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Hansen Prince: Dartzeel, Soulution or Boulder

Hi all,

I've recently bought a second hand pair of Hansen Prince to build a new system around. There are 3 pre-power amp combo's I'm considering to drive my Hansen. I'm only buying used equipment since new is completely out of my league so trying the equipment at home is a no go.

- Soulution 721/710
- Dartzeel NHB-108/NHB-18NS
- Boulder 2060/2010

All 3 combo's are very expensive. I've heard a few of the components (owned 1) but never with Hansen. Reason why I choose these 3 is that they have a proven record and also good resale value.

Which of the 3 do you think is the best match for the Hansen Prince V2 and why? I'm not interested in other brands or suggestions since opening the box again will lead to more indecisiveness from my side on what route to follow.

I listen to all sorts of music mainly classical (I love piano) and jazz, but occasionally to pop music.

Many thanks for your input.
hififreakk

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csng1
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Hififreakk
Have you consider Aesthetix Callisto sgn/ eclipse pre they are very good,
I owned the Callisto sgn and Io sgn, with Emperor.
Using krell fpb600.
Yes, the piano is a pleasure to listen they are real especially on low key.
I am hoping to upgrade to mono block. I like tight and solid bass therefore is hard to get a tube amps. Again tubes replacement on amps are expensive.
I heard Callisto eclipse with burmester phono , Bryston 28, with maxx 2
Very beautiful.
Again one day I might buy a high power tube amps,
csng1
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Hififreakk
You got to change your thinking of IC and Cable, I know everyone have the same thought me too about spending crazy money on cables, i have change almost all my cables to Nordost Valhalla including PC. Spending over ten thousand $,
However, if someone can lend you one cable either speaker or IC to try probably you cannot resist to let it go. believe me. Your weak link might be just your cables, if there is any weak link at all. by changing my Harmonic to Valhalla i notice my krell is sounding better than before, bass is so natural and woody.
Csng1
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