Are you open to used gear?
Galion vs Luxman vs Advance Paris vs (anything else)
Hi everyone -
I currently have Wharfedale Super Lintons in a 15x21x9 room and have a Cambridge EXA100 integrated amp. I have the DacMagic 200, blue sound nano and CXC CD transport. I also have the Alva Solo and Sansui SR-717.
I have zero issues with the Cambridge equipment- but in the world of music - is anyone ever satisfied?
I’m planning on keeping the Wharfedales.
I’d be curious if anyone has may experiment with either the Galion Mono blocks and the Galion Navy Tube Amplifier? It seems like that would be a sublime combination- just under $6k USD.
On the other hand - Luxman. Everyone seems to love Luxman. I’m thinking of a use 507z. It’s approximately around $6k as well.
Lastly - Advance Paris A12 Apex. I’ve heard the A10 Classic and loved it. Truly beautiful sound. I have to assume the A12 Apex is better. But I did read a review that seemed to indicate the build was less than stellar. That’s about $5k.
Am I missing a different brand that I should be considering?
Long term I would upgrade the DAC and streamer on anything I get out of these three. I’m not trying to solve all the world’s problems in one purchase, but I’m trying to get the best base possible.
I’d say I listen streaming 50%, CD 25% and records 25%.
Musically, I’m interested in Afghan Whigs, The National, and Rush - love them all live.
The term I think of when I listen to music and the sound I’m looking for is: emotional truth. I want to feel it.
If you had any thoughts - including, forget all that go with this, I would be deeply grateful.
Thank you and happy New Year!
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Have you considered adding a subwoofer? These are great speakers but have a pretty good roll off starting under 100K. You're lacking in the lower register. The Super Linton’s rated frequency response is about 39 Hz – 20 kHz (±3 dB) with a bass extension to ~32 Hz (–6 dB), which is quite respectable. But that –6 dB point still means bass energy is rolling off, so the lowest bass isn’t as full-bodied or impactful as a larger floor-standing speaker or dedicated sub can deliver. Adding a sub should greatly increase the feel and impact. Even if I were listening to classical music I'd still add a sub to pick up on the missing bottom end. |
@gdaddy1 thanks is for the comment. I love subs. I will 100% be adding one - or if I can add two, ultimately add two. Superb suggestion. People seem to like the brand SVS? Any other suggestions? |
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