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| best integrated amp. Yes, I too believe in a tube preamp / solid-state amp, especially with Thiels. Even Kathy Gornik, formally with Thiel, use to say, " I've never heard a Thiel speaker that didn't sound better with a tube preamp."I use to have an ARC LS25, Classe' ... | |
| Keith Emerson of ELP.....Rest in Peace! @ricardoak thanks for sharing that incredible experience with us! Yes, it does seem that many bands of the past had genius musicians playing in them. I'm thankful/glad I grew up in that era! Regards....... | |
| Your single favorite component My Thiel CS 2 2 speakers!......followed by an Audio Research LS25 preamp and my 'ol throwback; NAD 7400 PE receiver. Great forum. Regards........ | |
| Need feedback on loudspeakers @milpai .....thanks much for the cable advice. I've read a lot about Clear Day cables and am quite curious. In your size room, I'd probably try and stretch for the Proac d30r. They have tighter and better quality bass than the 20r. The Tannoys... | |
| Need feedback on loudspeakers @milpai ; you're welcome. I have Tannoy dc8 monitors. Love them. Just got done placing them on their new Skylan stands. I had Proac d20r, but sold them as my room is rather small. I had Tannoy Precision 6.2 previously, but these Definition se... | |
| Need feedback on loudspeakers @cmach . Totally agree with you. Jay at Audio Revelation is an honest guy that helps you get the most out of your equipment. He certainly doesn't try to sell you the most expensive piece, but rather the one he honestly thinks will create the bes... | |
| What's in your CDP tonight? the minority report Porcelain by Julia Fordham! Very unique voice, excellent songwriting and beautiful instrumentation. Regards....... | |
| best integrated amp. @jafant .......sent you a pm. Thanks. | |
| Jumpers @zephyr24069 . Thanks so much for your informative insight based on all of your experience. I really appreciate you sharing this as I too am trying to evaluate what sounds best. I will go with your second scenario as I have a good pair of AQ CV... | |
| Proac D48R Yes, I saw his system. I believe he sold them. The Proacs are known for their natural sound and outstanding midrange. As you have mentioned and based on my experience, bass is not their strongest quality. Perhaps the d40r and new d48r have tha... | |
| Proac D48R Perhaps the best midrange I've ever heard with the utmost refinement. There is a review on line that refers to the 20r as the Baroque speaker. I'll try and locate it for you. I only sold mine because I was looking for more well defined bass and... | |
| Proac D48R Not at all milpai.....Pass as already mentioned and Plinius come to mind as does the Primare that Pete mentioned. Some like Naim as well. I used a Rega Elex-r with my Proac d20r with good success in a small room. Keep us posted. Regards....... | |
| Good HiFi stores in NY, Washington DC area Also, Taylor @ Goldprint Audio and Joshua @ TMR. | |
| Good HiFi stores in NY, Washington DC area +2 John @ Audio Connection. Yes, John still carries Proac. Soon I'll be switching to Vandersteen. Regards........ | |
| Is Joshua still at TMR...? Does anyone know? Joshua is still there. Karen handles Audiogon sales. Regards........ |