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| Yet another Integrated vs Separates advice post A fun thought to work through! For reference, I’ve been part of this hobby for 30 or more years. My first system was a pair of Adcom separates (I forgot which model’s), a Rega P3 turntable (forgot which cartridge) and Vandersteen 1b speakers. I re... | |
| Harbeth 40.2 I’ve got a pair of the 30.1’s and completely agree with dznutz - the Harbeth’s are as close to completely transparent as I’ve heard. I’d also say that we oldsters have a more refined perspective on fine sound than a 21 year old. Music is not bin... | |
| What's your profession? Age? I’m retired. Mostly selling something or other during my working life. Last position was selling and negotiating contracts for a team of 22 senior IT consultants in NYC. System is maybe $15 or $16k. Small, intimate, oriented towards the reproducti... | |
| bookshelf speakers to replace my Maggies Let me suggest a visit to John Rutan, Audio Connection, in Verona, NJ. John helped get me started in this hobby about 30 years ago. As knowledgeable as anyone in the industry and a great person. He responded to you a couple of posts ago, but in... | |
| Going linear - The Luxman 507ux Sitting her listening to Billie Holiday in 24 bit 192 flac on my system right now. Luxman 507-uxii, Harbeth 30.1 speakers, MHDT orchid and some decent but not very expensive cables. Streaming Hi Rez with Qobuz into the MHDT. Controlling the sys... | |
| Need Integrated Amp with Moving Coil Input I had an LFD NCSE that was great with the Harbeths as well. But you’ll need both a dac and phono stage. And it doesn’t have a remote control :-(. Beautiful boutique integrated though. | |
| Need Integrated Amp with Moving Coil Input Just went down the same path as you but we’ve had different experiences with Luxman reliability. The new ones at least are built like a tank and just ooze quality. I’m using a Luxman L-507uxii with a Dynavector Dv20x2L / MHDT Orchid DAC and Har... | |
| Integrated amp + DAC + room correction all-in-one for Nola Boxer 1 + REL R328 sub Absolutely interested too. I'm considering downsizing from separates. McIntosh C47 preamp plus Harman Kardon Citation II tube amp. I've been an audiophile for maybe 30 years, just considering simplification - if the sound is right! Thanks. | |
| Please recommend a McIntosh preamp I've got a C47 paired with a Harman Kardon Citation II amp. Not SS obviously but a revealing amplifier, fussy with front end components. I like the C47 as it features a very nice DAC section for my Tidal Hifi streaming as well as a fine phono se... | |
| Sanders 10e I haven't had Sanders equipment in my system for about 7 or 8 years. I remember my ESL amp to be a great piece of gear but more importantly (to me at least) I remember Roger to be one of the most personable and honest guys I have dealt with durin... | |
| What is your speaker ownership history since 1995? I’m almost afraid to write this list. Don’t remember exact years, but I started in the early 80’s. But here goes:Vandersteen 1b Vandersteen 2ce Rega ELA transmission line speakers Virgo 3 Revel F30Harbeth 7es2Sonus Faber SignumQuad ESL 63Magnepan ... | |
| Older 90's highly rated bookshelf vs. newer technology I've got off the bandwagon a few years ago with a pair of used Sonus Faber Electa Amator II's. They remind me of a fine, full bodied cabernet and I love good red wine. A work of art. I'm sure there are speakers with new technology that sound be... | |
| Best computer for usb hi fi source My .02 is to buy the cheapest Core i3 or i5, Windows 8.1 laptop you can find. Personally I hear no difference between a cheapo Samsung Book 4 that I picked up at Microcenter for $150 and my Microsoft Surface Pro 3 when either is plugged into my Ay... | |
| Hi Fi Dealer in New York City? I'll second John Rutan of Audio Connections in Verona, NJ. And he is the reason that I am a connoisseur of fine audio today. | |
| LFD Integrated - Please talk me out of buying one Well, no one was quite convincing enough. Couldn't quite justify new so I took the dive today on a slightly used LFD NCSE offered by a very nice local seller. I hooked it up and have been listening for the past few hours. Interesting piece; utilit... |