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    Kef LS50 - Sidegrade or upgrade?

    I used to have Audiolab 8200cdq+8200p driving my LS50's , they sounded bright and light on bass with music feeding through USB from my laptop. My room is similar in size to yours, but it is open-plan and had hardwood floor which didn't help with the listening fatigue. Recently I changed my amp...
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    whiplash

    'That which does not kill us makes us stronger'  - Friedrich Nietzsche Btw, the opening music is my favorite
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    Ultra Sound & Vision?

    I bought my monitor audio airstream A100 last year and Van den Hul cables recently from them. Very good service from Michael, prices are not bad too.
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    Advice needed on Arcam A19 vs Rega Elex-R

    You are welcome to come visit and have a listen :)
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    Advice needed on Arcam A19 vs Rega Elex-R

    2 weeks ago, I swapped the Audioquest Dimondback in my set up for Van den Hul the Wave, there is immediate improvement to the sound which is smoother and the bass is richer. Then after demoing both amplifiers, I went and bought the Rega Elex-R. It was a easy decision for me, while listening to...
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    Advice needed on Arcam A19 vs Rega Elex-R

    Hi! everyone, thanks for the suggestions so far. Regarding mahleu's suggestion, I've tried in the past in rooms of different size with various type of furniture and carpet/curtain. The system does produce slightly more intimate sound in a smaller room with more sound dampening materials. But it...
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    Advice needed on Arcam A19 vs Rega Elex-R

    @Doge Thanks for the advise! I want to demo both the Arcam and Rega. I know I can demo the Arcam at iLED, but I am not sure where to demo the Rega Elex-R, any ideas?
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    Advice needed on Arcam A19 vs Rega Elex-R

    Hi, everyone! I am new to the forum. I need help from fellow members in choosing a new amp for my hi-fi setup. For my living room, I've had a pair of KEF LS50's going through an Audiolab 8200cdp+8200p combo for a year now. I always found the sound to be a bit lean and clinical. But not until I...
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