jimmy2615
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| Update for best SS amps for Harbeth 40,.2 anniversary spks I don't think your friend is wrong, I think "dry" could be an accurate way to describe the benchmark combo in some situations. That's what I liked about them, I felt they didn't add anything to the Harbeths. And in some rooms it might be too much... | |
| Update for best SS amps for Harbeth 40,.2 anniversary spks Have you considered Benchmark AHB2 monos - you seem to indicate you have ruled them out? This was the combo I used when I had the 40.2s. I had the Luxman 900u before and would take the Benchmarks over it with the Harbeths. It has great synergy.... | |
| speaker upgrade from Magico A3 I went from the A3s to Harbeth M40s. I also mainly listen to classical. I really liked the A3s but wanted something a little warmer and more natural, and which breathed easier, fwiw. The Harbeths definitely fit the bill on that count. TMR sells... | |
| Dynamic Duo: T+A DAC 200 and Lumin U2 (not the mini) The T+A DAC is excellent, and with the addition of a true DSD converter and an analogue resistor controlled volume control, it is a tremendous value. For PCM only I prefer (very slightly) the Weiss 501, but the DSD option in the T+A is preferable... | |
| At the top of the line is it really all that different? There’s some truth in it. I think there is a level of hifi gear that annoys you with some kind of sound or coloration, or for example bad bass or brash highs. “Do no harm” applies first. After that, to include finding the kind of sound you like... | |
| Bookshelf Speakers for Luxman 590axii? In a small room that amp will be fine for most speakers. I owned it in a 21 x 14 foot room and ran YG Carmels and Harbeth 30.2 just fine. For reference, I listen mostly in the 80dB’s level at the most. If you’re looking to go a lot louder perha... | |
| Discerning a difference between streamers is difficult...only me or common for all? No, you’re not insane. Differences with digital equipment can be quite subtle. I find the recording used to hear differences can be important. A good solo piano recording often helps to reveal differences. And with a streamer, it may not be in the... | |
| DAC shopping - Trying to sift through the Hype. Can I trust the reviews these days ?? If you’re sticking with USB, a newer DAC may be better depending on its USB implementation and interior clock. Ideally, what you would want to do to compare apples to apples, is get a really good streamer like an Aurender N20, then plug its SPDIF... | |
| Current or Previous Harbeth Owners… I found YG Carmels were more enjoyable/musical than M30.2s in a medium sized room powered by Luxman L-590 AXii. Not by much though, and they’re 3 x more expensive. Harbeths are hard to beat, depending on what you listen to. In the same room I pref... | |
| Amp for Sopra No. 1 I own Kantas, and kept hearing all the hoopla about synergy with Naim. I’ve never owned or heard anything from Naim. I tried a demo Supernait 3 from TMR, and liked it so much I sent it back in and got a NAP250. What I like about the combo is th... | |
| Friends hi-fi system not very good, what do you do or say? Every system can sound good if set up right, even a Bose. If you appreciate music, and appreciate even more what someone can do with ‘low-Fi” you can find something to like in every system nearly. Now, if they have it set up poorly, I would say it... | |
| Tube amps with Magico a3 speakers? I now have Focal Kanta 3 speakers, and one Primaluna Evo300 stereo amp at 35 w/ch sounds great on them. | |
| Tube amps with Magico a3 speakers? I had the A3s with Primaluna dialogue HP monoblocks running KT120s (150 w/ ch). It sounded slow and boring. I later tried a Luxman L509x and the speakers came alive. Technically, at 4 ohms the Luxman has a bit more power (70 w/ch more if I rem... | |
| What Power Amplifier Should I Buy? The BP17 is great with the 2.5, best match I had with those amps. There is a brand synergy there for sure. I haven’t heard the BP19 or BR20. The Benchmark LA4 is one of the best preamps I’ve ever had, especially as far as neutrality goes. It is a ... | |
| What Power Amplifier Should I Buy? @kevemaher thats why I recommend not using them as monoblocks, which is what Bryston is talking about. In this case they are bridged and each amp becomes one channel and doubles the power into 8 ohms. Try to find specs though on what they put into... |