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| Doge 7 tube DAC I'm thinking about the Doge 7 too. Currently have a PS Audio DSJr and like it but wanting to check out some tube and/or NOS dacs this year. MHDT, Doge 7, AudioMirror are all on the radar. Curious to hear anyone else's thoughts if they've had and/o... | |
| Speaker upgrade I have a pair of Cube Audio Nenuphar Mini’s that are supposed to arrive next week. I’d do some due diligence on them. What’s attracted me to them is they’re easy to drive, easy to place, and well within your budget. I’ve heard they tick all the bo... | |
| What speaker – under $10k – has the best timbre and tonal qualities? I have a pair of Cube Audio Nenuphar Mini’s on order. Everything I’ve read about these has been amazing so I’m really looking forward to them. It’s a major splurge for me but I’m going for it. They’re a bit over 10k but might be what you’re lookin... | |
| Why is there no love for Prima Luna? My first time hearing a tube amp was an all McIntosh system. MC275 and tube preamp. My jaw hit the floor. I couldn’t afford that system but I did get a used Primaluna Dialogue One and I loved it. I wound up upgrading tubes and fuse and I went back... | |
| Cube Audio Nenuphar Single Driver Speaker (10 inch) TQWT Enclosure @stephendunn Thanks for the reply. I'm like you where I've felt cables make a difference but also agree with the diminishing returns. Interesting to hear your experience, but for my wallet's sake I wish it weren't true. | |
| Cube Audio Nenuphar Single Driver Speaker (10 inch) TQWT Enclosure @stephendunn... I'm a cable believer however I've noticed the least difference with power cables. I am using a PS Audio P5 regenerator so I think they might have less an impact in my system since the power is regenerated. I love the P5 and did not... | |
| Cube Audio Nenuphar Single Driver Speaker (10 inch) TQWT Enclosure @david_ten The speakers are supposed to arrive early-mid December. At least to the distributor. So I'm hoping to have them mid-late December. I'm very excited. So far I'm using the amp with my 85db standmounts and it has zero issues driving them. ... | |
| Cube Audio Nenuphar Single Driver Speaker (10 inch) TQWT Enclosure I acquired a Canary M90 push pull 300b amp that I’m going to try. It sounds great so far with some 85db 8ohm stand mounts that I have and that’s not an optimal pairing. Looking forward to how it sounds with the Nenuphar Mini’s. | |
| Cube Audio Nenuphar Single Driver Speaker (10 inch) TQWT Enclosure Yes, it is low enough. Quite good, actually. Is there a number I should be considering as the max for damping? I don't really understand the damping rating in amps so if I had a threshold that you recommend I do not cross that would help.I'm def... | |
| Cube Audio Nenuphar Single Driver Speaker (10 inch) TQWT Enclosure Thanks for the info, I'm open to all suggestions. In terms of damping factor, I've been reading that I should look for an amp with little to no damping and 0 negative feedback. One amp I am considering is the Canary Audio M-90. It's a push/pull 30... | |
| Cube Audio Nenuphar Single Driver Speaker (10 inch) TQWT Enclosure @david_ten I guess I'm looking for something that's going to maximize the qualities of the speakers. Sounds like SET amps with zero feedback and great matches with these speakers. I've had Primaluna and Line Magentic tube amps in the past. I liked... | |
| Cube Audio Nenuphar Single Driver Speaker (10 inch) TQWT Enclosure Wow, the grey looks great. Probably doesn't show fingerprints or dust as much as the black and not quite as flashy as the white, but still very sharp and modern looking.Thanks everyone on the feedback earlier. I'm really excited about getting thes... | |
| Cube Audio Nenuphar Single Driver Speaker (10 inch) TQWT Enclosure I've also read through this thread and watched Youtube reviews and videos about the Nenuphar Mini's. What really got me interested is Peter Breuninger's reviews. Peter sometimes gushes on and on, but I know Peter has listened to almost everything ... | |
| KEF LS50 Meta I've been listening to pair of LS50 Meta's the past few days. I am very impressed with these speakers. Are they the most accurate, detailed, or full range speakers? Nope. Are they extremely engaging and fun to listen to? YES! There is an energy in... | |
| Versatile, non-fatiguing speakers for a small room under $1500 used or new: advice needed! I’d agree with the Omega suggestion. Great tone and imaging and you can power them with a 2 watt tube amp or more powerful ss amp so you have flexibility. I’m demo’ing a pair of KEF LS50 Meta’s right now. They are also excellent at $1500 new. Real... |