I have to laugh everytime I read one of these. First off, I personally do not believe the differences are as extreme as many would have you believe. Second Hegel sells quite a few units the last 10 years +, the H400 is something like 45 pounds of power, and even the remote is heavy enough to be used as a weapon.. The Advanced Paris is getting some good reviews, not a lot of places to buy so they show up to buy on EBAY, but Music Direct has a good price on the A12 right now, I even thought about it myself. Good Luck
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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@waynefia I appreciate the comments and perspective. I am still considering all options. |
@ctlesq - I have no doubt that tubes could become a significant expense. My experience with my hybrid Pathos is that the preamplifier tubes have lasted for multiple years without any real signs of degradation and I expect the same from my DAC. My NOS tubes have all been under $200 a pair, so not too bad. |
Funny. Still alive and still considering. i am very heavily weighing the Galion choice. I’ve exchanged a number of emails with Thomas and he has been utterly awesome. Ive also had conversations with doing a trade with TMR for w majority of my equipment for an A12. I wasn’t overwhelmed by the generosity of their trade offer - but they are in business to make money and not subsidize me. Ive bought from them before and think they do a good job. And I'm considering it as well. What do you think of your new A12?
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