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| What comes after Harbeth 30.1s? Interesting discussion and great insights so far. I want to re-iterate the point that I don’t have a problem with my Harbeth M30.1s. I really love the speakers. No, seriously. To be honest, the only reason I’m exploring other options is to see wha... | |
| What are the current useless terms in this "audio world" Best gear I’ve ever owned, regardless of price … the only reason I’m selling after owning it for six weeks is ….. | |
| What comes after Harbeth 30.1s? @audiothesis -- I do not disagree with anything you said. I have never heard any Rosso products, and I know better to never comment on something I have no idea about. For all that I know, it might very well be better than Harbeth or Spendor when i... | |
| Are Quicksilver power tube amps in the same league as VAC, VTL, BAT, ARC, ...? Sorry folks, I didn't mean to imply that QS is one of those 'flash-in-the-pan' companies. It is undoubtedly a great company with a value-focused, no frills approach. I've owned two of their products in the past -- Quicksilver headphone amp and int... | |
| Are Quicksilver power tube amps in the same league as VAC, VTL, BAT, ARC, ...? @ghdprentice No, the big boys are not there because VAC and ARC buyers are stupid and susceptible to marketing and biased reviewers+1So very true. Marketing and biased reviewers can only take you so far. Companies like VAC and ARC have built their... | |
| What comes after Harbeth 30.1s? @jmolsberg -- I have no doubt that Rosso Pienza is a really good speaker. In an ideal world, we should be basing our purchase decisions on sound quality and value alone. But the truth is that many, if not all, audiophiles tend to change gear quite... | |
| Are Quicksilver power tube amps in the same league as VAC, VTL, BAT, ARC, ...? If QS was as good as VAC or ARC at one fourth the price, both companies would have been out of business by now. Having said that, QS offers great value and excellent sound within its respective price bracket. | |
| What comes after Harbeth 30.1s? Thanks for the great suggestions, everyone. To those suggesting M40.x, of course I'm aware that these are probably the endgame speakers for many, including myself. But please remember this is for my study, i.e. it is a secondary system for me with... | |
| What comes after Harbeth 30.1s? @audiothesis -- I would love to visit your showroom once you get the Pienza's back. The only issue is that they seem to be much higher priced than what I can afford right now. Second, I would prefer to buy used so in the event I decide to sell the... | |
| What comes after Harbeth 30.1s? Thanks for recommending Neat and Spendor. Neat is a brand I'm not aware of at all, but I doubt I will find anything on the used market.Spendor is a good suggestion and they do come up in the used market every now and then. @twoleftears any idea ho... | |
| You own a store, you sell 2 brands, which? Speakers and amps don't matter. I will only carry snake oil. I heard the profit margins are huge! | |
| If there’s an audiophile exit ramp, this ain’t it… I see it as an ongoing hobby. Mountain climbers don't stop after they have scaled a tough peak. They go on to search for the next thrill. Wine connoisseurs don't stop tasting even after they have discovered their favorite wine. As long as the audi... | |
| Which Harbeths? I owned Harbeth P3ESR about a year ago, and currently own 30.1 (home office) and SHL5+ (media room). I auditioned C7ES3 last year, and 30.2 a few weeks ago. Based on my preferences (and mine only) ...SHL5+ > 30.2 > 30.1 > P3ESR > C7ES3... | |
| Luxman 590axii ventilation I had a Luxman 590axii with a 3 inch clearance above it. It would get so hot that you could feel the heat just by touching the top ofthe shelf above the amp. IMO, you need at least 4 inches if not more above the top plate.Having said that, the 590... | |
| Lady Blackbird- Black Acid Soul - great sounding new Artist Wow!!! Thanks for bringing attention to her. This is definitely one of the top three albums I’ve heard this year. Beautiful voice and well recorded all the way through. |