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| Harbeth Compact 7's RlmmYou are correct in your assumptions regarding the SS amps to be used with the speakers. They will sound good with a good tube amp but they really blossum with a good SS amp. I have owned these speakers for a year and a half now, and I have bee... | |
| Amplification with Harbeth Loudspeakers Hi DodgealumI have had a pair of the Harbeth ES7's for several years now, and I have been very happy with the ARC D-130's. This amp has sufficient power and brings out all that wonderful inter detail that the Harbeths are so excellent at.I have be... | |
| Stereo system Too Bright Chris, I am not familiar with your other equipment, however I can tell you that I owned the Marantz CD-63SE for a very short time and it was so bright and harsh, that I could not stand to listed to the system for long extended periods of time.So I... | |
| Grado Sonata and tracking RobertI have owned serveral Grado's and am currently using the 'Sonata' with the VPI Scout and I have had absolutely no tracking problems with it.Regards,AEW | |
| LP Cataloging Software? HiCD Trustee has made some steps in this direction. This is the best I have come upon for cataloging CD's and LP's. The only E-Mail address I can find for them is 'support@base40.com'. I hope this helps, it really is a good piece of software.Regar... | |
| VPI Scout Hi Jdodmead,You have done very well indeed! I replaced a very old but reliable Thorens several months ago with the new VPI Scout and I have never heard my LP's sound better. Now to be sure the new tonearm and cartridge also play a role in the over... | |
| Back to Basics with Magical Mini Monitors Hi CwlondonI have been extremely happy with my Harbeth ES7 II's. They have been the most satisfying speaker system I have ever owned, and I have owned many.All the best.RegardsAEW | |
| that studio'ish sound Hi TouchonHarbeth!!!They come in various sizes and prices, but they have that wonderful sound you are describing. The BBC uses these monitors in their studios.Wonderful sound.Regards,AEW | |
| Which of these turntables for a new kid in town? Hi BudrewAll these tables are good however I will second the nomination of the VPI Scout. This table is very easy to set-up, does everything it is supposed to do and does it well, and the arms with cartridges can be interchanged quite easily (alth... | |
| Clueless and Seeking advice on TT purchase Hi CluelessI highly add my kados to the above votes for the VPI Scout. I recently received one and they are everything they are claimed.All the best.AEW | |
| Aztec Sound Corporation Hi FlickkitYes, Aztec speakers were made in Colorado, Boulder, maybe? I am not sure of the exact location anymore. I saw their complete line at an audio show way back in the late 60's or early 70's.If I recall they didn't sound bad at the time, ho... | |
| Which Beethoven's symphony do you like the best? Dear EldartfordJust a matter of opinion; just a matter of opinion! Yours!!RegardsAEW | |
| Which preamp? Audible Illusions Rogue Audio ARC TankaiyiapYou probably wouldn't go wrong with any of these amps and I don't have any hands on expreience with the first two however I have owned two ARC pre-amps(one a SS pre and the other a hybrid) and I love them. Firstly, the build quality is a... | |
| Best speaker value Hi GaryIf possible give the Harbeths a listen, one super speaker.Good luck in your search.Regards,AEW | |
| Cartridge Recommendation and Other Issues Hi ChanifinWith reference to your first question I have owned and highly recommend both the Clearaudio Aurum Beta S and a Grado 'Sonata'. Both these cartridges fall pricewise within your critiria. The sound of both of these cartridges is excellent... |