celtic66
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| Advice on Totem model ones I agree with previous postings. The Totems are quite good, but only when preceded by great source and power. They reveal deficencies in the front end. | |
| low cost integrated amp for newbie I've already seen the NAD C320BEE used for $300 on Audiogon. This is a no-brainer. Simple, easy to find and cheap. If you upgrade later will be easy to sell. Go man!! | |
| what's the best "mini monior" these days ATC SCM 7s and SCM 12s. These are simply amazing and I would put them up against just any passive cone speaker for dynamics, soundstage and imaging in their price range of $1100/pr. and $2,200/pr. Vocals are truly natural. The smaller SCM 7s blew ... | |
| Tips needed for best FM reception Magnum Dynalab for omnidirectional beaten soundly by the Reflect (ccrane.com) for unidirectional. Own both. | |
| speaker recommendation Axiom floorstanders should be considered. Particularly since you can return them within 30 days. | |
| Office Separates System???? ASL Wave AV-20 monoblocks, small ASL pre, Proceed shoebox player. | |
| has anyone used the linn movie classik? Listened to and viewed for over an hour the Linn Movie Classik. Excellent picture quality and very musical in stereo all through B&W speaks. An excellent piece overall. I settled on the NAD L-70 because of respectable performance and $1,000 pr... | |
| Suggestions for my first turntable All good suggestions. Might contact needledoctor.com in Minneapolis as they have great info and selection of units. | |
| Speaker advice: $1200 budget Andrew,I like your system, but it lends itself not towards heavy bass material. For great detail, quickness and soundstage;Spendor and ATCs will work well here. I love old Totems like the Sttaf which can be found for $1200/pr. used and will delive... | |
| Good, warm, musical, under $500 used monitor Can't say enough about the ATC SCM7s at $1100/pr. May well be the sound you are looking for. | |
| Doug Sax remaster guru question While Doug Sax will be forever connected with great work on the Sheffield Labs direct-to-disk work and is one of the very best in the business, Bernie is "The Man" time and time again. His work provides the best imaging, soundstage and is the most... | |
| Arcam or Rega Integrated Amp. These are all good choices. Ultimately, it will depend on the voicing of the system. What sounds right to you. Acoustic piano and female vocals are my true test of the voicing. Best of luck. | |
| Kestrals: Good intro into two-ways? I'm with Spicaguy. The TC-50 is wonderful and found for around $325 used. Easily modified with better caps and wire, it will compete with the venerable Rogers LS3/5A. Also look into the Axiom line. Very surprising. audioshop.on.ca in Ottawa was cl... | |
| What is the best way to convert LP's to CD's? Dogeatpuppy is absolutely correct. It's tedious, but the results are best. I own the Philips 880 CDR, use Imation and Sony blanks and get decent results. You will have to baby sit the operation. | |
| Connie Dover, I want more. HELP Pug99,Connie Dover will bear my children. Believe you have them all. Isn't she a sleeper? Go to conniedover.com for concert schedule. She actually has a strange schedule as she plays a lot of churches, community centers, not real great for buildin... |