I don't own a LP but can you clarify for other members, has it always been 'lethargic' or is it just you feeling it could be better?matthewjh said:
I was happy with it to start as I went from an AV amp to the LP. For 2 years I've been using the system very little (child and house decorating etc) but recently got back into listening again. I really want to keep the Leema as I know the speakers I have are dated and of a lower budget category. Ther LP was also a gift from my wife so holds sentimental value to me. I just can help but feel it could be brought more to life. My previous house living room was long and narrow, hard floors and very little soft furnishings. I always put the lack of authority and low end down to this. My new house has a square soft furnished living room. the bass is nice but I feel it could be smoother and more detailed. Does that m make sense? I'm open to floorstanders our standmounts. MattAl ears said:
Thanks Drummer, I'll take a look at all those recommended. I'm currently using Chord Crimson Plus IC and Chord speaker cable.drummerman said:
Hi PP. From memory it took you a very, very long time to get comfortable with your Leema amplifier. Are they extremely system dependent or something?plastic penguin said:
It didn't take that long. Loved it from minute one.Gazzip said:
They do a few, depending on what you need. There is also a Spdif/optical dac only. Connects via USB (Any usb phone charger will work).matthewjh said:
They do different ones incl. a Spdif/optical one that runs of a standard phone charger.matthewjh said:
PP, I bought the Leema around the same time as you. I demoed it against a Roksan at the time (you probably dont remember) and we both agreed that the low volume listening is incredible with the Leema.plastic penguin said:
I do actually remember you, although I can't recall the username. I know you said the sound with the B&Ws sounded a little bright. But once you got it home it was a different proposition.matthewjh said:
Why is that a safe choice? Got nothing against Leema speakers, I wouldn't know.plastic penguin said:
Because they are made to work with each other. As the OP would have trouble demoing then Leema speakers and amp, synergy wise, should work a treat.drummerman said:
I am sure they make decent speakers. Still, its no safer than buying Boston speakers with Marantz or Focal with Naimplastic penguin said:
Plenty of good speakers out there, including Leema.
Think you're making too much of the word "safe". I've recommended brands such as Rega speakers to posters who've owned a Rega amp and can't/won't dem. Usually I'd say "obvious choice" rather than "safe".drummerman said:I am sure they make decent speakers. Still, its no safer than buying Boston speakers with Marantz or Focal with Naimplastic penguin said:
I still do if I think it would be a good solution.plastic penguin said:Think you're making too much of the word "safe". I've recommended brands such as Rega speakers to posters who've owned a Rega amp and can't/won't dem. Usually I'd say "obvious choice" rather than "safe".drummerman said:I am sure they make decent speakers. Still, its no safer than buying Boston speakers with Marantz or Focal with Naimplastic penguin said:
Are Leema speakers any good? No idea, but one would expect them to synergise well with their sibling amp.
I remember years ago you went through a phase of recommending Rega speakers with Cyrus amps.
I can't/won't recommend any component unless I've heard it. But given that Leema started out making speakers long before amps, CDPs... you would have to assume that their speakers are sterling.drummerman said:I still do if I think it would be a good solution.plastic penguin said:Think you're making too much of the word "safe". I've recommended brands such as Rega speakers to posters who've owned a Rega amp and can't/won't dem. Usually I'd say "obvious choice" rather than "safe".drummerman said:I am sure they make decent speakers. Still, its no safer than buying Boston speakers with Marantz or Focal with Naimplastic penguin said:
Are Leema speakers any good? No idea, but one would expect them to synergise well with their sibling amp.
I remember years ago you went through a phase of recommending Rega speakers with Cyrus amps.
Problem with Rega speakers is that they're perhaps not the amazing value they were. Understandable when considering everything has gone up. I still think they seem absolutely in line with most other high quality manufacturers looking at the quality of hardware and especially considering Rega make their own drivers where many others buy them OEM. Interesting comment from Gandi stating that most customers and dealers want improved cosmetics rather than a change in sound so that's where Rega is concentrating on. - If it ain't broke ... .
Leema know what they're doing but for some reason the speakers don't quite seem to have catched the imagination of buyers or reviewers. Not sure why.
Anyway, Rega speakers = speed and fun with good bass. Great coherence, they play 'as one'.
Things may have moved on and I would certainly try your suggestion too especially in the context of a Leema component such as the OP's.
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