pdreher
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| Integrated SS amps - Luxman vs. Simaudio Moon? Toronto 416 (Mark) - I just noticed a pair of Verity Parsifal Ovation's on Auction with only 2 days left, with no bids against them and no reserve Starting price is a very reasonable $5K. Strongly suggest you go after these! I have no affiliation ... | |
| Harbeth 7es3 with Simaudio i-1 If you have a bright room and are looking for a warm amp, Simaudio would be very low on my list. The Exposure amp will likely give you good bang for your buck... also suggest you consider Plinius integrateds as they error on the warm side of neutral. | |
| Balanced tube preamps w/ remote to consider? Another happy Calypso owner. I've tried the BAT VK30 & Joule LA-150 Mk II, and prefer the Calypso by a wide margin. Noe: Tube selection is critical... I use white label Amperex 6922's & Mullard CV-4004's. | |
| USB Length, jitter and Volume Control Questions I tried running wireless via I-Mac to Airport Express to Empirical Audio Pacecar to my DAC. Was not happy with the results and have since gotten out of computer audio. Next time I try computer audio, I'll buy a Mac Mini direct to a DAC (MHDT Parad... | |
| Just when I thought digital could not match analog "Is this a sales pitch?"Yah think? | |
| USB Length, jitter and Volume Control Questions If memory serves me correctly, Steve from Empirical Audio said you don't want to exceed 15 feet of USB cable. | |
| Integrated SS amps - Luxman vs. Simaudio Moon? I think the risk of buying sight unseen is minimal if you do your research. Accuphase, Luxman, Blue Circle and Verity are all can't miss / highly reputabl brands IMO. Personally, I would hold out for a good used pair of Verity's (olderParsifals) a... | |
| Harbeth SHL5 vs 40.1 Good for you!!! I'd be surprised if you don't love them. Looking forward to hearing back from you once they are set up.I have mine approx. 5.5' off the front wall (wall to grill) and about 6' apart (inside to inside) and toe'd in approx. 15 degrees. | |
| Integrated SS amps - Luxman vs. Simaudio Moon? Between the two, Luxman would be my only consideration. My brief stint in owning Sim amps was disappointing. | |
| Changing to bookshelf speakers. Recommendations? Based upon your last post, Harbeth SHL5's should be on your short list. | |
| Harbeth SHL5 vs 40.1 My room is 21' x 15' with short 6-7 foot ceiling. The 40.1's work quite well, but my room is heavily treated. Your 19' x 17' with high ceilings should be fine, but I highly recommend adding some acoustical panels (GIK Acoustic 244 panels are inexp... | |
| Harbeth SHL5 vs 40.1 I've not heard the SHL5's, but I own the 40.1's and love them. Your Cary amp & pre will work fine with the 40.1's. How large is your room? | |
| Changing to bookshelf speakers. Recommendations? Consider adding Dynaudio C1's or C3's to your list. | |
| Need help selecting bookshelf speakers for theatre Dynaudio 52SE's | |
| What amplifier for Harbeth HL-5? Bassoon - What amp will you be using with your 40.1's, and does the rest of your system consist of? I'm currently using a Plinius SA-102 Class A solid state amp with the Calypso preamp with NOS tubes. |