matt0404

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marantz pm-15s2
Many reviews I’ve read of the Marantz PM14/15 have echoed your sentiment here; the top end is a bit rolled off, dark sounding, etc. Seems to me this characteristic is inherent to the amp and its design. If you like the sound of your current Yamaha... 
Yamaha A-S801 - horrible experience
I've bought from Accessories4Less before and had a unit arrive DOA. I returned the unit as defective for a full refund.In regards to the Yamaha integrated line up. I had an A-S801 in the past and it was a great little unit. I was a bit disapp... 
Help me power my Kappa 8.1's please!
The Audire Otez can be found at the top of your budget. It’s not pretty, but it’s a powerhouse that sounds absolutely wonderful. Mine has dislodged McIntosh monoblocks among many other fine, higher dollar amps. This amp drives the hell out of my A... 
connection advice for Musical Fidelity A5 integrated amp
Does the relay click when the A5 is turned on?  Have you made sure the tape, tape monitor, or HT direct inputs are not selected? 
Review: Intuitive Design/Pitcher Sound Labs Summit PSL 624 Speaker
Splurged a bit on a Jeff Rowland Model 112.  Too soon to form a concrete opinion but, initially, I'm quite impressed with the change.https://goo.gl/photos/59d3XkEGzCBE53sG6https://goo.gl/photos/dcEuy63BP1WaAsMc6 
Review: Intuitive Design/Pitcher Sound Labs Summit PSL 624 Speaker
So my time with the Yamaha A-S2100 is coming to an end.  The short version of the story is that I recently bought this unit used, but it arrived damaged.  I've been listening to it while FedEx works the claim but I expect a refund in the near futu... 
Review: Intuitive Design/Pitcher Sound Labs Summit PSL 624 Speaker
Thanks for your input, glaucon.  Your description of analytical was exactly what I was trying to get across.  I'm listening to the same music that I have for years...and with pretty good equipment...and I'm hearing things I haven't heard before.  ... 
Review: Intuitive Design/Pitcher Sound Labs Summit PSL 624 Speaker
Interesting.  I've never seen this kind of magnet treatment before.https://photos.app.goo.gl/mIl1ITBLZDXRKF5f2 
Review: Intuitive Design/Pitcher Sound Labs Summit PSL 624 Speaker
I have them home and setup now.  These are a very different speaker than I'm accustomed to.  Very resolving and analytical, but not in that dry, clinical way that leads to fatigue.  They're smooth and engaging and draw you into the music.  These s... 
Review: Intuitive Design/Pitcher Sound Labs Summit PSL 624 Speaker
Well, I'm hoping my front end is sufficient.  Right now I'm running a pretty simple setup consisting of a Yamaha A-S2100, Teac UD-501 DAC, and a heavily modded Rega P2 TT.  Audioquest PC's and Discovery +4 IC's throughout.  I'm thinking I'll start... 
Review: Intuitive Design/Pitcher Sound Labs Summit PSL 624 Speaker
It's been nearly 12 years since the creation of this thread.  How many owners are still out there?  Have your impressions changed?If all goes well, I should be picking up a pair of Gamma Summits this weekend.  I'm really looking forward to giving ... 
Amp upgrade for Aerial Acoustics 10T's? (<$1K)
I ended up buying the Aragon mentioned above.  It's a beast and delivers plenty of current, but the sound isn't to my liking.  Upper frequency detail and clarity are impressive, as is the soundstage and imaging, but, to my ears, it's lacking the m... 
Amp upgrade for Aerial Acoustics 10T's? (<$1K)
Thanks for the detailed info @auxinput.  I'm intrigued by the Aragon as I feel the 10T's could benefit from a little added warmth.  I enjoy tube amps on some of my more efficient speakers, so the Aragon might be a good fit.The 3B-SST is one I didn...