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| Dac magic plus FWIW, are you sure you want to eliminate the preamp? Below 80% of full volume, most digital volume controls will shed bits in order to attenuate the signal level, which might explain some of the problems you heard. I know nothing about Audirvana, ... | |
| Audio research REF 5 SE / REF 40th Ann compared ? You might want to look at the Ref 40 review in the January 2011 issue of TAS, by, IIRC, Jon Valin. He did refer to the Ref 3 and the Ref 5 in the review. | |
| a pre-amp around $4000 for my system Without knowing what you're looking for in a preamp, all I can say is that I am very happy with my McIntosh C220, a tube/SS hybrid full-function preamp. List is ~$4K, used usually under $3K. I did replace the stock tubes with Mullard 12AX7 reissue... | |
| Ohm Walsh Micro Talls: who's actually heard 'em? I would also consider the Kimber 4VS cables. A tad over-budget, but I have the older version of these and like them. I do plan to upgrade, though. Cables can be a matter of taste, so I would recommend you only buy cables you can return. Buying the... | |
| OHM 5000 V. 4000 AFAIK, the only difference between the two is the ability to adjust the relative level of bass output on the 5000. If you look at the Ohm web site, you will see that both models are represented by a single speaker in the photo. The cubic footage a... | |
| 3 identical fronts or dedicated CC All good points here. Remember that most modern home theater processers include some form of equalization. The better ones will do a decent job of minimizing the differences between the mains and the center. It can also smooth the crossover region... | |
| Ohm Walsh Micro Talls: who's actually heard 'em? Mapman - No, I never heard his system. Come to think of it, I don't even know what it is. But I will ask him next time I see him. | |
| Vandersteen 2Wq crossover Montaldo - The MHP-5s are adjustable, so if you can buy one, new or used, you kill two birds with one stone. Barring that, ask around for local 2Wq owners or Vandy dealers and see if you can borrow a WX-2. The dealer should do it since you will or... | |
| Good speakers under 10K. Based on your room size, I would also consider the Vandy 5s. But you should budget for a dealer to pay you a visit and set them up. If that isn't a possibility, consider a pair of Quattros, new, at about $8K. That price should include dealer setup... | |
| Ohm Walsh Micro Talls: who's actually heard 'em? Well, I guess tastes differ. I had an audiophile buddy over for a brief audition of my system on Sunday. I thought the thing was sounding pretty good, but he was clearly less than impressed. Afterwards, he asked me if I had intentionally built a G... | |
| Ohm Walsh Micro Talls: who's actually heard 'em? A few comments for Rbf1138: I agree with all the recent posts here. I would add emphasis on the break in period. When I got my new 2000s, the timbre of intruments was amazing right out of the box, but many other aspects of the sound developed over... | |
| Ohm Walsh Microtall or Vandersteen 1C I went from Vandersteen 1Cs to Ohm Walsh 2000s. I also eventually bought a used pair of MWTs for the surround channels. Short answer, IMO: The MWTs have it all over the Vandy 1Cs. More accurate timbre, much better when pushed hard, smoother in the... | |
| What is your take on Def Tech XTR60's? My own experience is that I have never heard any Def Tech speakers that don't make me want to run out of the room. The highs are piercing, etched and bright, to the point of pain, and drowning out frequencies just below the treble. That said, I ha... | |
| Amplifier for Totem Forest My brother has smaller Totems with Arcam amplification, and IMHO, it's a good match. By inference, Hegel would also be a good match, since, again IMHO, the Hegel house sound is similar to Arcam's. Both are very clean, smooth, with good PRAT and sp... | |
| Accurate speakers for a verity of genres? I would recommend you audition the Ohm Walsh 2000 ($2800/pr). They are available with a 120-day home demo. They have the bass extension you want without any boominess, and a nothing for your pet to dig into below the top 8" of the cabinet. I've ow... |