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One remark to small Harbeth speakers. They are very fine for low level listening, very good for normal level but truly not happy when pushed harder. I have experience with some 3-4 different Hatbeths Yes, you are right. Than also Sugden amp has some sense. But Harbeths love also good...

One remark to small Harbeth speakers. They are very fine for low level listening, very good for normal level but truly not happy when pushed harder. I have experience with some 3-4 different Hatbeths.

The same is saying my wife, that "my system" cost more then the rest of our family budget for living. I have to start to think about it😉. PS: my car was cheaper than tutntable/cartridge/phono preamp. All working well.

Hi, I think you have selected very fine and special system. During HiFi Bristol in February this year, I have heard Rogers system and I was deeply impressed. It has been based on Tube integrated amp E20 in Anniversary edition and their LS 3/5A with dedicated stands with integrated subwoofers...

Hi, I think you may first upgrade stylus and than think about external phonostage. I just think Marantz 1050 if in good condition (it has some age, 45-50 years), than it shall have very good phonostage inside. In the other hand B&W 602 love amp with "grunt", or power. Longterm upgrade can be...

One more remark regarding Matrix system from You Tube video with link above. These are Fink Team Borg Episode 2. These are fantastic speakers, just two way. And they love good tube amps. Owner of Fink Team, Karl Heinz Fink uses them with full Canor pre/ 2x Mono system. This system is also...

Hi, my friend is using some older Matrix streamer and Dac as one unit. He is happy with it. Matrix is well respected brand. To put 11.000£ into streamer is not for me yet. For this money I may have Rega Naia or some Kuzma R turntable which are for me better value. I was 25 years listening mainly...

Hi, I recommend to include also Rega Brio either Mk6 (previous version) or new Brio Mk7 which include also very good Dac inside. Sonicaly mk7 is not so much better thanMk6, except Dac. All amps selected by you are very good, Yamaha is a looker. Arcam A5+ most potent and authoritative sound from...

It can surprise you but even black vinyl is coloured. No influence at all.

Yes I agree. Soundwice often bookshelfs are better that their big sisters. Case from case different. Than SW may help with better sound and "matching" with room. And there is the real problem of our hobby.

Yes that is right. Dynaudio impedance is "dancing" with some swings and dips but it is not a problem, He needs weel designed amp which he has. And than similar like Harbeth, they are very detailed and show even little change in system. I am also recommending to keep those great speakers. To get...

Hi, you have very good amp. I think middle models are the best in Hegel line. Yes it is powerhouse 2x150Watt to 8 Ohm. But amp has highlu musical and rytmic character. With his currrent reserves in power amp your choices regarding matching speakers are very huge. But I think Dynaudio Focus 160...

Hi, how big is your listening area/room? Do you have some sort of freedome in positioning of speakers like e.g. place them some 30-40cm from rear wall? I like Dynaudio speakers as well even not having them at home. When listening to CD do you use dac in Hegel or dac in Audiolab CD? Which speaker...

Nice. And which Turntable, cartridge you use with Dynavector preamp? Have you tried also something else? Just to get more context. BR.

Hi, I have used and tried many (20+/-) phonostages but no Dynavector yet. Why this particular Phonostage, do you want to buy this stage? Or some problem with it?