I know the room and the rest of the system will impact how each amp will perform but how would you describe the differences?
I’ve deliberated not stated any specific PSUs to keep things open.
I owned CB 32-5/HC/250 for a while so have a bearing on that setup.
I had Quad 33/303 and it was wearing out.
I got 32.5/SNAPS/250
I was using Marantz CD63 as my source which had (still has) remote control of volume. I wanted to get a better CD player and the top ones did not have remote control of volume.
I replaced 32.5/SNAPS with 82/2xHicap (to have remote control of volume on the pre-amp rather than the CD player) and did not expect an improvement until I upgraded the CD player.
I was amazed by the improvement with the Marantz CD63 before I ungraded anything. I can’t really describe it because this happened over 20 years ago. But usually when I am happier with a new system is when I can pick out more detail (I did not notice the cello, I can now make out the words).
Both 250s were Olive. (I had 32.5/SNAPS with Olive 250)
This is not an exact match for your question but about 20 years ago I moved from 32-5/Hi-Cap/2 x 135 to 282/Hi-Cap/2 x 135. Then about 3 years ago I installed newly serviced 32-5/Hi-Cap/110 for about 6 weeks while the main system, which then had 2 x CB Hi-Caps, was being serviced.
On both occaisions I felt that the 32-5 sounded a bit softer than the 282. The 282 sounded more dynamic and controlled. The differences were not the proverbial night and day, but noticeable. I have not heard the 82 but the 282 is rumoured to have a similar presentation so I hope this helps.
32.5 to 82. More scale, more controlled/authoritative , more vivid soundstage, greater sense of timing, more expressive/involving, quieter background.
82 to 32.5. More charm, sweeter.
Thanks all!
Is it fair to say my 72 provided an insight into 32-5 vs 82. A step along that path? Kinda sounds like it did in some ways at least.
Yes indeed. 32.5 to 72 is 30% of what the 82 gives. IMO the 82 gets most interesting with either 2 Hicaps or a Supercap.
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