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| Audio research ref 6SE vs world I find ARC sounds a but more SS than I like from a tube preamp. I don't want something warm a gooey. I prefer a middle ground. That is my personal taste. If I was going to get something that sounded like an ARC, I would probably get a new Pass... | |
| You Tube sound comparisons I am in the process of recording a bunch of these videos now comparing speakers and amplifiers. After some testing I have learned that the most important thing in being able to differentiate between speakers and some of the more subtle things in ... | |
| Musical fidelity M6SI problem. Ugh...they had a delivery that came in and went out only covering a fraction of backorders. I was told 16-18 weeks recently before they will be getting next shipment of M6sis. I gave full refunds back to two customers because I am not going to ev... | |
| Integrated Amp Question for a Newbie to the Forum So...neutral vs forward/bright vs laid back/warm is really a matter of personal preference. If you had a McIntosh tube amp paired with the MA Silvers, yes, the current sound profile would be a touch warm. Warm is going to be very easy to listen ... | |
| Integrated Amp Question for a Newbie to the Forum Bowers and Wilkins makes a wonderful speaker though I have never been a fan of the 600 series. I find the highs a little grainy. What is certain is that speaker is MUCH more forward than what you have. I don't know the exact model mentioned, bu... | |
| Integrated Amp Question for a Newbie to the Forum I know those speakers and they are not the be-all end-all in terms of resolution. I was surprised at how forgiving they were. I did a side by side compare of those exact speakers, PSB (forget the model), Revel Performa3 F206 and Wharfeldale Jades.... | |
| Spendor S8 E or Canton Ergo RC-L for tubes? I don't know those exact models but my experience is Spendor is on the warmer side while canton is a bit more forward. Both are great speakers and it really depends on the exact sound profile you are shooting for. It would also depend on the amp... | |
| TOTL cool running amps with fast 'warm up' time? AVM is a pretty cool brand. They do a lot of hybrids and have a unique tube made for their input stages. Udo who owns the company is an ex-Burmester guys so you get an idea of what to expect. Visually it is a little different. They do a lot of... | |
| TOTL cool running amps with fast 'warm up' time? Is this for your Yamaha's? I assume you are looking for long term flexibility to work with those and Wilson/Magico/YG etc....? Check out the AVM Ovation MA8.3 Monos. I have a customer who has them and a pair here with me and they sound great re... | |
| Wilson Alexandria x2 series 2 vs XLF vx Alexx? I listened to the Alexx at Take 5 in New Haven. Jaw droppingly good sound driven by Ayre's Reference gear and an Esoteric DAC. One of the best sounding systems I have ever heard. Not sure how it compares to the Alexandria, but with right ampli... | |
| Phono pre amp There are are some great units that you can attach two turntables too. Do you need silver or black? There is an awesome unit that has been discontinued from Musical Fidelity that would do the job and be a little above your budget shipped but is ... | |
| NAD M33 or NAIM UNITI NOVA? I have never heard that Hegel. Can’t say how it would compare. | |
| Phono pre amp That is an extremely nice cartridge on what is a very nice table. Yes, you will get much more out of it by moving to a standalone phono stage. Frankly, you would get more out of the Ortofon 2M Bronze as well. Budget is relevant. I run a cartri... | |
| NAD M33 or NAIM UNITI NOVA? Either should do the job well and both sonically are well suited to those speakers. Not sure about NAIM inventory but M33s have a typical wait time of 90 to 180 days due to COVID. I have a bunch on order. It is frustrating but that long lead ti... | |
| Chord mscaler - what’s so good about more taps? If you get an M-Scaler, it will undeniably change the sound of your system. It is not a subtle change. I am sure folks with hearing loss might struggle to hear the change, but if you have undamaged hearing and are paying even vague attention, yo... |