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How much difference between Dynaudio C1 & Contour 1.3SE?
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How much difference between Dynaudio C1 & Contour 1.3SE?
Xti: Tks. for your detail explanation. According to the dicsussion in the audio board here in Taipei, some regards that S25 has more tendency toward audio performance and the 1.3SE has more music smell.  That is the description from the discussion... 
How much difference between Dynaudio C1 & Contour 1.3SE?
Dear xti,The 2nd hand S25 is US$3,500 and the C1 is 4,500.  I am afraid that the smaller cabinet may influence it's bass performance which will cause the shortage in instrument's body & shape or even the soundstage.  
How much difference between Dynaudio C1 & Contour 1.3SE?
Dear Sirs,Thank you for your kind reply. I have a more concrete image about C1 now. It seems 1.3SE will required more power to drive.  Though I have changed it with Accuphase A-47, but it sounds like a bass is short somewhat....  I am now trying t... 
Which pre should I choose?
Sorry for my innocent. In Taiwan, it seems that this brand (Herron) havn't been introduced here. In now days, many Hi Fi  audio brand are disappearing or switch to do other audio gears such as headphone  which has tremendous demand.  And the Highe... 
Which pre should I choose?
Dear Dave,Thank you for your kind reply.  I have found a Ayre K1 for sales in our 2nd hand dealer which cost about US$3400. And the Ayre's distributor in Taiwan has been changed, therefore, even I have intention to buy K1 for upgrade to K1XE, I th... 
Which pre should I choose?
Thank you for your kind opinion. For the purpose of budget consideration, do you think it is good idea to have an Accuphase C-290 (almost 20 years after launch) with my latest launched A-47.  
Which pre should I choose?
The commodity is in Taipei, Taiwan. It is far away from U.S.A. The commercial flight would take 13 hours from here to the states and you have to take transportation to and fro cost into consideration which will push up cost too.   I have read a re... 
Which pre should I choose?
Tks for your response, but Ayre K1XE is not easy to find one here in Taipei, there is one in 2nd hand K1  (not K1XE)  store which offer at US$3300. I do not know what is the difference between these two models.  I think it might be the best soluti... 
Which pre should I choose?
At current, I am using a pre amp. like audio research SP-3 
Which pre should I choose?
How about the Accuphase C-290. It is almost 20 years old. It is selling at US$4000 here in Taipei. 
Which pre should I choose?
Regarding SA-2000,l I have heard once, but not as good as SA-5000.  It is rare chance to find SA-5000. 
Which pre should I choose?
Tks for your reply. I'll take your precious idea into consideration. 
Which pre should I choose?
But the new Accuphase such as C2420 are quite expensive. It costs about US$8000 here in Taipei.  This gear has few review in everywhere.