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Diva II SP raises the performance bar against its sibling Diva II by stealing the power supply from the Volvere turntable. with our latest generation DSP signal-generating interface, this totally removes the vagaries of the mains power signal and allowing precise calibration of motor speed.
- The Philosophy
- Sound Quality
- Conclusion
- Rating: 8
Before we get to the sound tests, part of the reason I was eager to tackle the Diva II SP was the package angle and my own evolving analogue philosophy. My reference Origin Live Sovereign turntable uses an in-house Enterprise arm and van den Hul cartridge and follows (well almost follows) a ‘golden ratio’ of 33:33:33. That is, the turntable and the...
I started the sound tests with David Bowie’s Low (1977) and the track Breaking Glass. This track has a dominant drum track within. It offers a ‘gated’ sound that abruptly stops after the drums are hit. It’s also slight smeary in nature and can partly cover the bass. Often ignored on this track is the rhythm guitar which acts as a sort of drone. A g...
If you’re looking for a wide-ranging and broad conclusion here then it is this: a lot of midrange turntables out there could benefit with an immediate tonearm upgrade. There’s a hell of a lot of unfilled capacity out there. And I mean a lot. Turntables are going to waste and are being upgraded needlessly. Specifically, in terms of this review, the ...
[Don’t forget to check out my Facebook Group, The Audiophile Man: Hi-Fi & Music here: www.facebook.com/groups/theaudiophilemanfor exclusive postings, exclusive editorial and more!] REFERENCE Origin Live Sovereign turntable Origin Live Enterprise 12″ arm Van Den Hul Crimson XGW Stradivarius Cartridge Icon PS3 phono amplifier Aesthetix Calypso pre-am...
Aug 8, 2015 · The Diva II gives a good account of the way large and powerful musical forces can be controlled and kept in check, so sudden loud or quiet passages are all the more effective. There is a sense that the Diva II is more rhythmically confident: more Prokofiev, and Lieutenant Kijé [EMI] struts and strides boldly.
The Diva II system of mechanical isolation, efficiently channels unwanted vibrations away from the record into the rigid chassis, keeping your favourite recordings vibrant and with every detail exposed.
The AVID Diva II SP builds upon the already multi-awarding winning Diva II, elevating it to new levels of performance. Continuing to share the same design philosophy and key elements of the more expensive designs, Diva II SP bridges the gap between the Diva II and Volvere models.
Jan 4, 2009 · Designed, machined and assembled in the UK, the mkII Diva represents a wealth of high-value engineering. It was a brave move going into business making record players in the mid 1990s when LPs were already relegated to niche status.
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