Rosewind
Lost in Translation
Well, I don't think I can do much better that I do with the Quad ESL 57s in my small study. Double them up - well, I have given it a thought as one of my threads can testify to, but the space in my study is limited. For that reason, a second pair would definitely go in the livingroom. I wouldn't mind that.
I have never warmed to Class D amps.
Re. the EAR 802/EAR 516: I think one lesson learned from the EAR 802/EAR 516 purchase is that when you buy s/h kit from the 1980s, you have to figure in a service at some point. It turned out fine as I got two serviced units back and sold on the EAR 802 with a small profit that made up for the service price paid. After I had the pair serviced, they showed their true colours. The EAR 802 I perceived as extremely neutral to the point of being uninvolved. This may not be entirely fair, but I like the Herron pre a lot more for how it makes music sound. It will be interesting to test the EAR 516 against the FirstWatt F4 in the late summer/early autumn.
It is a good idea to have your EAR 534 serviced.
I have never warmed to Class D amps.
Re. the EAR 802/EAR 516: I think one lesson learned from the EAR 802/EAR 516 purchase is that when you buy s/h kit from the 1980s, you have to figure in a service at some point. It turned out fine as I got two serviced units back and sold on the EAR 802 with a small profit that made up for the service price paid. After I had the pair serviced, they showed their true colours. The EAR 802 I perceived as extremely neutral to the point of being uninvolved. This may not be entirely fair, but I like the Herron pre a lot more for how it makes music sound. It will be interesting to test the EAR 516 against the FirstWatt F4 in the late summer/early autumn.
It is a good idea to have your EAR 534 serviced.