bluorion
Responses from bluorion
| After years of separates, I'm going integrated. Anyone else do the same? I started with an integrated years ago then decided to try separates to make a change and experiment a little. Well, that lasted about 2 years then back to an integrated (Luxman). I think that's going to be it for me. My set up is very simple---no... | |
| SS preamp suggestion with built-in phono section -Luxman 505uxii (my fav) -Yamaha S1200, S2200 -Parasound HINT integrated -Rotel Integrated | |
| What's Your Favorite Vinyl That Never Made It To CD or Digital? Pet Shop Boys - Very Relentless. It was released as a special edition double CD back in 1993. Very is available in all formats but Relentless has never been released digitally since then. | |
| I heard a costly system from Esoteric. It's always troubling to me to hear about the 'faults' like the ones you described coming from uber expensive gear. When paying that kind of money, you expect near perfection. I considered the F-07 at one point but decided on the Luxman 505uxii in... | |
| What is your favorite cover? Pet Shop Boys - Always on my mind | |
| Recommended integrated amplifier for upgrade I have a Luxman 505uxii paired with Dynaudio Special 40s and a REL sub. Absolutely love it---friends that stop by can't get over how rich, warm and detailed they are. You can't go wrong with a Luxman. Just my 2 cents. Good luck. | |
| Transparent plus speaker cables I recommend Transparent speaker cables as well--I have them connected to my Dynaudio Special 40s. | |
| McIntosh -- good for show, not for sound, says dealer I don't get the Mac hate either. I don't have Mac but I don't bash it or bash other audio companies. So what if someone likes Mac? Some folks like Hegel, others don't. If you're happy with your Mac, that's all that matters. He's only expressing hi... | |
| Your method for discovering great music. I have found quite a bit of new music (and older music) from Spotify---once a week I see a new list on my Release Radar and Discover Weekly charts. | |
| Dynaudio Special 40 Congrats on the 40s! I have a pair (gray) paired with a Luxman integrated and a REL sub---amazing! All of my non-audiophile friends are amazed how good they sound. I'm very happy with them. | |
| What are some of your favorite "COLD" songs? @dabel I do like Nitzer Ebb---I saw them once with they opened for Depeche Mode back in the day. :) | |
| What are your favorite "HOT" songs? Billy Idol - Hot in the city Donna Summer - Hot stuff The Cure - Hot, hot, hot Van Halen - Hot for teacher | |
| What are some of your favorite "COLD" songs? I almost forgot Merle Haggard - If we make it through December | |
| What are some of your favorite "COLD" songs? Cold - Annie Lennox | |
| Whats on your turntable tonight? REM - Automatic for the People |