van den Hul D102-III Hybrid

10 reviews

Apr, 2024

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 10 reviews of van den Hul D102-III Hybrid. The average rating for this product is 4.0/5, compared to an average rating of 4.2/5 for other Audio Systems for all reviews.

We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Audio Systems the van den Hul D102-III Hybrid is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 81/100 = Very good quality.

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Consumer review (avreview.co.uk)

HELP LESLIE OVERS D102 MK111

CAN LESLIE OVERS CONTACT ME IN REGARDS TO HELP WITH HER DESCRIPTION ON HOW TO IMPROVE.

OPENS EVERYTHING UP ; MUSIC SOUNDS MORE INVOLVING AND EXCITED

A LITTLE TOO MUCH TOP END, CAN BECOME HARSH ON VOCALS ; ALSO CONECTORS A LITTLE CHUNKY AS DO NOT LEAVE MUCH DISTANCE BETWEEN EACH OTHER (CAN TOUCH EACH OTHER)

Dec, 2007

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Consumer review (avreview.co.uk)

BIG IMPROVEMENTS BY ALTERING THE CABLE CONNECTIONS

The cable has a definite direction and should be connected with the writing "van den Hul D-102 III" going from the amplifier back to the music source (CD phono etc). I connected the yellow wire to signal and the white wire to ground. The shield should...

Flat response with the bass very well defined. Very natural three dimensional sound stage.

As the frequency increases from mid range and up the sound becomes harsh and too vivid. There is a warmness to the mid range that is missing. All these problems can be fixed by altering the cable connections.

Oct, 2007

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Consumer review (avreview.co.uk)

HAS HAD DONE EXACTLY WHAT WAS REQUIRED!

Has finally fixed an age long problem of fatigueing sound from an otherwise great Rotel,Audiolab and B&W mix. I love my system once again.

Has improved the overall warmth and naturalness of my system. Treble and midrange sound perfect.

Minor loss in overall speed.

Jun, 2007

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Consumer review (avreview.co.uk)

SOUND IS A BIT HARSH AND FORWARD TREBLE.

I did not like the harsh sound and it is too much in your face, this makes it tiring to listen to. During this period I was using QED XT400 loudspeaker cable which appeared to be harsh and dull as well when I upgraded to biwiring (Opera Audio). I...

Good bass but not as full as you might expect it to be. Treble is pure and without flaws. Good three dimensional sound and very quiet background.

At first the vdhull sounded like a very good upgrade. It was very open sounding with super silent background. I was amazed by this. However midrange and treble were a little exaggerated and bass was not as full as I would like it to be. But most of all...

Jun, 2006

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Consumer review (avreview.co.uk)

GREAT VALUE FOR MONEY!

I upgraded from teh VDH The Name to teh D-102 III between CD player and Valve Audio hybrid integrated amp (a magnificent South African product) - the best upgrade ever. Suddenly I had a super silent background, more control over bass and a super sweet...

Clarity and super silent background

None at this price level

Jun, 2006

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Consumer review (avreview.co.uk)

GREAT IMPROVEMENT OVER LINN INTERCONNECT

Very good value improvement in sound quality.

Improved imaging and definition at all frequencies.

Plugs can be a little loose at times - need periodic tightening.

May, 2006

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Consumer review (avreview.co.uk)

A GOOD STARTING POINT

A very good all rounder. Much better than stock cables. After this point, further sonic gains become very expensive. In my valve system, noise floor dropped remarkable and I would recommend for any system where hum is a problem.

Good all round cable. Well shielded. Well built.

None at this price.

Jun, 2004

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