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    Dali Oberon 1 or Zensor 5

    Yes, the speakers are ok. It's just that the Topping d50s + Topping pa3s combination is not my thing. Maybe swapping the dac for a different one… I'll also consider the Rega IO. Currently have TEAC UD-H01 dac , second hand cheap or new Cambridge audio dacmagic 100…
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    Dali Oberon 1 or Zensor 5

    I did a test with several settings, listening to the Chantal Chamberland - Temptation cd and its cd rip : Fiio X1 -> Topping pa3s -> Dali Zensor5 Onkyo DX 1400 -> Topping pa3s -> Dali Zensor 5 PC (Daphile) -> Topping d50s -> Dali Zensor 5 Sony blu ray player -> Topping d50s -> Dali Zensor5 I...
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    Dali Oberon 1 or Zensor 5

    I switched to a class D amp because of the lack of space as well. Now my whole setup is extremely compact. But we'll see, I might change the amp later.
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    Dali Oberon 1 or Zensor 5

    Thanks for the reply, I'll think about it…
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    Dali Oberon 1 or Zensor 5

    I'm considering replacing with a bookshelf because of the short listening distance. I also forgot to mention that I have a limited budget ($300) which is also a factor 🙂.
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    Dali Oberon 1 or Zensor 5

    Onkyo tx 4000. Sounds great… But it is already very old and with many problems...
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    Dali Oberon 1 or Zensor 5

    I made two changes to my audio setup. I had to change the position of the loudspeakers and now they are on the long wall. The distance to the listening position is 1.80 meters. I also replaced the old amp with Topping pa3s. The sound is detailed but also too clinical for me. I love my Zensor 5...
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    Dali Oberon 1 or Zensor 5

    Hello, My name is Asen. My current audio setup is: Topping pa3s (amplifier) Topping d50s (dac) Fanless pc + Daphile os (audio streamer) Dali Zensor 5 (speakers) My question is whether the Dali Oberon 1 would be a better solution for me. I don't have an option to pre-audition. The room is 18.5...