With adherence to the shelter in place rule, it's impossible to audition anything, even if my area were riddled with good hifi shops- which it isn't. I'm sure others share my dilemma of being in the market and not able to audition. So I'm relying on opinions of reviewers and owners to help me make a decision. I've no idea how long this crisis will continue and in the scheme of things, new audio equipment is pretty low on the non essential list of things. Well...kinda. And you guys have been very helpful. I've talked with a couple of Fyne dealers and in reading about them, the 502's look like a promising candidate. Anyone here have any knowledge of them? How they might compare with Tannoy's XT8F's or Monitor Audio's Silver 300's?
Hunt for new floor standers
Having sold my speakers, I’m in the hunt for a new pair of floor standers. I’m stepping up my game from the PSB Silver i’s that I had for years. I’d be interested in hearing from fellow Audiogoners about their suggestions for 2 channel, audio only towers. I’d like good bass response and prefer not to invest in a sub. Having said that, high end clarity is a must as well. Currently I’m using a tubed Rogue Super Magnum 99 preamp and a SS Belles 150A Hot Rod amp. In short time I may opt out of the Belles amp but for now it’s stays. I’ve auditioned the KEF R700 and the Sonus Faber Chameleons and liked them both but I’m not sure how either would play with my rig. My budget allows for mid $2K max and I’m OK with used equipment that’s been well taken care of. Insightful input is appreciated.
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- 60 posts total