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| Daedalus Audio Apollo Speakers Thanks everyone--yes, the synergy between Daedalus Audio speakers and the LTA Ultralinear amplifier is an important piece of the picture. The Ultralinear was designed by David Berning specifically for high efficiency designs like the Apollo's. Thi... | |
| high-efficiency loudspeakers Over the holidays I took delivery of a pair of Daedalus Audio Apollos. Far and away the best speakers I have ever owned and among the best I have heard at any price. Simply gorgeous and sound incredible. I have done some writing about them here: h... | |
| Looking for the best Preamp with a phono circuit built in I saw a David Berning preamp here the other day which would probably be awesome. | |
| Do you use VPI Anti-skating? My understanding is that there are different points of view regarding using the wire twist versus the anti-skating set up for a VPI table. Harry Weisfeld, if I recall correctly, is pretty agnostic about the need for anti-skate period and has said ... | |
| WHAT TURNTABLE? I haven't heard the Rega. I am currently using a one-off VPI "Scout Supreme" which approximates the Prime Signature on the Scout chassis. After years of using VPI unipivots (JMW-9 and 3D-10) I went with a gimbaled 3D-10 on this table. Could not be... | |
| Do you use VPI Anti-skating? I have owned two VPI tables and have chosen to use the wire twist rather than the anti-skate. I tried it, I did not prefer it to the wire twist approach. Currently using a Soundsmith MIMC Star and loving how it sounds sans AS. | |
| Alternatives to Stillpoints I would suggest Daedalus DiDs, particularly under DACs and other digital equipment. I had a chance to hear them A-B and the improvement was noticeable. As for Stillpoints, I'm using a set of Ultra SS under my speakers and they are excellent, thoug... | |
| People That Have Upgraded From Harbeth 30.1s.... A perspective on the quality of amplifier issue...I bought my C7s while living in England for a year. I connected them up to my roommates inexpensive Yamaha integrated amp (around 50wpc) which was connected to a equally unimpressive CD player. The... | |
| ***Going Insane***End Game Speakers***Harbeth Verity or Living Voice*** In my experience, your amp will not have enough drive for the Harbeth's. See if you can find a used pair of Daedalus Audio speakers--maybe the Athena or call Lou and see what he can do on a pair of Muse Studio's. Either will rival the 30.1 in the ... | |
| Portland Maine Thanks, everyone for the tips so far. Larry--I'll reach out and appreciate your help. | |
| Speakers with the most detailed midrange? (non-ESL/planar) Over the holidays I took delivery of a pair of Daedalus Apollo's. With the lion's share of the break in process complete, I can say with confidence that the midrange presentation hits that very elusive sweet spot where tonal fidelity, extraordinar... | |
| Speakers with the most detailed midrange? (non-ESL/planar) Since Harbeth has been mentioned several times here I'll chime back in on the whole "midrange detail" thing....Harbeth, to my ear, is a good example of a speaker that is very balanced and gets the midrange correct. Though it is not the last word i... | |
| VPI Prime and Soundsmith Zephyr MIMC Star Sounds like a great plan. Many of us are using Soundsmith carts with our 3D arms. If you can stretch, you may want to grab a Sussuro MKII which are being heavily discounted at the moment to clear the way for new models. I am using the MIMC Star at... | |
| Herron VTPH-2A / Origin Live Conqueror / Koetsu Black Goldline Millercarbon your last post perfectly illustrates why Keith Herron's designs are unique and so musically satisfying. Keith is both an engineer and musician by training AND he is meticulous in his pursuit of perfection. I have known Keith for at le... | |
| Speakers with the most detailed midrange? (non-ESL/planar) Woof--I would prefer not to name specific brands/models out of respect for the unique listening preferences of different folks who frequent this site. Everyone hears differently, has different room characteristics to work with, and different ideas... |