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High end speakers at low volume
@mijostyn i see. I’m not going to wait 6 months. Between premate and Anthem? It seems Anthem preamp adds harshness to the sound. So Stereophile says at least  
High end speakers at low volume
@mijostyn I can’t find any release date for the DEQX pre4 and no price either. Do you have info about that? I’m looking at the Premate + as I don’t need active speakers treatment and my only digital component to plug in is the DAC. Is the premate ... 
High end speakers at low volume
@audphile1 interesting about class AB. I read many swearing by class A tube amps at low volume. And Pass XA25 is also recognised as a tremendous performer at low volume due to its short signal path. we like it or not I think EQ or tone control is... 
High end speakers at low volume
@kennyc indeed. I have asked help to identify what in users’ opinion sound good at low volume. Then it’s my to decide if sounding good for me too : )  
High end speakers at low volume
@phusis in your opinion what’s the best tone control option?  
High end speakers at low volume
The die is cast. I’m writing as listening to my new TAD ME1 in titanium finish. Now will need to evaluate if the Vitus will stay or go and then fine tune with cables. big improvement at low volume vs Avalon Idea.      
High end speakers at low volume
@grislybutter nice! Amongst those the Lakmé and the Parker duo are aesthetically tolerated as far as WAF is concerned.  
Schiit Loki Max?
@chuckie1970  Anyone can advise if the Loki max is actually superior to the Cello Palette? I’m pondering if getting Loki max plus preamp or an old Cello Palette. Many thanks.  
High end speakers at low volume
@mijostyn im very tempted. The only doubt is that I had some very good preamps in mind, without tone control of course. Do you know how is the preamp section of the Anthem STR? I’ll use my external DAC. The STR is renowned to be a good amp.   
High end speakers at low volume
@curiousjim thanks the Forte and Cornwall are not really my flavour.  
High end speakers at low volume
@headphonedreams thanks I listened to the steinheim and while I liked them it wasn’t the same for my wife. Parker duo were on the list but I should travel hours to audition them. In one hour I’ll take her to see the TAD ME1 and hopefully she’ll li... 
High end speakers at low volume
@mijostyn uhm… not sure about their performance as preamp which is the most important element in the chain. What’s wrong with the Loki Max?  
High end speakers at low volume
@mijostyn @musicaddict im fine investing in qualitative eq. im not convinced by components which are also preamp as they will affect the sound. As preamp I had in mind Viva and CAT or VAC as power amp. And definitely I’d like to keep my dac separa... 
High end speakers at low volume
@mijostyn these are great info! I believe tone control is key for low volume listening and I’m sure it will be more effective with high efficiency speakers. My Avalon are alright but not great in terms of details, clarity, imaging, sound stage. Th... 
High end speakers at low volume
I think I’ll go with project audio Duet15 or Odeon Helix.