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| Amplifier ideas with KEF Reference 1 @d2girs: I haven't heard the KEF Ref 1's but (1) I have enjoyed my KEF LS50's, (2) they're pretty well reviewed, and (3) I can get a killer price on a new pair. What are you thinking in that price range for bookshelf speakers? I don't want to spen... | |
| Amplifier ideas with KEF Reference 1 Follow up question Everest. You mention needing a really good XLR cable for the Black EX separates. Would a WireWorld Gold Eclipse 7 (XLR) suffice?Thanks!Ken | |
| Amplifier ideas with KEF Reference 1 Thanks Everest. What speakers have you found pair best with the Black EX integrated? | |
| My Long List of Amplifiers and My Personal Review of Each! Whitecamaross, How would you compare the bel canto black to the new luxman 509-x?Big price difference. I’m looking for an integrated that runs cool. | |
| Speaker recomendation There are some really sensitive souls on here. Personally, I appreciate hearing all feedback/opinions. Good or bad, dealer or consumer. We all process sound differently so one person's prized audio component/speaker is another person's trash.I hav... | |
| Your thoughts about ATC loudspeakers Thanks for the responses - I've been wanting to try Harbeths for awhile now and your responses definitely help get me to pull the trigger. I believe the BHK's would be a nice match...they have a tube input stage which warms them up nicely.Now to f... | |
| Your thoughts about ATC loudspeakers I'm interested in the SCM19V2's for my office setup. Currently KEF LS50's with PS Audio BHK 300 monos, BHK preamplifier, and Directstream DAC. Overall, I'm happy with the sound but the KEF's are my system's weak spot. I'm looking for more speaker ... | |
| Vinnie Rossi LIO Or Pass Labs 250.5 & XP10 What did you decide bg1968? I've read what you experienced - LIO + Harbeth = Amazing. I'm about to pull the trigger on the LIO with DHT and DAC2.0 to drive my KEF LS50's. It's my office system and should be a tremendous improvement over my current... | |
| Do Parasound JC1's run hot? Good info db.sfall, totally agree that JC1's are extreme overkill. They're an approved business expense so why not go big!!! I'll end up buying them from the business for home use once depreciated.kenny, good call on the bel canto ref600m's. a loc... | |
| Anyone using a Mytek Brooklyn or Manhattan (I or II) DAC as a preamplifier? Thanks again bbyer! | |
| Anyone using a Mytek Brooklyn or Manhattan (I or II) DAC as a preamplifier? bbyer - I hadn't see the PS, so thanks for providing a new option to look into. Does the Direcstream JR support MQA or do you know if they have plans to support it? Also, which McIntosh amp are you using?Thanks!Ken | |
| Anyone using a Mytek Brooklyn or Manhattan (I or II) DAC as a preamplifier? Excellent info Erik & tdimler. I'll report if I pull the trigger. | |
| Anyone using a Mytek Brooklyn or Manhattan (I or II) DAC as a preamplifier? Thanks Erik - have you tried it direct to a power amp or connecting to an integrated or dedicated preamp? | |
| Anyone using a Mytek Brooklyn or Manhattan (I or II) DAC as a preamplifier? Forgot to mention that the Mytek Dealer doesn't stock any of my possible amp combos. Only stuff way out of my price range - Dartzeel, VAC, and BAT with the BAT being the cheapest option at $19.9K. | |
| Integrated vs Separates, New vs Used - Rogue Audio, Simaudio, McIntosh??? Input Needed! Thanks for all the input everybody.I wasn't very clear with my original post. My office system currently includes KEF LS50's, Rega Brio Amp, and Parasound Zdac. Setup sounds good but not great, thus the itch to start with amplification/dac upgrade... |