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The best I've heard them at home was with an Ayre AX-7E, very impressive. Other amps they have been paired with Hegel H80, Harman Kardon HK990, Densen DM20 & DM30, no slouches either, but the Ayre was clearly the better amp.

You really can't go wrong with the Neumann's. I absolutely adore mine! Also, the care that Neumann has put in the documentation, measurements and manual is very reassuring for the quality of the speaker you're buying. Focal Solo's should be a step up, but then again that's to be expected for...

Might be a bit over budget, but be sure to check out Aerial Model 7T.

The Ayre AX-7E is the best amp I've ever owned.. If your speakers are not extremely power hungry it's a no-brainer.

I used to have the NAD D3020 paired with LS50's and found the NAD to be ridiculously underpowered.

I'd buy Neumann KH120A Active speakers (1000 GBP) and a Nad M51.

Indeed, unless really badly designed, I don't believe DAC's make an audbile difference in all but the most resolving ultra high-end systems, and even then...

Event Opal were no doubt the "best". But on my current speakers I enjoy music far more because they're more suitable for my room ... + imaging & neutrality is better than on the Opals.

Intel NUC (mini windows computer) + jriver + jriverapp + ipad + DAC of choice = Win

Proac Studio 115 is a wonderfull speaker. Not that many reviews though ...

Pair of Neumann KH310a or PSI Audio A21-M with a benchmark Dac1 HDR.

Word. I'm not trying to diss the HiFi world, but things have gotten out of control and the prices asked for the performance offered are just ridiculous.

The Opals are fabulous but sadly they were overpowering my room. I still miss them. If I ever move house I might go back to them ..

My opinion is that you get A LOT more value for money in the pro-audio world than in the Hi-Fi world.

Really enjoying my Neumann KH120 A's , soundstaging, detail & bass are quite phenomenal for a speaker of this size. You know what ultimately made me ditch passive speakers ? That time I bought a brand new pair of ATC SCM 11's and the first thing that I see when opening the box, is an ATC...