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    Luxman SQ-N150 vs Mcintosh MA252 vs C8 preamp

    Sorry, thought I’d try and bump this up the line to see if any of you can pass on some valued feedback! thanks
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    Luxman SQ-N150 vs Mcintosh MA252 vs C8 preamp

    Hello, Has anyone had any experience with either of these. Read a bit about the Mcintosh but not too much in the Luxman. The Luxman on paper only has 10w, the Mcintosh 100w (hybrid setup). I might be comparing apples and oranges here. How would this go in a larger 5x8m room. Speakers are...
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    Prima Luna Evo 400 pre or integrated

    Has anyone had much experience with the Mcintosh ma252? Price wise this is comparable to the Prima Luna. Not sure which comes out on top out of these two. It’s a bit tricky getting to demo these at the moment, and just trying to whittle down options.
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    Prima Luna Evo 400 pre or integrated

    It’s been a few years and was hoping for some insight from some of you…. I currently still own an audio lab 8200 series system - 8200a as preamp feeding into 8200mb mono blocks. This is paired with monitor audio gx100 speakers. I’ve always been chasing a slightly more engaging, warmer sound...
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    Sony hap-s1 and bookshelf speaker selection

    Thanks for the heads up on the lack of airplay on the Sony. Another option I was considering was the Technics SU-G30 Again, thoughts, comments and suitability for application?
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    Sony hap-s1 and bookshelf speaker selection

    Thanks Guys, I’m familiar with the monitor audio sound. Has anyone got any comments on the Tannoy revolution xt minis? thanks
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    Sony hap-s1 and bookshelf speaker selection

    Hello, it’s been a while since my last post, but I need some more of your valuable feedback. I’m looking Into a Sony hap-s1 as a potential all in one set-up for a kitchen/ /dining room. It seems to cover all the bases, with internet radio, airplay and potential analogue rca inputs for phone...
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    New Hifi Setup: Luxman,Accuphase, Musical Fidelity, New or Second hand???

    Ok, so now that his amp is sorted I need advice on options for a phono amp. Needs to suit the ams35i and an older style empire turntable. Most likely the turntable will be fitted with a grado wooden cartridge. I've been quite impressed by my luxman e200 phono amp paired with a wooden grado...
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    New Hifi Setup: Luxman,Accuphase, Musical Fidelity, New or Second hand???

    Cno, I wish it was me that owned that amp! I'm still a few years away from an upgrade to my system. Sadly still not part of that elusive club. I'll recommend to take the amp with him to a few showrooms - it was more about narrowing down the selections. Thanks for he comments.
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    New Hifi Setup: Luxman,Accuphase, Musical Fidelity, New or Second hand???

    As it works out, I just learnt that my friend tracked down and purchased a ams35i - quite envious! now that the amp is sorted, speaker suggestions please???? Am I on the right track with the Vienna acoustics, pmc, minitor audio? i saw the suggestions of sonus fabers as well. Thanks
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    New Hifi Setup: Luxman,Accuphase, Musical Fidelity, New or Second hand???

    Thanks guys, i saw that amp, and have to admit I was tempted myself! When I saw that was available i told my friend to go for it - he tried but not being in the uk the bid wasn't accepted. I think it might be worth looking into as a suitable option though. Might see if we can track something...
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    New Hifi Setup: Luxman,Accuphase, Musical Fidelity, New or Second hand???

    If anyone could shed some light on Conrad Johnson components. Thoughts suitability, etc - that would be great
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    New Hifi Setup: Luxman,Accuphase, Musical Fidelity, New or Second hand???

    Thanks for the comments guys. Can anyone elaborate on which component would best benefit form being a valve based one - for example do you go a valve preamp to colour the sound, and then the power could be a solid state, or give versa? At the other end of the spectrum, can too much valve action...
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    New Hifi Setup: Luxman,Accuphase, Musical Fidelity, New or Second hand???

    Hello All, I was hoping for some feedback on a new system a friend of mine is compiling. Looking into a full new setup, where second hand equipment is happy to be entertained. The style of music is predominately classical, and he has a leaning towards the warm tube sound, so a valve preamp /...
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    Audiolab monoblock auto on

    Sorry, typo - audiolab advise they shouldn't always be switched in always on mode.