markxiii
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| Reference quality line stage? VAC Renaissance Signature should definately be on your shortlist and if you're willing to try solid state, think about the Linn Klimax Kontrol. It offers everything you need and sounds absolutely fabulous, more like a top-notch tube line stage rat... | |
| Thoughts on Merlin VSM M vs. Verity Fidelio You can't go wrong with either of them. These are definately some of the best choices at this price. If you get the Merlins, make sure you get them with the solid state harness. The tube harness might sound a little too bright with your Edge. The ... | |
| Verity Audio Sarastro - Anybody heard I agree with Jtinn. I heard the Sarastro at the CES and it seemed like the ribbon tweet sounded a little detached from the midrange and the balance was a little tilted up in the treble. It might have been the DCS front end (which I never found par... | |
| Best all around box speaker between 15K and 25K I would second the Verity Parsifal recommendation. Their beautifully refined and transparent midrange makes them great for vocals and acoustic instruments. They can rock too, providing your room is not too large. | |
| Power Amp suggestions in $2000 range ? There is a lot of choice in the sub $2000 category. Assuming that you are willing to buy used and want to go for a smooth solid state amp, I would recommend something like Conrad Johnson MF-2500A or any of the Aloia amps. The 13.01 is very sweet a... | |
| preamp to go with Plinius 250mk4 and SF Extremas I would highly recommend Joule Electra LA150. This preamp has beautiful and refined midrange, great dynamics and tons of smooth detail. It's low output impedance means it will work great with a solid state amp like your Plinius. | |
| Accuphase dp75v vs dp67 The Wadia is a nice player but in my opinion the DP-75V is more harmonically fleshed out, smoother and more detailed (which shows especially at low SPL's). The Accuphase unit has this intoxicating easiness of presentation, something that I never h... | |
| Nagra vpa monoblocks. which speakers would suit b Verity Parsifals seem like the perfect match. I heard this combo twice on two different occassions and was really impressed by their wonderful musicality, beguiling smoothness, detail and suprisingly good bass extension and control. | |
| Accuphase dp75v vs dp67 I haven't heard the DP-67, but I compared the DP-75V to the DP-77, and the 75V was a much better unit: harmonically richer, smoother and very detailed - just like a good analog rig. For me the DP-75V is an absolute reference for redbook CD's. The ... | |
| Joule Preamp Opinions? The LA 150 is absolutely fabulous. I can't imagine a better preamp in this price range. It works great with solid state amps and will give you exactly what you're looking for: this preamp has wonderfully rich and textured midrange, smooth and exte... | |
| Kora Hermes Auricap version vs. Hermes II? I owned the Auricapped Hermes and I now own the Hermes II. As good as the old Hermes was, the new version is more refined and even more analog-like sounding. It reminds me of Accuphase DP-75V, which is my reference for redbook CDs. The new Hermes ... | |
| Tube DACs I would highly recommend the Kora Hermes 24/192 or even better, the new Hermes II. I owned the original Hermes (with the Auricaps upgrade) and I now own the Hermes II. Both are amazing and will give you the harmonic richness and midrange liquidity... | |
| Is Wadia 861se close to the best? The 861 is very good. The Great Northern Sound modified one is even better. The only player that I preferred to the modified version is the fabulous Accuphase DP-75V - similarly detailed and dynamic, but with a very analog-like presentation that k... | |
| Esoteric DV-50 vs. Accuphase DP-75V I had a brief session with the Esoteric and although itÂ’s a decent machine capable of playing different formats, the Wadia 861 walked all over it on redbook CDs. In direct comparison the Wadia was more relaxed, smoother and way more refined; simpl... | |
| And the Verity Taminos ? I agree with Lgregoir: go with used Fidelios. The Taminos are good but the Fidelios are in a totally different league: much more transparrent and refined, with midrange to die for (the Skaaning midrange driver is fabulous), better bass extension a... |