Horning SATI amp

Hi,

Is anyone familiar with the Horning SATI 520b amp?

Any views or thoughts on this amp?

http://www.horninghybrid.com/

Thanks,

Monty

 

Hi,

Intersting looking amp. Don't know much about it. It a new one from Horning.

There is a little piece here. It's from a dealer. I am aware of two dealers in the UK.

SCIDB

 

Blimey its a bit expensive!

No idea it was nearly £7k...

 

Which speakers do you use Monty?

 

Hi Coops,

I use Sonus Faber Cremona Auditors.

 

Monty SF's aren't usually particularly sensitive/efficient are they? Which amp do you use at the moment, just thinking a fairly low powered valve amp may not get the best from them,Keith.

 

I heard the Horning amp briefly at Audiolincs and it sounded fantasic through Horning speakers, very natural and emotive. I would certainly have a pair of the speakers if I had the cash.

 

Hi Keith,

I have a second hand Graaf 50 watt integrated valve amp at the moment - seems okay with the SF at the moment, but was looking for a possible upgrade and saw the SATI - just it is far too expensive for me.

Monty

 

Hi Monty,

How much are you thinking of spending?

SCIDB

 

About £5k.

Monty

 

Hi Monty,

What is the rest of your system. I had a quick look at your previous post and it seems you have (or had ) a Lamm pre amp & Berning power amp. What didn't you like about that combo?

SCIDB

 

Hi SCIDB,

I now have a Berning with a Joule preamp and I love the sound, but I need to reduce the size of my kit and the number of 'black' boxes. I'm also moving from a dedicated room to the living room.

I know this will appear very shallow, but I also would like an integrated valve amp that would look great in a living room!

Cheers,

Monty

 

Oh I forgot to mention the Lamm went because it added far to much 'warmth' to the bass.

 

Hey, Knotty, maybe you could afford these...

Ebay item 160214333530

I had a pair of these, and this is a VERY VERY good price - well worth the agony of hauling them up four flights of stairs! I've bought things off Paul before too and he's a really good bloke. He'll audition stuff if you ask.