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| Inexpensive AV Processor with bypass My Yamaha CX-A5200 as bypass which Gene at Audioholics tested and said did in fact function correctly. Just for fun, I ran some reference streamers and DACs through it and you know what? Sounded pretty spectacular considering i was using a freak... | |
| Which surround sound processor $1k used I've heard or had a demo of every one of the aforementioned processors, but the Yamaha CX-A5100 running balanced with Van Damme XKE classic XLR cables bested all of them in clarity and resolution. This is with all room correction turned off. I u... | |
| De Havilland Mercury 3 preamplifier I've been wanting to hear this preamp for years, if anyone has a unit in southern California I will gladly bring pairing amps in exchange for a demo. Glad you found good match! | |
| How to add depth for classical music I can't listen to classical on any of my solid state gear. I'm surprised nobody has identified the weak link as the Parasound amps. I crave detailed, liquid midrange with punch with ensemble music and classical. Parasound solid state didn't get ... | |
| Best linear PSU under $1000? Check out the Uptone Audio JS-2 and the Mojo Audio Illuminati v3. They pop up used for under $1k. But the deal of the century has to be the Farad Super3. Very well reviewed. Check out the LPS shootout conducted on the whats best forum featuring th... | |
| Best speakers 5k 10 k The Legacy Calibre XD is the best speaker I've ever heard under $7k. It's a true giant killer that crushes $20k-$30k speakers. The same thing applies as you move up the Legacy line. But the Calibre XD is truly something special. Anyone in attend... | |
| Rogue St100 Vs m120 Haven't heard the old m120's but I have heard and own the Stereo 100. Most owners who have followed the Rogue upgrade path will tell you that the newer models are superior in SQ and much more refined than the older ones.The ST100 has a completely... | |
| Class-D recommendation I picked up a Class D Audio SDS-470c from a fellow Agon member just for fun and added it in my showroom. Paired with my Legacy Focus SE's it outclassed an extremely powerful Class AB amp in dynamics and extension. While not the last word in deta... | |
| Full Range speakers for a living space @ianellis I love the PMC Fact series. The BB5 XBD is one of my favorite sounding speakers of all time. But you don't get a lot of bang for your buck. You have to spend considerably more $$ beyond the Fact series to get reference performance out... | |
| What is the best USED Speaker Under $10,000 I personally have never cared for the Magico house sound. I prefer a little more warmth and extension. For my money, a used pair of Legacy Focus SE, followed by a Legacy Whisper. But I would take the Focus SE if given the choice | |
| Which wire has biggest impact?/ When I first got into cables I remember switching from the top of the line Monster Cable speaker wire to Furez 12AWG cable on a pair of Legacy speakers. Furez speaker wire only run $1-$2 per foot. The difference in clarity and extension blew my ... |