jaspert Posted August 23, 2010 Share Posted August 23, 2010 http://www.6moons.com/audioreviews/sgr/1.html Just read this tonight. Nice job Edgar. Very Informative interview, especially the bits on Stuart's electronic background which is truly impressive for someone so young and the new factory. Wishing the SGR guys success with the new expansion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Drizzt Posted August 23, 2010 Share Posted August 23, 2010 (edited) ow very exciting. Ill read it now. Thanks for the link jaspert. Edit: What a fantastic review. I'm so happy to see another Aussie audio company start to get some well deserved recognition for their outstanding work thus far. Congrats guys. Edited August 23, 2010 by Drizzt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vmhf Posted August 23, 2010 Share Posted August 23, 2010 I spoke with Harry last year who had nothing but praise for his son. Upon reading the article it does appear he is a genius at his craft! I am looking forward to the production of their mono block power amplifiers in the near future. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grimmie Posted August 23, 2010 Share Posted August 23, 2010 Great write-up EK, What a wonderful success story the SGR team is becoming. I had a good feeling about these guys when I first met them two-and-a-half years ago, it's fantastic to see they are fulfilling their dreams so determinedly. The enormous pleasure their system has given me over the time it has been at my home has been quite an addition to my life enjoyment. Hopefully the new facilities (which I would love to visit) will be the end of the development delays experienced by the early purchasers of SGR equipment, though knowing the team as I do they will always be developing new gear, so there will always be eager audio fans patiently waiting for their "babies" to appear Thanks guys, keep up the good work. Grimmie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony M Posted August 23, 2010 Share Posted August 23, 2010 Yes, it's great to see an Aussie success story emerging before our eyes. Congrats to Stuart, Harry and Ann from me, too - and best wishes for the future. Cheers Tony Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hired goon Posted August 23, 2010 Share Posted August 23, 2010 G'day, Thanks for the link to the review. Is that the first independent SGR review published, or have there been others? Lots of interesting stuff on the internals and design (maybe too much detail given the copycats out there), some history of the company and shout-outs to all involved, followed by a relatively brief review of the amplifier's performance. I've seen these amps up close, and visually they are a little different (the granite fascia and Xbox-like design may not appeal to some). Not heard 'em however as I've only listened to the Convex series speakers (CX4F and CX3B) with their plate amps. --Geoff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Muon Posted August 23, 2010 Share Posted August 23, 2010 Haven't read the whole review yet, but am a little undecided about the look of this amp, but that's a minor concern if it performs, some serious heat sinks on that thing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nickonsound Posted August 23, 2010 Share Posted August 23, 2010 Looks like Aussie companies are making good audio Gear lately, thumbs up for them! Great review. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Audiobugged Posted August 23, 2010 Share Posted August 23, 2010 Good but personally thought it was a bit short - would have loved more detail especially on comparisons with ek's other reference amp (nuforce?) as well as (especially) compatibility with his supratek preamp... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tricka Posted August 23, 2010 Share Posted August 23, 2010 Oh I'd love to hear the SGR gear with a decent tube pre like the Supretek. It would add the body & romance I like I suspect. Didn't YSW add a tube pre of late - a Lamm? I bet his system sounds amazing now. Not crazy about the styling..but hey...it certainly is unique and original. Looks a little like a Transformer that had sex with a granite kitchen top. As Ed said - love it or hate it it certainly grabs your attention. Congratulations Ralstons - well deserved praise from a highly creditable source. Keep up the good work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Young Skywalker Posted August 23, 2010 Share Posted August 23, 2010 Oh I'd love to hear the SGR gear with a decent tube pre like the Supretek. It would add the body & romance I like I suspect. Didn't YSW add a tube pre of late - a Lamm? I bet his system sounds amazing now.Not crazy about the styling..but hey...it certainly is unique and original. Looks a little like a Transformer that had sex with a granite kitchen top. As Ed said - love it or hate it it certainly grabs your attention. Congratulations Ralstons - well deserved praise from a highly creditable source. Keep up the good work. Hehehe, I suspect the audio compass chez Skywalker may be calibrated slightly more to your liking these days Tricka, but glowing glass (Lamm is very different to Supratek BTW) is among many, many, many interesting changes since you last visited and each contributes in its own way. The EL-series amps will certainly polarise opinion with their styling, no argument from me. I have an EL-15 stacked atop an EL-30 for each speaker and when tucked neatly between rack shelves it looks very cool indeed, at least to these eyes. They are very heavy buggers for such a compact design as my bad back suggests. I would have liked more detailed comparisons with Ed's NuForce amps also but you can't please everyone. It was a very nice write-up with some great photos of the internals and the one-on-one with Stuart provided some nice context for the international readers. YS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spearmint Posted August 23, 2010 Share Posted August 23, 2010 A great write-up EK, I enjoyed the read. Congratulations, and all the best to the SGR team. Hopefully this is just the beginning of a long and successful journey. There is no doubt about the attention to detail in all of their products, it certainly does make them a stand-out from many other offerings. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cyber_Murphy Posted August 24, 2010 Share Posted August 24, 2010 That was a great read,, very enjoyable!! I'd love one of those beasts!! I had the chance to go down there and (briefly) meet the team,, and it was a pleasant experience.. I went there with the intention to buy and 18" driver and build my own baffle.. But, once I saw one of their empty baffles, I quickly noticed the build quality was quite exceptional,, so I ordered one, and am waiting patiently I reckon it wont be long before I start "planning an upgrade" incorporating one of those amps reviewed in that article Cheers.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest JohnA Posted August 24, 2010 Share Posted August 24, 2010 have been waiting for this one. Thanks Jaspert, will read it later this arvo. Tricka, i had a supratek with mine, but felt felt the moon gave me that little extra. The supratek had a little more bottom end, but easily replicated with the control one has on the crossovers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leck Posted August 24, 2010 Share Posted August 24, 2010 It really is fantastic to see some recognition of the hard work the Ralstons have put in along the way and especially to see some focus on the electronics. Lots of people now have listened to the SGR speakers and are blown away by the quality on offer, however it is all too easy to overlook the electronics that form the backbone of the speakers and make it all happen. Some well deserved recognition S. Well done to both SGR and the reviewer. I really enjoyed reading that article Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gz76 Posted August 24, 2010 Share Posted August 24, 2010 Have been "watching this space" on 6moons for a while now waiting for this article. Looking forward to reading it when I get a moment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kramered Posted August 24, 2010 Share Posted August 24, 2010 Glad you enjoyed the read guys. I enjoyed reviewing the SGR amp. Cheers, EK Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
handy steel Posted August 24, 2010 Share Posted August 24, 2010 Great review EK. IMO, I think the amps look very smart and modern, and would love to have a set of these babies setting in my home (One day when I retire) . Not to mention they do sound fantastic as well. Great work SGR.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unclemack Posted August 24, 2010 Share Posted August 24, 2010 Great to see some more widespread recognition of this great brand and of the dedicated team of three. I've been out of the loop for a while so the news of a new production facility is very exciting. Well done to Harry Stuart and Anne. Cheers M Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaspert Posted August 24, 2010 Author Share Posted August 24, 2010 What about an open day of the new production factory for SNA members in the future? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grimmie Posted August 24, 2010 Share Posted August 24, 2010 What a great idea Jaspert, It's about time I saw my daughter in Melbourne again Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joz Posted August 24, 2010 Share Posted August 24, 2010 I may have to pay a visit very soon and see how my kids are going. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orpheus Posted August 24, 2010 Share Posted August 24, 2010 Interesting review, I enjoyed reading it. I'm not sure whether the amp that I heard (about a year ago) was this amp, part of this series, or an earlier amp. I think it might have been part of this series. It seems that Edgar found it to be a very neutral and capable amp, and I agree (if that's what I heard!). BTW, what a well-behaved thread this is . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unclemack Posted August 24, 2010 Share Posted August 24, 2010 Thank God for that!! I think an SNA SGR day would be a great idea...but PLEASE not on a Saturday!!! Cheers M Interesting review, I enjoyed reading it. I'm not sure whether the amp that I heard (about a year ago) was this amp, part of this series, or an earlier amp. I think it might have been part of this series.It seems that Edgar found it to be a very neutral and capable amp, and I agree (if that's what I heard!). BTW, what a well-behaved thread this is . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest JohnA Posted August 25, 2010 Share Posted August 25, 2010 Have been to the new factory and its brilliant. Was not 100% finished when i went so will have to revisit myself Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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