tom_hankins
Responses from tom_hankins
| Best ss phono with volume control The EAR 324 is well reviewed. | |
| Pre-Power or Int Amp for Totem Wind I have heard the Winds with older model Audio research and with the Ayre K-5XE/V5XE pre, and amp combo. Both were very nice but the Ayre (IMO) was better. Had the things you described wanting in your post. | |
| LOMC... phono stage okay, but which cart? The XX2 MKII is as fast and has a more natural and smoother presentation than the 17D3. The 17D3 is a brighter cartridge that can be a little edgy. The XX2 MKII is more dynamic, better detail, and quieter, slightly more relaxed. Balanced sound fro... | |
| I have 50w+50w Tube Power Then What? http://www.harbeth.co.uk/usergroup/showthread.php?t=149Here is a nice thread started by the owner and designer of Harbeth speakers, on power needed for the SHL5s. | |
| I have 50w+50w Tube Power Then What? I have tried mine with 25wpc. No problem. Also have a friend using 25wpc in a large room with the Tannoy Kensington SE speakers. I suggested you use a sub to fill in the bottom end with the Harbeths. | |
| 5687, 7044 tube opinions? Thanks I will hunt some down. Any specific brand? | |
| Best Live Recording on LP Three i have listened to today that I like are...Tom Waits "Nighthawks at the Diner"Eric Clapton "Unplugged"Hugh Masekela "Hope" | |
| Cary SLAM 100 vs. Manley Snapper Good luck with your purchase. Hopefully they will be what your looking for. | |
| I have 50w+50w Tube Power Then What? Having owned both the 650w/ZU and RS1 with Singlepower amps, I would look at used Harbeths w/subwoofer or Tannoys. Either will put you somewhere between the phones you own, and work with the power your amp has. Good Luck. | |
| LOMC... phono stage okay, but which cart? The 17D3 is a very nice cartridge, the xx2 MKII is alot better. Something almost new like this might be what you looking for.http://www.audiogon.com/cgi-bin/cls.pl?anlgcart&1248640585&/Dynavector-XX2-Mk-ii- | |
| Cary SLAM 100 vs. Manley Snapper Not 100% sure how he is using them with his Vandersteens (quatros) but tried both with my Harbeths. Both amps are very nice. But the flow of the music seemed to move along at a better pace with the Manleys. YMMV. His system also uses a Cary preamp... | |
| Are Harbeths really "all that?" I would call it trying until you get it right. ;-) | |
| Cary SLAM 100 vs. Manley Snapper I liked both but bought the Snappers. Faster, quieter, more punch, and IMO a little more resolving. I have had mine for about four months, they hold there bias and are 100% quiet. I consider these amps a steal even at there new price. I also tried... | |
| Are Harbeths really "all that?" Try them and then decide. i did and bought them. To me, worth every penny. | |
| Compact 7ES-3 There are a couple nice pr. here on Agon right now. I use the SHL5s with sound anchor stands and have really only run into one problem with them.............Thats wondering how I can come up with the $$$ for the 40.1s. ;-) Good luck in your Harbet... |