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| looking for a Integrated amp $6,000 range REGA OSIRIS integrated amp ( pre-owned to fit in your budget ) This thing is a brick. It’s crafted from aluminum and has a very industrial look. It cranks out 160W into 8 ohms, increasing to 250W into 4 ohms.Each channel has its own dedicated cust... | |
| 6000 dollars CD player REGA ISIS Valve cdp / dacit comes in two versions ... all s/s and the upgraded valve model.At $6K , look for a pre-owned model.Built like a tank ... 55 lb unit From one of the reviews below: “ .... It has a pair of balanced XLR jacks on the back p... | |
| Stereo Times list of the " 2020 MOST WANTED COMPONENTS" +1 for ebm’s sweet reply that kinda nails it ....”... most wanted to THEM (emphasis added) .... not me...”A quick pass for me on any further in-depth read for many esoteric, and uber-expensive offerings that simply bypasses the experiences and bu... | |
| Uneven soundstage help, please. Impossible to ascertain DIY and especially remotely. A professional tech look-over and analysis required on your source AND/ OR integrated ampBefore you do that, eliminate the other variables wherever possible (1) swap in your other speakers .... ... | |
| “Marks on the underside” Regrettably, your stated description of as “...having only slight almost invisible blemishes...” conflicts with buyer complaint of “marks on the underside.”my take ....(1) Buyer has a point that seller’s description was materially incomplete on th... | |
| For auld lang syne, ..high-end companies you really liked that are gone.... ROYD speakershttps://www.roydaudio.org“... “The best loudspeakers you’ve never heard of…”As went the infamous tag line of Royd Audio, whose loudspeakers were an underrated gem of the British Hi-Fi industry. Each pair was hand built by Joe Akroyd i... | |
| Best bookshelf speaker? “Best” in any audio equipment category is a very subjective unicorn Invariably, what gets posted here are the latest far-too-many options current biased faves. All are worthy options, but regrettably have no assurance of synergy with the OP’s unde... | |
| Who makes super quiet XLRs around $1k? Two things with NORDOST in my experience (1) I upgraded to the FREY in their NORSE 2 model series and dumped the lower LEIF series models. Their upgraded models are a BIG STEP-UP in audio performance (... I’ve had both ....) (2) I experimented wit... | |
| Who makes super quiet XLRs around $1k? NORDOST FREY work for me | |
| Bookshelf or Floor standing for ~$900 If its primarily 2-channel music, then a slight nod to the MONITORs, especially if you driving them with a quality build integrated amp instead of a receiver .Otherwise at that budget price point, it’s a pick ‘em toss-up. | |
| Speaker upgrade for classical music HARBETH or NEAT ACOUSTICS. http://neatacoustics.com/reviews/ | |
| Arcam AVR850 - Fault 01 Looks like you have your pathway forward:RUN ...DONT WALK back to BEST BUY and dump the AVR and get your refund pronto.if it’s an intermittent faulty HDMI handshake issue, the likely inevitable motherboard replacement will be a major job without a... | |
| Arcam AVR850 - Fault 01 The malfunction is not going away and you should get it professionally assessed and fixed by a qualified tech pronto. ISSUE (1) WITHOUT PREJUDICE TO THE FOLLOWING POTENTIAL ISSUE (2)(1) Google the ARCAM 850 F1 fault and there is a series of commen... | |
| Small Footprint (compact) amp to power speakers? 1/2 size box footprint in a bona-fide high-end unit ... no mid-fi hereCYRUS ONEhttps://www.cyrusaudio.com/products/cyrus-one/https://theaudiophileman.com/cyrus-one-2/ | |
| Thoughts on Rega R3 Speakers with Naim Uniti Nova Listen to your sales rep and waitThere is going to be a long break-in period on your new NAIM before it settles down and opens up and performs at its max. by comparison, my REGA OSIRIS integrated amp / REGA ISIS cdp/ dac driving my REGA R9s and N... |