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Are REL the most Musical Subs?
can anybody share their impressions of the Classic 99? I need a new sub and in its price range my short list is down to the REL or soon to be released Martin Logan Dynamo 12 really looking to enhance soundstage more than thump but those ML units... 
which of these four amps for Wharfedale Elysian 4's?
for those unaware the Kinki is a dense 50Ib's in what appears to be a standard 17" chasis its also ugly as sin and ergonomically and functionally flawed all meat on the bone no frills sonic goodness the Elysians are like a big time tower from y... 
which of these four amps for Wharfedale Elysian 4's?
speaker impressions thus far, at their price point, simply phenomenal, class leading , class exceeding, this was expected based on my research i would say if you're at all interested just get em if you can deal with the drawbacks which were als... 
which of these four amps for Wharfedale Elysian 4's?
ok, bought the Ayre per the multiple recommendations bought the Kinki also as seller gave me a good price on matching preamp thought it would be nice to have both to get a comparison I think im done here thanks all    
which of these four amps for Wharfedale Elysian 4's?
thank you I can likely acquire the matching preamp to those power amps listed at a later date, and in fact would like to do so RME direct to power amp has been working out pretty well, I started doing this previously at the suggestion of a vario... 
which of these four amps for Wharfedale Elysian 4's?
unfortunately importing new into Canada has all kinds fees above and beyond that msrp, those Schiit's would run around $5400 CAD and the local used amps I mentioned are less than half that and can be re-sold easily for what I will pay but yeah i ... 
which of these four amps for Wharfedale Elysian 4's?
no preamp streamer straight to RME dac  
which power amp or integrated for Totem Element Fire v2's?
thanks all, I think my search is over, dealer failed me on his promised demo but was able to snag a mint vintage mcintosh mc402, so RME direct to amp speakers are now in full bloom, none of my previous amps opened up these speakers like this amp... 
which power amp or integrated for Totem Element Fire v2's?
honestly hard to say what I find lacking , just that feeling you get when you know you have or do not have a great match the Hegel was just a good not great amp, same with the Sim400s Parasound was outstanding but the preamp was coloured and cu... 
which power amp or integrated for Totem Element Fire v2's?
not at all, nothing against tubes, completely unfamiliar with that world and Totem recommends solid state    
which power amp or integrated for Totem Element Fire v2's?
I also thinking next to look at Musical Fidelity M8 series or high power module Hypex / Purifi    
Legacy Calibre - big soundstage - what other standmounts offer this?
I think.....by 'active' they mean powered so same passive cross overs with ICE amplification based on that, I suspect a better amp on the non powered version would be the way to go    
seeking advice on iso pucks /stands or similair that won't stain speakers?
@macg19  thanks that's very helpfull the Harbeth type finishes are exactly my concern isoacoustics it is  
seeking advice on iso pucks /stands or similair that won't stain speakers?
not so much concerned around isolation but rather staining I've seen finishes stained black instantly by some of these products    
seeking advice on iso pucks /stands or similair that won't stain speakers?
good idea, noted, thanks