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| Service from Audio Research My experience with ARC has also been excellent, albeit simply for fuses, tube recommendations, packaging replacement and such. I've not needed repairs. But Kalvin has been great about replying quickly and follow-up. I'm sure you'll be taken care o... | |
| Proac 3.8 / amp match I should have also mentioned that I have an ARC VSi55 in the same room, that I use in the colder months, and I like the Peachtree + Proac combo just as much as the ARC + Proac combo. Only difference is one doubles as a little space heater when it'... | |
| Proac 3.8 / amp match I'm pushing Proac D2 monitors with a Peachtree Grand X-1 Integrated. Yes, the 3.8 are a completely different animal from the D2, but the Peachtree Grand puts out 440 class-D wpc, so power and control wouldn't be an issue with the 3.8. My setup sou... | |
| Looking for "realistic" speakers With a $5K budget, you have so many great options, and you're going to read lots of great names from the good people here on the forum. Unfortunately, nobody here can help you. I've learned this myself, from experience.What sounds good in my room,... | |
| NAD M2 vs. Peachtree Grand Integrated X1 I recently bought the Grand Integrated X-1, and am very happy with it. Mine is paired with a set of B&W PM1 in an office about 10x12. It sounds wonderful. I'd read about Peachtree demoing the Grand Integrated with B&W N802 at shows, and fi... | |
| Best sounding integrated between $1500-$3000 I'll throw in a vote for the Peachtree Grand Integrated. These retail for $4499, but Peachtree is selling refurbs (units that came back for the X-1 module modification and customers were given brand new units rather than wait for the mod - you can... | |
| Wrong setup? Great advice from everyone so far - that's all really good equipment, Julien, I agree that it's time to examine your precise speaker positioning relative to the room and your listening position, as well as the quality of the recording, and the aco... | |
| 7es-3 + Line Magnetic vs Vandy Quatro + AR VSI 55? @Fjn04, at this particular shop I heard the 501 and the 518. I would like to have heard the Silver series, but they didn't have any in stock, though I know they can order them. | |
| B&W 805 Signature vs PM1 & 805D That's great feedback Michael, and your speaker journey sounds interesting. I've never heard the N802 myself, but have always wondered what they're like. That you prefer the N805 midrange to the N802 says alot. I had a pair of the N805 for a short... | |
| B&W 805 Signature vs PM1 & 805D Hi Michael, thanks for the input - what was the deal with the diamonds? Not enjoyable to your ears, or not good value relative to other B&W speakers you enjoyed more?@James633...did you mean to say "Get the Sigs" or is your response meant for ... | |
| 7es-3 + Line Magnetic vs Vandy Quatro + AR VSI 55? I was somewhat in your shoes recently - local shop carries ARC, Leben, Shindo, LM, Rogue, others. Went there to hear Rogue stuff, and incidentally they also had a used mint ARC VSI55 on hand. I did listen to the LM, and it sounded great, but to my... | |
| I would like impressions of Tekton Lore and Lore S Sort of a side question, but still related - without putting an email or phone number in a message, how did you communicate with Eric? I had a chance to pick up a pair of Lore-S speakers recently, but they weren't local so I'd have had to buy them... | |
| Sonics: Marantz vs Denon AVRs "Pure Direct" mode I've never owned AVRs from either company, but I recently upgraded out of a Marantz integrated amp (PM8004) so I can comment on the Pure Direct mode on that component. And I also own an Onkyo AVR with that feature.On the Onkyo I cannot hear any di... | |
| Line Magnetic LM-502CA DAC & Alternatives... Thanks for the input Mesch and Ghasley, much appreciated! | |
| Jolida 1501RC hybrid integrated vs. Rogue's Sphinx I had a chance to listen to both the Sphinx and Cronus Magnum recently, just a few weeks ago. Visited my local dealer to hear the Sphinx specifically, and while there figured I'd branch out and check out all-tube options as well. We tried a fun ex... |