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| Room with glass windows as a walls. I’ve had my main stereo system set up in front of a large expanse of glass for 25 years. Always was advised to put curtains on the windows to tame the reflections, but I like to enjoy the view while listening. What has really helped is to creativ... | |
| Power amplifier longevity… thoughts? @audiofilo123 Yes, it’s interesting that amps that aren’t as powerful can sound better. I think it’s roughly correlated with damping factor. The Bryston, with 100w into 4 ohms, sounded very good indeed. Its damping factor into 4 ohms is about ... | |
| Power amplifier longevity… thoughts? I was in a very similar position about 7 years ago, looking for a used amplifier that would easily drive Magnepan 1.7s. I tried a Bryston B60, Hegel H2O, and a Devialet Expert 200. They all worked well and sounded very good, and they are all in ... | |
| Devialet Expert Pro 220 -- sonics & connectivity @cundare2 Congrats, and enjoy! | |
| Devialet Expert Pro 220 -- sonics & connectivity Hi, I’m two months late to this thread, but I have extensive experience using Expert both in a TV system, and as part of 3 different 2-channel setups. At this moment I’m listening to my Harbeth 30.1s with the Devialet Expert 400. Let me know if I ... | |
| Signal tube versus power tube, sound impact? Thanks to the OP for getting this started. I know it’s been argued about over and over and round and round. But I’ve enjoyed reading the posts, including the links. This all will be settled by approximately never. Yet it remains interesting to re... | |
| $50k - $80k Budget…Opinions please. Lots of good guidance here. The hardest part may be where to begin, so it’s good that you know the kind of sound you prefer—organic, neutral. I would describe my own preference the same way. If I were you, I’d start there with speaker lines that ... | |
| Speaker recommendations :-) There are many good choices, I’m sure. I suggest you try to find a place to audition Magicos—whatever model suits your budget and your room. I’ve owned my Q3s for years, and listen to them daily. | |
| Does anybody pay a pro to dial their system in? Good question. My best experience with stereo in a smallish room was to put aside visual design and practical considerations for awhile and listen near-field. Make an equilateral triangle with your chair and the two toed-in speakers—my assumptio... | |
| Integrated amp recommendation Many good recommendations have been made. Just a note… since your speakers are 89db efficient with a reported 4 ohms impedance, the output impedance (or damping factor) of your amplifier is important. The lower the output impedance (or, the highe... | |
| When were the best tube amps made? Really great thread with lots of thoughtful responses. Thanks! To me, the answer becomes obvious when you substitute “motorcycles” or “cars” for tube amps. Clearly the best are being made today. But it doesn’t mean that all cars today are “bette... | |
| Best turntable under $4000 Have fun with your new turntable! I’ve had a long journey to get to what works for me. My goal is both great sound and ease of setup and use. I just want to put records on and listen. I’ve owned and used the Linn LP12, Clearaudio Performance, Tow... | |
| Candidates for best speakers in the $2000-5000 market If I were in your position—needing a speaker that is both aesthetically right and that sounds great—I would start by selecting some possibilities among those that will look good in your room, and then choose from there. There are many choices. ... | |
| Advice on Integrated Receiver If you’re dissatisfied with the sound of your speakers, the two most-important factors to consider are placement in your room (and where you’re listening from) and synergy with your amplifier. While you don’t say specifically why the sound of y... | |
| Book Shelf Speaker advice - Formerly Book Shelf Dilemma I also listen in my living room, sometimes while doing other things. If I were in your position, I would try KEF Q350s with some good stands. As has been said, there are many choices, but my experience with $1000 stand-mounts is limited to the KE... |