auroravengeance
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| Is there a list of full-range speakers (20-20kHz) somewhere on the internet? There is a pretty comprehensive list of the speakers and their corresponding review scores at Gauder Akustik website. Scroll down to the bottom of the page, there are two PDFs. https://gauderakustik.com/en/index.php/reviews | |
| Best Tube Amp for High Sensitivity Speakers: 45, PX25, or 300B? Does it really matter though if the tube amp is low power SET or push/pull design as long it sounds good? I would keep an open mind. There are excellent push/pull design just as there are excellent SET design. If budget is not an issue, I would ha... | |
| Best Tube Amp for High Sensitivity Speakers: 45, PX25, or 300B? @gregjacob I have not heard the tubes you mentioned, but I compared the Lab12 against some really good SS amps in 5 digits range like Esoteric Class A, Gryphon 300, Vitus Integrated and Aavik I-280. I would say it has similar sound and refinement... | |
| Best Tube Amp for High Sensitivity Speakers: 45, PX25, or 300B? Have you considered Lab12 Integre 4 MKII? Uses 4 KT170s. I love it so much and IMO as good as the much more expensive Jadis I70. Incredibly realistic timbre and bass quality. Vocals sound heavenly. I have one paired with Lab12 Dac1 Reference simp... | |
| Integrating speakers into contemporary decor - can WAF ever be overcome? @audiotroy has mentioned the Cabasse Rialto and IO3. I often walked around with my wife around the showrooms and showed her the various speakers. Cabasse’s speakers without a doubt have the highest WAF. They can be easily put on the table or TV c... | |
| Can you give me your speaker suggestions? @palutena The Duettos are certainly not small and they have a good sense of scale. I’m struggling to think anything as good as the Duettos at their price point, they are that good IMO. I am going to second the recommendation of Elysian 2. And whi... | |
| Can you give me your speaker suggestions? Perhaps for your case a bookshelf might be a better option? I think Audiovector R1 Arrete is perfect for your needs. It is incredibly meaty sounding for a bookshelf and certainly has enough bass. If you can spring an additional thousand, the ne... | |
| Boressen speakers I have finally listened to the Borresen X3. It was driven by Aavik I-180 and S-180 and powered by Ansuz conditioner and cords of course. The last floor-stander I’ve heard was Tad Evolution One TX. Those were lovely and a true high-end. I didn’t ex... | |
| The most tower like stand mount under $4k The most refined and balanced speakers under 3k I’ve heard was Amphion Argon 3s. Most musical was probably Triangle Comete 40th Anniversary which I actually had last time, though the mid was colored and the bass needs a sub to support. | |
| Are Buchardt A500 Signature Edition A Good Choice For First Speakers? I do not know how the Buchardt sounds, though they seem to be pretty well-regarded. $5000 is no chump change and can get you a really good sounding setup. I am in the same boat as you having young children and are confined to desktop hifi setup. ... | |
| Boressen speakers @arafiq I am very curious to hear X3 as well. My local dealer has it now, I will probably make a trip soon. I don't know how Joseph Audio speakers sound. There used to be a local dealer but apparently didn't sell well enough. In the category o... | |
| Boressen speakers A Borresen+Aavik+Ansuz setup is certainly top tier sounding. I've heard Borresen 5 and Z1 Cryo with assorted Aavik and Ansuz gears. They certainly sounded precise, organic, and not clinical at all. If money is no object, sure, just walk into an ... | |
| A DAC that crushes price vs. performance ratio @grey9hound Very happy with my Oyaide Class S and I prefer a slight bright presentation because I do listen to orchestral and metal. I am close to acquire a brand new Integre4 MKII, I think it would be a killer combo. I've heard the Lab12 Dac1... | |
| Good Suggestions for Tube Amps under 6k It's amazing we got 2 pages of replies without someone recommending either a Lab12, Line Magnetic, or Leben. The Lab12 Integre4 MK2 is as good as the review says and is my next amp purchase. IMO probably is the best amp purchase below $10K and ev... | |
| AAVIK THE BEST KEPT Sereat IN DIGITAL @sagur80 Are you going to try Weiss Dac502 MKII, MSB Discreet, Rockna Wavedream, and Lab12 Dac1 Reference as well? I tried all these as well and went with Lab12. I listened to the La Scala as well and liked it very much. To be honest La Scala,... |