jeffreyw
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| 8-10k budget suggestions please McIntosh MA9500. Will sing with B&W! It has a crazy good DAC and Phono section. You would only need a streamer for the DAC and you're done! Also has HDMI (ARC) for connection to your TV. | |
| Difference in Using Mono-blocs with Maggie 20.7's @normantaylor I have a pair of MC 611s, and for the first time in many, many years, I find no need to upgrade (I am rarely satisfied with anything!). However, as sunshdw stated, the move to MC 611 will be slightly incremental with better of ever... | |
| Tough amp decision MC462 is a better amp than the MC312. Don't rule out the MA12000. Best of Mac tubes/solid state in a single package. Probably the best value in the Mac lineup! | |
| Interconnect advice needed Cardas Cygnus. A lot of trickle-down technology. If you can stretch your budget, it should be the endgame! I have Mogami's incredible value/performance but not in the league of $1K cables. | |
| question of integrated amplification: PASS LABS INT 250 VS ACCUPHASE E-800 The Luxman nor the Accuphase will not have enough juice to drive that load, especially in that size of room. I just went through this with a Luxman 590AXII in a much smaller space. Not enough current to drive a pair of KEF Reference 1 Metas. The b... | |
| Great Small Room Speakers for $3-5k @yyzsantabarbara +1 I heard a pair of KEF LS 50 Metas in a room larger than the OP's. Jaw-dropping bass for such a small speaker! I had a pair of B&W 802D3s in a very large room, and they did not provide the bass that the KEFs provided in t... | |
| The problem with absorption panels- it kills the fine details @emergingsoul +1 A little anecdote. My local retailer sells megabuck equipment. Over the years, I have auditioned Wilson, Gryphon, Spectral, Rockport, etc. Many systems approach $100K. I have never once been engaged by any of their systems. The... | |
| Luxman 590AX II Break-In @arafiq Thank you! I aim to move to larger speakers when I move into a permanent residence. The Mac is the end game for me. The next project will be power cords, interconnect, and speaker cables. | |
| Luxman 590AX II Break-In EQUIPMENT UPDATE I want to update the members who were interested in what I chose for equipment. I have traded in the Luxman for a pair of McIntosh MC 611 monoblocks and a C2700 tube preamp. During my day of extensive auditioning, I found the McI... | |
| Integrated amplifier for ATC SCM 19v2 I just auditioned these speakers with a Gryphon Diablo 300. The sound was incredible. Soundstage, imaging, and bass to die for. I would do the Diablo before a Luxman integrated 509. The Luxman will not have enough juice to produce robust bass beca... | |
| Luxman 590AX II Break-In @ps Still trying to decide my next move. The speakers have to stay. Still unsure what direction to head with amp/preamp or more powerful integrated (maybe Gryphon Diablo 300). I love the M10x, but it is very pricey. It would sound glorious with ... | |
| Luxman 590AX II Break-In PROBLEM SOLVED I visited a dealer who sells KEF and Luxman. Brought my 590AXII for comparison against the 509X, M10X, and Rotel Michi stereo amp. The room size in the showroom was 1.25X larger than mine and treated. We experienced a similar lack ... | |
| Amp for my B&W 802D3s and HTM2D3 Luxman M10X is very refined and offers a lot of power to tame the 802's woofers. I think the Diablo 300 would be a better fit. It is a powerful beast!! | |
| Luxman 590AX II Break-In @ps Thanks! One thing that I am perplexed over is the fact that all reviews of the Ref 1 Metas are stellar, and the bass is lauded, especially for a stand-mount. The good news is that I will visit a dealer this week to listen to higher-power amp... | |
| Luxman 590AX II Break-In @erik_squires Interestingly, about a year ago, I listened to a pair of LS 50 Metas powered by a PrimaLuna tube integrated. The room was smaller than mine; however, the bass output of the little KEFs was "jaw-dropping." I do believe my room may b... |