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| Small form factor integrateds I would check out the i7-XR and i9-XR from Cyrus. Pricier than the Rega but MUCH better amplfication. They have a very good built in DAC and a solid phono stage. $3799 and $4499 respectively. Cyrus has a variety of other half-width units that a... | |
| Preamp/Integrated with Loudness button AVM has tone controls built into their preamps that you can manage from the remote but not the classic "loudness" button. | |
| Boutique/custom vs production tube linestages I have done some testing in this space as the importer for Art Audio and one of the importers for KR. I have had A LOT of preamps here. Some from big companies. Some from little companies and in the end, it comes down to matching with your powe... | |
| Dynaudio Confidence 30 vs. Focal Sopra 2 That I understand. Every element of the audio chain matters in addition to your room. I had a customer who has a pair of Magico A3s. Sent him an amp which I had heard with them and it was too warm because he was pairing it with a very warm DAC.... | |
| Before I order the Magnepan 1.7s... Very difficult to say something is "stunning". So many speakers are "love/hate" designs and few deliver the sort of value that Maggie's do. At $2K, there is not a lot of competition beyond rectangular boxes.Looking at the Jadis speakers you ment... | |
| Rippling cones I personally have used the KAB RF1 subsonic filter. Solved my issue with rumble and even in a pretty expensive system (~60K retail), had no negative impact on sound. I have not tried another option because this one worked very well | |
| Long hiatus from audio, getting back into it, speaker/room help please Welcome to the forum and congratulations on being here. 1.7s are going to be awesome for you. They are a great speaker. Bryston is a pretty magical match with Magnepan but that is going to be a bit above your budget. If you can find a used Brys... | |
| Magico A3 vs. Wilson SabrinaX Given your pricepoint, there are so many interesting options out there. I would check out:Vivid Kaya 45Wilson Benesch VectorYG Carmel IIVon Schweikert EndeavorI am running the Vivids and Wilson Benesch Vertexes with a 20w amp in a smaller room. ... | |
| Dynaudio Confidence 30 vs. Focal Sopra 2 The Focals with Luxman ought to sound a bit more natural but there is a risk that you will move a little too forward. The Focals are a brighter speaker and Luxman gear should tame it but it will depend on the room. The Dyn's are less forward tha... | |
| NAD M33 and which speakers? I am an NAD dealer and the M33 does well with a broad range of speakers. It is neutral to warm and that amp section punches well above its weight. I have had it hooked up with mine (Verdant), Wilson Benesch Vertexes, Vivid Kaya 45s and a pair of... | |
| Help with Shortlist of Speakers! (SF vs Devore vs Others?) For what you describe, I would look at:Vandersteen - Treo, Treo CT, Quatro depending on your budget. These will deliver the exact sound you are looking for and pair well with mainstream electronics though they do like a little power. Spendor D7.... | |
| McIntosh MA252 or Pathos Classic One mkIII I would lean toward the McIntosh. Personal preference though. I think that Mc is more musical and engaging. | |
| Speakers for 300B --- Klipsch Heresy 4 or other ideas??? I would definitely suggest Zu. They are brilliant speakers for the money and pair wonderfully with 300Bs. | |
| ATC OR Musical Fidelity I have never heard the ATC. The Musical Fidelity is an awesome unit and a strong value. One of the perks of it being made in Taiwan is that it is modestly priced for its quality. From what I am reading, the ATC is designed for use with active s... | |
| Which preamp for VAC Phi 170 IQ? The AVM is excellent for the money. It allows you to fine tune your output for a perfect match with the VAC. AVM is one of the easier preamps to match with other brands for that reason. |