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steveashe

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British Integrated Amps
You might want to check out a Sonneteer Alabaster. Just a simple, great integrated amp. Superb sound but like the LFD NCSE, no remote. I’ve had both. Now using Pass INT-25.The NCSE and the Harbeth m30.1's are a fantastic pairing.   
OMG OMG OMG Harbeth M30.1 INCOMING!!!A Few Questions For Owners
I get it :-).  I have a pair of M30.1's for about 4 years now.  Driven with a Pass INT-25 class a integrated.  Sometimes I think about "upgrading" to another apartment friendly speaker but really feel no "compulsion" to do so.  There really doesn'... 
To Harbeth or not to Harbeth, That is the question...
Harbeth 30.1's for the past 4 years.  Presently paired with Pass INT-25.  95% of the time I stream qobuz through an innuos zen mk 3/mhdt orchid DAC.   Lots of jazz with focus on guitar and vocals.  Lots of classical with focus on piano / small e... 
Is there a point of diminished returns with amps and Harbeth 30.1s?
For my musical taste (acoustic jazz, guitar, classical and jazz piano, cello, guitar based acoustic blues, that sort of stuff) in my space limited co-op on Long Island I'm not sure what's next.  I'm 90% digital/streaming with Qobuz and don't want ... 
Do any of you kids , want your system ???
I hadn't thought about it until - just now reading this thread.  I don't think my kids care about my stereo.  Now, my high end boutique guitars - my son already has dibs.   
Is there a Solid State amp that can satisfy a SET guy?
Those AGD amps look crazy interesting.  Never heard of them.  I'm going to have to investigate.  They actually look like something new!I bought a Pass INT-25 a few months ago and am extremely satisfied.  The only "downside" so to speak is that it ... 
New summer home thinking about the following.
I ran a pair of Sonus Faber EA2's with the LFD NCSE.  Great sound, memorable, as nice a solid state amp as I've heard; but no remote and I ended up selling it and moving to Pass INT-25.   
Innuos update 1.4.8
No problem here.  I updated my Zen Mk3 a few days ago.  I liked that innuos said up front it might take a while to update; set my expectations.  Took about 1/2 hour.   
Integrated amp recommendations for harbeth 30.2 XD
I own M 30.1's.  I've used an LFD NCSE with the 30.1's - fantastic sound but - no remote.  Sold.  I moved to a Luxman L-507uxii.  Had the Lux for a couple of years, very good with the Harbeth's, not up to the LFD standard but very flexible and nic... 
Never Use HiFi-Exquis - Worst Merchant Ever!
"As for COVID and China politicians - the world cannot let them slide. This could have mutated and taken out half the world population. It may still. Crush China for their evil."  I cringe every time I read something like this.  The OP just lost... 
What do you have on order RIGHT NOW.
Innuos Zen Mk III.  Another month maybe?   
The Exogal saga continued....
I get your point rtorchia.  What is it that you hope to achieve with a very public demonstration of your anger?  It's a stereo.  
EAT E-Glo Petite Hybrid phono stage
I’m interested in your feedback as well echore. I was in the same position a few weeks ago with a max $1500 budget (or so). In the end I decided to buy an American made product, the Sutherland 20/20 with their LPS power supply. Yes it was about $8... 
Pass Labs vs. Sugden
As am I.  I'm "this close" to  buying a Sugden ANV-50 or IA-4.  The ANV-50 especially looks interesting; I have a relatively small listening room and am hesitant to get a Class a due to heat.  Seems like the ANV-50 would be next best thing.  I'd b... 
Some DACs I am Considering-Any thoughts?
MHDT Orchid +1.  Have had mine for a couple of years.  Dead quiet and sounds great with my Luxman / Harbeth system.  Jazz, piano, acoustic guitar, etc. are my musical tastes.  Full, organic, comfortable to listen to.  No problems or regrets whatso...