mrrui

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What’s the biggest mismatch you’ve seen, heard, or done?
My worst mismatch was Topping DX7 Pro or Topping E30 (as Preamp) and NAD M22V2, they made the speakers I had by then (Klipsh Heresy 4, Revel Salon 2, Revel M16, Tannoy Kensington GR, Monitor Audio Bronze 2) sound bright and fatigue. The problem is... 
Bowers and Wilkins 800 Series Discontinued?
I think there will be many new products at the end of this year so it’s better not to buy anything new now :D Most of the brands released their current product lines 5,6,7 years ago. It’s understandable if some dealers say some products are (going... 
Accuphase E-480 or Hegel H10+P10
I used to have the E480 and it didnt last long in my system. I sold it after a week, lost 12%. Speakers were Tannoy Kensington GRs. I also compared E650 vs Luxman L590AXII in same room, same everything, Tannoy Kensington GRs, Accuphase was harsh a... 
The Luxman L-595A SE integrated is coming.
@joeinid just watched a youtube video about the new 595. The bass performance is quite different from the 590ax II, the new 595 is now punchy and more dynamic? 
T+A PA 3100HV vs Pass Labs X350.8
@david_ten The T+A is on the warm or neutral side? Is it warmer or more neutral than the Pass combo? I would audition them at the shop on Dynaudio speakers but it will be difficult to make the right judgement because many factors (time,...). Hope ... 
Revel Salon 2 vs Vandersteen 5a Carbon
I have MC462 and Revel Salon2, they are both excellent. I auditioned the Triton years ago, Revel Salon2 was sure the better one. But you need space for the speakers to breath, I would recommend speakers at least 3ft from the front wall, and 8ft to... 
T+A PA 3100HV vs Pass Labs X350.8
@david_ten I would re-audition the T+A and ask if the shop could bring it to my home for short demo after the social distancing. Thank you.@dep14 I would also consider your suggestion. C2700 is sure a nice piece and I would save a lot if I go this... 
Class D amps that are superior to all or most?
I had NAD M22 V2 which was built based on the Hypex Class D NC400s. My opinion is Class D is powerful, detail. But you will need a warm/musical/tube preamp to tame the high (easily bright on many tracks) and lossen the low (can be too tight and fa...