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| Considering an integrated @earlflynn -- I had been considering a Qualiton to replace my Blackhawk for a few months. Almost pulled the trigger on the a50i, until Uncle Sam hit me with an unexpected tax bill :(I was not even aware of the X200 model. Sounds like it will actua... | |
| Considering an integrated @jeffreyw +1 on Luxman 590 AXII. I have one, it drives anything without breaking a sweat and never getting unruly.Pass Labs INT-60 is another great contender - tube-like but with dynamics and slam like there's no tomorrow.Both options take the spe... | |
| Harbeth 30.1, 30.2, XD @redwoodaudio -- I'm assuming you haven't updated your system page yet (?) I, for one, am super interested in a detailed comparison between Harbeth 30.2 and Graham Audio speakers that you mention. I have the 30.1s, but would love to give Graham Au... | |
| Better to buy a high end network player with a DAC? @jumia -- the list I provided above was in fact 'streamer-only' solutions. This was in response to your first post -- Seems to get a really good player, you need to have it come with a dac. And these dacs seem really amazing, but you lose indepen... | |
| Better to buy a high end network player with a DAC? The obvious advantages of a built-in DAC are simplicity and cost. You are also relying on the manufacturer to provide better synergy between the components, since they have more control and can presumably provide better integration.However, if you... | |
| Raven Blackhawk LE... am I going to be disappointed? @hilde45 +1And then there are my ears -- which have found that a number of lower db speakers work with a number of modest watt amps.Great post! In the end, we buy what makes sense to us in that given moment, the gear we are able to audition, and o... | |
| Raven Blackhawk LE... am I going to be disappointed? IMO @b_limo is making an excellent decision. Raven will be a good match with high sensitivity speakers. This was the exact advice given by many a few days ago -- i.e. Salks not being a good match with Raven. They might sound good enough, but too m... | |
| Why are Ayon tube amps not mentioned very often? Is this the same brand that has been winning the 'best of something something at some show' award for at least 10 years in a row? | |
| Boy, Oh Boy! Towshend! I'm intrigued! What do you guys recommend for placing under speaker stands? Does Townshend make a product for this purpose? | |
| Raven Blackhawk LE... am I going to be disappointed? @willgolf -- I want to (re) emphasize that the Raven Blackhawk is an excellent tube amp in the sub $5k category. I also readily admit that in my case, it’s my speakers that are not a good match. It is not my intent to knock on the product. I do, i... | |
| Raven Blackhawk LE... am I going to be disappointed? @chicagoblue1977 -- I removed my last post because that was not the tone I was aiming for. I apologize for that.I agree with almost all of your previous post except for the 'advice' bit. The SF Olympica 2 were very specifically mentioned prior to ... | |
| Raven Blackhawk LE... am I going to be disappointed? I don't agree with millercarbon on everything, but it's sad to see him getting attacked like this. The man has strong views on certain things, and that's alright as long as it comes from a good place. Some of the posts seem unwarranted. FWIW, I've... | |
| An Objective Review of the Tekton Double Impact Speakers Most likely OP removed the video after Tekton agreed to take the speakers back, perhaps offering a freebie like no shipping fee. Mission accomplished!!! | |
| Raven Blackhawk LE... am I going to be disappointed? A friend of mine recently switched from Blackhawk MK3 to Qualiton A50i. According to him, there is no comparison. The Qualiton is at an entirely different level. He claims that it’s one of the few tube amps under 10 grand that is driving his speak... | |
| Lumin U1 vs. Sonore SE I’m interested in that comparison as well. I have the OpticalRendu which I really like. I have thought about upgrading to the Signature Rendu SE which now comes with the same optical module. But there just isn’t enough info out there. Another prod... |