The Shanling monoblocks are very good with the BH2's. The 50wpc is more then enough juice for my 12 by 17 living room. I can't really sit in the room with the volume above 50%. Lots of detail even at 20% of max volume. I have only owned the modded Shanling SP80's See the 6moons review.

http://www.6moons.com/audioreviews/shanling2/80.html

Chris Johnson's mod 1 from Parts Connexion really makes a big difference, per the review. The 50wpc stays the same, but the tubes are upgraded, as are a number of internal parts.
Thx,
Mario

mario_giberti November 03, 2005 11:22

Mario

Blue heron 2 are rated at 4 ohms - as my usher 6371. I'm also considering the shanling monoblocks. Do you feel that the 50w shanlings are OK with your spekaers ?

icorem October 24, 2005 02:37

I am VERY happy withthe Blue Heron 2's. They are a bargain right now, can be had for $4500. They are detailed, rich, time and phase coherent, and beautiful to look at.
Best for my money!

mario_giberti October 15, 2005 11:25

are you happy with your blue heron 2's?
I am thinking about getting a pair.

jsquattrin October 09, 2005 17:19

I think you'll like that Cayin TA-30. I've had one for about 6 months and am blown away by its price:value ratio. I'm using the Meadowlark Shearwater Hot Rod speakers with a tube cd player. The TA-30 has a wonderful mid-range and surprisingly good bass depth. It spends much more time in my system than my Bryston gear.

kurly February 01, 2005 12:42

System edited: OK, got some Signal Cable Analog interconnect with Eichelman ends, Signal Cable power cords, Signal Cable digital interconnect, a Cayin TA30 tube amp with Busy Bee mods, focus control, etc, Hubbel cryo outlet, Aurul Thrills yellow box, Rotel 955 carosel cd player (finace demanded a carosel) due in the mail tomorrow from Audiogon dealer, maybe bi-amp with Rotel RA-985BX . Coming along, sound is improving.

mario_giberti January 28, 2005 13:58