I usually spend hours (or days) for speaker positioning to make sure for the best possible sound for my ears. I believe Accuphase makes great amps while my set of electronics serves me well enough (for now). I would like to use EQ with microphone (like GLM of Genelec) one day.

In short, I would go for acuphase e-4000 if I must choose.

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that will mostly depends on what genre you mostly listen to. LS50 is more revealing and requires more budget than Haydn Grand. for the other ends though,

@@reviewchannel9871 Thank you for the insight !.. I thought the Haydn would be as revealing. I would run those with a Peachtree Nova 150 and wonder if it's enough as I saw they don't seem to be very sensitive speakers. That why I was surprised to hear/read that they are very good at low volume, but maybe the Peachtree wouldn't be enough for this result. Would you know, and if the LS50 would be better at low volume ? I have an opportunity the get the Haydn at 400, so maybe it's a good deal over LS50's that would be more, even used ?..

@@reviewchannel9871 Hi, thank you for your reply (I think the end of it didn't post though). I don't listen to heavy rock or such, more like FIP radio style, rather easy listening. When you mention the LS require more budget, do you mean amp. wise ? I would drive them either or with a Peachtree Nova 150 for that matter.

Yes

square one is great. I would grab it if they are available.

The new Precision 1.0 is a more expensive replacement. It is better then square one but it is totally worth it.

i am pretty sure that precision 1.0 is a great speaker too, considering its price tag.@@alee3875

PM-10 does not have tone control. I would suggest different avenue though. You can go for mono blocks for the similar budget and use DAC's volume as a pre amp. such combination always wins over using integrated amps in my previous experience,

@@reviewchannel9871 I'm talking about adjusting the tone of the sound because I will have to move the speakers to a smaller room with dimensions of 4mx4m, so I don't know if there will be too much bass because these are large speakers, and if there was a bass control, I could subtract it on the potentiometer. So I'm looking for an amplifier or power amplifiers. Thank you for your answer. Regards

I don't think 4X4 is a small sized room (it's square measurement could be little tricky by the way) While I do not now the size of your loudspeaker either, I could manage JBL L100, Klipsh Forte 3 and Wilson Benesch Discovery 2 without using any tone control, in a room smaller than your claim.

@@reviewchannel9871 my speakers are French Focal Aria 948 hg

Between 2 models, I'd say bronze 100. Hands down.

Yes, it's that good. Indeed.

can I have some milk?

I am not a fan of integrated amp but if must choose between those 2, 5805 would be my choice. While I have not tried x5, I stlll think Mark Levinson offers higher end outcome than Rotel

@@reviewchannel9871 thank you for your response, would you think the mark 5802 levinson can drive kef reference 5 speakers, since they known to be power hungry. And also how would you describe the sound of mark levinson 5802, is it nuetral,have a deep base for ex.

@@iliyadkarami1979 Well... your kef floorstander will sing better with better electronics for sure but 5805 mostly will drive kef I presume. Personally I would rather spend more money on the frontend, and amps (like separates) and less on loudspeakers. But then again there are still many who believes allocate most of their budget on speakers is the way.

I am afraid I do not understand what box input means

There are four entries in the box. Which one to use? Thank you for your attention

@@agajota1 I believe you mean binding posts. You can connect the speaker cables black to black and red to red from your amp to your loudspeakers. You can either use Upper or lower binding posts whichever you prefer as long as both upper and lower binding posts are connected with jumper plate (that is golden metal plates that connect both upper and lower binding posts)

HT receiver? wow I think you went to far. Personally. I don't believe in most Integrated amps. Besides, I can be 100% sure PM-10 was NOT the best integrated that I tried so far. There were some better integrated amps to my ears and some of them had DAC inside. I still would not comsider them seriously whether they have DACs or not though. I would rather go for DAC+ pre and power combination. HT receiver? no thanks. .

@@reviewchannel9871 What were better integrated amps that you heard and how were they better?

@@justmemememe3354 Current Mar Levinson Int amp was good but comes with terrible build quality. I would go for valve amps (at least they have distinctive characters) or some Japanese brands (Accuphase ot Luxman) if i must choose integrated amps over separates. Separates are generally way better. The difference shows especially in the pre amp part.

A100 sounds considerably better than A80. I haven't tried A300 pro but I would not go that far.

@@reviewchannel9871Do the A100 sound more natural than A80? I find the A80 lack a little density in the midrange, they tend to sound a little on the thin side, very detailed and fast but lackins some musicality. A80 sounded quite amazine side by side comparing them with a Dynaudio Evoke 50 system.

​@@ionescugeorge2003According to my recollection, A100 sounded more persuasive, closer to real and more musical.

I cannot disagree with you (as I have spoke widely in my video).. I have not even thought about the headphone input bit since I don't do those (and I see them as unwanted, unnecessary bit too). I must admit its sound was pretty good for integrated amp though. What a shame.

i probably feel the same way.

@@reviewchannel9871 ... recent conversation with a friend of mine who had just bought an expensive cordless-drill and he says 'I really didnt want a new drill; I just want the hole that it makes' lol. same is true about so many things even audio equipement

Both speakers will play Jazz and vocals well (generally). I would go for JBLs with large woofers (and horn units) or Brit speakers like Harbeth though. This does not mean however, your preference will be same as mine since everyone seek different emphasis even in the same genre of music.

i would pick R1. R1 appeared as more responsive and closer to textbook high end sound.

@@reviewchannel9871 thanks. By "textbook high end sound" do you mean clearer or V curve or more treble information? Is the D2R more prominent in the mid range and coloured?

Yes, most proac speakers tend to have some emphasis on their own colouration. I am aware that there are fans out there. I am not one of them I guess.

Thank you. I will get back soon.

It is safe to claim that p3 is more demanding and unforgivng than denton.

Many thanks. I will upload some reviews soon.

I afraid i can't repond to your comment. I do not know the language you use.

@@reviewchannel9871 Nevermind. It's just too bad, that there is no music

It would be very easy, safe choice.

You may be right. It will be helpful if you could inform your claim in detail.

you're right it's NAD as it is printed on the amp.

Perhaps my expectation was little high. You've mentioned how 5805 offers this and that and that is great which I also have no other opinion. However, these are not surprising for an amp of such class. I have to say 5805 was a disappoinment, In terms of build quality. I still think 5805's build quality is way worse than Mark Levinson's old 383 integrated amp and even worse than premium, yet still cheaper Japanese int amps. Mark Levinson I knew, did not make amps like 5805 then. I presume most people purchase high end products for functon, great performance and impeccable build quality at the same time. I may be wrong If, Mark Levinson no longer remains in the High End domain or the definition of High End has changed. I do care about the physical mass too since I've seen many light, yet great components. Further, I think integrated amp itself is a compromise (as appose to separates)and should include user friendliness. I would reseve my opinion on Class D. I get along with Class A worshipeers too. Do you really think fingerprint attracting and slippery (and accident seekingly heavy at the same time) finishing 5805's remote is a well made?

I think we are getting an honest impression from this viewer and I appreciate that sincerity. All probably true with respect to the engineering of this integrated amplifier - but - as a center piece of a system it’s sure not a looker. As the premium Harmon brand, I expect better from Mark Levenson.

You are right and I would avoid stuff from China if I can, for serious gears. But, they are like entry level products. Do you seriously believe origin matters for these things?

@@reviewchannel9871 Neither of these speakers are entry level.

I guess it is a matter of preference.

@@reviewchannel9871 Pretty much, how ever I am looking at the black version. My phono stage has blue lights.