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| Need speaker recommendation - after harbeth c7es3? Hi Mike,I had (still do) a pair of Harbeth C7 ES2, which I love, however, I moved them into my second system when I replaced the Harbeths with Magnapan 1.7's in my main system.I absolutely love the Magnapans in all regards. No they don't give you ... | |
| Moving magnet hum OldearsHave you tried disconnecting your turntable ground wire? I had several MM's that I got hums with the ground wire connected but nothing when I disconnected the ground.No grantees but whorth a try. Some of these cartridges are very tricky.Goo... | |
| VPI Classic Vs Basis 1400 or 2001 Tzh21yI have owned both the VPI (Scout) with JMW 9" arm and currently a Basis 2001 with the Vector 3 tonearm and to be truthful there really isn't any comparison. The Basis is superior in every way: quietier motor, smoother arm, smoother arm drop,... | |
| Magnepans on Spectral; a match? Anyone? 1985tqcI have a pair of Magnapan 1.7's powered by a Spectral 20 pre-amp and Spectral 90 power amp, and this is a match made in Heaven.Quick, clean, transparent with a silky quiet background. No listening fatigue at all. Just a very real sound whet... | |
| CD, SACD on OPPO BDP-93 or 95 vs. Cary 303-200? Dear SteveaudioI have owned a Cary 303-200 and currently own Oppo BDP-93 and BDP-91's. While the sound quality of the Oppo's are good, all things being equal, they will not match the sound quality of the Cary.Regards,AEW | |
| My TT "wish list" Hi LindisfarneI have had more tables than I can now remember, but in answer to your criteria I would suggest possibly a Basis 2001. You can get it with the cable arrangment that you want, it is easy to set up, the workmanship is second to none, an... | |
| Harbeth compact 7ES3 for small room Hi BedelI have a room, a little larger than yours, in which I have been using Harbeth 7's for probably five years, and with very good success. They just do their job, and are very unassuming to outside sources. I think you would be very happy with... | |
| Old Rotel RCD971 vs. Marantz cd5003 Hi,I owned both the Rotel RCD971 and a Marantz CD (not sure if it was this model) player. My personal experience with these two players was that the Rotel was a good CD player for the money, while the Marantz was the harshest, most strident soundi... | |
| New speaker help. Proac-Spendor-Harbeth-Devore-PMC Hi MannyWith this list of speakers, you cannot make a bad decision. I personally own the Harbeth's. Like you I was orginally leaning towards the Spendor's, but then I got to hearing a lot of good reports about the Harbeth's and I gave them a liste... | |
| New caps for Spectral DMC 20? PsacanliI can't answer your question directly, however I can tell you that I just upgraded from a DMC 12 to a DMC 20 (just completely gone over at the factory) and the difference between the 2 units was dramatic. The sound stage depth was more pro... | |
| Speaker match with Spectral? Hi Weirdsailboat I have the Spectral DMC 12 and the DMA 90 matched with Harbeths and it is a perfect match. Harbeths due very well with SS amps. I have had Thiels in the past, and while they have some great points, I would not match them up with t... | |
| Harbeth - Audio Research? Hi LunaI have tried various Audio Research amps (pre and power) with the Harbeth 7ES II's and they worked beautifully. I really think that all Harbeth's perform well with any amp (tube or SS) provided they have sufficent power.I think you would be... | |
| Anyone have experience w/Shelter 501 II? Many thanks to each of the replies, which I have received. I am still kicking this around and I really do appreciate your input.Regards,AEW | |
| What's the limit for cart upgrade/VPI Scout? Hi DanDan, this is not a response to your inquiry, however, I have a VPI Scout and I am toying with the idea of upgrading to a new cartridge. I have a list of three cartridges that I am truly interested in and the Lyra Dorian, is one of those. My ... | |
| Harbeth vs. Tyler This is for the those who have never heard the Harbeths. I have owned many speakers and I have yet to see any which deliver more for the buck than do the Harbeths. They do what a speaker is supposed to do. They deliver the pure music and get out o... |