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| upgrade suggestions from wilson sophias (original)? This is a tall task. Finding a "better" speaker than the Sabrina for under $10K will be no easy task. In the end, the Sabrina is outstanding for the money and in its price range, is a strong value. You could get Magico A3s or S1 MKiis. You cou... | |
| DAVE w/ or w/out M Scaler? @jjss49 this is an interesting question. On the surface, you are right. The approach with a NOS DAC is the exact opposite of what Chord is trying to do with the M-Scaler. NOS DACs are trying to serve up a digital signal in its purest form wh... | |
| I am indecisive about choice due to room size My opinion (which is worth what you payed for it) is that the Sonetta VIIIs are going to be a really big speaker for that room. I don't think you will gain anything by moving to the larger speaker in that small of a room. I would look to step up ... | |
| Own many mid-game speakers or a few end-game speakers. This is a tough call. I have two pairs of speakers I am perpetually swapping between. I just had a blogger over to discuss systems and he is in sort of the same place. He is looking at upgrading to MBLs which are such cool speakers but would mi... | |
| DAVE w/ or w/out M Scaler? The M-Scaler gives you more. More detail. More air. Better separation. A little smoother of sound but like ricred1 said, it is not absolutely certain this will make the sound better to your ears. Most customers have been quite happy to add an... | |
| Spec help - three phono stages Jim,I am the importer for Art Audio. I can try and help you out and see if I can answer your question. What turntable and cartridge do you have? That will ultimately dictate which unit will work best. | |
| Baby Proof Floorstanding Speakers Another option is to fence off the stereo equipment. They make plastic fencing that you could put up that could prevent the baby from getting close. It will need to be up for about 18 months (i have a 2YO) but would be much cheaper. I used this... | |
| turntable recommendations Check out the AVM Rotation R2.3. Without cartridge (but with tonearm) it lists at $4500. This will be a clear step up from your RP6. I would look at the Ortofon Cadenza Red on it which would be a brilliant combo. I know it lists a bit above your m... | |
| Beyond Boutique Speakers Defining "boutique" is like defining "craft" in many other industries. Given the nature of the products, they all have to be produced using "hand-crafted" methods. Most companies aren’t public so unless you get a D&B on them, sales are unclear... | |
| Anyone with experience with Spendor D9's? I haven't heard the D9s but spent a little time with the D7s. Smooth and very natural sound. I was pleasantly surprised and seemed extremely neutral to me. Need to be paired with a neutral to slightly forward amp to meet my taste. Personally ... | |
| Versatile, non-fatiguing speakers for a small room under $1500 used or new: advice needed! Monitor Audio Silvers are what I would go with. You might need to put in the port bungs. | |
| Integrated amp recommendations The NAD M33 is a good option and I think will sound good with your speakers. This is where I would normally recommend something from AVM but the only unit they have available at the moment is the CS8.3 which is $15,400 MAP. I think it would be ... | |
| Most desirable vacuum tubes for SET amps Generally, I think the 300B is probably the most popular, and therefore sought after option for a SET. That being said, I personally prefer the 845 in a SET as I love the soundstage it delivers. It also give you a touch more power and has a bit ... | |
| Need more slam! Help! I am almost certain those speakers are bi-ampable. If you are getting deep enough bass response from the speakers, getting a first rate SS power amp to drive the bass might do the job. A used Chord or Krell power amp would definitely do the job.... | |
| Upgrade preamp? AVM has a tube output stage in its PA 5.2 and an output impedance of 100ohms. This lists for $5500 and could be a very interesting unit at the high end of your budget. This is an extremely smooth sounding and enjoyable preamp. For jazz, it woul... |