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| New preamplifier - Backert Rhumba Extreme, Aesthetix Calypso Signature, Ayre KX5 Twenty So are we using these forums for dealer advertisements? | |
| Do most people prefer tight bass or non tight bass? +1 @mulveling Over the years, I’ve come to learn and appreciate the difference between articulate bass, bass bloom, and ‘bass slam’. Bass bloom, which is what you get with many low to mid priced tube amps can sound pleasant at first, but it also... | |
| Integrated Amp Pairing for Harbeth 30.2 I had the same experience when I demoed Hegel 390 with Harbeth 30.1. It took in a dark tone and was over damped, at least for my taste. The best pairing was with Audio Hungary Qualiton a50i. It added that extra bit of airiness at the top that some... | |
| speaker upgrade from Magico A3 Another vote for Rockports. | |
| Cube Audio Nenuphar Single Driver Speaker (10 inch) TQWT Enclosure I really appreciate the detailed responses and the video link to my initial query. There's no doubt that this is a very good speaker, however, doesn't seem to be a good fit for my amps. Based on what I'm reading, it will most likely result in over... | |
| Cube Audio Nenuphar Single Driver Speaker (10 inch) TQWT Enclosure I've been researching the Nenuphar Mini's for a few weeks. Given that there's no way for me to audition them, I have been mainly gathering data from youtube videos and forums like this. Frankly, the more I read, the more confused I get :) Some pe... | |
| Have you been enjoying your Gryphon Diablo 120 integrated ? It depends on what you mean by dynamics. Both have excellent dynamics IMO but the Gryphon has ‘more’ bass control for sure. However, it also contributes to a slightly darker character that I didnt care for. Vitus, on the other hand, doesn’t have ... | |
| Have you been enjoying your Gryphon Diablo 120 integrated ? Keep in mind that SS101 was Hans Vitus’ original designs with few compromises. Another advantage of SS-101 is that it can be used as an integrated amp due to a built in volume control, or you can use a dedicated preamp with it. I have no doubt th... | |
| Have you been enjoying your Gryphon Diablo 120 integrated ? @ryder I compared the Diablo 300 and a Vitus SS-101, both used. For my taste, Vitus was a winner. It’s not as muscular sounding as the Gryphon, but it had a refinement and sweetness in class A mode that I found appealing. Again, one is not better... | |
| Unitiqute 2 failing - what to do I had the same experience with Naim. Their product failed within 3 years. Sad part is they didn’t even bother to return my emails or offered any kind of advice. I don’t recommend Naim to anyone. They were yesterdays news running on past - 20 year ... | |
| speaker upgrade fever I second the recommendation for Borresen X3. You'll be hard pressed tO find better value for the price. | |
| What's the story with Borresen speakers ? https://audiogroupdenmark.com/product/boerresen-x3/ | |
| As good or better than Magnepan 3.7i You guys realize that there's not much difference in size between 2.7i and 3.7i, right? Same height but 2.7i is a few inches narrower. If OP's downsizing due to size issues, I doubt 2.7 is the answer. I auditioned the 2.7i at a local dealer extens... | |
| Contemplating DEVORE SPEAKERS (and others)....LONG audition report of many speakers Currently, I have two very different sounding speakers in the stable. First is Harbeth 40.2, which despite its shortcomings, still warms my heart like no other speaker. The second speaker I bought a few months ago is Magenpan 3.7i. It offers its o... | |
| The $27,900 disappointment? Wilson Audio Watt Puppy 8 issues. BTW, I have a friend who drives his Wilson Alexia 2 with high end Audio Research amps and preamps. Very few systems can recreate the live event, e.g. jazz clubs, as his. He has worked hard on all aspects of his audio chain and the results are asto... |