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| Who has switched from a PS Audio BHK Preamp to something else? I moved from the BHK to an Art Audio Conductor when I signed on to be the importer for Art Audio. I am deciding on a new preamp now as I sold the Conductor (sample was 18 months old) and am choosing between the following and expect to get two of t... | |
| Amps to match kef blade2 For a true one box solution, the AVM CS 8.3 is incredible. It has a tube input stage, the software had been radically improved from the old x.2 software and sound really is phenomenal.I have a customer who is using their flagship monos with Kef R... | |
| Audio research ref 6SE vs world Makes perfect sense. It’s funny. When I think of VAC, I was thinking of higher priced units. I have a customer who has the VAC Master preamp and it is insanely good but is much more at $28K. He was joking that he was going to have his coffin f... | |
| 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. |