mapman
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| Reasonably sensitive speakers for tube amps, max $2k/pair, new or used Love the looks of the Abbeys. Would buy them at their price just for that. | |
| Class D amps that are superior to all or most? I stand corrected regarding the Anthem. 😳Another very good one I heard was Rogue Pharoah. The high end dealer who also sells ARC and mostly tube amps and NEVER sells anything that sounds less than superb said he thought that one was the best sound... | |
| My battle with sibilance. You did the right things. Recordings are what they are. Good quality digital helps establish a reference standard to help identify issues with tricky items like proper turntable setup | |
| Reasonably sensitive speakers for tube amps, max $2k/pair, new or used Just for reference, Ohm speakers can be returned during trial period for shipping cost only. Company has been around for 50 years now and is not “desperate”. Also a sterling reputation for customer service. Very backlogged as well these days thoug... | |
| NAD M33 and which speakers? That amp will drive anything well so you have your choice of pretty much anything. | |
| Equipment Report: Linear Tube Audio's New Ultralinear PLUS Hi Lance. Hope all is well. With pandemic settling down and thinking about some new amps at some point soon would love to finally plan that trip down to hear your stuff, especially these amps. Maybe I could bring my smaller Ohms and KEF ls50 meta... | |
| Ohm Walsh speakers in the 21st century @curiousjim Lots of info on them posted here if you search the archives. They are not radically different than the originals. Same basic design but refined 3 times for better sound and performance to keep up with the times. If you liked them then ... | |
| Class D amps that are superior to all or most? @mapman What are the best Class D in your opinion?Well can’t really say having not heard them all. Whenever I listen to my Bel Canto ref amps I think what the h-ll else could I ask for? My BC c5i is very good within limits. My Vanatoo active speak... | |
| Class D amps that are superior to all or most? I will go out on a limb and say Class D amps as a group outshine most of the others as a group. The lesser ones are still good for the cost and the best ones compete with the best.I say that as an owner running class d amps that range in cost from... | |
| PS audio new 25K dac and the psychological effect of owning a company's best. I am grateful for what I have. Some of it is not too shabby. | |
| Reasonably sensitive speakers for tube amps, max $2k/pair, new or used The lower power only means peak SPLs will be more limited in general and that may or may not be an issue depending how loud they need and how far from speakers they will be when listening. 40 watts can drive many speakers to decent levels and if a... | |
| So how much do you think the placebo effect impacts our listening preferences? Real Audiophiles are too smart and special to be affected by any placebo effect. | |
| Why the cost increase? "the dough they let you have is yeastless manna" No you just have to invest it wisely to see it rise. It’s the only way to get ahead. All part of the game. Everybody play the game! The game of life.Hint: Expensive audio gear and tweaks are a VERY ... | |
| Why the cost increase? We had some construction done that was contracted prior to the big rise on lumber costs. Good timing! Contractor attributed the subsequant rise in lumber costs to high demand for home improvements due to the pandemic. He is very backlogged. Not en... | |
| What is best sub to match with Magnepan? Don’t know the best but my local dealer always ran Rel subs with Magnepans and his setups always sounded sublime. The man had golden ears. I used an old M&K with mine when I had them. It was fine. |