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| Best value amplifier under or near $6K If I was spending that kind of money on amps, my audition list would be: Arion Audio RS 500, Odyssey Audio Stratos Mono Extremes (full upgrade), Butler Audio TDB 2250, Moscode 402Au (now on sale). I've heard various versions of all these amps, and... | |
| Great lost lps...the 80s....synth pop and others.. I thought I was the only one who knew about the Woodentops! A real influence on much of what came out of the next decade. Dolby's LPs were fantastic. Let's not forget these other 80s synth-pop kings:Wang ChungNaked EyesRe-FlexThe Cars / Ric Ocasek... | |
| Classical music for newbie As an additional note to Bpoletti's post, I have found that when buying used vinyl, sets offer a combo of both great value and good condition. YMMV, of course, but in my experience, most of the sets I've bought are in better shape than the single ... | |
| Vandersteen Subs 2W, 2Wq, etc. as LFE Aewhistory: You can use a 2W or 2Wq for LFE in addition to using it as a sub for the satelite speakers. The 2Wq adds an adjustable Q control, which may come in handy if you want big, booming, home theater-style bass instead of the tight, controlle... | |
| Ohm Walsh Micro Talls: who's actually heard 'em? Foster - I couldn't agree more! I was gradually upgrading my electronics and cables, and eventually realized that I had taken my old speakers as far as they could go. In the year that I've had the Walsh 2000s, I have made some upgrades - a new DAC... | |
| Ohm Walsh 3/3000 upgrade comments....... Frazeur1: Thanks for the interesting review. I concure fully with your impressions. I have had the 2000s for about a year now. I am still pleased and impressed every time I sit down to listen. In particular, it amazes me at how un-metalic the alum... | |
| McIntosh C42 volume control questions. FWIW, my C220, which, I think, has the new volume control, is plenty loud between 40 and 50 on the display. The numbers go up to 99 (100?). | |
| Vintage Thorens turntable -Good or Bad? FWIW, I contacted Thorens USA when I wanted to have my TD-160 MkII serviced. They directed me to a tech they knew well and trusted. Might be worth an email. | |
| Because your car should sound good too Thanks for the suggestions, Tiggerfc. First of all, I should have mentioned that I have neither the time nor the ability to do any installation myself. The good news is that there is a local mobile audio shop that I have used in the past and highl... | |
| Because your car should sound good too Money is tight right now, but I do more hours of listening in my car (Subaru 2004 Outback wagon) than at home, unfortunately. The car's audio is all stock, including an in-dash 6-disc changer, and component 6.5" speakers in the front and rear door... | |
| Vintage Thorens turntable -Good or Bad? I have owned a TD-166MkII since I bought it new in 1984. It has always sounded fine to me, and has been very reliable. I bought it when i thought turntables would become extinct, and I refused to re-purchase all of my vinyl in CD form. Who knew vi... | |
| Looking for thoughts; starting out system... Actually, the Luxman, and to a lesser degree, the Sherwood early SS gear was above average for sound quality in their time, IMO.That said, source gear will ultimately limit how musical or fatiguing your system is.I haven't heard your Dalis, but ha... | |
| More hifi in TV ads Meanwhile, back at the topic...Folks - I did NOT intend my post to kick off a flame war about Fox News. Those posts really belong in other threads/forums. I only included the channel on which I saw the advert so that those who were interested coul... | |
| NJ Audio Society? The New Jersey Audio Society is pleased to announce its October meeting!The theme is DIY electronics.We will be welcoming Mr. Bob Cordell, who will introduce his new book on Class-D amplifier design.Our host, Jack Walton, will be bringing his syst... | |
| Have Mac mc 60 - need Mac premap - suggestions?? I recently bought a used C220 from Audio Classics. Love it! It's my first McIntosh unit. Audio Classics is a great place to shop for used Mc gear, too. |