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Eggleston Andra 2 owners


I have read old threads about the Andra 2's refering to upgrading from the original Andra's but now are a few years old.

I am looking to hear from owners of Andra 2's and their associated gear set-ups. I replaced my Wilson WP 7's recently with these.

This is a second set-up for me and in a large area but must be "wife friendly"

I have other gear that I did hook up (McIntosh 501's and Arc Ref 3 pre and really liked the sound) but this set-up was not "wife friendly."

Right now I have hooked up Bel Canto Ref1000 mono blocks and Dac3, I just ordered the Pre3 because the Dac3 just isn't doing it for me acting as the pre. I want to see if there are any improvements to the point that I keep it.

I only have two sources, one cd player for serious listening and also a McIntosh 300 music server, both are hooked up via using digital connection (using Stealth Sextet cable AES cd player and RCA for 300 Music Server.)

I am also ordering a Bent Audio Tap Line Stage pre-amp. A friend who uses the Placette pre recommended it, suppose to be really good. The Moscode 401HR was also recommended to try, I have read some very interesting reviews. What is very interesting is that the 401HR being favoured over the Dodd 120's and also Bat SE 600 power amps. Both off these amps are highly respected, I have not heard either in my system. I want to listen to the Pre3 and Bent Tap set up for a while and then I'll get a Moscode to see what difference is, should be very interesting.


I really enjoy the Eggleston's and my goal is to mate them up with the proper gear to get the best out of them.
128x128dev
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dev OP
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711smilin, the Dodd 120's are on my list to listen to with my Andra's.

Did you read the post referring to the Moscode 401HR bettering the Dodd 120's.

Has anyone heard this Moscode or is it just all talk, I say this because the review refers to not just bettering the Dodd but also the very well respected Bat SE 600.
1markr
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I haven't heard the Moscode yet, and maybe I will in the near future. But for now, it's nothing but glorious music generated by my Dodd gear with my Andra IIs. Very synergistic match. Not even thinking of replacing anything, which is the first time ever for me! And as 711 says, I've been through all sorts of amps.
stanwong
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Dev, some points to note about the review. I believe a previous version of the Dodd 120 amps without the Sonicap Platinum upgrade were used in the review. The latest 3rd version of the Dodd 120 amps has more power, more dynamic and quieter than the previous version.
cytocycle
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Dev: You sold the Bel Canto Ref 1000's (or at least I saw them posted a while ago) and now you posted you are using the Mcintosh... would you care to compare those and the Bel Canto Preamp to your current setup with the ARC Ref 3 and the McIntosh MC501's?
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Cytocycle: I actually had the 501 Jeff Rowland's also along with the Bel Canto product. There was so much hype gong on about "D" amps including glowing reviews especially regarding the Bel Canto 1000's that I had to get some to try for my self. I always had the Mac's along with other gear such as Audio Research Ref 300's, VTL 7.5 pre, Avalon Diamond speakers but in second system. I was trying to really simplify the Eggleston set-up and appearance wise the "D" amps were a great fit.

Regarding the Bel Canto and my current set-up of Audio Research Ref 3 and Mac 501's you just can't compare. I started going into detail but deleted it, the "D" gear is not for me or I would have kept everything. Even during the process of actually selling the product potential buyers were asking my thoughts and what I was replacing them with and I told them how I felt. They were better than a Krell 300i integrated amp that I had but that was about it.

I am very happy with my current set-up but I do want to try some other amps down the road, Dodd (New one's), Lamm, Cat, new Moscode amps coming out are on my list. I sold my ARC Ref 2 MK2 pre and I have to say I preferred the midrange over my current ARC Ref 3. I have a Supratek pre. that I am wanting to compare against the Ref 3 but had some problems from the get go and awaiting for a new replacement.
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