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Jerry...congrats on the arrival of the Leben but I have to say that is a crime to put it up there

I say take your and then ask for from she who must be obeyed. You may have to listen to some and you will end up a bit, but it will all be worth it because after all that, you will be able to take the Leben down from the top of your CD rack and place it on the altar of music and then you will be able to and everything will be

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Jerry...congrats on the arrival of the Leben but I have to say that is a crime to put it up there


Indeed, way too pretty of equipment to hide it away!

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Jerry...congrats on the arrival of the Leben but I have to say that is a crime to put it up there

I say take your and then ask for from she who must be obeyed. You may have to listen to some and you will end up a bit, but it will all be worth it because after all that, you will be able to take the Leben down from the top of your CD rack and place it on the altar of music and then you will be able to and everything will be

Cyril.......Great post. Made me laugh, too.
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Jerry...congrats on the arrival of the Leben but I have to say that is a crime to put it up there

I say take your and then ask for from she who must be obeyed. You may have to listen to some and you will end up a bit, but it will all be worth it because after all that, you will be able to take the Leben down from the top of your CD rack and place it on the altar of music and then you will be able to and everything will be

Guys,

I'll do PENANCE/ASK FOR FORGIVENESS/ENDURE THE NAGGINGS once I have the entire second system in place.

I am working on the matching Leben RS30EQ to come in.

I like peace of mind! So, I'll "keep mum" and stay out of trouble.

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Jerry...congrats on the arrival of the Leben but I have to say that is a crime to put it up there

I say take your and then ask for from she who must be obeyed. You may have to listen to some and you will end up a bit, but it will all be worth it because after all that, you will be able to take the Leben down from the top of your CD rack and place it on the altar of music and then you will be able to and everything will be

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I'll do PENANCE/ASK FOR FORGIVENESS/ENDURE THE NAGGINGS once I have the entire second system in place.

I am working on the matching Leben RS30EQ to come in.

I like peace of mind! So, I'll "keep mum" and stay out of trouble.

Cheers!
Jerry...understood. Did you decide which speakers you are going to pare up with the Leben amp?
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Jerry...understood. Did you decide which speakers you are going to pare up with the Leben amp?
Seriously, NO .. But I have been moving around listening.

Was told this Leben 15 watter works magic with Klipsch Cornwalls (yet to hear), Avantgarde Uno Picco (old model - phased out but a used mint pair available. Asking for S$28k), Uno (old model, again phased out but a mint used pair available for S$8k - snapped out unfortunately).

As speakers do take time (and need space), I am working on as the last issue. Meanwhile, all suggestions/recommendations are welcome. You have any recommendations I should go listen?

Meanwhile, I am trying to get the Leben RS30EQ. I have actually placed the booking for it. Just dont have the guts to complete the deal. So, let it sit in the dealer's showroom first. Put together with the CS300XS makes them looks like "husband & wife" pair!

Seriously, the Leben's like a cheap alternative for Shindo's I was told. In fact, Jeff Day's review praised Leben's quite highly, especially the higher Pre/Power combo where he matched them with the Tannoy Westminsters! tannoy

For sure, I am very happy with this tiny and cute amp! Heard it thru the Duevel Planets and it really sounded good, especially AFTER the mod I have done.

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