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Review: North Star design Impulso DA converter
I forgot to mention I negotiated a few bucks off to make it an even better deal. 
Driving YG Carmel's
I sold the Revels, and the YG Carmel's are more transparent ,seamless,and detailedThen the B&W diamond which is still a excellent loudspeaker,the cabinet is fuller sounding,the Carmel's only lack lower Bass but a pair of the New JL audio E-10 ... 
Will Push-Pull Triode amp 20-25 WPC work?
I agree the Carmel's are great with tube amps,but just as important is your sources down stream a great dac, player, and or turn table.they donot add any boxy colorations at all.Your speaker cables ,interconnects,as well as powercords have just as... 
Driving YG Carmel's
I am using a Hegel h-200 with very good results.to gain even more output I am buying XLR interconnects,the new MIT interconnects also have impedance matching switching which balances the network even further.Adding a high quality powered Subwoofer... 
Best New Loudspeakers under $5,000. Focal Aria 900
It all comes down to the character of your other equipment downstream Best is a relative term ,to, what ,or who ? ribbons, cones, stats,planer?So many choices !! 
Hegel h200 low level listening
I bought the Hegel 200 I could have bought the 300 which is more neutral And perhaps a bit better detail,but image density warmer tonal balance Fuller Bass the 200 is a more musical amplifier in my opinion.I did not think the Hegel would be suffic... 
Hegel H200
The H200 is A very natural sounding integrated amp excellent high current Amp,fast tight articulate Bass .this is like a very good Vacuum tube amp with a deep soundstage and image focus the 300 gas a bit more locked on in the micro dynamics region... 
LFD NCSE Hegel H200?
LFD is a made is China product,then modified.my friend has the LFD signature ,and my Hegel H200 is better in every respect.go to Hegel webpage and read all the new patents and technologies in this unit .Their designer Ben a Holder said compared to... 
CODA CSIb vs. HEGEL H-300 INTEGRATED
I was moving towards the Coda then had the chance to hear the Hegel H200 ,personally I feel as well as the dealer and his staff a more natural sounding amplifier. Vs the coda the coda has more power ,and has very good dynamic drive a bit warmer th... 
Looking for a high-quality 2-way speaker
One thing that the Carmel's are not is Boomy, something else in the electronics chain Had to be created the problem.read any reviews on them ,even against Any $30k loudspeaker they shine as far as continuous ness ,imaging , Sound staging,as well a... 
Hegel h200 low level listening
Unless you are using long runs ,with equal quality rca,balanced a very slight difference soundstage slightly larger in Xlr mode ,but imaging withRCA perhaps a percent better. Not worth selling your other cables Unless everything is true balanced i... 
Is the Hegel H-20 better than the Parasound A-21?
I owned the Parsound A-21 it was very well balanced I put in 4of the aftermarket fuses in there, as well as a good $600 power cord Then it had a bit of warmth and nice detail.The Hegel 20 is a better amp in every respect, with a warmer characterBu... 
USB cables
A cable is not just a cable even digital ,the more accurate the timing And accuracy of the signal is very important.i have had from BeldonTo $50 audioquest tp $250-$ 600wireworld. If you hoping to judge a cable First give it at least 250 hrs for ... 
USB cables
I have used .05 m to 1.5 m cables and There was no difference what so ever in sonics,and I gave them over 300 hrs to run in.I can see on some brands it might matter,but the WireworldSilver Starlight is a very well built cable. 
Best Integrated, period.
Hegel 300 vs 300The 300 has a bit more resolution and air on top,and Very neutralSounding ,compared to the 200 a bit on the thin side.the 200Sounds like a high end Vacuum tube amp with snap and detail and warmer fuller sounding.Very system depende...