Recent content by Integralista

Hi, this forum was about Rega Planar 3, not about Audiolab amps. I respect your opinion, my opinion is different. I used some time Audiolab 8300, which I returned and compared in shootout with 5-6 different amps. 8300 was lifeless sterile machine. I know they are getting better. 6000A first gen...

Hi this is not the problem. Problem is matching with turntable like Planar 2 or 3 here mentioned. Such TT truly deserve cartridge min Rega ND3 or ND5 or even ND7 for new Planar 3. And than they need proper phono stage. Try some Rega integrated. Even older Rega Mira has better phono than what is...

Hi, many years ago, some 20 I think, friends came with some "advanced" Dual to give it a try against my Planar 25. They were thinking, that this older german machine with precise damping etc is a clear winner. What a surprise for them, compare with this "primitive" Rega. Rega was sounding in...

Hi, I use Rega turntables for some 26-27 years and have tried also other Projects, Dual, Thorens and similar TTs. Even old Planar 2 or 3 with S shape tonarm is sounding very good, if it is in good order. Mainly platter bearing have to be cleaned and oiled, precise check and setup of arm is also...

OK, than I think action you proposed with hard drive or some reliable storage is better. To buy some "special" new CD plazer just to play RW CDs is not. I have still at home some results of experiment with recording of Burmester show disc (music selection), we made CD copy 1, than CD copy 2...

Hi, you may try to use your trusty Arcam CD 72 as CD mechanic and add some dac. It may help. If use some good DVD, look for Oppo. They were class in their class. But they are not cheap even as used ones. BR.

Hi, this the best video this year!

You are right, but what can we do...Naim has wide portfolio of Unity integrated amps with streaming which will be priority for them for sure. "Classic components" will have not easy life I think. Since presentation of great 300 line, Naim is deadly silent about something new. I hope they will...

Hi, it is not easy to estimate. 300 GBP max I think. BR.

Hi, from my experience there is no sound difference between black and coloured vinyl. Even black is coloured. To wash or deeply clean old dusty vinyls is a must. They for sure sound better and make life for your cartridge/stylus easier. BR.

Hi Matthew, I agree with you that Dali Sonic 5 or 7 will be outstanding speaker for some 22m². I have heard Sonic 7 with new Lyngdorf amp 22xx (new as well) on Bristol HiFi this year. They are realy good. But... PMC Prodigy 5 is masterpiece, I am sure they are in different league. But this is...

Ok, Arcam A15+ is very good and universal amp. If it is my system, I will try PMC Prodigy 5 for your room. And you got a very good turntable. For future I recommend to have a look for better phono stage. Phono in Arcam is just "so so" in this amp. Good external phono with proper cartridge will...

Hi Mike, I think you have interesting HiFi system with several very good components, speakers as well. I use and listen mainly to analogue for over 30 years. My personal trial to compare my old Rega Planar 25 that time with Rega Exact mm and Rega Aria phonostage with Cambridge Audio CXN streamer...

Hi, can you pls. share which components, mainly amp you plan to use with new speakers? Same, how big is the room? Otherwise, all those three speakers are very good but different. Specific is Prodigy 5, which I will not buy into room larger than 30m². Even, It has I think best sound quality from...

And what is your current equipment?