Hi everyone! I've been lurking in this forum without an account for a few months now. Lots of super valuable information here! I've never done hifi before and am looking forward to my first foray. I'm hoping to have a office + listening room (not too big, about 4m x 7m) in my upcoming new place.
I've been auditioning a few systems, and fell in love with the transparency of the Martin Logans. Based on my current budget (alas, no license to increase budget since the missus is not convinced as yet), I'm looking at the Electromotion ESL. I know a few posters have warned against this (given the bass box reverberation?) and suggested going second hand. Unfortunately, the second hand market in my small country isn't robust, and I haven't been able to find any deals there.
My entry level current setup will likely be: Chromecast Audio (spotify or tidal) + Turntable (likely a Pro-ject) > Integrated amp > EM ESL
Based on my integrated amp requirements (preferably having both a phono-stage and DAC to minimise equipment and keep the missus happy), I've shortlisted the following three options:
YBA iA350a (no phono stage unfortunately)
Simaudio Moon Neo Ace
Parasound Halo Integrated (I've seen some posters saying this sounds a little dead? Others seem to like it quite a bit though)
I would appreciate any thoughts on the above setup / choice of integrated amp. Thanks in advance!
I've been auditioning a few systems, and fell in love with the transparency of the Martin Logans. Based on my current budget (alas, no license to increase budget since the missus is not convinced as yet), I'm looking at the Electromotion ESL. I know a few posters have warned against this (given the bass box reverberation?) and suggested going second hand. Unfortunately, the second hand market in my small country isn't robust, and I haven't been able to find any deals there.
My entry level current setup will likely be: Chromecast Audio (spotify or tidal) + Turntable (likely a Pro-ject) > Integrated amp > EM ESL
Based on my integrated amp requirements (preferably having both a phono-stage and DAC to minimise equipment and keep the missus happy), I've shortlisted the following three options:
YBA iA350a (no phono stage unfortunately)
Simaudio Moon Neo Ace
Parasound Halo Integrated (I've seen some posters saying this sounds a little dead? Others seem to like it quite a bit though)
I would appreciate any thoughts on the above setup / choice of integrated amp. Thanks in advance!