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| Any ideas on Amp selector boxes? hey martyThere is an interlock, of course. My amps don't take banana terminations so I use spades. Arthur | |
| Any ideas on Amp selector boxes? sure enough Niles has one for two amps and one set of speakers. I will definately be looking into it. Thanks everyone for the replies. Arthur | |
| Cables for Paradigm ref. 100's? Sean - All my cables were Kimber before going to MIT, including interconnects and i don't really remember the models except that I definately had PBJs somewhere in the system. 4PR does not sound right but perhaps they were. Arthur | |
| Cables for Paradigm ref. 100's? hey - I have not expermiented a lot with cables but did have Kimber PBJs on my paradigm 100.2s but then changed over to MIT T2 biwires and was really impressed with the better soundstage, bass, and tonal balance. Much more expensive but much bette... | |
| Mosfet amps A true compromise betw. tubes and SS? Lateral MOSFETs have a negative temperature coefficient and so will basically protect themselves (and your speakers) from over current due to improper sharing or high load demand. They are also faster than BJTs since they aren't minority carrier d... | |
| Best sounding CD player for 6,000. The Sony SCD-1 is killer. A friend has it and I borrowed it for while and never wanted to give it back! Just amazing (for a Sony?) and you get Sacd as a bonus (I just listened to redbook). Arthur | |
| A better matched amp for my Totem Speakers? I would go with a used McIntosh 7100 for cheap or McIntosh MC150 but the latter will be tough to find - no one wants to let them go. If you want a change from Mc, try the classe 150 or CJ 2250. I have listened to the Bryston 4B a lot but find that... | |
| Paradigm Studio 80 ver1, Upgrade to what next? heyI had the 80.1 for a while until I heard the 100.2 and now have them. I just love them to pieces even after comparing them to more expensive ones like the Vandersteen 2, PSB gold i, and B&W N804 in my own system (MIT cables, McIntosh separa... | |
| What's better 100w class a or 200w class ab? As an electronics engineer, I ditto Sean. There are few only class A amps out there and virtually none will do 100W in class A. The problem is the BJT saturation currents on the load line. The higher the bias, the smaller the swing allowable and h... | |
| Worth it to buy cheap, but no audition integrated Hi. I would definately buy used higher end in just about any case. I have been doing this audio thing with a college student budget for a while and buying high quality used is the way to go for sure. For integrated, I would check out a Creek 4330.... | |
| Paradigm or Energy HeyFunny story about line conditioning actually: I had a Krell KSA100 and there was a constant static white noise eminating from the speaker continuously. It eventually led me to buying a Monster strip conditioner, dedicating the circuit, using a ... | |
| Amp for Paradgim Studio 100 HeyI have only listened to one McCormack and frankly I dont remember the model. It was not especially memorable apparently. McIntosh, BAT, and Classe in general catch my attention musically (in somewhat that order). | |
| Paradigm or Energy Paradigm for sure. I auditioned the Energy Veritas series among others (V2.3 mainly) and the Studio 100s and ran with the 100s. They are really impressively warm, balanced, and smooth, bettering the Energy in each department although the Energies ... | |
| Amp for Paradgim Studio 100 My 100s have McIntosh amp and preamp (MC7100 and C712) for the best sound I have heard from these speakers. I had Krell KSA100 and Classe 150 on them, each for a long time, and found the McIntoshes to be magical on these speakers. The Krell was to... | |
| Speakers Needed: Audiophile Taste - Low Budget Paradigm reference 20s - hands down. I have owned B&W and Vandersteen and just love the Paradigm Reference line - owning the Studio 100s now and am just floored by them. Now if you want an expensive name over excellent sound.... |