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Integrated S.E.T Amp and Bookshelf Speakers Recommendations
@auroravengeance thanks. I have been looking at HiFi brands from France for some time. There are a few others Kelinac, Jewel Sound, ASA, Davis Acoustics, Atohm, Apertura Audio, Melin Audio, Micromega, Audiofolia, Ocellia, Livehorn (very unusual sp... 
Integrated S.E.T Amp and Bookshelf Speakers Recommendations
@auroravengeance which brand do refer to when you say Frenchs? regards, Manu  
Integrated S.E.T Amp and Bookshelf Speakers Recommendations
These popped up in my You Tube feed today. I am blown away. Even with laptop speakers, they sound exceptional. Audio Note Ongaku replica tube amp (youtube.com) In addition I would add Fezz Audio (from Poland);  Quicksilver Integrated Amplifier –... 
Integrated S.E.T Amp and Bookshelf Speakers Recommendations
@chayro is correct. The Cobra is a PP but honestly it is better than most SE amps. Very tight. I have another Audio Note, that’s single ended and also level 2- P2SE. Cobra is better.  
Integrated S.E.T Amp and Bookshelf Speakers Recommendations
on amps I would recommend the following: Alan Eaton Shop | Alan Eaton Amplifier (alaneatonamplifiers.com) John Nouwens (in South Africa) JR Tube Audio (jr-tubeaudio.com) Audio Note Cobra For speakers Klipsch RP 8000F II Qualio IO (from Polan... 
High end bookshelf speakers for Small room
@re-lar-kvothe thanks. not sure how I missed that.  
High end bookshelf speakers for Small room
such interesting recommendations. I am going to check a few out myself. Couple I can add: 1. Buchardt S400 MKII 2. Gato Audio FM15 3. Wharfedale Linton The first two are from Denmark. Both excellent. Lintons are outstanding too- little larger ... 
High end bookshelf speakers for Small room
@re-lar-kvothe the Fritz speakers look interesting. What price range are they in?  
Solo streamer
@audphile1 @lalitk need some advice. I am getting an N10 for around $2500. I honestly didn't anything about Aurender till I started following this thread. Do you think that 1. N10 is a worth buying 2. If yes, at the price of 2.5k? regards, Manu  
Solo streamer
@rvpiano you got lucky and maybe got the last piece. They are out of stock and now the shipping happens directly out of Shunyata.  
Solo streamer
@rvpiano where did you order your Shunyata cable from? I called a couple of sites in the US (Cable Company, Music Direct) - gave me a lead time of 3-4 weeks. I have a friend traveling over to Dubai from NY end of next week- so trying to see if I c... 
Solo streamer
@lalitk am guessing the pun was intended. Good one.  
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@lalitk the upgrade itch strikes everyday. I try to control it. Fortunately, the audition today helped in that. Right now I have 2 speakers on order- the Qualio IO and The Omega Junior 8. Hopefully once I have them, especially with the former I ca... 
Solo streamer
thank you @rvpiano @audphile1 & @lalitk for the quick response. Taking advantage of the family traveling and being alone, went over to a HiFi shop here in Dubai and did an impromptu audtion. Preamp: Parasound JC2, Power Amp: Parasound JC5, D... 
Solo streamer
@audphile1 @rvpiano  have followed this thread with interest. tempts me to go and buy an Aurender N200 right now. But a bit out of my budget. @audphile1 or others - any views on the N150? Or any other streamer in the $3k-4k range? regards, Manu