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| 85 db or more efficient speaker recommendations I have Omega's myself- the Super 8 Junior XRS. Agree with you- very difficult to beat them. In fact I have an amp from them (tube)- maybe I am the first customer- on the way from CT to Dubai as I write this. I only ordered them thinking if Louis ... | |
| Favorite Newly Discovered Female Vocalist Thank you for the amazing list. Have saved all of them to listen over the next few weeks. I will add three Bonny Light Horseman- a discovery for me in 2024. Got two of their LPs the next two are not English singers. I don’t understand either of... | |
| All in One amp up to $7k ended up buying a Hegel 390. Trade-in piece from the local dealer in Dubai. Got a good deal. The final home demo showdown was between the Hegel and the Advanced Parsi My Connect 250 (new). In various blind tests, different members of the family co... | |
| Unusual countries for audio gear From India, I know of two. Rethm Speakers and EBI Audio (cartridges and turntables). From Serbia: Auris Audio, Vista Audio (partly American too), Karan Acoustics Slovenie: Apollon Audio, Audio Alto In addition to this there are many obscure one... | |
| Integrated all in one for a second system I have a Hegel H390. You can use it as a streamer only for Spotify. For Tidal you need to either have a wired connection or have another streamer. The DAC is exceptional for an H390. Another one that I have owned in the past and regret selling of... | |
| $3500 floor standing speakers used. What would be your choice ? excellent choices. I have a few speakers and I would narrow down to these 2- both American (I am not). Omega- single driver speakers. I have the Junior 8 XRS. Even new they would be within your budget. For me they are almost the best speakers I h... | |
| Rosso Fiorentino Arno 40 speakers Great speakers/Beautiful music Hi @teejay you had mentioned about your upcoming review of the Qualio. Maybe I missed it- but can't seem to find it anywhere. Was really looking forward to it. regards, Manu | |
| Discerning a difference between streamers is difficult...only me or common for all? @sls883 I have never been good at describing music- but will try. The WiiM was much clearer, the Hegel was depressed. The WiiM sounded fuller, kind of blooming (not booming). I forgot to mention earlier- the Hegel of course was hard wired via Eth... | |
| Discerning a difference between streamers is difficult...only me or common for all? Only last week, at a friend’s house we did a comparison between the streamer of a Hegel H590 vs a WiiM Pro Plus streamer. The WiiM was fed into to the Hegel via Optical and Coax at different points. The DAC used for all three instances was the Heg... | |
| PSAudio Directstream DAC M-1 (refurb) vs Denafrips Venus II. Quick decision needed! Never heard the Denafrips. However had ordered the MK1 from TMR and last weekend compared it to the internal DAC of the Hegel 590 and also a Weiss 202. Both the MK1 and the 202 could not hold a candle to the Hegel. Suffice to say the MK1 is on its... | |
| Low Volume Speakers to pair with Gato 150 I have the Amp 150. Currently paired with floor standers. In the past it has been paired with the Gato FM15. I have sold the FM15s- and they are the only speakers I miss. Out of production now, but if you do find them used, they will be less than ... | |
| All in One amp up to $7k @billynine been there done that with Naim. Though I loved it, just want to try something new. | |
| All in One amp up to $7k @jer rhanks for the recommendation on the Gold Note. Will audition them. | |
| All in One amp up to $7k @arizonabob thanks. It seems it is a streamer/pre-amp akin to an Eversolo for example. Am looking at an integrated with streaming. Currently homing in on a Hegel H390 | |
| All in One amp up to $7k @mbmi I could get one at a very good price. Maybe $6k. But it doesn't have a streamer. so not decided. over the last 2 days got home a Musical Fidelity m2Si for a home demo. It sings and for the price (new $1k) it sings beautifully. It held more ... |