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High end speakers at low volume
@steve59 thanks! That might be a good option for me too!  
High end speakers at low volume
@elliottbnewcombjr i use an app with my iPhone for SPL.  
High end speakers at low volume
@elliottbnewcombjr the stands were part of the deal and they are very good. I had custom stands with my previous speakers which were made of so called anti resonance steel platforms and solid walnut legs. They were stunning and loved by my wife. U... 
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@scott828 I know the thread is not short and people may have missed it but I have purchased a pair of TAD ME1 as showroom demo in mint condition. I love love love them and they sound terrific with the Vitus and at low volume too. Of course they co... 
High end speakers at low volume
@elliottbnewcombjr agree 100% that need to boost up frequencies if you want to enjoy - I repeat enjoy and not having a perfect curve - music at low volume. I just need to find the easiest and less invasive component in any sense. I think the Loki ... 
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@phusis my need is exactly to have presets to play music at a specific range of db, between 60 and 70db. The Anthem preamplifier seems to be a good solution with good feedbacks from users.  
High end speakers at low volume
@lonemountain and what’s your take on digital room treatment such as in the Anthem preamp. I’d believe that’s a different story than ordinary DSP.  
Schiit Loki Max?
Anyone considered the Anthem STR preamp as an alternative? I have read it is more transparent, lower noise, no compression and many more room digital adjustments possible. Pondering between STR and Loki Max.  
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@co93 Carmel 2 were on my list.   
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The advantage of the Anthem SRT vs Loki is a more complete digital room treatment comparable as a result to a pro listening room.  
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@dwest1023 thank you. Appreciated.   
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@celestial__sound agree. Tone control helps too I think. Do you have preamp and power with short signal path to recommend? Beside CAT SL1 and pass xa 25.  
High end speakers at low volume
I’m very happy with the Vitus. I many just need to smoothen up things with the right cables.   
High end speakers at low volume
@mijostyn I’ll go Anthem and report back. Many thanks for the honest and knowledgeable advice.  
High end speakers at low volume
@mijostyn it was stereophile review of both preamp and power amp and they clearly state more than once the harshness comes from the preamp. I’m tempted to get it anyway. Point is I am at the limit of the harshness in my system. Otherwise I should ...