Dear Podeschi
Thanks, I am seriously thinking of a pair of Cary Audio 805AE monoblocks. Any idea if they can drive the Viennas?
J

jared_lee April 12, 2012 07:14

System edited: Any comments on kW500 vs Accuphase driving the Music? I'm looking for a SET now to see how it drives the speakers.

jared_lee April 07, 2012 21:19

Hi Cio

I move the sources around a bit, but tend to stick the amp and speaker combinations together.

I use the Thiels with the MF kW500, as they need the current/power.

The Accuphase power goes well with the Harbeths, driven by the Sony TA-ER1, the most transparent pre-amp I've ever heard. I use the Harbeths for close monitoring and easy listening. If I need a more dynamic and larger scale sound, then its the Thiel based system.

The SF Line 1 is used for video sources, to tame the sound before it goes to the main amps. I have a Sony TA-DA5400ES AV amp that I use for home theater.

The Sony SACD sound is no match for the LP12/Lingo/Linto combo, as well as the Esoteric P-70/D-70 combo.

The Esoteric combo can match the sound of the Linn LP system, in terms of dynamics and realism.

I've a VTL tube 70wpc power amp but it can't handle the power needed for most of my listening. I've sold a Rogue Audio Magnum 99 pre-amp recently with the acquisition of a Accuphase C-270V pre-amp.
J

jared_lee December 20, 2009 03:16