joey54

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Innuos Zen Mini Mk II with an Ayre Codex
You should touch base with JohnnyR at Audio Connection in Verona NJ. He has that setup in his showroom. 
Amp for Kef reference 1 -Ayre Acoustics AX-5 0 Match?
The main thing here is that the OP has a set of speakers he really likes and is looking for recommendations for an integrated in the $4-$5K range. The Belles meets that criteria, the others he mentioned, including the Coda are more than he wants t... 
Amp for Kef reference 1 -Ayre Acoustics AX-5 0 Match?
No interest in dealing with you again.  
Dearly departed Music Reference RM9
You should contact JohnnyR at the Audio Connection in Verona NJ. His techs work on Music Reference amplifiers all the time. 
Amp for Kef reference 1 -Ayre Acoustics AX-5 0 Match?
Audiotroy, have you ever heard the Belles Aria SIGNATURE, Yes or no? 
Amp for Kef reference 1 -Ayre Acoustics AX-5 0 Match?
@audiotroy:You could be right as every Kef Speaker I ever heard sounds like drek to me. But that's only my opinion and everyone hears things differently and no one is right or wrong in their opinion, including me. I know there are many happy KEF o... 
Amp for Kef reference 1 -Ayre Acoustics AX-5 0 Match?
All of the integrated amps you mention will be more than $5K.  You might want to look at the new Belles Aria Signature integrated at $4495. It's a great sounding amp and seems to be able to drive many speakers. I have heard it with Vandersteen, Pr... 
Looking for a good system for my apartment. Any advise?
Rega Io Integrated AmplifierRega Planar 2 turntable/Elyse cartridgeVandersteen VLR Wood SpeakersRega Apollo-R CD Player or Bluesound Vault if you want to add streaming capabilities and are willing to load your CD's into the Vault.Audioquest cables... 
Too terminate or not
Parts Connexion: https://www.partsconnexion.com/DUELUND-86011.htmlI have only compared the Mogami as an interconnect vs. the Duelund interconnect. For me the Duelund offered better detail and a more articulate presentation. I think a lot of folks ... 
Too terminate or not
You should look at Jeff Day's article about the Duelund Speaker wire here:https://jeffsplace.positive-feedback.com/%e2%99%ab%e2%99%aa-2016-jeff-award-for-the-duelund-coherent...They work great with Harbeth. 
need cartridge suggestion
Hana ML, $1200. There is a very thorough review here:https://parttimeaudiophile.com/2020/05/31/hana-ml-phono-cartridge-review/ 
Harbeth P3ESR vs the new XD
I have owned a few different Harbeth’s. The original SHL5, the original 40, the 30th Anniversary SHL5 and the SHL5+. In every case I found the older versions more musical than the updated versions. The newer versions may have been more accurate bu... 
Peachtree and Magnepan = No Bueno
BTW, the best amplifier I have heard with the Magnepan 3.7i's is the Belles Virtuoso. Amazing sound that bested the Bryston my dealer was using originally. 
Peachtree and Magnepan = No Bueno
Check out these reviews of the Peachtree Nova 220SE using Magnepan 3.7's and 1.6's.https://www.tonepublications.com/review/peachtree-nova220se-integrated-amplifier/http://www.theabsolutesound.com/articles/peachtree-audio-nova-220se-integrated-ampl... 
More power for moderate listening levels?
I owned the Harbeth SHL5+ for many years and they sound great at moderate volume as well as loud volume. I bought the Harbeth's because I sold my house and they played well at lower volumes unlike the Vandersteen Quatro's I had before.I successful...