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yamaha s-801 or peachtree nova 150? Power, HT not an issue, budget is

fstein06-02-2022 12:08am

fstein OP Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 199 posts 06-02-2022 at 11:45pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete $2K plus vs $600?
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simao Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 1,836 posts 10-18-2022 at 01:25am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete I just received an 801 and am comparing it side-by-side with my existing Line Magnetic 518ia. The latter costs about 5x the former. The latter is a beautifully-made tube integrated with amazing 845s as drivers. The former is a solid state that I got so I could at times listen without having to warm up tubes for a half hour. Yes, the Yamaha is more thin and less solid than the LM, but it sounds full and plentiful for what it is. It could use a sub, but I don't really need it in my small listening room. Simply put, the Yamaha sounds nice and satisfying. Associated equipment: Reference 3A de Capo BE Hagerman Trumpet phono stage Oppo 105 BDP NAD 468 turntable with Hana ML cartridge DIY cables assorted room treatments and tweaks
secretguy Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 1,737 posts 10-18-2022 at 02:31am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Yamawatts always disappoint.
shtinkydog Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 696 posts 10-18-2022 at 02:05pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete @fstein so what did you go with?