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Unison Research S6 or Leben CS-300F or Manley Stingray II???
Thank for your response, all.Stingray II, unfortunately, proved to be somewhat hard to get (the seller is behaving rather strangely), although I initially decided to get this amp as its remote-powered controls are very convenient).So I agreed with... 
Unison Research S6 or Leben CS-300F or Manley Stingray II???
Almarg, Thanks for your input.  I will definitely do as you recommend once I have chosen an amp.Surprisingly,  the Hegel does not have this problem to that extent via XLR, although it does sound about 20% louder than,  say,  RCA inputs feed by lin... 
Unison Research S6 or Leben CS-300F or Manley Stingray II???
It might be worth mentioning that I mostly listen to jazz (60%) and classical (30%),  so I do like my spaciousness and true tonality.  However,  I took liking to blues recently,  mainly Otis Taylor and Seasick Steve variety,  so good punch is very... 
Shahinian Obelisk Overhaul: burn-in period?
Richard,Thanks! I do appreciate your involvment ) 
OPPO BDP-105D internal DAC vs. CHORD DAC64?
got it, thanks, Elevick. 
Shahinian Obelisk Overhaul: burn-in period?
Services= devices. Arrrrr (( 
Shahinian Obelisk Overhaul: burn-in period?
Mudding=missing in my previous post. T9 on mobile services is tricky at times. .. 
Shahinian Obelisk Overhaul: burn-in period?
Drobin07,It's a Hegel H300 amp, specs are here:http://www.hegel.com/products/integrated/h300The sound is very schematical to my ears, I am mudding the overtones, instrument separation and ease of performance, especially with large orchestras, and ... 
Shahinian Obelisk Overhaul: burn-in period?
Ebm,Thanks. When I can, I use a Tara Labs burn-in CD, but the changes are so gradual it scares me.Stingreen,I am struggling to enjoy without criticism, but at this stage it is not happening (unfortunately).My question was HOW LONG, as I thought th... 
Amplification for Shahinian Obelisks?
OK, received the speakers, running them from s Sonos zp120 amp (which sucks), waiting for my amp to arrive.What, in your experience, is burn-in period for NEW Shahinians? 
Amplification for Shahinian Obelisks?
Johnnyb53,Thanks. Will keep you posted. 
Amplification for Shahinian Obelisks?
Well,I have finally opted for a second-hand Hegel H300.http://www.hegel.com/products/integrated/h300Will keep you posted on how happy I am with this combo.Thanks for your input.PS On a sidenote some people on another audio forum have recommended a... 
Amplification for Shahinian Obelisks?
Does this look any good?ЖЖOutput power: 250W + 250W in 8 ohms, 430W + 430W in 4 ohmsMinimum load: 2 ohmsAnalog Inputs: 1 balanced (XLR), 3 unbalanced (RCA)Fixed analog inputs: 1 unbalanced Home Theatre (RCA)Digital Inputs: 2 coaxial S/PDIF, 2 opti... 
Amplification for Shahinian Obelisks?
Johnnyb53,Thanks for your input. However, I have always had a problem with the words "low" and "high",not being an electronics engineer or something...So, you got me guessing: when saying "low" or "high" what do you mean exactly? Above or below wh... 
Amplification for Shahinian Obelisks?
Sorry people,Thought Location would show somewhere here, but... My mistake. Apologies.I am in Russia.And I do appreciate all your help.As for brands, I mentioned that at this stage there are 4 amps I am looking at.Macs are great, and I used to hav...