305P MkII

Tube amps can be class A for single ended triode, but can also be arranged as a normal push pull and biased A/B for efficiency. Most of the "tube sound" comes from lack of negative feedback and the output transformer which accentuates electromechanical resonances in the speaker system due to lack of

Take a look at the Spinorama measurements comparing Edifier R1280T and Kali LP-UNF. Improved on-axis linearity.Better controlled directivity.Lower harmonic distortion around 2kHz and bass. Other models to consider with improvements over the Edifier R1280DB: JBL 305P Mk ii and 306P Mk ii,Pioneer DJ V

WiiM’s products are likely the way to go. And note, as you probably have seen, that they don’t otherwise have microphones for voice control — besides in their additional/optional remote controller. Also we would usually recommend at least WiiM Pro Plus, because it has better DAC than Mini or Pro. Bu

Piano needs subwoofer as well, as the lowest note has a frequency of 27.5 hz You would do better with a sub with crossover and two smaller monitors rather than just two midsize monitors. JBL LSR310S us a good budget option. Edit: a set with monitors is right within your budget https://www.sweetwater

The JBL 305P MkII (EAC review, ASR review) aren’t that good of a purchase, especially compared to Kali products. Besides many users report fairly high levels of background hiss with them. And Edifier products are far from Kali or JBL quality. The newer Edifier MR3 might be worth considering, but not

Generally yes, though it's not like there's a huge difference between the two in terms of sound. Though I've learned that the JBL 305P MkII emit an audible hiss when they're running, so if you're sensitive to that then I would go with the Mackie MR524 instead as they don't have this issue.