ARC Ref 80 might be a suitable alternative. I play music quietly as well, but the dynamics and sudden deep bass notes can surprise me especially if I’m reading.
Best of luck with your search.
Being married to a Philippina and owning a house there will be our eventual retirement. They have a different philosophy than here in the Uk where the family look after the older generation which affords a significant assurance should we be unable to fully fend for ourselves in the future.
I’ve installed some room treatment and the ambient levels are very low.
Soundstage width extends well beyond the speaker boundaries even at low volume levels.
as the post above, they are a relatively easy and efficient speaker and have never experienced any issues with a “punishing load”.
I use audio research mono blocks and have generally always found them to be a good match having previously had system 7 and 8, then Sasha 2 until my present DAW’s.
Sorry, but have no experience of the amps you are discussing, but good luck with the new speakers.
Hi Andrew,
I’ve tried searching for you as well, including you tube..regrettably without success.
it may be time to purchase a new one unfortunately, you may even be able to borrow one for a short time if not in regular use?
I’ve put my koetsu urushi wajima for sale in hi-fi news, only 35 hours, perfect condition, can demo and photos on request. For sale at £2600 ovno. Anyone here interested is welcome to contact me for more details.
I’ve owned Accuphase dp-70v, dp-85 and lastly 900/901 combination.
Whilst working overseas and my ex-wife selling the latter, I started with an esoteric k01 and have a k-01xd with rubidium clock.
Both are excellent manufacturers, but wish Accuphase would make silver facias!Never had an issue...
I have my system to play music on. I attend concerts and/or festivals as and when practical to do so.
I will play vinyl records, CD/SACD’s and even downloads from my iPad whilst at work. No real desire to pigeonhole myself in any way.
Vangelis is just the tip of the iceberg. Im familiar with literally hundreds of artists in either this, derived or more traditional Berlin style and would be welcome to share any if of interest.