CANOR TP106 VR+
Integrated amplifiers
The dimmed golden light of the volume ring and the logo was - without any doubt - the most attractive visual feature of the Canor. The amplifier is built to last and the high quality design just screams from it.
Funkce a forma
For this review the tandem of the TP106 VR integrated amplifier and the CD2 VR CD player was available. Slovakian Canor have succeeded in transforming the not so inspiring design of their products into something dynamic and elegant, perhaps a bit inspired by elements that can be found on Harman Kardon imperium's products - the aforementioned golden-lit volume ring or the oversized matrix display. Both devices are available in silver finish but, in my opinion, the anthracite black suit them better. Serious high end should look exactly like that.
Nízké frekvence
The TP106 VR+ has 6550 high-power tubes in ultralinear connection to cathode feedback which operates in pure class A up to 20W per channel. Management section which manages the entire amplifier (input switching, volume control, soft-start of the whole amplifier) is completely galvanically separated from the audio section, which results in total elimination of noise voltages penetration to signal circuits. A 10dB better crosstalk was achieved by using additional tube shielding, a metal barrier between the left and right channel and an additional shielding of Blue Alps potentiometer. The transformer core is vacuum-impregnated in order to remove mechanical hum, and the whole transformer is potted in a special antivibration material. Moreover, a cover in which the whole transformer is housed, produces effective electromagnetic shielding and is the main reason of excellent signal-to-noise ratio. In the power supply feed as well as management section power supply there are used very effective high-frequency filters. Primary and secondary winding is separated by grounded copper foil (with double shielding) which prevents penetration of noise voltages from the mains.
One of the most important parts of a tube amplifier, the output transformer, has several bifilar windings which are lined up in sections to maximise power bandwidth. Optimal ratio between ultralinear and cathode feedback made of TP106 VR+ a very universal and adaptive amplifier ready to drive any matching loudspeakers. In the signal path, only high-quality Mundorf polypropylene capacitors are used.
The rear panel provides 5 line inputs (RCA), Tape Out, speaker terminals, main power switch and an IEC socket. The functions of the amp (and the CD player too) are available through a solid remote controller.
Čistota rozlišení
The sound of the amplifier is quite dynamic, with decent soundstage and deep saturated bass. As much as liked its comfortable sound I kept missing something. For example, the piano in Spanish Harlem (Rebecca Pidgeon) was warm and enticing but also veiled a bit. The Rebecca's vocal was hazy and the midrange was a tad suppressed. I continued experimenting with speakers to find a line up that would bring a touch of light and clarity. That happened with Usher Dancer Mini Two speakers.
Tonální věrnost
With the Usher Dancers the soundstage opened a lot and the music started breathing. The piano in Spanish Harlem became piano again, it was now clear that it was hammered strings what made its sound. The veil was lifted up and the music became clear and focused. I dare to say that the performance had been transformed from muddy to juicy.
Prostorovost
The low octaves were very controlled and more on the dry side rather than warm and bombastic. Yet when I was listening to a pipe organ from Julsang (Marianne Mellnäs, Stereoplay test disc) the power was definitely there.
The highs that were sizzling before became more resolved and accurate so it was possible to stop my experiments and listen to Cassandra Wilson's CD from the beginning to the end.
Doporučení prodejci
Web výrobce: http://www.canor-audio.com
Připojené komponenty
- Sources: Vincent CD S-5, Luxman D-06, Canor CD2 VR Plus
- Amplifiers: Canor TP106 VR Plus, Accuphase E-450, Vincent SA-93+
- Interconnects and speaker cables: Black Rhodium Polar Oratorio, Vincent, Audioquest Pikes Peak
- Loudspeakers: Usher Mini Dancer 2
- Power conditioning: Vincent Power and Cardas Cross
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