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| Carver M1.5t vs. Krell or ML Thanks for sharing your Phase Linear flashback.I had a much loved model 400 power amp, and during my ownership—1990 to 2010, it was driven hard, often, and put away wet for two decades...and it was long in the tooth when it came into my possession... | |
| Carver M1.5t vs. Krell or ML While I’m a pretty strong 1st amendment type fellow, I thought an ad hominem attack on the Carver was a bit over the top, but as in all things auto & audio, YMMV....FWIW, I’m holding on to the M1.5, but I did purchase a Class’e CA-D200. First ... | |
| Worth of current system The cost of a VERY, VERY used Boxster. To wit:Conrad Johnson PV-12L.......$750 (eBay)Class’e CA-D200................$1,400 (new)Wharfedale Diamond 225’s...$299 (Music Direct/open box)Creek OBH(s) 8, 11, & 12......$300 (eBay)Sanus speaker stand... | |
| Bookshelf Recommendations Thanks for your interest in my quest. I've had some respectable upstream gear for years; just lacked a decent, dedicated listening room.Now that's FINALLY coming to fruition, and I'm making an exhaustive effort to find speakers to do it justice.Yo... | |
| Bookshelf Recommendations Have to be honest: my query generated a plethora of great suggestions, and I'm probably more confused than when I started.On the upside, I've been enlightened, with more than a few makes/models that I was not even aware existed. Just going to exte... | |
| Carver M1.5t vs. Krell or ML @jtucker...2001, with the infamous IMS bearing issue. I’ve installed a Guardian, ferrous metal monitor. In theory, it goes ape $&*# just before the engine lunches itself, and provides a tiny window to shut down.I just cross my fingers and driv... | |
| Carver M1.5t vs. Krell or ML Wait for it: very sound advice...no doubt. Yes, I’m afraid I got a bit carried away there. Went back and took a look at exactly was done to the Carver, and for all practical purposes, it was pretty much a—to borrow a collector car term—frame-off r... | |
| Carver M1.5t vs. Krell or ML That would certainly be my preference. Budget realities, however, dictate that in order to go high end, used—or in hipster speak—vintage is the only viable option. My understanding is that me pre, though over 20 years old, is still held in high re... | |
| Bookshelf Recommendations Have substantial power with the Carver m1.5t. My concern with the 225’s is low end, which from what I read is somewhat lacking, at least when compared to other offerings in that class & price-point.I’m aware, of course, that most ALL speakers ... | |
| Bookshelf Recommendations @mesch: Quite true, though I must say again, what a positive experience posting this query has been. Whatever direction I go, I've no doubt that I'll select a set-up that will provide a significant improvement over my W-dale, Diamond III's. Moreov... | |
| Bookshelf Recommendations The Music Room has a pair of B&W 685 S2’s [with stands] @$564 + shipping. Liking what I read about the Dynaudio Focus 140’s, too. Pair of the latter currently on eBay, though they’ll likely climb beyond $700 before the dust settles. Still have... | |
| Bookshelf Recommendations Just come upon a pair of Totem Rainmakers, within 300 miles. Could possibly auditionAnybody have any listening experience with that set up? | |
| Bookshelf Recommendations @mesch: Thanks for your follow-up. Those are suggestions I’ll def pursue, and as I’ve enjoyed success with pre-owned over the decades [sole exception, a Linn Lk-140], it’s especially important now at my age, income, and rather modest level of disc... | |
| Bookshelf Recommendations @mesch....Replacing a well worn pair of Wharfedale Diamond III’s.Backstory is that my wife retired from teaching last fall, and her former, home office room can now be utilized as a dedicated listening space. The Carver & CJ will be coming out... | |
| Bookshelf Recommendations My son bought a pair of Axioms, back in the early 2k's [don't recall the model]. They have certainly served him well.Forgot about those... |