213runnin
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| Integrated Amp Upgrade-itis hitting.... I've got a case of upgraditis too, and have been considering a new integrated. I'd suggest putting the Parasound Halo integrated on your short list. Stereophile recommends it as an "A" level product. it has a well regarded dac section as well, ... | |
| Monitor Audio Silver 8 - Power Handling JD, I used to have an all Emotiva system. ERC-1, XPA-3 and for preamp a XDA-1. It was kind of harsh sounding at higher volumes and it didn’t have the best sound stage with Paradigm Signature speakers. One would think that Emotiva has upped their g... | |
| Amps from the 1980's -- What gear holds up sonically? Reliably? Hmm, another "back in the day" thread. I guess its inevitable to recount how good the high end was back in the 80’s, and no doubt the good brands have lasted year after year. But 30+ year old components are going to develop issues and start to ope... | |
| ascend sierra tower with raal or Focal Aria 936 Pee your pants? Whatever bcgator said, you are over reacting I think. Cougar4u started this thread, and probably regrets it! | |
| ascend sierra tower with raal or Focal Aria 936 nquery, interesting comparison with Monitor Audio. When my dealer dropped the Paradigm line back around 2005, they went with Monitor Audio.I've never thought that any speaker brand is a one size fit all proposition. And of course, many differing... | |
| ascend sierra tower with raal or Focal Aria 936 The factory direct companies live or die by their online reputation, they have to make you as happy as they can.I can only go by my own experience. Paradigm is a loudspeaker company that designed and made their own parts and drivers for decades, ... | |
| ascend sierra tower with raal or Focal Aria 936 I believe there is no point in continuing this discussion, perhaps we can at least agree on that. There are many factors on the Emotiva company, believe whatever makes sense to you. I've been simplifying the discussion so those unfamiliar with bu... | |
| ascend sierra tower with raal or Focal Aria 936 I’m not sure what you’re asking. Emotiva used to charge $899 for the XPA-5 amplifier. Today it’s $1599. Emotiva seems to be experimenting with a hybrid Internet Direct with dealer approach. I really don’t know what the costs are, but rest assured ... | |
| ascend sierra tower with raal or Focal Aria 936 "They don’t need to make as much" is simply referring to what their costs are. Costs per unit, when one doesn’t have marketing, advertising, and a B&M chain to support, costs per unit are far less. So they don’t have to charge as much to attai... | |
| ascend sierra tower with raal or Focal Aria 936 Contuzzi,1) I am not assuming anything. They don't need to make as much on each pair of speakers because of what I've previously outlined. 2) The difference with Focal is, they have the manufacturer - wholsaler - retailer chain. They cost m... | |
| ascend sierra tower with raal or Focal Aria 936 Contuzzi, the ID business model is far different from the B&M model. No stores, no salespeople, no marketing to speak of and no ad campaigns. Typically, they add a margin to the cost of their products and sell it in a marketplace that is pro... | |
| ascend sierra tower with raal or Focal Aria 936 If you're surprised at this thread, then you must get surprised an awful lot, because EVERY audio forum is chock full of threads asking for owner's impressions of their gear. It's how people develop a short list these days as the internet has chan... | |
| ascend sierra tower with raal or Focal Aria 936 Well if you want to marry a pair of speakers, I guess. The internet sales model is far different than the retail method, and is indeed based on what they cost to build. The retail speaker brand will gin up its qualities and get print media typ... | |
| ascend sierra tower with raal or Focal Aria 936 One thing about ribbons. The school of thought on them is that they have specific characteristics such as being fussy for placement, and a narrow disbursing pattern. The Raal ribbon tweeter in the Ascend Sierra speakers is a game changer, and wh... | |
| Need Adcom GFA-565se info I don't think that what Adcom is describing in their manual equates to being 2 ohm stable. The OP should describe why specifically he wants an amp that is 2 ohm stable. I suspect he might not really need that. |