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Dust Settled Consensus- is the Benchmark AHB2 an Audiophile Amplifier?
The AHB2 amp sounds pretty good in my bedroom with Harbeth 7ES3XD speakers but I would not say it is the best product that they make.  I also have in same room the dac3 and benchmark hpa4 linestage and headphone amp.  The headphone amplifier and ... 
conrad johnson art108a versus art300 versus art150
I appreciate the thumbs up for the zesto as they make quality products but I already own EAR 890 amps and think EROS would be similar to that...   I was considering moving to a KT150 which is what the ART300 uses but perhaps just keep the EAR890  
Playback Edelweiss in the house
I enjoyed the playback design mps-5 for many years and the company is quality and Andreas is a genius.  Its unfortunate that the prices are so high nowadays for this sort of top of the market digital.  Luckily I mostly spin vinyl and listen only o... 
which amp for bedroom system with harbeth 7es-3 XD
Well thanks for other rogue idea....as I sold the set amp and currently using the EAR 890 and so far it's great there....borrowed it from other system thar was ear 890 monoblocks but seemingly ear 890 as stereo in other room sounds glorious still.... 
which amp for bedroom system with harbeth 7es-3 XD
Thanks of input...not looking for integrated or add a subwoofer....looking to spend no more than $3500 so supernait too pricey.  
Amplifier for Harbeth 40.2
The harbeth is special...while I no longer own 40.2 I so have in bedroom a 7es3-xd that I enjoy alot running it with a 18 watt set amp ....yes conventional  wisdom is solid state but my benchmark dac and preamp  Keep system rather detailed yet wo... 
Townshend Audio F1 Fractal Interconnects - Less is More!
Great interconnect ...I got two but need one as XLR so if anyone needs a 2 meter rca gonna sell it to buyba XLR version.  
recommendation for stereo tube amplifier for Marten Bird 2 speakers other than EAR....
I know the vac 200IQ does not get a lot of praise on the forum but its sounds great with my Marten Speakers.   I would be curious to hear it as mono blocks but the cost and the heat makes it unlikely that I will pull that trigger.     The marten... 
Amplifier for Harbeth 40.2
Upgraded to synergistic research Galileo UEF speaker cables and has added more punch and more feeling to music seems like the solution for my system 
Replacing Lyra Kleos at end of its life need suggestions as to what next?
I removed the Kleos cartridge and will be retipping it with Soundsmith. We put a Soundsmith Hyperion on the table and its a tremendous cartridge. Transparent yet rich with wonderful channel separation and deep tight bass. The Kleos is an excellent... 
Replacing Lyra Kleos at end of its life need suggestions as to what next?
hi,retipping the kleos take 3-4 months and cost $2100 whereas can buy new Kleos for $3000 and often much less. perhaps for some that is a no brainer but to me its questionable value.in any event I dont want to use same cartridge on same TT so not ... 
Replacing Lyra Kleos at end of its life need suggestions as to what next?
spoke to customer service for Lyra and cost to retipis $2,100 
Replacing Lyra Kleos at end of its life need suggestions as to what next?
I might consider kleos too to retip unless they want more than 50 percent of cost of cart.I dont think kleos is worn but might be in autumn of its life....I estimate have 2000 hours on it but could me more dont keep log after all 
Replacing Lyra Kleos at end of its life need suggestions as to what next?
I appreciate how many people reached out here to me...this community is a great resource for the audio pursuit.I do intend to retip the Kleos through Soundsmith so as to have as a backup cartridge.I am acquiring a Soundsmith Hyperion cartridge.  M... 
Replacing Lyra Kleos at end of its life need suggestions as to what next?
yes if wanted to make life easy would get another kleos but wanna try something different