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| Monitor Audio Pl 300ii vs. KEF Reference 5 The Reference 5 display speakers here benefit greatly from the Belden Iconoclast speaker cables, more than most other speakers. The cables open up the top end and extend and define the deep bass. This sounds like a narrow recommendation but it nai... | |
| Monitor Audio Platinum or Magico A3 Having the Monitor Audio PL 200 IIs in a system here has revealed them to be neutral, but not sterile. I find them to be great all-rounders. Several different speakers tested in the same system, and the MAs are well fleshed out while remaining ne... | |
| Plinius Hiato vs MA9000 vs Hegel H360 (powerful integrated amps under 10k with 200 watts) When I first read the initial info requester’s description of the sound he wanted. It sounded like a review of the H360 to me. We have coupled it with several systems and it has a consistent character of solid, appropriately prominent bass and upp... | |
| KEF Reference 5-Isoacoustics GAIA? Personal experience with our own KEF Reference 5 display reveals them to be a touch on the mellow side, more than bright. The electronic chain ahead of them is a very neutral one. A speaker cable choice brought about a proper balance, along with... | |
| Add On For Streaming Meant to mention the HEOS Link does Bluetooth | |
| Add On For Streaming Nothing embarrassing about the Denon HEOS Link ($350) performance. Its DAC is fine but not not top level. But the HEOS Link used with coax digital out is a true bargain, sounds great. The HEOS music browser for phone or iPad is top drawer all the... |