augustusjohn

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Audio Research SP8 MK II Sounds
Audio Research and Krell are mis matched 
Anyone familiar with the Manger driver?
I have been playing the manger drivers in a pair of Medea's, they need time to break in, took over a ytwo years, and theyy also need fast amps, as well as powerful one's, they are reasonably efficient, but seem to really thrive on power. 
Why Don't More People Love Audio?
Maybe they do, but have you ever been to an audio store where people who wander in are treated nicely, and have people patiently help them put together a MUSICAL system for their budget ? Very rarely in my experience, so how can you expect people ... 
My Only Question Is.........
I have tried the wadia straight in and it clearly is inferior sounding without the THOR preamp in the signal path, loses the soundstage, as well as depth, also decreased dynamics; this is true of bothe the wadia 7+9; the wadia 830i and also the 860x 
Best Pre-Amp with Phono Stage
The THOR is a wonderful preamp with phono; or check out the line and phono separates