helomech
Responses from helomech
| Why hasn’t B&W ever entered the ultra hi-end for speakers? They already put what is arguably the world's best tweeter in their 800 series. Their top-level midrange drivers are hard to beat as well. | |
| Seeking advice on Speakers that create an intimate 2 channel listening experience Forgot about the older Spatial M3s. Those would also be a good choice. Maybe the new Spatials also but haven't heard any of them. | |
| Seeking advice on Speakers that create an intimate 2 channel listening experience The larger Spendors or Sonus Fabers can be both warm and inviting, yet also high in resolution and imaging ability. You'd never guess it by looking at them but the aforementioned Spendor SP100s are capable of incredible imaging when setup correctl... | |
| Pioneer Direct Drives - Now and then? helomech, Was interested in your comment about "forced-weightiness and digital-like glare typical of DD tables". Would you care to back that up? Exactly what turntables have exhibited those qualities in your system? And can you define "forced-we... | |
| Pioneer Direct Drives - Now and then? I owned the PLX-1000 for a spell. Contrary to fanboy myth, it does sound and perform just as well if not better than the fabled 1200 MKII. Also feels like a higher quality machine in my opinion. I think to get a DD that's significantly better you'... | |
| Dynaudio Contour 20 impressions Total opposite sound signal from the Paradigm kinda sound. Depending on the type of music is which I'd prefer. What is the "Paradigm kinda sound?" I enjoyed a recent audition of their Prestige towers, but my experience with their older models lead... | |
| Dynaudio Contour 20 impressions I would add the Spendor D7 to your list. They can sound a bit bright if they are not broken in though. But have gobs of midrange detail and big impact in the bass down to 30hz. I think Sound by Singer carries them along with Harbeth and Proac as w... | |
| Magnepan, Ohm, Spatial or ?? I also had the Spatial M5 Sapphire for a few weeks and couldn’t stand them. They had none of the magic that the Vandy’s have. AND the speakers were damaged in shipping returning them to Spatial and Clayton put me on the hook for the costs. If it w... | |
| What are the sexiest components ever made? Sonus Faber speakersYamaha integratedsJadis tube amps | |
| Best tube preamplifier for under $15k Lots of MicroZOTL fans - very interesting. They're the current flavor of the month. | |
| Dynaudio Contour 20 impressions Interested in more impressions from those who've experienced the Contour20s. Have only heard one pair of Dynaudios a few years ago so considering a used pair of these just to experience the Dynaudio sound. | |
| Buchardt S400 These were all the rage among the YouTube-reviewer community a couple years ago. I've noticed the hype has subsided considerably, probably because so many great alternatives have since emerged. | |
| Impressions: $1k-$2k integrated amps @helomech I have the A-S801 (i think in part due to previous recommendations by you). I love it. Is the 1100 a substantially better sound? have you heard the 2100?I don’t have direct experience with the 801, but assuming it’s better than the A-S50... | |
| Impressions: $1k-$2k integrated amps helomech:Ohhh I would have to disagree.There is a dealer on that free site selling the 52 lb.,hand built in Italy including IN HOUSE built transformers,EL34(x 6 tubes) Parallel Single Ended,auto biasing "Box" for a cool $2000.00($3500.00 rtl)..Pro... | |
| Impressions: $1k-$2k integrated amps In the up to $2000.00 range,tube amps from Cayin,Yaqin or Jolida will outperform ANYTHING suggested in a Solid State amp!I own one of the $3.5K retail Cayins. With the exception of the Yamahas I'd mostly agree with this assertion, though none of t... |