celestial__sound

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High end high quality int. amp for low level listening
@hshifi Thank you for your feedback. I actually have 1 SVS sb1000 sub with crossover set at 50hz. I agree it really makes a difference, especially at my listening habbits.  
High end high quality int. amp for low level listening
This is Why Audigon is great place full of helpful audience. Thank you guys for all your feedback. It’s clear that replacing the amp will be just a side step and not a step forward. Different sound signature but not necessarily better. I guess i w... 
High end high quality int. amp for low level listening
Why give up the tube preamp section on the Pathos? If you are very happy with the sound that you have now I doubt going solid state will be better. Save your money instead of making a side step or backwards move! BTW, that Pathos is rated at 130... 
A deeper more holographic soundstage.
Please don't waste your money on hyper expensive cables or power conditioners ... etc. There are only two things that affects the soundstage depth:Recording (Production). Use Stereophile test CDs to test the SS depth. John Atkison have done great ... 
What speaker – under $10k – has the best timbre and tonal qualities?
Sonus Faber Electa Amator III 
Warm romantic & detailed
"Warm romantic & detailed"  - That's Sonus Faber sound signature. You may check the Olymica Nova range i think it will suit your budget 
More power for moderate listening levels?
I found myself in a similar situation. I drive Sonus Faber Sonettos II with Pathos Classic One MKIII. Although I'm very pleased how it sounds at moderate to loud listening levels, every time I crank the volume up I feel like I miss dynamics and gr... 
Electrocompaniet ECI 3 vs Primare A30.1/I30
Thanks for your replay @akg_ca I understand your concerns for spare parts and reliability but in my country the choices for a new amplifier are very limited, here are several- Roksan K3 Integrated 1500$- Arcam SA20 1200$- Rega Elex-R 1300$- Cambri... 
Help me decide my next amp
@mlsstl I got a Hypex amp about a month ago. I've been very impressed by it.The Hypex monoblocks are somehow my favorite choice as a read tons of positive reviews. Can you tell us a bit more about your speakers setup and compare the sound of the h... 
Speakers which always sound good
Sonus faber sonetto line. Great off axis response even better than the buchardt s400. Very flexible in positioning as they front fire. Great value for money 
Sonus Faber sonetto II vs Harbeth 7ES-3
For those who are interested, follow this link https://anyflip.com/ierm/qvce to see how Sam from stereophile describes the great magic between Pathos Classic One and Sonus Faber. Also, after seeing the interview with Paolo Tezzon (the man that asc... 
Sonus Faber sonetto II vs Harbeth 7ES-3
@fjn04 also, which pair of speakers do you think would be the harder load for the amplifier? The harberths are 86db with 6ohm nominal impedence while the SFs are 4ohm nominal with 87db sensitivity 
Sonus Faber sonetto II vs Harbeth 7ES-3
@fjn04 the pathos is rated at 70wpc at 8ohm and 135wpc at 4ohm, i think that should be sufficient for either of the speakers 
Sonus Faber sonetto II vs Harbeth 7ES-3
Thank you for your response. The excessive treble doesn't bother me as i'm used to it (currently owning q acoustics 3050i).I'm somehow leaning more towards SFs because thy look superb and have more relaxed sound. But, the decision is not made yet ... 
700.00 speakers new or used
Q Acoustics 3030i/3050i