kren0006
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| New Marantz Model 30 From marantz.com (note “aluminum panels”):Highlights of the Model 30Tuned by Marantz Sound MasterHDAM discrete preamp includes hand-selected parts100W x2 into 8 ohms, 200W x2 into 4 ohmsPremium phono EQ simplifies signal pathPhono input compatible... | |
| New Marantz Model 30 I think the SACD 30n looks really interesting. Marantz MMM dac technology (DSD upconvert) like Ruby and SA-10 plus built in streamer. Transport unit in-house developed so should be supported long time with rug getting pulled. As to the plastic com... | |
| B&W vs. Sonus Faber Of course individual components have a defined sound. How could they not? If one has listened to a particular component (say speakers) across a variety of systems (say with 3-4 different amps) and the sound tends to have similar characteristics,... | |
| B&W vs. Sonus Faber I’d think they are comparable in terms of quality. Probably find just as many that prefer either one. With Mc I would definitely go BW not SF. Better pairing. | |
| B&W vs. Sonus Faber They sound completely different, no?From what I heard, B&W neutral to somewhat forward, SF neutral to slightly on dark side. YMMVDepends what you like and what electronics you have to pair with. But I think these are two with markedly differen... | |
| Looking to buy a quality integrated $10,000 budget. Luxman 590 | |
| Why is there no love for Prima Luna? Does PL pair well with Klipsch Cornwall? Anybody know? Easy to drive speaker maybe neutral or slightly on brighter side of neutral so seems like could be good candidate for lower powered tube amp. | |
| Rel sub cable options I have REL cables made by Signal and also by Audio Art. Both less expensive than the bassline blue. I use them in different systems. Haven’t had chance to compare. The AA cost about double the Signal but use better connector and wire seems higher ... | |
| Poor Fritz I spoke by phone with Fritz this week and have had a few email exchanges as well. Strong likelihood that I’ll be purchasing speakers from him in next couple of months. Just need to figure out which ones and which finish.... | |
| Trying Bel Canto E1X dac OP how do they compare? Interested to hear your opinion. What are you using for speakers and amp? | |
| What speaker – under $10k – has the best timbre and tonal qualities? The title question is so subjective that everyone will have a different opinion. In my case, it is Spendor D series. D9.2 can be found for under $10k. | |
| Luxman D-03x or Marantz KI Ruby It’s a step lower than the Ruby but Marantz just introduced the SACD 30n that uses same MMM dac scheme that Ruby does and also has a streamer built in. I think the transport is a bit lower quality and the chassis isn’t copper coated like Ruby is. ... | |
| Integrated amp -- Pass Labs vs Luxman vs McIntosh OP, which speakers were used to compare the ARC versus the Luxman? | |
| Audio Art Statement 1 power cables? I have I think now 6 of the power1 classic power cables from Audio Art, plus two more made up as REL high-level subwoofer signal cables with Neutrik connector. For under $200 they are great, outperforming the $100ish Signal Magicpower and Pangea ... | |
| Solid Stage vs Tube amp Read that analysis in post 2 a couple times. It’s well done. |