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New speakers for 15*12 room powered by Lamm 1.2s?

 Attending the Seattle show this week. Thinking about upgrading my Thiel 7.2 speakers which I have owned for over 15 years.  I have a dedicated room. My Thiel's are powered by Lamm 1.2s direct from a PS Audio Directream DAC Mk1.  I am separately looking at upgrading the digital sources and potentially adding real to reel to my system.  Through room treatments and upgrading the Tubes in my Lamm's  I have been able to get a lot of the brightness out of my Thiels but I am still looking for more warmth and definition. I listed to a lot of female vocalist music, acoustic/electric guitar.  I am told the Borreson X3, X6 are an incredible value.  Any  recommendations to consider? Thx

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gregm
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I suggest you upgrade your DAC before you sacrifice the Thiels. The 7.2 are good speakers and I have never heard them sound too bright. The Lamm is an excellent amp (my subjective opinion) and I’ve never heard it sound harsh / bright either...

Why not audition a few DACs (for example, Ideon Audio are very dynamic w/out being strident, Benchmark is good too, as are many others).

The Lamm pre is excellent, should you wish to add a pre

 

 

 

Regards

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doyle3433
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totally agree with @dweller Volti Lucera or Rivals. With OP's musical taste the volti's would breath dynamic, detailed and wide open. 

sounds_real_audio
1,019 posts
 

Dump the Thiels....the crossover is sucking all the music out...

soix
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Dump the Thiels....the crossover is sucking all the music out...

Well that’s just a complete load of crap.

coppy777
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While I'm a Wilson guy... you have some PS Audio gear now, get them to send some FRs on trial.

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