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mazian

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How much is about the recording
@bigtwin  +1  
Primaluna or not Primaluna
@holmz  Primarily I wanted the latest Sparkos op amp and Alan would not do that. Also the Nord has several options and op amps can be interchangeable to suit. I went with the Sparkos and dual Purifi. With March you get what Alan wants to give you ... 
Primaluna or not Primaluna
I mentioned previously that I needed an amp I could lift so I recently bought a Nord Class D with dual Purifi and Sparkos Op amps. Shipped from the UK to Australia the landed cost was A$ 3000approx, well within your budget. I have approx 50 hours ... 
Primaluna or not Primaluna
I have an EAR 534 which meets all of your criteria and then some and it is way superior to the made in China Primaluna. A used one should be in your price range, if you can find one. I'm selling mine reluctantly, as I need one I can lift at my adv... 
Viva Tubes
I've bought several tubes from Viva with no problem but no idea what they are like to deal with if there is a problem.   
Cables to settle brightness
2nd Cardas  
binding posts
Excuse my ignorance but what is a line level crossover?  
binding posts
@audioman58   If I'm bi wiring or bi amping why would I want jumper leads?  
EAR 834 line stage
I don't know anything about the preamp but I have the EAR 534 power amp. It sounds marvellous, is built like a tank and punches $$$ above its weight, which is considerable. Also, when I wanted info on the tubes EAR responded with the information i... 
Best 12AU7 Type Tubes for a Preamp
My favourites are NOS Mullards or Telefunkens.  
Magnepan .7 Alternatives
@flasd  You didn't mention what kind of music you listen to. If it's heavy rock forget Maggies or Sonus Faber for that matter. If you don't play rock I can only think the speakers are emphasising poorly recorded material or as has been mentioned y... 
What’s your latest high-end audio purchase?
Nord Purifi Class D amplifier. Still being built but should have it mid October. I don't expect it to exceed the SQ of my Rogue Stereo 90 or EAR/Yoshino 534 but hopefully it will at least get close and I'll be able to lift it without the danger of... 
Its not vinyl
@jasonbourne52  +1  
VTV Amplifier
@oldhvymec  Which Nord amp did you get and what do you think of the SQ?  
Buckeye amps
@holmz Regrettably I have a heavy cold and in deference to other attendees I won't be attending Alan March's presentation today. I have tried repeatedly to phone,. message, email Alan since Friday morning but he has not responded. Very disappointi...