Crown XLS1500 vs. Ncore. Everything was as equal as possible , used the same power cords, interconnects (RCA's), speaker wires (2)8 ga. braided with jumpers between the two set of binding post, RM40 speakers 90 dB , same Playlist, NO subwoofers . Well I started with the Crown XLS1500, listened about 1 1/2 hrs. Sound was incredible, good imaging, good bass, plenty of power , with the music paused my speakers had low hum (ear close to speaker). Moving on to the Ncore's. Just so you know I planned to build a pair and these came up for sale on Audio Circles, built by an AC member. I know you want to know the outcome. So with that said, The Ncore sound awsome, They sound similar except the Ncores have a larger range top to bottom,Its not more bass or higher highs, maybe it depth, warmer sound. also with music paused they are dead quite. Its hard to explain, but they do sound different. I'm just someone
that enjoys music and really have learned a lot being part of Audio Circles. Many great people willing to help and explain things, and this thread has been
entertaining for time to time. My second system will definitely be powered by the Crown. We have a winner Ncore!
Τάδε έφη ZAKski288
Υ.Γ. και ο crown μου, ακόμα και με την ρύθμιση 0.775 είναι "dead quiet" ...εμένα όμως τα ηχεία μου είναι 87db και τα δικά του 90db και ίσως αυτό να παίζει κάποιο ρόλο. Όπως και να χει το παλικάρι κατέληξε ότι οι Ncore του ακούγονται καλύτερα, δεν ξέρει πως να το περιγράψει, αλλά είναι σίγουρος.