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So early days I streamed from my PC using a Qnap attached storage device, at this time there was a general consensus that digital didn't have the same issues as analogue and that most DAC's would therefore sound the same. About a year later I had the opportunity to try before I buy a high end...

In the main I agree with this and it’s a good starting point to ensure the specifications of an amplifier meets the demands of the individual speakers, but thereafter it’s a bit of trial and error as to which of the “compatible” amplifiers provides the best performance given the individual...

Yes, miniature tubes in the 300, I think Musical Fidelity bought up the tri-vista tubes wholesale and have a considerable stock of them using them in a number of limited edition units to date, ( I also had their Tri-Vista 3D CD player which was very impressive, big as with most of their kit but...

Not to worry, I did keep it and it is now back in harness driving the ESL 11’s, can’t see me ever selling it to be honest, it’s built like a tank and performs well beyond anything I have yet been able to try. I wouldn’t be looking for anything else if it was a little more compact and had a...

Thought I would add my own experiences here regarding my journey with the ML ESL11’s and amplifiers used. As my original post I have been using a JS audio upgraded Musical Fidelity Tri-Vista 300, this is a monster of an amp but drives the ML’s effortlessly, the only downside is form factor and...

Ok, so been listening to my ESL11A's through the Musical Fidelity and had swapped out the power amp section to try the Quad 909 power amp and was quite impressed, This configuration was using the pre-out from the Musical Fidelity into the Quad 909 and headed by a Linn Klimax streamer. As the...

So, having spent a bit of time listening to my ESL Impressions 11A, I finally get around to reading the manual and discover that the "break-in" period for the speakers is stated at 72hrs @90db ("moderate listening levels"), moderate........really, is this right or even practical / achievable, I...

Which one to choose! Hi ttocs, thanks for the welcome, well I have moved on from a pair of Eggleston Works Andra 3's driven by a Musical Fidelity X300 Nu Vista integrated which really was impressive, the Musical Fidelity has been fully upgraded by JS audio and is a step above the standard...

I sit hear with a great big grin on my face being lucky enough to be in the presence of a fine pair of walnut Impression ESL 11A's :rocker: I will say more but now is not the time I just can't drag myself away from playing my complete collection and hearing it all again for what seems the very...