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| Integrated Amplifiers - Luxman vs Pass Labs Audio shows don’t tell you much, different room, different speakers. Nevertheless, they will still give you a rough idea. I don’t know about Pass Labs. I did shortlist the INT60 for my Marten Duke 2 but got the Luxman L-590AXII instead. Initially... | |
| Can recommend some non-fatigue SMALL bookshelf for near-field listening? P3ESR XD is reported to sound brighter than the original P3ESR. I would vote P3ESR for your requirement. Anything warmer than this the treble would be rolled off and sound pretty dead. Sonus Faber older models such as Concertino or Concerto also... | |
| Harbeth again…or other speakers for acoustic music? Have you had any chance to hear 30.1 or .2 with sub? No I haven’t. The M30.2 or 30.2 XD may be worth considering as I find the newer iteration to sound better than the older versions. Personally I find the original M30 to be underwhelming. ... | |
| Harbeth again…or other speakers for acoustic music? As a long time owner of SHL5 (7 years) and currently SHL5+ for about 5 years now, the SHL5+ is the brightest sounding speaker in the Harbeth line to me. I’ve listened to the P3ESR, C7ES3, M30, M30.1, M30.2, M40 and M40.1. I actually find the rest ... | |
| Audio Research or Luxman? kren0006 1,670 posts 12-21-2021 10:20pm It depends on what level of Audio Research you are talking about. For example, within the last month I had a one hour audition of Wilson SabrinaX speakers both with the Luxman L509x integra... | |
| Isoacoustics Orea vs Townshend Seismic Pod on Components @ryder I ordered the Nobsound springs, arriving tomorrow. I have a few questions … 1. Which component stands to benefit the most? Dac, amp, or streamer? Eventually I might get more sets but want to start small. 2. My amp is the Audio Hungary a... | |
| Call me crazy but I love sometimes just looking at my speakers and set up... Thanks @wassaicwill and @deadhead1000 . The 590AXII sounds better than it looks which is a good thing. | |
| Nobsound springs - load range I decided to give the Nobsound springs a try with my MC275 amplifiers. They were already resting on oak plywood bases (home made). I removed the feet and placed the bases on the springs and made sure it was level. Hooked everything back up, start... | |
| Call me crazy but I love sometimes just looking at my speakers and set up... Looks so matter to some people. I have to admit that I’m in the same camp as well. The amp and speaker selection for my system must pass the looks department first and foremost, sound quality is secondary. If the gear do not look good to me, I won... | |
| How much gear do you own? I sold most of the excess stuff I had about a year ago. Now I’m down to 2 integrated amps 1 pre/power 2 pairs loudspeakers 1 DAC 1 CD player All the above except one(1) integrated amp are in use. | |
| What's next after Luxman 550 AX/II with Harbeth C7 I have used many amps on the Harbeth SHL5 before, currently own the SHL5+ and Luxman L-590AXII, Sonneteer Orton and Naim NAC 282/NAP 250DR. The Naim sounded best with the Harbeth to my ears and preferences. The Harbeth sounds a bit dull, flat and ... | |
| Vitus RI 101 Mk 2 Review I read the review on the Wam earlier. 😄 Good writeup on an amp from a great high end manufacturer. Cost of entry is rather high as the entry level RI-101 mk2 costs more than $10,000 already. I don’t think I’ve come across a negative review on a V... | |
| More expensive = better? Assuming legit manufacturers, etc, a $150,000 preamp+amp(s) combo will always sound better than a $5000 integrated. I would agree with this. Personally I don’t think you need to go up to $150k worth of preamp+power amp to beat a $5k integrat... | |
| Sound System on $10K Budget I am looking to put in a home audio system that I can more casually listen to as I work, cook, etc. If it is casual listening, I would agree with jjss49 in that you don't need to spend up to $10k for the whole system. You may not even need to ... | |
| Harbeth 40.3xd vs Graham LS5/5 I don’t dispute what @chorus heard, but here’s my contrasting experience. Listened to SHL5+ at Hawthorne in Seattle, in that brick-walled room with top-end Naim, and found them unbearably bright. Old post. I have SHL5+ with mid range Naim. T... |