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Which Int. Amp with Spendor 3se Cyrus Linn MF AVI
Congrats on choosing the MF. I'm sure you'll like it. I'm an MF owner as well. But I've heard the AVI and was extremely impressed. A superb value for an amp. 
Best 10K Speaker
Well, WAF factor aside, I have a pair of Alto Utopia Be's, and I find the bass to be pretty crushing at times. They don't officially drop down to 20 hz, rather 30, but I haven't felt any disappointment in the bass reproduction of these speakers an... 
Has anyone compared trivista to kw integrated
Yes, I read that review by Martens when it first came out, and I'm not sure what to think of it. He may well be right and honest in his review, but when do audio magazines ever come out with the opinion that the previous member of a line of produc... 
Has anyone compared trivista to kw integrated
Hi there. Tri-Vista owner here too. I'm also interested in these questions and find myself perusing the want ads for the KW just out of curiosity, but also asking myself why since I'm already quite happy with the Tri-Vista and see no need for an a... 
I'm FINALLY finished: new 2-channel system
You're going to love your new system. I went through a similar experience a year ago when I was buying my system. Whether to go with HT or 2-channel. I chose the latter. I felt it was easier to do 2-channel right than HT correctly. I'm very glad I... 
Any experience with Dali speakers?
I've heard the Helicon 400's about a year ago. They are nice to look at but sounded very colored to my ears. They didn't handle my music very well. 
JM Labs Electra 937Be vs.Diva Utopia Be vs. Mezzo
I agree with your point. Thanks for adding in so late on this topic. I ended up buying the Alto Utopia Be's used. I'm as happy as a clam with these speakers. The others were great as well, but the Altos are really fabulous speakers. The only drawb... 
Sonus Faber Cremonas or JM lab Diva
I own the Alto Be's and have auditioned most of the Sonus Faber line as well as the Micro and Diva Be's and 907, 927, and 937 Be's. I'd take JM Labs any day of the week over the Sonus Faber speakers. I do think the Sonus Faber speakers are excelle... 
Focal JM Labs Electra 937 Be vs Electra 946
the 937 Be Electras are exceptional speakers. If I hadn't bought Alto Utopias, I would have been very tempted to choose the 937Be over the Diva Utopias. I think they're a better value and I prefer the more directional drivers. Good choice. You'll ... 
Tube cdp's and Tubed Output cdp's
This is a good thread and I'm glad someone brought up the topic. I'm also glad to hear of the choices offered in the Shanling player. I'm interested now in checking that one out.I use the MF Nu-Vista running into an ASL headphone amp and a MF Tri-... 
B&W Signature 800 Vs. the new 800D Diamond
Jafox, I'm going to give you a little lesson on internet etiquette. When someone submits a postion contrary to your own about audio gear, you can politely ask them a question or make a comment, as you seemed to do at first. Or for example, you cou... 
Is it caused by the transport or the dac?
Krell-man, I'm glad that you're finally getting to like the Stello. I've been the main headquarters of April Music and I really like these folks. Trying really hard to put out good products. And a newcomer to the scene. Their DAC-Preamp combo is a... 
B&W Signature 800 Vs. the new 800D Diamond
"'Out of two full and separate systems you heard you are giving the entire credit of their sonic difference(s) to the speakers.'And then you replied,'No. In two full and separate rooms, I preferred one set of speakers over an other and reported th... 
Wilson Audio, Talon, Rockport and B&W
I've heard the Rockports and B & W's and I prefer the B & W's. I agree with Jtinn about the sound having a lushness but lacking something essential for my listening. By the way, I don't think it's "badmouthing" to say that something "doesn... 
B&W Signature 800 Vs. the new 800D Diamond
"All I can say to your post Washine is that I simply don’t agree with your logic and quite frankly found it contradictory or at least confusing."What's contradictory or confusing about my logic? I haven't done anything different than what anyone e...