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Preamp for First Watt F7
Thanks for your feedback. Someone messaged me this article which talks about the synergy of the MicroZotl with the FirstWatt F7. Figured I would share it here. The output impedance I believe is single digit ohms. Worth a shot, I'll probably start ... 
Preamp for First Watt F7
I'm looking for a warmer sound signature. I am no longer a critical listener, just want something that sounds good without bright edges. All of the components (Pontus, Tannoy, Firstwatt) lean towards that. The more I am reading up on things the mo... 
Preamp for First Watt F7
Thanks for all of your feedback. I'll check out these different options. The F7 arrives tomorrow, so I don't have a preamp for it yet. I've got a Freya S downstairs which I'll try for a bit and maybe stick with that if it sounds ok. I use that cu... 
KEF LS50 or Wharfedale Reva 2 -- which would you buy?
Hey guys - thanks for all of the help. I went ahead and bought the R300s in gloss black this morning. They should be here next week, and I'll let you know how they work out. I decided on these because I came to the conclusion that I needed somethi... 
KEF LS50 or Wharfedale Reva 2 -- which would you buy?
Thanks @dolsey and @sharbatgula -- these speakers are beautiful. I read up on some of the reviews and people seems to be big fans. They’re running about $1,100 or so now for a new pair of black/white 2.0s. Really beautiful speakers. I do like the ... 
KEF LS50 or Wharfedale Reva 2 -- which would you buy?
Thanks for that feedback guys. The R3s I was looking at here just sold (damn - now I really want them - you know how that is), so maybe I'll hang for a bit and see if another pair comes around. I think what I've gleaned from the feedback is that p... 
KEF LS50 or Wharfedale Reva 2 -- which would you buy?
@b_limo thanks for all of these. I will have a look through. Do you have an opinion on the KEF R3s? The reviews are stellar and I think they can be a good option. There is a blemished used set on Audiogon not too far from my price range, so I figu... 
KEF LS50 or Wharfedale Reva 2 -- which would you buy?
@skipskip -- I'm a big fan of the older Denons. Glad to hear you are too. And thanks for the feedback on the speakers. 
KEF LS50 or Wharfedale Reva 2 -- which would you buy?
@b_limo -- thats a good call. I honestly don’t know too much about powering speakers, and all that yet, so thanks for your help. I don’t take it as argumentative - I’m appreciative of the help. I’m not really leaning toward the passive LS50s neces... 
KEF LS50 or Wharfedale Reva 2 -- which would you buy?
@rar1 thanks Rich. I love the line where Guttenberg says something along the lines of ’Zu isn’t about making speakers that measure well and blah blah blah. Zu is about making speakers that kick a--.’@b_limo thanks for that review of the LS50s, esp... 
KEF LS50 or Wharfedale Reva 2 -- which would you buy?
@rar1 thanks for your thoughts. I'll look into those speakers.@oddiofyl yeah, I don't think there are Wharfedale dealers around here so its all internet buying. Good to know you liked the LS50 though. And I love what your grandpa used to say. That...