Hi, in the music category you mentioned, NAD makes a great CD player in the $500 range, I belive it is a model 400. Preamps, well nothing at all with the Adcom or NAD, or if you want to smooth out the system, pick up Audible Illusions Modulus, it plays forever, and is great with solid state amps. You can get a series 2 in the low hundreds and a 3 model in the high hundreds. Alos, PS Audio has some great older pieces that work very well, the PS4.6 works very well if you can find one. On speakers, I like the B&W's for rock, and you don't have to go to the Nautilis to get great sound on a budget. Also, as some others noted, the NHT 2.9 or 3.3 are astonishing on rock or home theater, great dynamics and don't sound hard except when really pushed, but can handle the current. Hope this helps!!
Need some advice with new system
I am looking at purchasing a pair of adcom 565 monoblocks used at a local dealer. Being that my musical tastes are basically hard rock and heavy metal i am looking to move air. Also i am on a budget so i am as they say looking for the "Biggest Bang for the Buck". Anyone have any suggestions on a good preamp,cd player and speakers for this type of preference.Like to feel it in the chest. Yet trying to stay away from those nasty harsh highs.I had a set of Klipsh Chorus 2's about 5 years ago and the highs were way to bright but the bass was descent.
5 responses Add your response