Recent content by EricLeRouge

Thanks, but I don't think I can find a property that would be as pleasant to that of where I live right now, so I'll probably just stick to nearfield listening, which is fine. Thanks anyway.

Hi - you are correct, 50dB is very very low, 60dB is a normal conversation. I guess this is really indicative, not a hard measurement. Sometimes I listen at 46dB (in so-called "nearfield listening", a few feet from the speakers and well into the triangle), but what I really mean to say is that...

Since you mentioned Harbeth P3s, I looked them up and found a shootout on 6moons which compares the Harbeth to the Klipsch Heresy — I am not sure I understand everything the reviewer says (I guess she bought the Harbeth twice!), but I think the Heresy would be an easier match for low-level...

You are correct, some US reviewers have mentioned very good results with classical and opera. I guess I'll start building the system from the Heresy on up. Thanks!

I mentioned Class A because a typical Class A will perform well from the first watt up (tubes even more, but I know nothing about tubes and I want a fire-and-forget system, not yet more complexity in my house). I already have a decent amp, a subwoofer (an old REL) two pairs of floorstanders and...

Thanks, makes sense, I had forgotten Sugden so I'll probably investigate those options. I have no knowledge of Audio Note, so I'll try to find a dealer who can recommend associated component. THanks!

Many thanks - Sugden A21 Signature + Klipsch Heresy sounds interesting. I would have to find room for the Heresy but the matching sounds good (not sure how it would sound with opera, but I'll definitely check it out). The other elements you mention also make sense, I know some of them (Chord...

Hello, I am looking for advice / recommendations on a secondary system for late-night / low-level (below 50dB) music and movies. I live in an apartment in a very old house and as I listen to music late at night, I am increasingly reluctant to use headphones. My living room/listening room is...

Cool post, a system that makes sense. I'd probably add a source to make the whole thing sing.

Thanks - Where is the DSD input then?

Thanks - is that comment from experience or just a deduction? — If the LS-50W 2 is DSD compatible, since there is no USB input on that new version, what input is used to the DSD compatible DAC?

Can Kef LS50 Wireless 2 play DSD over HDMI ? Hello - the Kef LS50 Wireless II (or 2) are reported to support DSD64, and have an HDMI input. Can anyone confirm if they have been able to use the DSD input over HDMI on those speakers (I cannot get any response from Kef on this topic) and whether...

I think Audirvana works on Windows as well, but you are correct, it is not as straightforward as having the app implemented, and having more cables is not ideal. In any event, let us know how you progress and what setup you select eventually. Cheers Eric

I have the LS50W 1st Gen and I use Qobuz all day long with Audirvana on my Mac, connected to the USB input (much much better than the Kef app, I have compared with Tidal through both setups). No drops, no lags, everything works like a charm, Audirvana handles all the playlists etc. I use an...

I think the LS3/5A was mentioned for good reasonfor nearfield, as it was designed specifically as a nearfield monitor. Decades later, the LS50 was initially considered as an offspring of the LS3/5A (although much cheaper than the speakers bearing that famous name) and it acquired its own...