steveashe
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| Integrated amp + DAC + room correction all-in-one for Nola Boxer 1 + REL R328 sub Absolutely interested too. I'm considering downsizing from separates. McIntosh C47 preamp plus Harman Kardon Citation II tube amp. I've been an audiophile for maybe 30 years, just considering simplification - if the sound is right! Thanks. | |
| Please recommend a McIntosh preamp I've got a C47 paired with a Harman Kardon Citation II amp. Not SS obviously but a revealing amplifier, fussy with front end components. I like the C47 as it features a very nice DAC section for my Tidal Hifi streaming as well as a fine phono se... | |
| Sanders 10e I haven't had Sanders equipment in my system for about 7 or 8 years. I remember my ESL amp to be a great piece of gear but more importantly (to me at least) I remember Roger to be one of the most personable and honest guys I have dealt with durin... | |
| What is your speaker ownership history since 1995? I’m almost afraid to write this list. Don’t remember exact years, but I started in the early 80’s. But here goes:Vandersteen 1b Vandersteen 2ce Rega ELA transmission line speakers Virgo 3 Revel F30Harbeth 7es2Sonus Faber SignumQuad ESL 63Magnepan ... | |
| Older 90's highly rated bookshelf vs. newer technology I've got off the bandwagon a few years ago with a pair of used Sonus Faber Electa Amator II's. They remind me of a fine, full bodied cabernet and I love good red wine. A work of art. I'm sure there are speakers with new technology that sound be... | |
| Best computer for usb hi fi source My .02 is to buy the cheapest Core i3 or i5, Windows 8.1 laptop you can find. Personally I hear no difference between a cheapo Samsung Book 4 that I picked up at Microcenter for $150 and my Microsoft Surface Pro 3 when either is plugged into my Ay... | |
| Hi Fi Dealer in New York City? I'll second John Rutan of Audio Connections in Verona, NJ. And he is the reason that I am a connoisseur of fine audio today. | |
| LFD Integrated - Please talk me out of buying one Well, no one was quite convincing enough. Couldn't quite justify new so I took the dive today on a slightly used LFD NCSE offered by a very nice local seller. I hooked it up and have been listening for the past few hours. Interesting piece; utilit... | |
| LFD Integrated - Please talk me out of buying one No I haven't. I'd love to find an LFD dealer in NYC or on Long Island, I doubt there is one. Purchasing an LFD would be an act of faith, as so many of my audio purchases have been without brick and mortar stores easily accessible any more. I know ... | |
| LFD Integrated - Please talk me out of buying one Not convincing enough yet:-). Getting there. Which Ayre? | |
| Luxman 505UX vs. Luxman 550AX Integrated Amps Well I've had my L550ax for about 2.5 years. I too wanted to simplify, I had a CJ Premier 140 Tube amp and and EAR 868 Tube Pre. Can't say the Luxman is better but I can say I haven't missed the tube stuff. Lux is easier to live with, does a great... | |
| Mini Monitors: Sonus Faber Cremona or Micro Utopia My .o2, if there you can find a pair of used Sonus Faber Electa Amator II's (not I's as I don't think SF offers replacement drives for them) get them. Don't look back, get them. I have not heard either of the speakers you are looking so don't have... | |
| Is NAD C372 Integrated good match w/ Maggie1.7's? I'm running my Maggie 1.7's with a 20 watt Luxman L-550ax integrated. I'm a hard core jazzer (horns, piano, guitar, etc.) they sound fantastic. | |
| Underrated jazz greats My vote for best thread! How about Billy Bauer, wonderful guitarist and teacher. Or Jimmy Bruno a monster guitarist a very nice guy (and guitar teacher). | |
| Sanders Sound preamp vs. Innersound? I see a SandersSound thread, and have to put in my .02. Not only are his products great, but Roger is a fine person to deal with. I owned one of his of his ESL amps (driving Quad ESL 63's), and was just curious about certain design aspects of the ... |