pubul57
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| The Harbeth phenomenon How would you describe the differences between the M30s and HL5s? I did here the M40s, and at least in that room with Mac gear, it just seemed like too much bass, they might have needed a bigger room to be balanced. Another think I have noticed is... | |
| Atma Sphere deserves praise I agree. Which is one reason I own Atma-sphere and Merlin, and Joule. There is something to be said for 15-20 year old designs that were so well executed the first time, that it is not necessary to reinvent the product every 3 years with no upgrad... | |
| Atma-Sphere MA2 Mk2.3 / Krell KSA 250 / Passlabs? I use the same ICs, a bit cheaper than the Cardas I use with my other amps:) One really should take that into account with thinking about the price of the Atma-sphere gear. Rushton, I agree with you, I've not hear a better amp with my Merlins (ver... | |
| Footers? I chose the E-A-R. The fella there was a bit suspect about hearing differences between the different interfaces and he felt the Cork could go brittle over time, and the Sorbathane tended to capture grit and grain - so I went with the E-A-R. I thin... | |
| Atma-Sphere MA2 Mk2.3 / Krell KSA 250 / Passlabs? Ralph, that is good point made some time ago, it really isn't about being OTL friendly, but tube friendly - pretty much the same requirements. I get that now. | |
| Power output of tube amps compared to solid states No doubt the M60s are quality watts:) | |
| Amplifier progression and change OP, what are you thinking? | |
| Amplifier progression and change I agree, I think you would need 60 - 80 watts to drive those speakers with some margin for different rooms and listening levels. Maybe something like the MAC 2275 or a used VAC Avatar with KT88s. Some say the Cayins are good, but I have not heard ... | |
| Footers? They do what they are meant to do, beautifully made, and only $18-20 (1 lb) with four choices of interface material - cork, sorbathane, E-A-R rubber, and felt. He has 1 lb, 2 lb, and 5 lb versions. Simply made, no BS. | |
| Footers? Those EdenSound brass weights with the EAR padding work very nicely - and a bargain to boot. | |
| Amplifier progression and change I think you can get a heck of a good integrated for your price range, in the $3000 range, I think the Manley Stingray II is well worth looing into. They use EL84 tubes which I really like in one on my amps, and if the triode setting is enough powe... | |
| Amplifier progression and change How much power is recommended for the Harbeth's | |
| Amplifier progression and change I think 35 year old amps with replaced capacitors, etc can be every bit as good as "modern" gear, but I do think a move to tubes would be an improvement, even if your amps were 2 years old. That being said, if you want to keep the simplicity of SS... | |
| Power output of tube amps compared to solid states Always thought the Acoustats were designed around the "current" paradigm. I would be surprised if the M60s would do it, Zeros or not. Always seemed like SS was the way to go with that speaker, but.... | |
| Footers? Thanks. I use BDR and Pits below Mapleblocks for my amps sitting on the floor, with Herbie Isopods[?] between the maple and the amp - that seems to work well. The Ginko design does seem to make a lot of sense - it sure does invite DIY at the price... |