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Does anyone here run these monitor speakers? (did a search an only came up with headphones). I love the look of them (especially in ebony) and I wonder how they compare these days (maybe the soft dome as opposed to the berylium tweeters). In the past couple of weeks I have had a listen to a...

Thanks to both of you. So even if you put your hand on it after running it a while it wouldn't be considered hot? i have Sonus Faber Cremona Auditor Ms and Dynaudio Contour 3.4LEs which I look forward to hearing with the Yamaha. Also plan to listen to it with Harbeth M30.1s and Proac D20Rs...

Hello, I am quite interested in this amp. I have heard it's big brother which is impressive and I am deciding if the 2100 is the sweet spot in the range. My experience with Japanese amps is they often run hot. I've talked to a retailer that said it never gets more than 'warm' but a former...

Thanks all, The Toy Towers arent an option for me - I initially was looking to buy these when I decided to audition the Auditor Ms and to my ears the Ms were vastly better. The Rega Rx5s look interesting (quite a lot more expensive that the old Rs5s - i'd be keen to see how they sound)...

Hi there, I have had my Sonus Faber Cremona Auditor Ms for a couple of years now and love the sound they produce. However, I need to replace them with a small floorstander as they are a little too tall on stands for my small HK apartment. I also want to go for a simpler look (I know a lot of...

Thanks Jim, I live in Beijing but visit Shanghai quite often

Hi Oldric, thanks for the comprehensive response. It certainly gives me something to consider. Re: The Music First Pre-amp. I am not very good at reviews but I really like it. It has a very transparent presentation and in combination with my other kit I am hearing very nuanced detail I haven’t...

Looking for a new power amp but because I live in China getting an audition is tricky (a lot of shops here don't allow a demo with your own equipment). I have The Music First Audio Class Pre-amp (upgraded to the MK2 version), Sonus Faber Cremona Auditor M Speakers and have just replaced my...

I went for the Sonus Faber Cremona Auditor M. Just waiting for it to break in

Thanks for giving me some options. Lavardin, Croft, Modwright and Sugden are all on my current list. Speakers have about 40 hours on them now and the sound is still changing.

PS: sorry for the grammar - can't seem to edit my post for some reason

I have a Music First Audio classic Mk II passive Preamp. I had initially planned to pair it with active speakers but after numerous trials with the likes of Quad, ADAM, Genelec and ATC speakers I have come to the conclusion active probably isn't for me. I like my music with a dollop of warmth...

They used an EAR 868 preamp and their demonstration DVD player (playing CDs) because they had issues with the CD player. Not ideal as a test enviroment but it didn't leave me wanting to hear more

Thanks. The Genelecs/ADAMs are a little out of my price range (cost here is more than the ADM40). Also, I have found the ADAMs I have listened to a little bright for my tastes. If Dynaudio did a Focus 160A it would pretty much be perfect

I love the idea of them but I am in China - and no chance to demo. It is too much outlay for me without listening