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Re: Stereo Amplifier for the M3v3
MarkSJohnson #329324 11/22/10 08:25 PM
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OK, so, I'm easily fooled. For a while, I thought the TV sound was somehow exciting the back and side surround speakers. But then I realized, that's not likely, and confirmed it was the Mits that fooled me with an 'audical' illusion.

I'm a good driver.


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Re: Stereo Amplifier for the M3v3
2x6spds #329470 11/24/10 03:01 PM
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What is your view on tube amps compared to solid state amps? What benefit does it have a over solid state ones.

I was thinking of going for the rotel pre-pow combo which will enable me to by amp the m3s the rc06 and eventually two rc0b's.

http://www.rotel.com/UK/products/ProductDetails.htm?Id=45
http://www.rotel.com/UK/products/ProductDetails.htm?Id=41&Tab=1&Pic=1

Would welcome everyone's feedback... I have ben also tempted to go for a stereo int amp like denon's 710ae or 1500ae


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Re: Stereo Amplifier for the M3v3
Clovis #329563 11/25/10 05:07 AM
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Clovis, I have a bunch of amps, most solid state, one tubie. I have a different system in every room without a bathtub. All these amps sound great. However, after listening to them over a long period of time I favor some over others.

My favorite is the Antique Sound Labs MG S1 15DT 5 wpc SET tube amp. (Thank you Tosh for sending the replacement output terminals) I've used it with M3s, M2s, M22s, Michaura M55s (modded), Michaura M66s (modded) M50tis and Dahlquist DQM 905s. The competition: Yamaha M80, Kenwood KA9100, Harman Kardon PM 665.

Magic with the M3s, also with the Axiom-like Michaura M55s, and M66s.

The M3s are very easy to drive. Interestingly, the M22s are not.

The 5wpc SET tube amp just cannot get the M22s to open up. On the other hand, although all the above solid state amps sound great with the M22s, I like the Harman Kardon best.

Does that mean that an A/B test would tell the difference between the solid state amps? No. However, living with them for a while will.

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Re: Stereo Amplifier for the M3v3
2x6spds #330230 12/03/10 01:55 PM
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I decided on purchasing the Rotel RA06SE. It's a stereo integrated amp, 70 watt, 0.3 THD etc etc
I paid 3600 UAE dirhams for it which is I think US$970. Great amp with those blue night lights for late night listening...well sometimes I wish I could turn off the lights, but they aren't really distracting. I don't require to turn up the volume a lot just a quarter is enough for I guess a small room with a 4-5 feet listening distance I think... is that too close...I don't have spealer stands so they are on the egde of my study desk(ex), as wide as the desk permits.

This amp has numerous ventilation slots on top so I'd be scared to sneeze in front of it.

I saw through the ventilation slots a neat lable with some pen made comments in small letters... gives that designer feeling or quality check concious manufactured device image. Its made in China BTW.

While listening to some music for the past few days I discovered that a soundstage is possible in the making, with more dedication.

Music is much more enjoyable, and the setup kind off pulls me into taking it seriously... this is a serious musical sound... it says either listen to me properly or don't. A good amp for those looking for beautiful looking, not so popular (unique) amps.

But the new system sound tells me which CDs are good sources and which are not... I guess maybe because of the extra attention to listening

Live music sounds excellent on this.

But I realised now that the M3 is now sadly.. not enough for a serious audiophile stereo system.... got to get M60s or 80s or some other tower for that, with the usual pre & pow combo. Didn't really realise it at the time.

I think I would sell my old BP6Bs and replace them with the M3s on stands or maybe reuse them as stereo spekers in the living room.

Boy do I have problems.


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Re: Stereo Amplifier for the M3v3
Clovis #330298 12/04/10 01:48 AM
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I had a combo Naim Nait 5i and CD 5i for a while with a pair of M3 v2 and i can tell you that was a incredeble match.

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Re: Stereo Amplifier for the M3v3
Philippe #331075 12/10/10 07:07 PM
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Naim Nait 5i was recommended by whathifi as well as an audiophile colleague but I couldn't afford it :-(
Not yet ready for that big plunge. I still have to buy some stands for the M3s, being slightly cautious with spending.

I did place them on some low sitting stools, and placed them in area free of any close furniture, sounded right for the money.

Now to get stands, maybe a nice small rack, power strip ........

The never ending stow-oreeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee....


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