213runnin

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Is the move up to Parasound Halo A21 worth it?
I've never heard the A23, though I am an A21 owner.  I hope I'm not stepping on a landmine by suggesting you try better cabling, if you haven't already.   
Best speakers for $3000
Paraneer, actually he mentions what kind of amp he has in the first post, and at least some of us are familiar with its capabilities.  I'd suggest demoing the Totem's carefully, they have a unique house sound. 
Best speakers for $3000
It sounds like the OP wants what sounds best at $3000 for others, then he'll decide among this short list developed using whatever factors he decides to use.Trrevell, I have found that bang for buck is best with either used, or internet direct com... 
Any reviews/impressionsons of Ascend Sierra 2?
I don't know about the nearfield listening with Sierra 2, I'm about 12 to 13 feet away and they're getting 150 wpc.  In my humble opinion, if you turn the subs off and can hardly tell much of a difference, then you subs are turned too low, or the ... 
Any reviews/impressionsons of Ascend Sierra 2?
No one speaker will satisfy 100% of audiophiles, that is a fact.  I've owned speakers from Boston Acoustics, Polk, Mission, Energy, Mirage, Camber, Paradigm, Tannoy and Ascend.  There are many more brands out there succeeding, because of people's ... 
Parasound Halo Integrated Amplifier
Yeah, Nad offers good bang for buck, but any Parasound Halo gear is in another league. 
I am sick of Adele
BTW the 21 album is good and has great moments.  The band and mix is so apart from the usual pop crap it's a wonder that the pointy heads in the music industry let it happen.  The anti-gaga music. 
Parasound Halo Integrated Amplifier
I' ve become a big Parasound fan after acquiring an A21, and then a P7.  Their house sound is great, a gorgeous midrange with detailed highs that aren't harsh.  It was so much better than the Emotiva and NAD stuff I had and really brought my speak... 
Paradigm Titan v3
I recently acquired a pair of Titan v3.  There is a reason why the Titan put Paradigm on the map.   The sound is very good, and they hit harder and lower than the Pioneers.  One thing.  You've now mentioned two pairs of speakers you own that are b... 
Help? Stereo for art studio, under $1k
Unfortunately many have missed the basic requirement.  The OP wants to play his digital files, and none of the old used pieces suggested can do that.  Plus, the high risk of break down of these old pieces makes them a bad risk. 
Parasound Halo A23 paired with Peachtree Nova 125
Yeah, I ended up with a BNIB unit for a pretty good deal. 
New Forum Format Sucks
I'm ticked.  Somehow they totally lost my membership.  I've been a member that logs into this forum for 3 years.  After the change to the new forum, I couldn't log in.  My laptop has my handle and password memorized, and I could not log in.I spent...