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| Hegel H360 or H590 or Constellation Inspiration Integrated 1.0 for Magico A3 The one I was talking about is available on this site now. It's an internal company demo model, which is why it comes with full warranty although it's technically used. MSRP is listed at $18k. Doubt the differences between this model and the ne... | |
| Is there actually a difference? +1 @ejr on synergy. "SS amplification (pre and power) reached such a high level of development over the past three decades that competing units are functionally and sonically equivalent."Well that’s just plain silly. | |
| Bi-amp through receiver vs pre out to 2 channel for fronts To be honest I don't follow how you're incorporating the sub or what that has to do with your surround speakers, but I'd still get fewer and better quality amp channels -- just make sure you replace the stock speaker jumpers with decent wire. To ... | |
| Hegel H360 or H590 or Constellation Inspiration Integrated 1.0 for Magico A3 Well, there's a T+A PA3000HV available here now with full factory warranty for $10,995. | |
| Bi-amp through receiver vs pre out to 2 channel for fronts Are you getting the Atoll integrated or just a preamp? I'm not sure why you're so high on biamping. I think you're better off getting fewer but better amplifier channels for the same money and forgo biamping. | |
| Is there actually a difference? "Speakers sound different - that is very obvious. But I’ve never experienced a drastic change between amps. Disclaimer that I’ve never personally ABX tested any extremely high end gear."In general, on an absolute basis it's easier to hear differen... | |
| Hegel H360 or H590 or Constellation Inspiration Integrated 1.0 for Magico A3 There is no "best." Best is relative to your tastes, music, system, and room. I'd think the A3 is a fairly neutral sounding speaker, so you need to pick an integrated that is aligned with your situation and sonic preferences. If you share your ... | |
| narrow and wide baffles and imaging Of all the speakers I've heard and read about that are touted as having truly outstanding holographic 3D imaging and soundstaging, ALL have narrow baffles (at least as far as the mids and highs are concerned). It's not that wide baffle speakers c... | |
| Help me upgrade my speakers? What are your room dimensions and where do you have your speakers placed? What cables, interconnects, and power cables are you using? | |
| Budget DAC/Preamp with Remote? I feel ya on the room correction. It's a game changer IME. If you might be open to selling your amp, there's a nice Lyngdorf TDAI 2170 for sale here for $3k. It's an integrated amp, DAC, and top-notch room correction all in one elegant package.... | |
| Speaker Dilemma--A Good One to Have but Confused There are a few speakers on your list I'm not sure are tube friendly enough to get the most out of them (KEF, MA, PSB). I think, given what you're looking for, the Spendor D7 is a great candidate. I'd also add the Joseph Audio Profile, which is ... | |
| Speaker Dilemma--A Good One to Have but Confused Knowing what type of music you prefer really doesn’t tell us much. What aspects of sound reproduction (i.e. Tonality, detail, soundstaging, etc.) and speaker characteristics are most important to you? Impossible to make an informed recommendation ... | |
| Which of my cables would you upgrade or change and why? +1 Lizzy. If 2-channel is important the first thing I'd do is find a good stereo preamp and patch that into your system. I think that could make a larger improvement on an absolute level than swapping individual cables. Connect the front L/R pr... | |
| DAC-Preamp having these specifications? There's a store demo Bel Canto DAC 3.5VB for sale on eBay for $1799 (missing remote). This unit was $5k new. This is a great opportunity. BTW, if you are considering a BC DAC you HAVE to get one with the virtual battery supply (VBS). I got to ... | |
| Another Speaker Recommendation Request You should go hear the Nola KO. Sounds like Sweet Home Audio carries the line so maybe you can have a listen there. |