honeybee2012

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Ohm Acoustics Walsh F-5015 speakers
Newbie question here. Do I understand that EACH 5015 has a 500W Amp inside the speaker? If true, what kind of Amp? If I have a 100WPC amp and I hook up the speaker leads to the 5015 what happens? I do not understand connecting up an amp to an amp.... 
Why do Harbeth speakers have such a cult following
Everything ever written about loudspeakers is utter rubbish.It does not matter who wrote it, it does not matter where it was published, it does not matter if the evaluations were conducted by the maker, a respected audio publication or in the labs... 
Why do Harbeth speakers have such a cult following
Agree with Tpreaves, some people like Harbeth, some people like Ohm, some people like ear buds. 
vintage speakers
I have AR 3A (improved) speakers. Original owner. I have never had a complaint in over 30 years of owernership. I cannot comment on the Macs as I have never heard them. 
Is it worth buying a headphone amp?
Headphone amps are a lot of fun. I WOO Tube headphone amp. You can play with the tube amp by "rolling tubes" which is trying out different types of tubes. My headphone amp is in the office and part of a computer audio system. 
sansui or yamaha
I have the AS 2000. No complaints. 
Harbeth Comparison
Booya. 
Budget Chinese Tube amps - any good?
Line Magnetic. Made in China. But good rep. So Far so good. 
Harbeth Comparison
Great tip. Thanks.I also have the matching Yamaha CD S 2000 SACD (which runs balanced XLR) into the amp. 
Harbeth Comparison
Thank you all. It is certain that I will have to audition at home.Thanks again for all the assistance 
Harbeth Comparison
Airegin. No acoustic treatment at present. Wood Floors, Persian Carpets and lots of leather furnishingsExisting Speakers (Vintage AR3As) sound fine. My research indicates that Harbeths are not bass heavy. I am thinking that even 40.1 would not nee... 
Harbeth Comparison
Original Poster Equipment:Yamaha AS 2000 Solid State Amp. (90W X2 at 8 Ohm)Original Poster Room:W= 22Ft L = 25FtH+ 13Ft 
Magico S5 Debut David Michael Audio
28K?I would love to hear them. 
Anyone listen to Zu Audio's Definition Mk3?
I will be very pesky re the V at the RMAF. I will also have a briefcase full of cash for the Zu man. (or not) 
Anyone listen to Zu Audio's Definition Mk3?
I think 600 hrs of factory burn in should be sufficient. I would think that any "reversion" during shipping would be overcome in a nice warm room and a couple of hours of Led Zep. I mean 600 hrs! that is a long time. Geeze.BTW when will the V's be...