ericba
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| Turntable upgrade I upgraded my turntable to a brand new P10 last year. So I thought. It was very disappointing. My old modified Heybrook TT2 was better in many regards. I sold the P10 in the same month to replace it with a good old Linn LP12 fully upgraded with ... | |
| What were your favorite gear additions in 2024? This year I upgraded the Linn LP12 I got in 2023 with the new Arko tonearm. This new Linn tonearm is quite impressive in terms of detail, openness and bass. This gave me the opportunity to hear the limitations of my Hana SL. So just before Christ... | |
| Solid state amp that tube fan can be happy with? Agree with mm1tt77 by enlarge. Pass, Coda. situation at Krell seems unclear right now for service, etc. Would add Ayre to the list to consider. i have a Pass XA-25 and very happy with it. Would consider to add a tube phono but definitely not repl... | |
| Pass XA25 for my system I have the XA25 paired with Harbeth 30.2, 6 ohms 86 db. My room size is 20x12. It is plenty of power and I like to listen to high volume. Class A at high volume is a big plus compared to AB. The XA25 is one of the most transparent amps. It is bein... | |
| ??? What Is The MOST Expensive System You Ever Heard ??? What Was Your Opinion ??? Listened to a 1M$ system at an audio show. A Nagra system with a 250k$ TT. It was truly amazing. Happy for those who can afford it but it does not take anything away from the fun I have to build my own system to fit my taste and my room at a price... | |
| Room setting: new amp or new speakers? There are two schools of thinking. Speakers first or Source first. From 30 years experience with different systems there is not only one way to do it. I tried both approaches but I got best results starting with speakers. Matching it to the sound ... | |
| Will an Amp change improve my system ? I have the 30,2 40th anniversary (almost the same as the XD) and matched it with a Pass Labs XA25. It is a match made in heaven. Don't know about your room size but, it is plenty for mine of 20x12. If you want some info about the combo, please che... | |
| After 20 years, in the market for a power amp I have a Pass Labs XA25 pure class A and extremely happy with it. Very transparent with tad warm presence. Easy to match with different speakers. It is a reference amp for many audio reviewers. Likely the last component I would change. Coda may be... | |
| Downsizing from tower to bookshelf If you are considering the Harbeth P3ESR XD why not go a bit further to the Harbeth M30.2 XD? I have a similar size room and the M30 are fantastic. A bit more presence, great holographic and a mid-range that is second to none for any bookshelf und... | |
| Current or Previous Harbeth Owners… If I may add. Agree with other comments about stands. The Ton Tragers are without a doubt the best match with Harbeths. They make quite a difference because they allow full resonance of the cabinets. They make the Harbeths sing. Worth the investme... | |
| Current or Previous Harbeth Owners… I own a pair of M30.2 40th anniversary. I have listened to some other speakers since I got them 4 years ago. Afraid to lose that outstanding midrange and soundstage that is so superb with vocals. This speaker is so easy to listen to with its neutr... | |
| Any regrets in selling gear? I bought a Rega P10 turntable last year. A beautiful demo from the merchant . As soon as I plugged it in, I knew that it was not for me. My old Heybrook TT2 upgraded with an Alphason HRS-100 sounded better overall . Luckily I was able to sell it ... | |
| New room needs new speakers, I need your help Another vote for Harbeth. My room dimensions are similar. The 30.2 XD (in my case 40th anniversary) are fantastic. Easy listening , outstanding for vocals . Much bettethan the HL5+ XD for vocals and soundstage IMHO. You need to plan a budget for s... | |
| Is Rega the easiest turntable to set up.... Rega tables are likely the best plug and play, particularly if you buy their cart. It is tricky however with other carts as some don’t have VTA adjustments. I must agree with some of the comments. It would not be my only criteria with a 4k$ budget... | |
| Who knew? I have not compared the Arko to the Ekos SE. I preferred to go with the newer technology. I think it is better value for the price than he Ekos, but this is my opinion. I would not be surprised that Linn replaces the Ekos to keep pace with higher ... |