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ELAC Debut 2.0 B5.2 Bookshelf Speakers, Black (Pair) - 1” Cloth Dome Tweeter & 5.25” Aramid Fiber Woofer - 2-Way Bass Reflex - Up to 35,000 Hz Response

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  • BOOKSHELF SPEAKERS - The Debut 2.0 B6.2 raises the bar for bookshelf performance higher than ever before. With a black ash vinyl finish and newly developed tweeters, woofers & cabinets, these small-but-mighty speakers are unbelievably musical.
  • CLOTH DOME TWEETER - The soft-dome tweeter features wide-roll surround & takes response up to 35,000 Hz making them perfect for hi-res music. The waveguide improves directivity control & minimizes diffraction modes inherent in traditional box enclosures.
  • WOVEN ARAMID-FIBER WOOFER - The aramid cone shape offers even greater stiffness and damping, far superior to polypropylene or paper. The added strength allows more flexibility in design to achieve a smoother, extended low-frequency response.
  • THICK MDF CABINETS - The MDF cabinets are larger and internally braced for greater stiffness & strength, reducing cabinet vibrations. Plus, the front-firing ports prevent placement against walls or in bookshelves from compromising performance.
  • REDESIGNED FROM THE GROUND UP - The original Debut Series changed the game & now it’s changed again with the Debut 2.0 Series. Redesigned from the ground up, they sound more remarkable than the speakers that sparked a revolution in high-end sound.

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7.09″ W x 13.43″ H x 9.21″D 7.69″ W x 14.76″ H x 10.55″ D 7.87″ W x 12.76″ H x 3.94″ D 7.09″ W x 40″ H x 9.21″ D 7.69″ W x 43.18″ H x 10.55″ D
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Black Ash Vinyl Black Ash Vinyl Black Ash Vinyl Black Ash Vinyl Black Ash Vinyl
Frequency Response
46Hz - 35kHz 44Hz - 35kHz 70Hz - 35kHz 42Hz - 35kHz 39Hz - 35kHz
Tweeter Size
1” Soft-Dome 1” Soft-Dome 1” Soft-Dome 1” Soft-Dome 1” Soft-Dome
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5 1/4” Aramid Fiber 6 1/2” Aramid Fiber 4” Aramid Fiber 3 x 5 1/4” Aramid Fiber 3 x 6 1/2” Aramid Fiber

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    Model Name Debut 2.0 B5.2
    Speaker Type Bookshelf
    Special Feature Bookshelf
    Recommended Uses For Product Music,Movies
    Compatible Devices Laptop, Personal Computer, Tablet, Smartphone
    Unit Count 1.0 Count
    Controller Type Corded Electric
    Surround Sound Channel Configuration 2.0
    Color Black
    Included Components Bookshelf Speaker (2)
    Product Dimensions 9.3"D x 7.1"W x 13.5"H
    Item Weight 31 Pounds
    Impedance 6 Ohm
    Is Waterproof FALSE
    Warranty Type Limited
    Number of Items 2
    Control Method Remote
    Speaker Size 4 Inches
    Power Source Corded Electric
    Woofer Diameter 5.25 Inches
    Vehicle Service Type Car
    Customer Package Type Standard Packaging
    Audio Driver Type Dynamic Driver
    Audio Driver Size 5.25 Inches
    Subwoofer Connectivity Technology Wired
    Connectivity Protocol Wi-Fi
    Includes MP3 player? No
    Specific Uses For Product Music, Movies, Home Theater
    UPC 858552007073
    Style Debut 2.0
    Global Trade Identification Number 00858552007073
    Manufacturer ELAC AMERICAS INC
    Item Weight 31 pounds
    ASIN B07B4Q5588
    Item model number DB52-BK
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    4.7 out of 5 stars
    Best Sellers Rank #38,919 in Electronics (See Top 100 in Electronics)
    #68 in Bookshelf Speakers
    Is Discontinued By Manufacturer No
    Date First Available March 1, 2018

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    Customers find these bookshelf speakers exceptional with music and appreciate their build quality, with one noting they're built like tanks. The speakers feature a heavy cabinet construction and are praised for their clear highs and mids, well-balanced frequency response from low-mids through high frequencies, and crisp highs. They are well-suited for small spaces, with one customer mentioning they work perfectly in a medium to large room. Customers consider them good value for money, with one highlighting their remarkable performance for their size and price.

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    578 customers mention "Sound quality"495 positive83 negative

    Customers praise the sound quality of these bookshelf speakers, finding them exceptionally good with music and well balanced, with one customer noting the absence of booming bass.

    "...neutrality of these speakers that could produce shimmering highs and impressive, tight bass I was intrigued, but also a bit skeptical of the hype...." Read more

    "...rubber feel, idk what the material is called but these are the nicest speakers I've had. Sound wise, they are so linear...." Read more

    "...I'm loving them, my jazz and rock sounded great from the start but I'm finding a rather lengthy break-in period to be most valuable, especially for..." Read more

    "...By late evening which is many hours later, the sound was not that bad. Imaging is much more precise than the old speakers...." Read more

    290 customers mention "Value for money"273 positive17 negative

    Customers find these speakers good value for money, particularly as budget bookshelf speakers, with one customer noting their remarkable performance for their size and price.

    "...In summary, I think these speakers are incredible at this price and would easily recommend to anyone who appreciates exceptional music reproduction..." Read more

    "...quality... the reviewers on YouTube are not wrong, these are the budget kings!..." Read more

    "...So much speaker in such a small, inexpensive package. Well, I've said all I need to say about these wonderful speakers. This is my final sign-off...." Read more

    "...not as good as my planar ribbon speakers in my main system, it is a great value, especially during Christmas sale. It will reveal poor recordings...." Read more

    105 customers mention "Build quality"97 positive8 negative

    Customers appreciate the build quality of these speakers, noting their nice heft and durability, with one customer mentioning they are strong without being muddy.

    "...and accurate while the bass was authoritative and punchy, but not sloppy or boomy...." Read more

    "...They weight so much more, the build quality is 10x better, feels like a super nice wood black ash, the front is a premium soft rubber feel, idk what..." Read more

    "...The power plant is a recently purchased Yamaha R-S202, a very barebones receiver that features the cleanest, fastest power I've ever experienced...." Read more

    "...Packaging was good. The pair has some weight and construction was also good. I quickly set it up in my office...." Read more

    101 customers mention "Clarity"96 positive5 negative

    Customers praise the speakers' clarity and detail, particularly noting their crisp highs and high-level performance.

    "...exceeded my expectations and has actually surprised me by revealing musical details that my other speakers couldn't deliver...." Read more

    "...They're very clear and Thankfully not harsh in the slightest. Off axis response is soo good as well...." Read more

    "...it has indeed proved a better match, resulting in increased breadth, depth, separation and clarity to the musical program, a much more cogent..." Read more

    "...Imaging is much more precise than the old speakers. The high is significantly better that the old pair. And they are much more efficient also...." Read more

    98 customers mention "Size"77 positive21 negative

    Customers appreciate the size of these speakers, describing them as small but mighty, with a compact design that fits well in rooms.

    "...So much speaker in such a small, inexpensive package. Well, I've said all I need to say about these wonderful speakers. This is my final sign-off...." Read more

    "...At just a smidge over 12 inches in height they fit nicely on a credenza without looking overly big...." Read more

    "...What this tells me about these speakers is that they posses the ability to scale and take advantage of subtle but perceivable improvements with the..." Read more

    "...Powerful enough for any speaker and small footprint...." Read more

    77 customers mention "Look"55 positive22 negative

    Customers appreciate the appearance of these speakers, noting their well-designed look and special tweeter design, with one customer highlighting the nice subdued matte black woodgrain vinyl finish.

    "...Isaak's vocals are spectacular with beautiful low growl and attention-grabbing falsettos being in center while the slide guitar riffs drift across..." Read more

    "...It was a nice subdued matte black woodgrain vinyl that look like stained wood while the Klipsch (also vinyl covered) looks more like plywood that..." Read more

    "...Aside from that annoyance, they sound great. At first a little boxy with a veiled sound around 300hz, but opened up after a bit...." Read more

    "...And those French speakers, the Triangle BRO3s, had those great looking twin front ports, that special tweeter design, and that certain "je ne sais..." Read more

    74 customers mention "Frequency response"74 positive0 negative

    Customers praise the speakers' frequency response, noting they are well balanced from low-mids through high frequencies, with clear highs and mids.

    "...These things were incredibly impressive in every way. The highs were well balanced, yet detailed without fatiguing...." Read more

    "...Off axis response is soo good as well...." Read more

    "...Now, the speakers play out differently. One can hear the subtle sounds of a bass, drums and baritone sax. Music I listened to...." Read more

    "...These are not that way. I like the tonal balance of these...." Read more

    65 customers mention "Volume"55 positive10 negative

    Customers appreciate the speakers' volume, noting their outstanding highs and crisp highs, with one customer mentioning they are very full on both highs and lows.

    "...hypnotic staccato piano passages have a natural, subtle resonance and space that reflects the place it was recorded...." Read more

    "...And even have some aspects that sound better like the richer midrange that’s especially nice for less acoustically treated rooms...." Read more

    "...They are clear, warm but crisp, and won't need a sub added in most music situations...." Read more

    "Surprisingly good bass response for a bookshelf speaker, and excellent highs." Read more

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    Since there’s 4 different speakers here under the same umbrella of reviews let me say I’m strictly talking about the DB63’s here, which I can say confidently are definitely the better speaker for my ears than the 2.0 and the original Debut speaker both of which I’ve had. And most the reviews here are for the 2.0’s. these are Easily one of the best pairs of speakers you can get under $500 if not the best. I will say these do need some break in like most speakers, about 40+ hours really to get them right and the more they break in the better. And I haven’t even got them fully broken in yet. Also I can say I’ve had the Klipsch RP-600m II’s to compare, and to me these DB63’s are night and day better. I sent those 600’s back asap. I those sounded like dog ass compared to these to me lol. And here’s what some audiophile YouTube channels have to say about these… Cheap audio man on YouTube says these are tied for his pick for best speaker under $500 with the Emotiva xb2, which they both are sort of opposite ends of the spectrum with these having that better deeper bass and slightly warmer midrange and the XB2’s having that more lively top end. Also He mentioned that he actually liked the DB53’s better than the 63’s, like the midrange he said is more detailed on the 5.25 inch version, minus having less bass but with a sub that shouldn’t matter too much at all. So I will be trying those out as well and maybe sending a pair of the 63’s back if that’s the case and will update when I do. Or from Andrew Robinson who mentions these all the time for his go to recommendation for budget bookshelf speakers. (Btw his testing of these speakers in his video rendered incredibly neutral, more than some others that tested these but still it’s his anecdote in his room) Or There’s a great video from Hunter Gray LUV Music, comparing these to $1600 speakers like the KEF LS50 META’s, the Martin Logan XT B100’s, the Klipsch RP-600m II’s, and the Q acoustic 5020’s And he says these DB63’s have 90% of the performance of the KEFs and the Logan’s at 28% of the cost. And even have some aspects that sound better like the richer midrange that’s especially nice for less acoustically treated rooms. And he said he flat out likes these better than the q acoustic 5020’s which are $999 a pair. And definitely more than the RP-600 m II’s which again I fully can back given I’ve had those and sent them back. Also Erins audio corner did some tests I recommend watching his review of these if you want to get some possibly valuable info on how he EQd these to better neutralize the tone, which I included to screenshots from his video showing basically what he did at the 550 hz and 650hz and 3300 hz on his EQ software. Me personally I don’t have that ability to adjust any hz level with my denon receiver only a few options, but I don’t even use tone controls anyway because I find using MultEQ from audyssey toggled on gets me better sound than any tone controls I’ve messed with anyway, also flipping dynamic EQ on for music and then off for videos/ podcasts really helps bring out the best sounds for music in my simple setup. If dynamic EQ is on for YouTube vids/podcasts It can sometimes make the already usually lower quality voice recordings sound distorted and not so clean.. that’s just my experience, and my only complaint really is that for YouTube vids and pods these sometimes don’t sound excellent, but that’s a lot of the time the crappy recordings fault not the speakers lol, but not always. but for music these sound impeccable to me. So do what you will with that info, try them if you want send them back if you want cause Amazon primes awesome for that and so easy.
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    • Reviewed in the United States on February 11, 2025
      Size: 6.5"Style: Debut 3.0Verified Purchase
      They were a significant upgrade from the Sony SSCS5 I had. They weight so much more, the build quality is 10x better, feels like a super nice wood black ash, the front is a premium soft rubber feel, idk what the material is called but these are the nicest speakers I've had.
      Sound wise, they are so linear. I didn't realize how poor my other speakers performed until I used these. They're very clear and Thankfully not harsh in the slightest. Off axis response is soo good as well. Not a single con with these, I honestly could have paid a thousand dollars for them and would of expected the same quality... the reviewers on YouTube are not wrong, these are the budget kings!
      I paired them with new Ultimax (2) 18 in subwoofers in a sealed enclosure and wow. Took my system to a new level in clarity. My previous subs were monoprice sw-15s and these are so much louder and cleaner and the same time. No boomyness. Together the subs and these Elacs have transformed my audio/home theater setup
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      Build quality and sound quality way better than I imagined

      Reviewed in the United States on February 11, 2025
      They were a significant upgrade from the Sony SSCS5 I had. They weight so much more, the build quality is 10x better, feels like a super nice wood black ash, the front is a premium soft rubber feel, idk what the material is called but these are the nicest speakers I've had.
      Sound wise, they are so linear. I didn't realize how poor my other speakers performed until I used these. They're very clear and Thankfully not harsh in the slightest. Off axis response is soo good as well. Not a single con with these, I honestly could have paid a thousand dollars for them and would of expected the same quality... the reviewers on YouTube are not wrong, these are the budget kings!
      I paired them with new Ultimax (2) 18 in subwoofers in a sealed enclosure and wow. Took my system to a new level in clarity. My previous subs were monoprice sw-15s and these are so much louder and cleaner and the same time. No boomyness. Together the subs and these Elacs have transformed my audio/home theater setup
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    • Reviewed in the United States on January 14, 2021
      Size: 6.5"Style: Debut 2.0Verified Purchase
      They're brand spanking new. They came in late yesterday, I got them out of the box and up on the wall today on a floating shelf system also from Amazon. They had to be put pretty high on the wall and I placed them upside down so the tweeter was more at ear level. The power plant is a recently purchased Yamaha R-S202, a very barebones receiver that features the cleanest, fastest power I've ever experienced. The 100 watts per channel @ 8 ohms is supplying more than enough juice for these speakers, so far 2/3 power is confortably loud, 3/4 I've not yet dared to tread. In other words, I have ridiculous headroom. The primary source is a Hiby R3 Pro DAC, also from Amazon which I prefer to feed hard wired, rarely Bluetoothed. The Elacs complete a pretty dreamy sounding stereo system. It ain't high-end, but at under $600 it's amazingly close. Now for the breaking-in. To inaugurate my purchase I started off with a rousing baroque fanfare for organ, brass and tympany from a sparklingly sonic, out-of-print DGG CD called Awake The Trumpet's Lofty Sound, just to let the Elacs know that their primary thrust will be classical. Then I cut loose with some Chicago Transit Authority, and the eponymously titled Pastorius, which sounded comprehensible for the first time. I went on to Up Front from David Sanborn, and Imaginary Worlds by Sammy Figueroa. Big music all, to show off the outstanding immersive power of the Elacs and to loosen up the internal workings of the drivers, an endeavor that will continue for some time. Whereas I will put off complex symphonic selections until the breaking-in process is a little more advanced, I see no reason why something like the Hammerklavier and other super dynamic pieces for solo piano should be excluded. So onwards and upwards, I'm loving these speakers. I'm absolutely blown away by these speakers and I recommend people grab 'em before the price goes up.

      It has now been around 6 weeks since the Elacs came in. I'm loving them, my jazz and rock sounded great from the start but I'm finding a rather lengthy break-in period to be most valuable, especially for many of my classical selections. I have not gone out of my way to push them hard or for long periods at a stretch, just normal listening. The reviewer who mentioned the shortcomings in rendering classical during a 3 speaker system comparison was absolutely correct. Much material, strings, alto recorders, certain piano notes have sounded initially on the raggedy side. I'm thinking right around the crossover frequencies, the upper registers of the woofer and lower registers of the tweeter. But much of this has worked itself out and continues to work itself out over time. The guy never gave these speakers a chance. With each passing day I grow more impressed and gratified by my purchase, particularly as I see that the cost has gone up by $90. Recently, I have had occasion to push the volume, namely on the beautifully engineered DGG Mutter recording of the Sibelius violin concerto. Wow! Wow! Words fail me. Enough said. At any rate, when I get around to it I'm going to install my other receiver, the 120 WPC Harman Kardon HK3490. After all, if 100 WPC sounds great, etc., etc.. Besides, I want to utilize my graphic equalizer, and the Yamaha lacks a tape loop. So to conclude for the second and final time, these Elacs are definitely keepers. After even an incomplete break-in period the imaging, tonal and dynamic qualities of the system are simply fantastic for their size and price, and just continue to get better still.

      It's now a little over 3 months of enjoyment with the Elacs. I have switched over to the 120 RMS per channel HK and it has indeed proved a better match, resulting in increased breadth, depth, separation and clarity to the musical program, a much more cogent soundstage and power to (relatively speaking, of course) inspire awe. It truly demonstrates the difference between the loudness of the Yamaha and the all together desirable volume provided by the HK. Additionally, I do believe that in the enhanced amplification of frequencies and timbres the breaking in process has been accelerated. By now only rarely do I hear a wayward tone, so I think the Elacs, after perhaps an overly long period of time can be considered just about broken in. But now that they are I can really appreciate the full capabilities of the speakers, how their innate neutrality of sound allows them to complement so many styles of music and how their power handling enables the experience of total immersion in clean, clear unsullied music. So much speaker in such a small, inexpensive package. Well, I've said all I need to say about these wonderful speakers. This is my final sign-off. My final, final sign-off. Seriously.
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      Wonderfully Musical Performance Loudspeakers

      Reviewed in the United States on January 14, 2021
      They're brand spanking new. They came in late yesterday, I got them out of the box and up on the wall today on a floating shelf system also from Amazon. They had to be put pretty high on the wall and I placed them upside down so the tweeter was more at ear level. The power plant is a recently purchased Yamaha R-S202, a very barebones receiver that features the cleanest, fastest power I've ever experienced. The 100 watts per channel @ 8 ohms is supplying more than enough juice for these speakers, so far 2/3 power is confortably loud, 3/4 I've not yet dared to tread. In other words, I have ridiculous headroom. The primary source is a Hiby R3 Pro DAC, also from Amazon which I prefer to feed hard wired, rarely Bluetoothed. The Elacs complete a pretty dreamy sounding stereo system. It ain't high-end, but at under $600 it's amazingly close. Now for the breaking-in. To inaugurate my purchase I started off with a rousing baroque fanfare for organ, brass and tympany from a sparklingly sonic, out-of-print DGG CD called Awake The Trumpet's Lofty Sound, just to let the Elacs know that their primary thrust will be classical. Then I cut loose with some Chicago Transit Authority, and the eponymously titled Pastorius, which sounded comprehensible for the first time. I went on to Up Front from David Sanborn, and Imaginary Worlds by Sammy Figueroa. Big music all, to show off the outstanding immersive power of the Elacs and to loosen up the internal workings of the drivers, an endeavor that will continue for some time. Whereas I will put off complex symphonic selections until the breaking-in process is a little more advanced, I see no reason why something like the Hammerklavier and other super dynamic pieces for solo piano should be excluded. So onwards and upwards, I'm loving these speakers. I'm absolutely blown away by these speakers and I recommend people grab 'em before the price goes up.

      It has now been around 6 weeks since the Elacs came in. I'm loving them, my jazz and rock sounded great from the start but I'm finding a rather lengthy break-in period to be most valuable, especially for many of my classical selections. I have not gone out of my way to push them hard or for long periods at a stretch, just normal listening. The reviewer who mentioned the shortcomings in rendering classical during a 3 speaker system comparison was absolutely correct. Much material, strings, alto recorders, certain piano notes have sounded initially on the raggedy side. I'm thinking right around the crossover frequencies, the upper registers of the woofer and lower registers of the tweeter. But much of this has worked itself out and continues to work itself out over time. The guy never gave these speakers a chance. With each passing day I grow more impressed and gratified by my purchase, particularly as I see that the cost has gone up by $90. Recently, I have had occasion to push the volume, namely on the beautifully engineered DGG Mutter recording of the Sibelius violin concerto. Wow! Wow! Words fail me. Enough said. At any rate, when I get around to it I'm going to install my other receiver, the 120 WPC Harman Kardon HK3490. After all, if 100 WPC sounds great, etc., etc.. Besides, I want to utilize my graphic equalizer, and the Yamaha lacks a tape loop. So to conclude for the second and final time, these Elacs are definitely keepers. After even an incomplete break-in period the imaging, tonal and dynamic qualities of the system are simply fantastic for their size and price, and just continue to get better still.

      It's now a little over 3 months of enjoyment with the Elacs. I have switched over to the 120 RMS per channel HK and it has indeed proved a better match, resulting in increased breadth, depth, separation and clarity to the musical program, a much more cogent soundstage and power to (relatively speaking, of course) inspire awe. It truly demonstrates the difference between the loudness of the Yamaha and the all together desirable volume provided by the HK. Additionally, I do believe that in the enhanced amplification of frequencies and timbres the breaking in process has been accelerated. By now only rarely do I hear a wayward tone, so I think the Elacs, after perhaps an overly long period of time can be considered just about broken in. But now that they are I can really appreciate the full capabilities of the speakers, how their innate neutrality of sound allows them to complement so many styles of music and how their power handling enables the experience of total immersion in clean, clear unsullied music. So much speaker in such a small, inexpensive package. Well, I've said all I need to say about these wonderful speakers. This is my final sign-off. My final, final sign-off. Seriously.
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    • Reviewed in the United States on January 3, 2025
      Size: 6.5"Style: Debut 2.0Verified Purchase
      If you are someone who listens to acoustic music or vocals, you’ll likely love these speakers. They are quite accurate yet musical. They also draw you into the sound. You’ll pay attention more to what you are listening to. The results? A very good and sometimes even surprising experience.

      Also, these speakers are a safe choice for someone who is shopping for a value under $1,000. Give it a quality input and the speakers will scale up well quality. They also shows off with small improvements. Add banana plugs, DAC’s, etc., and you’ll have a remarkably satisfying sound.

      Sound stage. The speakers’ in and of themselves are impressive, but really show off when them have room to breathe. For the best sound stage place them away from side walls and on speaker stands.

      Sound accuracy. These speakers feature an aluminum dome tweeter. It’s really a good one. One that radiates well and without a sharpness. Also, the tweeter is exceptionally capable of matching the sound of cymbals, woodwind instruments, a piano’s higher registers, and even the vocals of sopranos.

      The middle range is very good. The speakers can take on a lot of instruments with little or no strain. They also offer some surprises. Sometimes even the most familiar recordings I have now become a different listening experience. I hear new things. For fun, I played Sting (with Branford Marsalis)

      The lower registers have improved. When I first got the speakers, they had zero problems reaching levels that are, “As low and you can go”. But, they seemed to lack a kind of richness, and didn’t seem organically toned. Everything changed after its two week break in period. Now, the speakers play out differently. One can hear the subtle sounds of a bass, drums and baritone sax.

      Music I listened to. Frank Morgan’s, In a Sentimental Mood, Sting (featuring Branford Marsalis) Englishman in New York; Veronica Swift, This Bitter Earth; Sheku Kanneh-Mason, Gabriel’s Message; Cynthia Erivo (Featuring Ariana Grande), Wicked, The Soundtrack ; Jhené Aiko, W.A.Y.S.; Miles Davis (featuring John Coltrane & Cannonball Adderly) All Blues,

      Power Requirements. IDK. Likely de minimus. I have never come close to running out of headroom when driving them with a 40 Watt / channel tube amp.

      My rig. The Debut DB3 6.5, InFi ( A/B Class integrated Amp), S.M.S.L. (SM100) DAT.

      Misc. Toslink to fiber optic input, inexpensive banana plug-ins, JJ Electronic tubes.
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