dep14
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| What are the weak points of Pass amps and pre-amps ? So if I had to absolutely nitpick...250.8 - runs warm, no question it warms my room up. Not horribly so, but it does.May not be the absolute best at top end resolution and sparkle.I've heard Class D amps that are a bit punchier in the bass, a sha... | |
| What are the weak points of Pass amps and pre-amps ? I have the XP12 and 250.8.Really like them, the weakness is that because like most of us I like to try new things... but these are the first combo that I've been afraid to sell off and try something else!So, suppose tempering the fun of research a... | |
| Paradigm Persona series One of the biggest factors regarding a bright speaker and why many don't like them.https://ehomerecordingstudio.com/fletcher-munson-curve/Fletcher Munson Curve. As I stated much earlier in this thread. The Persona probably works better for a lis... | |
| Paradigm Persona series @csmgolf Agreed. Tried saying the same thing. Amazing how defensive owners of a speaker feel. If you like it, good on ya. As for Dave and Troy... well... you may have learned by now they are never wrong and can magically tune any speaker with... | |
| Paradigm Persona series @ctsooner You are correct. Troy and Dave (no shocker) think they are one of approximately 5-6 dealers in the country that know how to set-up a speaker and experiment with electronics.Call them what you will, bright, detailed, accurate etc. That'... | |
| Does this exist? Preamp/Streamer/DAC with MQA, Roon and more Elac DDP2 | |
| Does this exist? Preamp/Streamer/DAC with MQA, Roon and more The moon 390 sounds excellent in all regards, but obviously you pay for that. The same dealer I’ve heard it at sells the NAD, they don’t love it. They prefer the node with a better dac. I heard it briefly. It was OK. | |
| Paradigm Persona series Well,Demo'd these a few times. (and a few speakers in the persona line-up)If you like detail, I mean LOTS of detail they have it in spades. The first 10-15 minutes at moderate volume - holy crap, if it's in the recording they will reproduce it.A... | |
| Full Range under $5k-ish Assuming New?I’ve been through a number of speakers the past few years. I’m a classic rock fan, I listen a bit loud also. But at your price point, for new speakers it’s pretty easy for me to narrow it down to 2 speakers. (if you can ever so slight... | |
| Any insight on Tekton Double impact BE, Focus Se, Salk SS 8, or Golden Ear TRef? @axememan Agree, I'll even take the Dave Mustaine/James Hetfield gravelly snarl style again.There is actually a lot of good music out there, but I can't take the growling. | |
| Any insight on Tekton Double impact BE, Focus Se, Salk SS 8, or Golden Ear TRef? Dropped you a PM, I can give you thoughts on all. I’ve heard them, all or owned variants.I might also consider the Ohm Walsh 5000, particularly given your choice of music, depending on your room configuration.You should have no fears if you go wit... | |
| Pass labs XA-160.8 monos - or - Mark Levinson 536 monos for Magico's Pass Labs - I would order from Reno Hi Fi, so if I didn't like them I could ship them back. | |
| What are the best speakers you have ever owned and why? That I've owned..Pretty sure I would give that spot to the OHM Walsh 5000's that I currently own. Remarkable speaker in many ways. Incredibly well rounded. Maybe not the single best at single things, but from top to bottom, to my ears they do t... | |
| Preview: CODA Technologies new generation number#8 Stereo Amplifier I like Coda having owned one years ago, very nice amp. Doug is a good guy, and I trust TJ's review.I dig meters and machining and typically like Coda's look, but something about that amp looks too "Busy" for me. I'm sure it sounds excellent and ... | |
| Anyone have experience with the new ELAC DDP-2? No, but it does look like a potentially nice package. Moon has something similar in the 390, but it's big, big bucks.With how fast digital and streaming changes, I have a hard time having it all built in to a 5k unit, but the AA is a nice looking... |