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    Take the grills off

    https://www.audiosciencereview.com/forum/index.php?attachments/quad-magnepan-png.108080/
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    Luxman Class A to Hegel Class A/B

    What speakers do you have Mr Wow?
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    Luxman/Accuphase/Yamaha - Quality?

    Not been fortunate enough to have an Accuphase amp, but I have owned Denon PMA-A110, Luxman L-590 AXII and Yamaha A-S3000. Listed in my order of preference, but tbh they're all bloody good, highly competent amps. The Yamaha, in silver, was my favourite to behold. I preferred the sound of the...
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    Loudspeakers too far apart?

    When stating the distance of your speakers from the wall behind is this; wall to back corner of speaker, or, wall to front of the drivers?
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    Hard to Drive the PMC MB2 SE?

    I have both the Gaia's and the Podiums in the larger sizes. I have found them both to be worthwhile upgrades, but in my room the Podiums are better by some way. A gentle prod reveals that they allow the speaker to move far more freely than the Gaia's. I have the correct PMC stands for my BB5's...
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    Hard to Drive the PMC MB2 SE?

    BB5's have proven to be my end game speakers. I own other speakers that are likely technically superior, but the big PMC's are by far and away the most enjoyable that I have ever heard. They put a massive smile on my face with their open and effortless sound, even at low volume. All the detail...
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    Hard to Drive the PMC MB2 SE?

    Apologies for the minor tangent Mike: Does anyone know what the letters stand for in the model names of the big PMC speakers? IB2, MB2, BB5.
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    Hard to Drive the PMC MB2 SE?

    I'd take the PMC recommended amplifier power with a pinch of salt. For my particular speakers their recommendation is a massive 500 - 1200W! However I am more than happy, and then some, with their sound connected to amps that likely have a similar power output to Folkman's Osiris mentioned...
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    The ???? thread

    https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/325856409318?mkcid=1&mkrid=710-53481-19255-0&siteid=0&customid=link&campid=5338728743&toolid=20001&mkevt=1
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    Rich sounding speaker suggestions

    Yep, Spendor and Tannoy here (SP100R2 & Canterbury's). For your stipulation above I'd recommend the Spendor.
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    What are your top "test" tracks and why?

    Like most I imagine, I have a pretty large selection of test tracks from very different genres that I routinely go to. With the top ten or so fluctuating over time. If I had to pick one though, then for the last couple of years at least, it's been: Paul Simon - Diamonds on the soles of her shoes.
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    Loudspeakers That Do It All

    Not sure where you're based Tony, but you'd be most welcome to pop in and have a play, if you ever find yourself over my way (Cambridge ish)
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    Loudspeakers That Do It All

    I agree with much of the above. Firstly that all speakers are compromised in one way or another to a higher or lesser degree. All I can do is share my experience and final choice. Which bears out some of the suggestions above, such as point source, big Tannoys, Active, Cardioid etc. Having tried...
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    what was the last piece of hifi you bought

    Similar?
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    [WTD] Large Speaker Stands

    Before I order some, or even perhaps bravely/foolishly have a go at knocking up something myself. Thought it worth asking here, on the slim chance that someone might just have exactly what I need lying around. The bottom of my speakers are 50cm wide by 43cm deep. They weigh 50kg. I'd like to...


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