hshrader
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| Old Amps that can still Kick Butt Would love to compare a Pass Aleph3 (1999) and a Pass XA25 or 30.8 (2020). I wonder if there is much audible difference on a revealing system for these amps of similar output. | |
| Best skiinny floorstanders Aerial 7T should be considered. They are around 10K. I listened to them next to a 25K pair of Rockports. Wow - the difference was so so minor for 15k. | |
| ...bookshelf speakers that sound good at low volume... Has no one mentioned AudioNote yet? These are highly efficient speakers designed to fit in the corner of a room or near a back wall. The high efficiency provides better than average dynamics at lower levels of output. | |
| Best Speakers for a small Nearfield room, budget at most $10000 (used is also ok) I have a similar sized room and dig the speed, neutrality and coherence of Quad 57s. These are not so easy to find, but other Quads or Planers (Maggie’s) will bring speed and purity. Subs are options and an upgrade. Devore O96 or similar super eff... | |
| The Absolute Sound vs Stereophile There there are few similarities between the TAS of old (pre 1998ish) and today. Reviews today are, generally all positive, significantly shorter, and most significantly, have very little comparison to one or more competing products. You might get... | |
| What makes a speaker sound great at low volume? High efficiency or electrostatics! |