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My Analog Journey - Opinions Sought
@elliottbnewcombjr I really appreciate your input. Right now I'm pretty knocked out by these little Elacs. I've had more than a dozen or so speakers come through this room - some costing upwards of $9k - and this is some of the best sound I've exp... 
My Analog Journey - Opinions Sought
@dogberry ok cool, thx man!   
My Analog Journey - Opinions Sought
@signaforce that's really interesting. Before my recent analog epiphany I had considered purchasing the Denafrips 15th hoping to add some R2R warmth to my Lumin.   
My Analog Journey - Opinions Sought
Thanks for the great responses, everyone! In a forum where opinions vary on almost everything, it's refreshing to see the Hana receive such widespread praise. I'm so happy with my system right now that I'm not itching for a change. But when the i... 
My Analog Journey - Opinions Sought
@dogberry I am first and foremost a music fan. I didn't realize this was an exclusive group. I was just excited to share my experience.   
Shameless Poll: Pearl vs Ohm vs Zu
@livinon2wheels That's so cool that Evan was able provide a solution for you. I didn't even know that was an option. It's good to see so many here that are happy with their Ohms. It's a great company and with Evan at the helm will continue to be w... 
Shameless Poll: Pearl vs Ohm vs Zu
@ahillenb FWIW, here is my .02. When I got into this hobby 10 years ago, the first two speakers I heard were the Vandersteen 1ci’s and the Ohm Walsh Tall 1000’s. I chose to go with the Vandy’s at that time, and I still have them. But I always had ... 
Elac Debut 3.0 DB63 Review
@panhead2 also, what amps are you getting? My humble Belles Aria 75wpc channel amp drives them effortlessly. The two seem to have great sonic synergies.   
Elac Debut 3.0 DB63 Review
@panhead2 very interested in hearing your impressions. I sold some GIK panels to a gentleman last week. I invited him upstairs to hear my system. He was floored by what he heard. Also got the impression that his system was considerably more expens... 
Streamer apps critical
Just came here to say that I agree with the premise of this thread. I’ve owned the Lumin T2 for the last few years. For my system and needs, I think it sounds fantastic. The UI is whole other story. There are entire threads on the Internet dedicat... 
Elac Debut 3.0 DB63 Review
@panhead2 If you can, try to get them from a site that accepts returns. I got mine on Amazon and I’m still thrilled with them. I had two Rel subs sitting around and I just set them up. You don’t really need them with these speakers but it adds a l... 
Help me pick a new desktop speaker
Check out the new Elac Debut 3.0 DB63. I wrote a review on here recently that nobody seemed interested in. I am very happy with these speakers and I've gone through about 20 of them in the last 10 years.   
Suggestions for replacement speakers
Those Vandy 3A Sigs are gonna be hard to beat. Especially if you can get them for $2k. They retail for around $7k.  
Seeking speakers under $3K for 10x12 ft room and driven by 20wpc tube amp
Another vote for the Vandersteen VLR-CT. I’ve heard them many times at John Rutan’s place, AudioConnection. Those plus a sub or two is all you might ever need. Another to consider is the Vandersteen 1ci. My room is 11 x 13, so similar to yours an... 
Elac Debut 3.0 DB63 Review
Thanks @jond. I'm really enjoying them. They seem to be more efficient than the 1ci's and I can probably drive them with my 75watt Belles Aria. This would allow me to sell my Aira Signature Pre and Aria monoblocks. Scaling down to fund other hobbi...