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| New or Old CD Player? The EAR Yoshino Acute Classic is the best I've heard for REDBOOK cd's. The most analog sounding I've come across. Finding one used would be within your budget most likely. The Acute Classic is the most recent version from EAR, having done Acu... | |
| Has Anyone Uesed A PrimaLuna Amp With Harbeth Speaker's An acquaintance has Harbeth's with Quicksilver tube amps and sounded really nice. There is a pair of Quicksilver mono blocks for sale on audiogon now that I think were similar to the ones he had: https://www.audiogon.com/listings/lis8eh0e-quicks... | |
| KEF Q950 or Harbeth 30.2 I heard both the 30.2 and the SHL5+ side by side and didn't care for the SHL5+. If you like the 30.2 it doesn't mean you will like the SHL5+ (and vice versa). The 30.2 sound more balanced top to bottom and a better overall speaker to my ears. I... | |
| Phono Stage Recommendation $3000 Also consider an EAR 324 MM/MC phono preamp. Retail is around $6k but there is a used one available on Audiogon now for sale within your budget. Very versatile and though a solid state phono preamp, it doesn't sound solid state. After speaking ... | |
| Focal Kanta No.2 speakers - any thoughts? Also in comparison with Sonus Faber Olympica 3s? rsure,I have owned the Primaluna HP and used it with the Sonus Faber Olympica IIIs for about a year or so. I am also looking at the Focal Kantas for my next speaker as well but haven't had the chance to listen to them yet - hopefully soon. Feel ... | |
| Transfiguration cartridges. What tube phono stages would you use them with ? My dealer uses the Transfiguration Axia and Proteus with the Zesto phono stage. Sounds superb. Let me know if you want to connect with him and I'll pass on his info. | |
| What direction is VPI headed? tooblue,With those extra armwands, I would bypass the Prime Signature and go for the Avenger. There are even some used Avengers on Audiomart. I've owned the Prime and then went to an Avenger, and everything opened up - clarity, soundstage, black... | |
| Member's recommendations for tube amplification The Viva Audio amps fit your criteria almost exactly. Not warm - very lively and dynamic. They are Single Ended Triode in the upper teens and lower 20 watt range, but can easily drive most speakers. | |
| 2017 Honest Cabling that doesn’t promote bankruptcy Wywires cables - their Platinum series is the best bang for the buck in their line. Find some used cables which can often be had for about 50% off retail and performance vs. value will go a lot further. | |
| turntable/cartridge for old 50's 60's rock records. there are some used Avengers on Audiomart I'd take a look at if your budget was under $10k. Not sure what you're looking for being your post was a little older. Best of luck. | |
| Help ! Best MC cartridge for Linn LP12? There are also some VPI Avengers on US Audiomart I would take a look at depending on your interest. Always have been a VPI fan and their customer service is great. The Avenger allows any tonearm you'd ever want to use. Very user-friendly table. | |
| Linn LP12......That good?? there are some great deals are reference VPI Avengers on Audiomart. I've always been a VPI fan and the Avengers can accommodate any tonearm you'd want to use in the future. the HRX is a massive table and takes up a lot of space. | |
| Not Enough Options for Auditioning Speakers Mobius,I’ve owned the Sonus Faber Olympica III. Based on your room dimensions of 12 x 17, I don’t think that will be enough room for the III’s. I was in a regular rectangular room that was 22 x16 and they worked well. They need about 2-3 from the ... | |
| Power cables and sharp dimensional imaging on a budget, Zu Audio and Furutech or Oyaide I've heard mixed results about anti cables. If you are trying to get the biggest bang for your buck and looking for all you described in your original post, I would buy a good set of used cables. I've heard and owned multiple brands and the best... | |
| Audio Valve Sunlida Phonostage vs Zesto Andros 1.2 Don't know about the Audio Valve phono, but I currently own the Zesto Andros 1.2 and has been the best phono stage I've had in my system. Something just seems right about the Zesto - very musical and refined and balanced. Even better if you can ... |