, EAD Power Master 500 |
[Jul 17, 2001]
Mike Riley
Audio Enthusiast
Strength:
Build Quality, Sound, Price
Weakness:
size; won't fit into most AV or Audio racks I have been a top of the line receiver man my entire life...primarily because of the ease of use and relative cost per performance. But after getting an incredible deal on an Aragon 8008X5 power amplifier, I decided it was time to take my first steps into High End home theater. Similar Products Used: High End receivers |
[Dec 13, 2001]
gary
Audiophile
Strength:
tremendous current, power and dynamics
Weakness:
size, weight, no auto on-off having a 5 channel ribbon/planar speaker setup (bohlender graebner), I need a HIGH current dynamic amp to drive them. Tried almost everything- see similar products used. a friend of mine has an audio shop, so i got to demo LOTS of amps. Finally settled on the aragon. This amp made my ribbons SING. Tons of bass output, better depth and clarity. IMHO & in my setup, best amp for 5 channel dollar wise. Similar Products Used: sunfire cinema grand, proceed amp5, citation 7.1, bryston 9bst, classe cav150, cinepro 2k6II, others |
[Sep 25, 2001]
Erik
Audiophile
Strength:
Clarity, power, value
Weakness:
Size, low level hum I concur with both of the previous reviews. The 8008x5 amp provides incredible detail, but I would still classify it as a "warm" sound. Not quite tube-like, but it has unbelievable bass quality and quantity. For a low impedance speaker like the Apogee/Martin Logan or other electrostatic or planar speaker, you can't find a better amp for the $$$. Similar Products Used: Aragon 8008 (2 channel version) |