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| Opinion on SME 15 Not that easy here.In Australia tables in this price range are sold in fairly low volumes - the SME 15 would have to be ordered without demo (i.e not in stock). I could audition the similarly priced Kuzma Stabi R - though I'd have to extrapolate h... | |
| Opinion on SME 15 I love the Graham arm but looking around another thought occurs to me. For the same price as the SME 15 I could get a VPI Prime Signature which includes the JMW-10 3D arm. I could use the Prime with the SDS I already own and sell the Phantom makin... | |
| Opinion on SME 15 moonglum595 posts02-17-2019 10:45pmThe only other concern for turntables using a Graham is weight vs suspension (LP12 was always a “no”) but I don’t see that being an issue. Check first?So your final decision must be whether you consider the SME 1... | |
| OMG OMG OMG Harbeth M30.1 INCOMING!!!A Few Questions For Owners The stands will be fine, I used 24" stands with m30.1’s.I don’t think you need to obsess over ear height with the m30.1’s, though like most speakers the listening axis will effect frequency response and focus to some degree.I could enjoy listening... | |
| People That Have Upgraded From Harbeth 30.1s.... The sound of 30.1 is just more refined. It handles delicate things better. Bass is less but it is punchy. The 30.1 tweeter is a tough to beat. I'm considering trying at home a set of Raidho C1.1s that my dealer has.This was my experience too. The ... | |
| rel with monoblocks The REL support pages specifically recommend to use the low level inputs with monoblocks and a single REL sub:Monoblocks (1 REL) Connection Method"It is not recommended to use the High Level cable when connecting a single REL. To achieve stereo in... | |
| People That Have Upgraded From Harbeth 30.1s.... You're lucky you don't live in Australia, the 40.2 currently lists for over $23K and $2.5K extra for the anniversary model.A bit of sticker shock when I payed less than $4K for my 30.1's 6yrs ago.The big ATC's are even more expensive, so I'll pro... | |
| People That Have Upgraded From Harbeth 30.1s.... Great post @prof and I recognise many similarities with my Harbeth vs ATC comparison. | |
| People That Have Upgraded From Harbeth 30.1s.... If you listen at low levels and to classical/early music then I would recommend Harbeth as highly suitable.The Harbeths are also relatively easy to drive - even a good 25W amp can sound excellent, but more watts would be better with dynamic classi... | |
| People That Have Upgraded From Harbeth 30.1s.... @dhcod I'll be interested to read your thoughts on the comparison.The dealer where I bought my ATC's also sells Harbeth, perhaps that's evidence that different types of listeners gravitate to one or the other, though as indicated I like both. I do... | |
| People That Have Upgraded From Harbeth 30.1s.... @cd318 I can’t help but think you’re being a bit condescending when you infer that it might only be ’Punk or Metal etc.’ listeners who prefer say ATC to Harbeth. These are hardly genres known for their dynamics either.For the record, a very large ... | |
| People That Have Upgraded From Harbeth 30.1s.... I owned the M30.1's for 6 years and sold them after comparing to the similar sized ATC SCM19 mk2.The ATC has a more neutral and dynamic type of sound, while still having wonderfully natural mids and highs. The SCM19's bass range is significantly m... | |
| ATC users I have no experience with the ATC amps but have owned the SCM19's for the past 3-4 months - great speakers, and I much prefer them to my previous Harbeth m30.1's.Initially I was using a single Benchmark AHB2 (100W/8ohms) - which drove the 19's ver... | |
| Running Benchmark AHB2 in bridged mode and 4 Ohm Speaker ramtubes319 posts12-07-2018 4:24am"The 29 amps will only be supplied by the amplifier if the load resistance is low and the voltage is high enough to produce that current. Perhaps its the order of things. Voltage first, then resistance then figure... | |
| Running Benchmark AHB2 in bridged mode and 4 Ohm Speaker The misinformation in this thread from an individual who should know better is a little disturbing. The motive escapes me, but it appears to be deliberately malevolent. From John Atkinson’s measurement comments:"Commendably, the frequency response... |