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| Looking to upgrade my preamp - suggestions? Another very strong vote for the Shindo Aurieges. A 2nd choice would be the line-level Leben. Both should be available used within your price range. Either one could easily be the last preamp you will ever buy. Yes, they are that good! | |
| Best $2000-$3000 full range speaker? I have heard the exact pair of Max Hemps that is on sale on the Gon. They are mint and sound superb! And no, they are not mine. | |
| Help Me Choose Better 5-Channel Amp I really appreciate all of the feedback so far.WRT the idea of separate 3-channel and 2-channel amps, I would prefer a one-box solution. But if I were to go with separate 3- and 2-channel amps, wouldn't it be more important to spend more on the 3-... | |
| Your favorites amplifiers for their visual look ? Nagra PSA and PMA's. | |
| Help Me Choose Better 5-Channel Amp Dg1968 - Thanks for letting me know about the Linn 5125. Another one that I was not previously aware of and sounds like a strong candidate. | |
| Quatro Wood Impressions. Rower30,When I auditioned the Wood Quatro's, as I recall, the tweeter was a metal dome variant. What can you tell us about the new tweeter's composition? Would you happen to know if Mr. Vandersteen changed any of the other drivers and/or crossover... | |
| Help Me Choose Better 5-Channel Amp Blindjim - Fair question, and one that I should have addressed in my post. I have a preference for tube amps, or amps that have as much of a tube signature as possible without compromising microdynamics and bass slam/weight. Better imaging and tra... | |
| Quatro Wood Impressions. What a terrific post. And you have put together a great system. Congrats!When I last re-caught the upgrade bug about 1.5 years ago, the Wood Quatros were the first of four speakers I auditioned that day. I loved everything about them, musically an... | |
| musical sub In a word - REL. | |
| Integrated with Phono Stage under $10K Shazam - You made me laugh when I read your comment about feeling totally seduced by the Luxman SQ-38u before having heard it. That is EXACTLY the way I felt about the Luxman MQ-88 before I heard it. And it sounds as good as it looks. Of course I ... | |
| Integrated with Phono Stage under $10K Another strong vote for the Luxman integrateds. Extremely musical. | |
| How much better will a preamp be over a processor My Anthem AVM50 is fantastic for HT but only so-so for 2-channel. So when upgrading my primary 2-channel system, I decided to move my Audio Research Ref 3 to the HT setup and use it there for 2-channel listening. Unless the dedicated preamp is of ... | |
| Monitor speaker that will stop the Quest? Sonus Faber Guarneri Mementos. | |
| Vintage loudspeakers....Sleeper models.... JSE Infinite Slopes. Definitely a serious holy grail search, but well worth the effort should you find a pair in good condition! | |
| Audio Research PH-7 I have not heard the Rhea or Thon, but the phono stage in my Shindo Masseto totally buries my Audio Research PH7 and Nagra VPS. |