hotei

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Pass INT-25, split decision and maybe option?
I’d just go for the VSI 75.  Straight forward easy to bias. Love mine.  
The Real Reason Why Music Is Getting Worse!!
Gosh deep_333, you really have an obsession with boomers and their music and their opinion of different music.  Daddy issues?  
Connecting Hegel H 190 to ARC vsi75
Thanks everyone!  
Connecting Hegel H 190 to ARC vsi75
Just trying to use the Hegel connected to ARC to be able to use the streaming of the Hegel through the ARC.   
Solid state amp that tube fan can be happy with?
I’ll say Hegel, close enough for me.  My tube amp is an ARC VSi 75.  
Why isn’t more detail always better?
Simple,  all these wordy opinions , are just that.  KISS principle, keep it simple stupid.  Every one into good sound has their unique opinion concerning detail.  Just  hear your own sound.  
No God No! Say it Ain’t So!
Can't wait it's going to be much better.  
Hegel H120 or H190
Just depends on how much power you want. I have the 190 and love it with the Dynaudio Heritage speakers.  I use it mainly for streaming.  My main listening is a tube integrated.  
Time for a new cartridge
I have your same turntable and really enjoy the Lyra Delos.  I think it's great value for the money.  
Integrated amp for 2500-3000
If you don’t need a phono stage the Hegel H190 is a great value. The DAC is fine, although I’m not an expert. I use mine mainly for streaming and it sounds good to my ears. And, it has enough power for most circumstances. I bought mine when they r... 
Integrated amp for 2500-3000
Hegel H190  
CD Player: Vintage or modern ones?
CD3 MKII ARC.  
Integrated Amps
I agree the ARC i50 is a great integrated.  On the solid state side,  as a second amp I have Hegel H190 which is really good.  The streaming capability to my ears sounds great.  I mostly spin vinyl and cd's.  But the little Hegel holds an emotiona... 
High end bookshelf speakers for Small room
I like my Dynaudio Heritage Specials.  And I would get the Dynaudio stands with them filled with sand.  
Tube amps under $7500
Points well made and I'm not familiar with Legacy speakers.  However,  I pair a VSi75 with my Dynaudio Heritage Specials and it seems to drive them just fine.  And when playing vinyl have a Ref2 SE phono pre use a LOMC Lyra Delos and again seems t...