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Sounds great! I was so blown away by the i32 with my Sonus Fabers that I decided to go a step up to the pre32 and power amp simply because I knew this would be the end of my HIFI journey for at least 5-10 years. I think the only changes i may make in the future is if I move back to Dubai where...

I spent a lot of time building my system when based in Dubai. Some options : 1. Dubbizle. This is such a great site. Yes the quality may vary of what is being sold but i have found often fantastic systems on there at vastly reduced prices. You go and test it out too before you buy so you can...

Demo of Linn Majik DSM, Denon 1510 & Primare NP30/ I32[/u] I have previously posted an extensive review of my demo of a Linn vs Naim system paired with Sonus Faber Venere’s. (see here : http://www.whathifi.com/forum/hi-fi/5-hour-demo-naim-and-linn-dss-various-setups) I was ready to go with the...

Hi, not sure if anyone knows but I noticed a few shops selling Pre32/A34.2 amps as ex demo at a discount. Its been about 4-5 years since their release. is it safe to say that a product refresh is around the corner? anyone heard anything?

I had the 1510 which i paired with the 683s. I tried a whole load of speaker combos and the only speakers i felt sounded better with the 1510 were the Focal 726's but the shop didnt have the latest models and wouldnt be getting them in for months so i went with the B&W which i am a fan of...

Devialet is probably out of my price range and to be honest i am looking for something powerful enough that it can run any speaker for futureproofing (home theatre/hifi room) I have opportunity to take my amp to demo with the Linn DS' again as well as the Primare's so i think i will spend a day...

Unfortunately not. Hegel would mean a trip to another country (in the middle east). the main question here though is... Linn vs Primare... is there a difference in sound of the network players? hoping someone has experience of the two.

Sorry, no i didnt mention. I listened to Naim options but found everything seemed very boxed in. complete opposite of an all Linn system which is very bright i found the Naim (with the sonus fabers) to be quite muffled. However when i mixed the Linn Akurate DS with the Naim it at least improved...

Ah true, yes i would be considering the DAC etc. to be a part of it with Analogue outs such as Linn DS and Primare's. Although i think the examples provided by Matt49 all include the DAC etc.

this is interesting! this is something i was keen to find out. how much difference there ACTUALLY is between streamers/network players and how much is the pre amp/amp making a difference if they have one built inside.

Ok, sorry, was not very clear. 1. I have currently a Denon 1510 Amp which i am reasonably happy with (Integrated 1k pounds new a few years ago) but will be looking to upgrade in the future (McIntosh MA7900.... ooft.. would love that) depending on how other amps perform (Primare for example) but...

Hi everyone, I wanted people's view of Primare NP30 or PRE32 vs Linn offerings. Indeed, what about NP30 vs PRE32 for network play? I have already auditioned both Linn Majik DSM & Akurate DS. 1. I love the Majik DSM (powering speakers). It had clarity, seperation and excitement when listening...

considering in the last year i bought b&w headphones, sonus faber speakers, samsung 65 inch 4k tv, Anthem AV receiver, UD7007, linn center speaker and B&W rears, an Omega watch, a DAC Magic plus, B&W c5 earphones, Jaybird wireless earphones (or whatever they are called), the full led zeppelin...

wife : "cant hear the difference" - refering to B&W 683 setup against cheap home cinema kit from LG :( "Cant see the difference" - refering to HDTV and Bluray compared to DVD and SD Again to be fair to my wife she DOES see the difference with HDTV when we return to SD quality.. and SHE even...

I went in for a demo of my speakers a couple of months ago. I was all excited until my wife said she would come in with me... immediately i felt... 1. Pressure to hurry up 2. not able to put on music i wanted to hear to test the speakers cause its not to her taste. etc. Anyway, after testing...