sameyers1
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| Need suggestions on preamp You’ve gotten lots of suggestions and face the typical conundrum of lots of different answers. I understand why you like the imaging of the LRS. I also understand why you like ATC speakers and their precision, clarity and speed. What has always wo... | |
| Need suggestions on preamp I don’t disagree with @soix that your speakers may be part of the problem. I’ve listened to the LRS and didn’t find it as resolving as say an ATC-19 or an Aerial Acoustics 5T, both in the $4k range new so you’d be looking at used. They are both st... | |
| Need suggestions on preamp I have a pair of Aerial Acoustics Model 8b floorstanders in a large room. They are relatively inefficient, 4 ohm speakers and power hungry like Maggies, but a more traditional 3-way rear ported woofer design. The amp is a well maintained Proceed H... | |
| Need suggestions on preamp Given your headphone setup I agree with those believing it will be hard to match its resolution and detail with the Maggie LRS. If you want micro detail look at a used Ayre Acoustics K-5xe preamp. It is extremely quiet and detailed without being h... | |
| Looking for a great front ported bookshelp speaker recommendation @blackiridium If you used to be an Aerial 10t owner, you need to audition the 5t. My son has a pair in a built-in wall unit with his equipment and tv. By toeing in the speakers the imaging is excellent and the sound beats the Harbeths, Spendors an... | |
| Recommendations for really well-recorded music for high-end audio system demo “Something Else” - Cannonball Adderley with Miles Davis and a great rhythm section of Hank Jones, Sam Jones and Art Blakey. QOBUZ Flac 96/24 or my preference, the vinyl reissue on Blue Note. Rudy van Gelder was the recording engineer and his work ... | |
| Hardware or source materail As a septuagenarian music lover who shares your appreciation for jazz, I’ve found that upgrades to components can but don’t always make a significant difference. Not surprised you found the 45 rpm vinyl noticeably better. My suggestion is try audi... | |
| What qualities stand out in really good solid state preamps? @audphile1 Kudos on your upgrades. I wish they were within my budget. Do you think the Pass XP-12 is a good fit for the OP, @hilde45 and his Pass Xa-25? | |
| What qualities stand out in really good solid state preamps? @decooney I have only auditioned the XP-12 in my home and can’t speak to the characteristics of the higher end or older Pass models. i agree with your observation that people sometimes upgrade only to wish they hadn’t sold or given away a piec... | |
| What qualities stand out in really good solid state preamps? @soix I never said I knew better than anyone else, you did. I never said my statements were objective fact, you did. I made a point of saying everyone has their preferences and prefer different gear. And objective fact is what exactly? Some people... | |
| What qualities stand out in really good solid state preamps? @hilde45 I hope you're able to audition the XP-12. You and I seem to have somewhat similar listening preferences. You mentioned violins as a benchmark and how your tube preamp leaves you wanting more detail and leaves you thinking you're missing s... | |
| What qualities stand out in really good solid state preamps? @hilde45 Ok, since I’m on a roll and correctly assessed the reasons you’re interested in finding a suitable solid state preamp, I will reiterate my recommendation of the Pass Labs XP-12. While it’s their entry level model I found it better than my... | |
| What qualities stand out in really good solid state preamps? @hilde45 Thanks for the explanation of your gear. You seem to be searching not only for differences, but for value. Your Quicksilver and Pass amps are nice gear. I assume you’ve found the solid state preamps you’ve tried are more neutral than your... | |
| What qualities stand out in really good solid state preamps? @hilde45 I'm glad you found my post about my experience with my Ayre K-5emp helpful. I have a few questions for you? Why are you interested in a solid state preamp? What sonic characteristics are most important to you in an audio system? What are ... | |
| What qualities stand out in really good solid state preamps? I own an Ayre Acoustics K-5xemp pre-amp and use it in my primary system. I agree with other responses that speak to its virtually inaudible noise level and its exemplary clarity. Having listened to several others, it stands out in those two areas.... |