erikt
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| Integrated Amp Shopping Decisions What about the new NAD C3050LE integrated? Since you have a NAD now you can stay 'in the family' so to say. It's just a smidge over your budget at $1972 new. The MF is a good choice, too, imo. | |
| How hot is hot when moving from class a/b to to a or tubes? I have the L-509x and Luxman USA confirmed that the L-509x operates as Class A up to 6 watts, then transitions to A/B. With high efficiency speakers and modest listening levels, the L-509x likely operates solely in Class A. | |
| Does your "esoteric" taste in audio also exist in other "things" you own/consume? Swords, scotch, and steaks. | |
| Dual mono integrated amps Musical Fidelity makes/made several dual mono integrateds. Some of the older models have gotten good reviews; Tri-Vista 300, A308, A5 | |
| Integrated amplifier for ATC SCM 19v2 @gerrie Unfortunately I have not heard the m6si500. If I remember correctly, I listened to a MF M8xi at the LA Audio Show back in 2017 paired with some large B&W speakers. Very dynamic. It’s been my experience that some speakers respond wel... | |
| Integrated amplifier for ATC SCM 19v2 I can't speak to the 19v2, but I did own the 11v2 for a couple of years. They paired well with my Musical Fidelity A5 integrated amp. I then moved up to the Luxman L-509x and thought the 11v2 was even better primarily for low volume listening be... | |
| Speakers cause weather changes ESG cultists will be reading this and getting ideas! Class A amps are already under attack for contributing to climate warming. | |
| Blue Note Tone Poet Series I've been dabbling in the purchase of some of the Blue Note and Tone Poet re-issues to selectively curate some holes in my modest jazz collection. But, I'm skittish as the last two orders have had warps and surface defects. Blue Note has been co... | |
| Politics and Music Babylon Bee's take on the Beach Boy's - genius! (and yes, I live in CA) | |
| Politics and Music Get ready...Stormtroopers comin'. | |
| What is your record cleaning regimen? I tried the Perfect Vinyl service for some problematic LPs that had bothersome groove noise even after multiple enzyme/rinse cleanings on my RCM. I made listening notes before sending them - timed locations of crackles and pops. Still there. Do... | |
| Luxman 550AXii and 509X The Luxman L-509x is biased for 6 watts Class A before going AB to rated output. Depending on speaker pairing, most/all listening can be in Class A. | |
| ATC or Audio Note (2-way) I was the one that mentioned it already - good video. I didn't have the link handy - so thanks for posting that! | |
| ATC or Audio Note (2-way) Maybe, but my opinion was based on side by side comparisons of the ATCs and Audio Notes using two different integrated amps Musical Fidelity A5 Luxman L-509x The ATCs were great speakers - make no mistake; just compared to the Audio Notes they ... | |
| Technics SL 1200GR with What Cartridge??? I went from the Hana SH to the AudioTechnica AT33SA - granted not much of a cost difference and granted it's comparing HOMC to LOMC, but imo the AT33SA is the better sounding cartridge. Maybe the Hana ML would be better, but then it's another lea... |