Yes, the Hovland is a tube preamp. I have heard this combo numerous times at Singer in NYC. Krell has high impedance, so works well with tube pres (amp does have to be altered for tube pres as i recall). I wouldn't say it smooths out the highs, but that the midrange is fleshed out wonderfully. With the Krells rock-solid bass, a nice combo.
Sonus Faber Cremona Vs. Dynaudio Contour S3.4
Hi
Am building a new system based on a ML pre-power combination. Speakers on my shortlist are:
1. Sonus Faber Cremona
2. Dynaudio Contour S3.4
I have read the various reviews on the S3.4 posted but have yet to read ones for the Cremona.
I am afraid that with the ML, the more neutral sounding Dynaudio's may be bright on the top end. I understand that SF's tend to have a rolled off top end in the past and are more musical.
Opinions appreciated.
Thanks
Bernard
Am building a new system based on a ML pre-power combination. Speakers on my shortlist are:
1. Sonus Faber Cremona
2. Dynaudio Contour S3.4
I have read the various reviews on the S3.4 posted but have yet to read ones for the Cremona.
I am afraid that with the ML, the more neutral sounding Dynaudio's may be bright on the top end. I understand that SF's tend to have a rolled off top end in the past and are more musical.
Opinions appreciated.
Thanks
Bernard