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| Who positions their speakers straight ahead (zero tow in) and why. I have Vandersteen Treo CTs and experimented with toe-in intervals, but having them pointing straight ahead gave me the best soundstage, etc. Previously to the Vandy's I had some omnipolar speakers that sounded better toed-in using the same listen... | |
| Solid state amp that tube fan can be happy with? Be sure to check out the reviews and audition the Hegel H390 or H400. I own an H390 and folks say it conveys a warm "tube-like" sound. However, having never owned tube equipment, I cannot confirm this. I just know it sounds fantastic! | |
| What were your favorite gear additions in 2024? Vandersteen Treo CTs, Hegel H390 Integrated Amplifier, Analysis Plus bi-oval cables and Humminguru NOVA | |
| Retirement integrated amp for a “fiscal conservative” Have you considered any Hegel Integrated Amps? I have the H390 - solid state pre-amp/ amp / DAC which delivers 250wpc and damping is 4,000 (not a typo)! An H390 would certainly be in your price range as they have now introduced the H400 which is ... | |
| Best subwoofer to pair with Vandersteen Treo CTs?? Thank you all for your comments. Will probably pull the trigger on the Vandersteen Three’’s. | |
| Where to purchase cables? What have you ended up with? Or are you still searching cables? | |
| Looking for more advice on purchasing a new turntable. I suggest you investigate the Technics SL 1200 G. I believe this is the only turntable recommended by Stereophile magazine as a highly recommended direct-drive audiophile turntable that isn’t a $10,000+ belt-drive turntable. I believe the Technics... | |
| Where to purchase cables? I suggest you investigate Analysis Plus. They make cables for audiophiles as well as NASA and other reputable organizations. They rarely advertise because they reputation precedes them and they thrive on referrals. They are not pricing cables comp... | |
| Whats on your turntable tonight? Stella Cole (her debut album). A voice reminiscent of Judy Garland and a wonderful selection of songs. Stan Kenton - The Stage Door Swings | |
| Whats playing on your system today? Jazz at the Pawnshop LPs and the Best of June Christy LP | |
| New speakers for a new start? Also encourage you to audition Vandersteen Speakers. The Quatro Wood CT would probably fit your musical tastes the best. Re-sell value?? Rare to find these on the re-sell market. Good luck with your quest. | |
| Your thoughts on best audiophile speakers in $10,000 neighborhood? Well-said, Johnny R. I’m quite familiar with the sound of musical instruments so the Vandersteen Treo CTs matched what I’ve heard "live" many times...and were the closest match to my Mark Levison 5909 headphones that I listen to passively through ... | |
| Your thoughts on best audiophile speakers in $10,000 neighborhood? Just so everyone's clear, I purchased the Vandersteen Treo CTs, not Quads or the Borresons or any other brand. Thanks. | |
| Mcintosh MAC7200 or Hegel H390 for a new pair of Kef R7 META If money is no object, I do believe you'd be happy with Hegel H390 Integrated amplifier. However, I have never listened to the KEF r7s and don't consider myself an expert on pairing an amp to them. What amplifier was used when you may have auditio... | |
| Mcintosh MAC7200 or Hegel H390 for a new pair of Kef R7 META @aphilc so what are you saying? I'm confused. I'm saying McIntosh has a virtual cult following steeped in a long history of good amplifiers and other electronics. However, Hegel is among many newer brands (within the last 10 - 15 years) that can... |