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| Harbeth 30.1 or legacy calibre Can’t help you with the Platinum Uno/Duo’s - but, from the YouTube video - they’re pretty impressive - very clear, detailed, extended highs and solid bass. Just a note on the Harbeth 30.1’s... compared to my other speakers. They’re bass is pretty ... | |
| Pass and ARC Don’t know about the AR Ref 2 with Pass amps, but I’m pairing the AR Ref 3 and AR Ref 5SE with Parasound Halo A21 and JC2 monoblocks with incredible results - hard to believe. Just incredible clarity, detail, resolution, imaging and soundstage wit... | |
| My list of seller red flags Maybe a repeat of someone else’s comments, but... I’ve found... that it makes no difference how the ad is worded... you really must establish a working / trusting relationship with the seller or buyer via phone discussions. If you do so, the risk ... | |
| Looking for a hybrid integrated to do it all! Here’s a couple of videos which may be helpful... they both have a "tubey" sound... and they aren’t too far above your budget, if you find them used on Audiogon, or USAudiomart, or Ebay. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xSwFRY6cWWA&t=0s What Sy... | |
| Floor standing speaker recommendations new or used, $10,000 and under Definitely the Legacy Focus SE's, or the Spatial Audio's, or Emerald Physics options in that price range, before a lot of the others noted. | |
| 2 way, which are the best designs? x2 on the Wavetouch Audio Antero (and Grand Tetons) being the best stand mount monitors youve heard... but... with the Proac RD2’s, ATC’s, Gamut’s, Legacy Audio’s being close, but at much higher prices. | |
| $3000 stand mounted speakers? 1. http://www.wavetouchaudio.com/antero.html2. Proac Response D23. Fritz4. MaggiesWavetouch because of the value and most natural sound, as well as the universal positive reviews. | |
| Speaker recommendations 10 to 30k and no beryllium In that price range - there is little, if any, that can match the sound of the Legacy Audio Aeris - the Focus SE's are close (both with AMT tweeters).The only ones that might be better are those from GT Audio Works - superb (planar drivers and rib... | |
| Are Bowers and Wilkins speakers overpriced? All speakers are overpriced - way overpriced!The trick is to find the discounts.I just bought a pair of the best sounding speakers made at a $10,000 discount - about 50%.Can’t share the type or source - must maintain the confidence - so, I can pre... | |
| Which type of cable sounds best for Streamer to DAC: AES/EBU or DIGITAL COAX or USB ?? I asked Bryston, and they recommended AES/EBU to me for improved sound quality over other alternatives. | |
| The best tweeter is no tweeter Yep... no other tweeter sounds as natural, neutral and transparent than the AMT folded ribbon tweeter, or the Magnepan ribbon tweeter. | |
| Best speakers out there for Midrange and Highs I’d have to concur with the Harbeth 30.1 / 30.2 or 40.1 / 40.2. Very few speakers have mids and highs to rival these when driven by well matched components. Very similar to the Quad ESL 57’s in that respect, which have the best mids of any speaker... | |
| Best integrated tube amplifier, under $3,000.00. No phono needed. Could be used, too.d Here’s Huff’s review of the Line Magnetic amp, which sounds very much like their amps noted above. Though, I think I might even like the LM 518ia, or LM 805ia a bit better.Huff kinda "goes nuts" over every new amp he reviews. But, you will have a ... | |
| Best integrated tube amplifier, under $3,000.00. No phono needed. Could be used, too.d Without question... the Line Magnetic integrated amps... will amaze you. Just incredible resolution of detail, clarity, and 3d soundstage. Those mentioned above are as good as it gets! | |
| Streamer recommendations Avoid maintaining and streaming files from a computer or streamer with a hard drive - too much noise, interference, jitter, etc. Get a Bryston BDP2 or BDP3 used on Audiogon or one of the other online marts - and install an SSD, or get an SSD and ... |