chelillingworth

Responses from chelillingworth

Alternative choice for NAD 370
the 370 will be much better than the above combination 
Alternative choice for NAD 370
I have had both the Creek 5350SE and the NAD 370. To start of with I feel as though the Creek is overated, it's ok and doesn't offend in any particular area but is in the end rather lifeless. The build quality is nothing to write home about and in... 
Alternative to AZ Matrix
Trying different cd players will definately be an eye opener. The satori is a good all around cable and a good deal when available used. 
Alternative to AZ Matrix
Sorry I was in a rush withthe last post. I find the Cardas Cables to be overly warm and slow, on friend explained it well when he said it was like cement in a garden hose. You speakers and Passive pre are quite neutral and the AZ ic certainly is p... 
Alternative to AZ Matrix
Get rid of the cardas speaker cable, and fast ! 
Speakers to match Audio Refinement Complete?
For a monitor go with the SF Consertino's for a floorstander you have got to hear the complete with a pair of kestrels !! 
Blue - Like Keb Mo
Eric Bibb Good stuff 
Speakers to match Audio Refinement Complete?
Isold my B&W Cdm 1's to buy the meadowlark's and it was the best thing I ever did. 
Has anyone used "The Packaging Store" to ship?
Stores like this most times charge much higher prices for ups and fedex than when you go through those carriers yourself. I would box them yourself and have either fedex or ups pick them up. You may find it to be 30-50% cheaper 
Mods : Fools Gold or the Real Thing
Mods can offer some of the best bang for the buck improvements in audio. 
Speakers to match Audio Refinement Complete?
The Meadowlark Kestrel's ($1395 also good deals used)are a fantastic match and I believe their new Swift model $995 would be as well.. check out the enjoythemusic.com HE report for photos. 
Are Paradigm 9se speakers a good buy?
Here are some user reviews...http://www.audioreview.com/Main+Speaker/Paradigm+9se/PRD_120337_1594crx.aspxI remember giving them a good hard listen when they came out, they are a solid speaker for the money and for $200 it sounds like a good fair d... 
Sony XA777ES?
I would contact dan at www.modwright.com who has the great tube outpu stage mod. He may be able to incorporate a vc in there. 
Aren't passive radiators out of phase?
The drivers of most speakers except for Meadowlark, Vandersteen and a coupl of others are out of phase due to the high order crossovers most commonly used. 
Sellers adding for PayPal use is plainly BS
Payapl does give you a verified shipping address etc..