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| Matching Gear matter to you? then it comes down to what defines "better." Synergies between products are very real. Few other things to think of:Does the off brand product have the right level of gain to match with your amp? Preamps can have wildly different levels of gain... | |
| Paradigm 3f, KEF reference 3, Monitor Audio PL300II What is your amplification? That is a HUGE part of this. Are you planning on tailoring your system to these new speakers. I can't imagine a scenario where you would put the MA Platinum's and the Paradigm Personas into the same system and expect ... | |
| Matching Gear matter to you? Interesting. The preamp is your most important component in many ways. If it is tube based, you have some flexibility in the sound profile and it is a little cheaper to roll tubes than in a power amp.the one other question I have is all the equipm... | |
| Matching Gear matter to you? I purchased a phono stage from a company where I had their DAC and preamp. It was the most disappointing piece of equipment I ever purchased and was happy the day I sold it.not sure what brand you are talking about and what the difference is betw... | |
| Amp for focal 1038be? If you are looking for 3D / Holographic detail, assuming a good implementation, you will find 845 based tubes deliver the best on what you are looking for. I am soundstage obsessed personally and it is my favorite tube. Even in Push Pull, an 845... | |
| Let me know your choice please MF is great. I am a dealer of it and they are a strong value. It is made in Taiwan so you are getting pricing associated with production in China with quality English Design. They are great sounding and are just a touch forward vs. neutral. Ex... | |
| PS AUDIO bhk pre-amp vs upper level reference pre-amps? In your system, you might like the BHK. I replaced an Ayre K-5xeMP with the BHK and it was a step up once I rolled in some NOS tubes. I replaced the BHK with an Art Audio Conductor. Note: The stock PSVanes are not ideal in the BHK. I found it... | |
| Isoacoustic puck mini's or orea bronze for 12 pound tube preamp I am an IsoAcoustics dealer and I use Orea bronze pucks in my speaker stands. Performance on the Minis va Oreas is going to be similar. IA big difference is largely in the finish. The Oreas I think are stainless steal and definitely look prettier ... | |
| Best speakers 5k 10 k NYAudio98 - if you are local in NYC (guessing from the name) I am in CT. I would be happy to try and arrange time for you to listen. | |
| How can Wilson Audio speakers sound that good if they are using OEM drivers? It’s the cabinet. They use excellent drivers but the cabinet makes a massive difference. By having such a well damped cabinet, they deliver an amazing sound. The molds for those cabinets are pricey which is why Wilson’s are soo expensive. With... | |
| Focal Electra BE series I have demo’d both in the same showroom along with the Sopras. Hands down, soundstage on the Kanta’s is superior to the Electra’s. Detail is roughly the same but if you are looking for something that is deeply immersive, the Electra is not the be... | |
| Ultimate Integrated amps Admittedly limited to 10w but the Art Audio Harmony Silver Integrated is pretty amazing with Western Electric 300B Tubes. Built around those tubes. it is a really special 300B. | |
| most realistic sound from a stand mount Loudspeaker active or passive Kaiser Chiara - they are viciously expensive (like $22K) but are the standard by which stand mounts should be measured. One othe best speakers I have ever heard.@bsmg I was unclear. The incremental surface area is in the sandwich material. So... | |
| What are the current "speaker trends" in your opinions? - Active speakers are hot - beryllium tweeters- coaxial drivers- Tons of detail at the expense of being fatiguing. I think because there are several very popular speakers that sell bright speakers that expose a lot of detail, everyone is tuning t... | |
| most realistic sound from a stand mount Loudspeaker active or passive @bsmg Why Carbon Fiber? It does make a difference. The best way to reduce cabinet resonances which act on the driver is to have an ultra strong and rigid cabinet. Carbon Fiber strong and rigid. Additionally, the core has a lot of surface area... |