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tube magic with digital source?
Agree with tomcy6, however, I believe that simply introducing a tube amp will improve the sound regardless.. Granted, it has to match the speakers well. And of course everything else matters if you're looking for perfection.  
tube magic with digital source?
I'm using a cheap blue sound node with a Mastersound 845 SET. It sounds magical. I just bought an aurender A100 and hope it will improve the sound, though I can't imagine my set up sounding better.  
LS50 and Classical
LS50 won't sound good with classical no matter what you do. If you must stay with stand mounts you'll have to add a sub. But I'd definitely get rid of LS50 and replace with Harbeth or Sonus Faber. Alternatively, Focal micro utopia will sound much ... 
tube magic with digital source?
Millercarbon, are you saying that there is no difference in Tube vs SS if you're listening to digital source? Maybe I misunderstand your reply butmy experience is completely opposite. I routinely use a digital source in both SS and Tube amplificat... 
JBL 4349 or Klipsch Cornwall IV
I’ve heard both and my impression was Cornwall was hands down a better speaker. One caveat, you need a tube amp to make it sound its best. I heard them with a low powered SET and was blown away. They’re very smooth, dynamic, great at low volume, l... 
Classical Music for Aficionados
Yes Mahgister, Sofronitksy certainly ruined me, after hearing his Schubert I'm having a hard time listening to anyone else.. 
Classical Music for Aficionados
I've been enjoying Julia Fischer for few days. Truly impressive. Loved her Dvorak concerto. I'm getting into Bruch violin concerto, looking for recommendations for LPs. So far heard Fischer, Oistrakh and Kyung Chung.  
Sonus Faber Amati Tradition - How Many Watts Optimal?
You should be fine with MC75. Keep in mind both SF and MAC tubes have a very warm signature, which is fine if you enjoy this. Alternatively you can get two MC275 and bridge them as monos. Doubling power will add another 3db to your peak volume. Of... 
Classical Music for Aficionados
Is anyone familiar with this LP? Sibelius: Violin Concerto / David Oistrakh / Ehrling / Stockholm Festival Orch. 1954 on Angel Just listened to it on YouTube and was very impressed. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1n-QHS888r4What are some other no... 
Speaker upgrade for classical music
If you are serious about having a system that could accurately reproduce classical music then you need to start from scratch. That means get a new amp, source etc. The easiest way is to get a one box solution with an integrated amp and a decent st... 
What sends shivers down your spine when you play it on your system?
Rachmaninov, piano concerto 3, 3rd movement, matsuev Shostakovich, piano concerto 1, 4th movement, Matsuev Poulenc, concerto for 2 pianos, eric le sageRavel piano concerto for left hand, ZimermanRachmaninov, symphonic dances Brahms piano trio 3, P... 
Classical Music for Aficionados
goofyfoot, what's better than tidal and qobuz? I was under the impression they were the only CD quality or better streaming services in US. I realize their classical selection is lacking to say the least.  
Classical Music for Aficionados
The Art of Ivo Pogarelich on Tidal has most of his recordings in one place. Both Pletnev and Ivo are amazing in Etudes  
Classical Music for Aficionados
@goofyfoot found it on Tidal, listening to it now. Thanks  
Integrated amp -- Pass Labs vs Luxman vs McIntosh
Audio research Gsi75 integrated is superb, but not cheap. It was about 16k new, now can probably get for around 10k. I second Luxman, they're amazing amps. Id take the Luxman 590AXII over pass, and definitely over MAC. I own Mac system as well, it...