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| Sonus Faber surprise The Sonus Faber Grand Piano Concerto used to be my "high end" speakers back in the day. It must have been more than 25 years since I listened to these. They Grand Piano Concerto is the floorstander version of the Sonus Faber Concerto. The HOME ser... | |
| Mcintosh amp stock pwr cord only 4 ft??? I think 4 ft is standard. I personally use 5 ft "boutique" power cords as that’s the length which they are commonly offered. 6 ft and above are usually for special applications. Are you able to shift the equipment or rack so as the length of the c... | |
| D’Agostino progression preamp It looks a bit like Nagra. Perhaps you are paying more for build quality and looks(which is an acquired taste) , rather than sound quality. I’m not sure if the Progression will sound significantly better than other options in the same price range ... | |
| Isoacoustics Orea vs Townshend Seismic Pod on Components Thanks all for the responses. I've ordered the Nobsound. They will be used on the amps as I don't use subs. The Townshend Pods are a bit rich for me with their premium prices. Perhaps next time. | |
| New Dynaudio Heritage Special..?..! Great news. I am a fan of mid sized monitors too. The Heritage Special should offer an improved and grown up sound from the S40 that you currently own. Enjoy ~ | |
| Best SS Amp - Pass Labs X350.8 vs. Luxman M900u vs. Ayre VX-R Twenty Good to know it’s the Luxman M900U which got the nod. This post may not add much value to the thread. I noticed there are few comments here on the bass of the Luxman that’s lacking in comparison to other options. Although I don’t own the M900U, I... | |
| What Component Am I Missing? Audioquest Niagara | |
| Nobsound springs - load range - 4 units, 6 springs each: 60 kg - 4 units, 7 springs each: 70 kgLoad can be considerably higher than expected (somewhere I read about 36kg, which is presumably for 4 units). From my understanding the maximum load capacity of 4 Nobsound unit... | |
| "warm" solid state integrated amplifier jjss49 3,802 posts 11-16-2021 1:05am my recent experience (a borrowed 590x class a/b unit, for about 6 weeks) I presume it's not 590X but 509X? FWIW although the 590AXII Class A has a slightly warm tone, it doesn't sound overly warm.... | |
| Isoacoustics Orea vs Townshend Seismic Pod on Components The Nobsound springs arrived yesterday and I put them under my Audio Note Cobra. This amp has been sitting on an Ethan Allen wooden cabinet, beautiful, but not an audiophile accessory. The change is pretty dramatic- more dimension, better focus, ... | |
| "warm" solid state integrated amplifier All valid suggestions. Tweaks and isolation devices for equipment (and speakers) such as Nobsound springs or other equivalent products will be useful. Apart from these products, room furnishing or treatment and placement of speakers will also help... | |
| Magico A5 or Sonus faber SERAFINO TRADITION or Harbeth 40.3 XD Thanks for all the suggestions I will listen to my 3 and anything else they have at the stero shop I am going to. They have mcintosh as well so I should be able to get a setup close to mine. That’s surely useful. As some have suggested, please ... | |
| Magico A5 or Sonus faber SERAFINO TRADITION or Harbeth 40.3 XD Are you able to listen at the dealers? At this level the speakers need to match the amp too. I’m not familiar with the Mcintosh amps that you own but did not like the MC275mkIV and Harbeth pairing. I would pick the Magico if I were in your shoes.... | |
| Looking for a SS integrated Amplifier recommendation going into a new system It's great if you can afford the Gryphon or Vitus which are priced above $10k with the higher models costing up to $20k. The Luxman at below $10k is "Best Buy". Great value and great sound for your dollar. | |
| Looking for a SS integrated Amplifier recommendation going into a new system Another vote for the Luxman L-590AXII. After more than 20 years of messing around with more than a dozen of amp combinations both integrated and pre/power, the Luxman beats them all for sheer simplicity in a one-box (minus extra cables) and of cou... |