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LEBEN CS600 OR CS300X

hi everyone.
i have devore gibbon nines speakers.
i decided to buy amplifer for my speakers ,after alot of question here on audiogon what amp to buy i decided to go with leben (i hope i will be not dissapointed),my budget is max 4000-5000$. i think in this price range i cant buy shindo pre +power :-((
so not i consider what will be good value for the money cs 300x or cs600 ? all i know is that cs600have alot of power more but what will be more good to my speakers 300x or 600?
i have averge living room about (5 meter on 4 meters) i hear all kind of music rock alot and quiet music but not classic music.
so what the diffrent between them and what will be the best comb with my devore nines speakers 300x 0r 600 ???
thanks alot hope to hear about it
bolero32
vinyljh
46 posts
 
Leben sweeter than Shindo- subjective but I'd say a definite no to my ears. Shindo made for Jazz and Classical as opposed to what- made for rock or heavy metal? Weird statement.

DeVore uses Leben? And Shindo and LM.

LM compared to those others- Subjective but lets just say lots of famous "Japanese made" amps are made by LM regardless of the Made in Japan label on the rear. Made in China also includes many, many US brands that say Made in USA.

The real answer is go listen for yourself and if you can't, buy something that you can. Nobody can tell you what to buy and what you will like, even if they like to try.

Jonathan
unoear
141 posts
 
Hi Jonathan,

I would think that you would "love" all of your children equally...:-).

Cheers!
Alan
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sebrof
735 posts
 
03-06-12: Vinyljh
"Made in China also includes many, many US brands that say Made in USA."

I don't believe this is true. What brands say "Made in USA" on them and are made in China. Can you name them?
Or are you saying it says Made in USA somewhere else, like a Web page or brochure or something?
bongofury
1,160 posts
 
Jonathan

Luxman, Almarro and Leben are small manufacturers who take pride in their Japanese made product. Likewise, Decware is made in Chicago.

To my ears, Leben had a sweeter midrange and better bass control and grip over the Shindo, which will work better with Bolero's selections. Shindo offers more nuance and depth, something you associate with classical.

I have seen DeVore use Leben gear at electronic shows.
bongofury
1,160 posts
 
Check out the photo album within the DeVore Site. You can clearly see the Leben amp and phono in the Montreal 2009 show.
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