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Moderator, yes that is the one I was referring to!

Ciao Maxterbola!

Indeed, there is no denying the symbiotic synergy between Naim and Harbeth, both of which are proud symbols of British audio at their best - quite different from their...

+1 for the Rega Brio-R

Rega seems to have it right this time - right size, right features and right price! Paired with the Rega DAC, the Regas are quite unbeatable and sound very musical!

Alan, welcome to the world of wifi streaming and CD-less replay which, IMHO, will one day rule audio and inevitably lead to the demise of CD players!! I have been streaming music from my Squeezebox...

Hi Tompj
Accuphase is a solid company with a very good reputation! I would stay with the Accuphase which should last you for a long time and provide you with musical enjoyment.

Indeed, the...

Hi Compo

Welcome to HUG! Interesting suggestion! Harbeth speakers are relatively easy to drive given their benign impedance. Under the FAQ, an amplifier with 25 watts (8 ohms) should be able to...

Alan

For owners of amplifiers (and preamplifiers) without a tone control, what would you suggest you do to have more control of the ability to recreate actual musical event?

The challenge of tone controls is in deciding how to judiciously use the controls to get the 'correct' sound! Also, is there not a tendency to be obsessed with the controls, to fiddle with it...

Alan,

Are you saying that the proposition that all amplifiers sound broadly indistinguishable applies to tuners and DACs as well (electro with basically no moving parts) [how about CDPs since they...

Hi Alan

Indeed, the offer of your challenge has lapsed with not a single soul taking up the gauntlet! Like many a curious bystander, I was hoping someone would actually accept your challenge so...

As with Kumar Kane's post above, I feel that the future is with digital streaming. While CDPs will still be sold, the trend is towards digital media which, when properly executed, can sound as good...

Just listened to a 192 kHZ High Definition Album! It is waaaayyyy better than 44.1. Its like moving from normal cassette tapes to Dolby Chrome!

Hi Alan

This is a very interesting thread! Are you then saying that ALL DACs playing through the same amplifier and speakers would sound the same (identical)?

Would speakers that use the same...

I am an acoustic guitarist and this gives me a good idea of the timbral qualities of 'live' music!

Hi Alan

I have often been intrigued by how you determine the specific impedance of Harbeth speakers? Taking an example, the SHL5 has a 6 ohm officially published impedance. The impedance is very...

God gave each one of us a pair of ears. Why do we trust the ears of someone else in making purchasing decisions? I have had my SHL5s for almost 5 years and will continue to enjoy them for many years...

You are in a good place with Harbeth P3s. The speakers are unfussy and relatively easy to drive. We all hear differently so it would be difficult to base your decision on what others have heard. The...

Hi Ferdie

Hope you are keeping well!

Wow! Awesome setup which must sound as good as how it looks! This is my dream, to have my own dedicated music room, acoustically treated and aesthetically...

Hi Concerti

Wow! The legnedary Accuphase T101! That is a real gem and a rare find!

Best Regards
Dennis

There is still something alluring about FM Radio! The sound is very analogue and even the occasional RFI is acceptable, like an old LP playing on a turntable! One accepts these idiosyncracies because...

Harbeth's recommendation of QED 79 is a good one!

Hi Sebastien

That sounds like a very clever idea for A/Bing speaker cables!

I agree with the moderator to stick to the Harbeth biwire links; they are very good. Don't waste your money on exotic...

Hi Gan

Glad to hear that you are still with your LE III. What digital source are you using with the amplifier?

Best Regards
Dennis

Hi Stefan

Congratulations on your sound decision! There are many HUGgers who own and are very happy with the LFD-Harbeth pairing, including myself.

As for speaker cables, there are lots of...

For those who are just starting their journey in Computer Audio,you will find this link very helpful:

http://www.dcsltd.co.uk/assets/dCS_Guide_to_Computer_Audio.pdf

I learnt much from reading...