daveyf

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New Sonus Faber Electa Amator 3...anybody heard these yet?
Sounds like that would be a great match up with the EA3’s. Not sure if the Sugden has enough juice for the new SF’s, that might be something to discuss with your dealer, if you haven’t already.  
New Sonus Faber Electa Amator 3...anybody heard these yet?
What you report makes me really want to hear these. There really aren’t that many superb stand mount speakers available, certainly at or near that price point. What gear would you be running the EA3’s with? 
New Sonus Faber Electa Amator 3...anybody heard these yet?
 @dsholl1  I will be very interested to hear the new EA3’s. If they can hold candle to my GH’s, I would be surprised, but that would be a great thing...as the GH’s won’t last forever. I will report back if and when I get a chance to hear the EA3’s. 
New Sonus Faber Electa Amator 3...anybody heard these yet?
 @tonykay  Completely agree.i have AB’ed my SFGH’s against a number of different stand mounts, from Magico’s to Dynaudios to TAD’s and more....none have come out superior to the GH’s. If you have the upstream gear to work with them, I don’t think ... 
MORE Esoteric problems
@riaa_awards_collectors_on_facebookYou mention the reason that the K-01x sounds worse to your ears...and yet that reason is exactly why many people would want an Esoteric! The ability to delineate a marginal recording from a superior one! Unfortun... 
MORE Esoteric problems
Perhaps look at it this way. Your older Esoteric player can still be worked on, there are still parts available for it...and there is a US group that does most of this work. That is a whole LOT more than a lot of other folks can say about their ex... 
Esoteric DV-60
I listened to a DV60 today, compared it to a Marantz Sa11S1 and an older DV50. The DV60 was superior in all areas to both of the other players...and by a very wide margin! Here’s the thing of it, it clearly states in the instructions to turn off t... 
Looking for my first DAC
I have an EAD DSP 7000 Mk3 on the market right now. This DAC is superb, it can decode HDCD and would match your system well. I think that even though it is an older design, it can compete well against even far more expensive DAC’s today. See my A’... 
Oppo 105, Oppo 205, or Legacy SACD (Esoteric, Cary CD 306, etc)
@stereo5   What makes you think a Esoteric DV60 won't do DSD?? Clearly you have no idea what a Esoteric DV 60 is... 
Lyra Kleos or Kleos SL?
I own  the higher output model. IMO, IF you are unsure about the ability of the phono stage to drive the lower output model, the higher output is definitely the way to go. To that, I believe anyone with a tube phono stage should only consider the ... 
Radikal Linn LP12 or Palmer 2.5?
@latenitecity. You bring up a good point about the Harbeths 40.2’s. They are an excellent speaker, but one that is a tad reticent in the very highest frequencies...and they require a large room. If possible, I would think it better if you could li... 
Radikal Linn LP12 or Palmer 2.5?
 @viridian  I see your point, but I don’t really look at it that way. Instead, I believe that once the Linn is set up correctly, it really is play ready without fuss for extended periods of time. ( so you really don’t need to be visiting your deal... 
Radikal Linn LP12 or Palmer 2.5?
 @astewart8944   Your post brings up a very good point. I just noticed that the OP had listened to the top of the line AMG Viella...versus the little Giro, what the OP said with regards to his findings would make some sense if he was talking about... 
Radikal Linn LP12 or Palmer 2.5?
@latenitecity  Nice to hear that you have done some listening and included a few options. The Dr.Feickert Woodpecker and Blackbird are nice tables. i would consider them if the Linn wasn't an option. Different sound to a full blown Linn, but one t... 
Eminent technology et2 on Linn Lp12
@pkvintage   Good move. While I think that the ET2 arm may have given you a bit more SQ than the Audio Note, I also think the odds were a LOT higher that you would regret the decision- what with the mounting issues, the ongoing maintenance and so ...