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| Which ARC ref linestage to try: Ref3, Ref5, Ref5SE? HATE forward sounding systems Some people do not read carefully. I stated that my Ref 5SE is more forward than my Ref 2 mk II. That does not mean that it is forward overall, just that it is more neutral than the older unit - which, by comparison, is less neutral by being a t... | |
| The new Borresen M1's...a new direction? I heard the M1's recently at my local dealer. They ARE fantastic sound wise. Very nice aesthetically as well. $100K way too much for me, however. I could see $30K though. Also heard the Z2. Also great sound, maybe not quite to same lev... | |
| Which ARC ref linestage to try: Ref3, Ref5, Ref5SE? HATE forward sounding systems I have 2 ARC Reference line stages, a Ref 2 and a Ref 5SE. The older unit is warmer and more recessed. The newer unit is more transparent, dynamic and more forward; the 5SE also has better bass. Both create a huge soundstage and are wonderful i... | |
| Starting from Basically Scratch. Help me power some Wilson Watt Puppys I have the W/P 7's. Recommend the Parasound A21+ in your price range. Slightly warm but good sounding and powerful amp. The Wilson's like current, would stay away from the smaller class D or British units. Used Pass might work too but more cos... | |
| End Game Turntable suggestions +1 I have a Feickert Volare, a SOTA Star III (vintage) as well as a TW Acustic Raven. All are better than any Rega IMO. Have no experience with Acoustic Solid. The TW is on another level above the others I own, as it should be as it costs 2X ... | |
| What's your favorite $5-7000 turntable? I have SOTA, Feickert, and TW Acustic TT's. SOTA great for isolation but Feickert are more quiet. Like the latter more than Clearaudio. Volare great for the money. Good luck! | |
| Wilson Sasha W/P amplifier pairing The tweeter in the Sasha 1's is the older inverted titanium tweeter. It is good but can be a little harsh/edgy with some material and in some set ups. How do I know? Because i have owned W/P 7's for 17 years (same tweeter). Didn't really recog... | |
| Speaker Suggestions $30K Sasha DAW competitor? I was looking in that price range a few years ago. Had Wilson Watt/Puppy 7's, which have the same tweeter as the Sasha 1's. The contenders were: Von Schweikert VR 44's and 55's, YG Haley 2's, Sasha DAW's, Rockport Avia 2's, Magico A5's, Marten'... | |
| Speaker Placement and Toe-In Ozzy, thought you had Magico M6's? Guess that was someone else ..... | |
| Best turntable for the buck Another to consider is a Dr Feickert Volare with Origin Live arm, $4K without cartridge. It is smaller than a SOTA and requires an isolated platform. It is dead quiet in operation (more quiet than the SOTA). I've owned 2 SOTA's over the last 35... | |
| Opportunity to buy Demo Magico M2? Nyev, My A5's are positioned 9 feet into a 29 foot long room, also 16 feet wide and with 10 foot ceilings. Break in was not a major factor, sound was good from the off, though improved some with use. Every room has a different sound, so sometim... | |
| Opportunity to buy Demo Magico M2? Have the A5 driven by ARC Reference preamp and Pass class A mono's. Had multiple sets of Wilson's prior. The A5 is a very good speaker for the money (still expensive). In my room, careful positioning leads to amazingly large stage and ample but... | |
| Looking for a new (preowned OK) line stage under $5K: suggestions? OK after the suggestions and some research, narrowed my options to the following: New: Backert Labs Rhumba 1.3 EAR 868 Cary SLP98 Used: Audio Research Reference 2 or 3 VAC Renaissance Conrad Johnson ET5 I kinda prefer new as the used unit... | |
| Zavfino Fusion versus Cardas Clear/Refection: anyone compare? Yes I recognize the price difference. So far I've not been able to.reliably determine why some cables cost much more. I'm interested in Cardas due to Jeff Joseph. I have some experience with Zavfino, quite positive so far ... | |
| Magico A5 Burn-In Experiences? |