chelillingworth

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Any comments on Symposium Svelte Shelf?
I have never liked the Sistrum platforms or rack, they are completely outclassed by the Symposium products. Unless of course you really like upper-midrange glare !? 
Any comments on Symposium Svelte Shelf?
It will work wonders for the cd player, thank your girlfriend and have fun ! 
Recommended CD of " Smooth Jazz "
Ask for some "Real" Jazz recomendations. I actually recommend that noone listen to smooth jazz. I think they are going to a Surgeon Generals warning on all smooth jazz and Patricia Barber cd's later this month. That stuff is bad for you.My apologi... 
Which is better Arcam 85 or Creek 5350Se
I replaced my Creek 5350SE with an LFD MIstral LE integrated much more open sound with superior transparency etc.. 
Integrated Shootout: Rogue Tempest/Cary Sli80 sig
aha !!Good for you, the Rogue is amazing. 
750 or so -- B&W 602, Vandersteen 1C, or...?
See if you can find a used pair of Meadowlark audio Kestrels. Much better than the 602's (which I owned a while back) and the 1c's, no comparison. I prefer the Kestrels to the Vandy 2ce's. Kestrels sound great with a wide variety of equipment and ... 
How good are the Sony 9000es mods.?
I've had mods done by Modwright and the impovements are astounding. After the mods and break-in I had an opportunity to compare the sound with my friends' stock unit.No contest, the 9000 has a lot of potential, go for it.Check out www.modwright.com 
Audiomat Solfege tube intigrate....Any experience?
I have heard it and it is nice, but I much prefer the Rogue Audio Magnum Tempest. 
Suggestions for econo system
Check out the entry level cables from DH Labs and Harmonic Technology. I would stay away from MIT and Transparent ! 
Integrated Shootout: Rogue Tempest/Cary Sli80 sig
The Magnum pumps the Bass and loses the Fuzz. That is a good description ! That is one of the biggest improvements I heard was a pure, clear high end. 
Suggestions for econo system
The 370 is just a better amp all around and well worth the extra outlay. It is he real honey in the NAD line. 
Suggestions for econo system
The NAD 370 is superb and available for $549 at www.Qsound.com Last I looked they had a demo for $489 For a cd player no question about it the best in that range or even twice that is the new Music Hall mm 25 for $600 list, email jonathan@goldmana... 
Opinions needed; which is a better choice and why?
Oooh man do the Kestrels sound awesome with the Tempest. I have had Kestrels with a few amps and the Tempest was by far the best match, incredible bass with that combo.I am now using a system with Audio Physic Virgos', I do still miss those Kestre... 
Opinions needed; which is a better choice and why?
The Rogue 99 Preamp is incredible, you may want to give that a listen. The rogues really sound great. I have had a similar experience listen tto the Vandersteen 2's with any electronics, overwarm and diffuse.Did you dealer have a Mgnum Tempest. Th... 
Sub to match with Aerial 10Ts
Take a look at the Art of Sound Subwoofers. I was already to go with a REL and then heard the Art if Sound Jazzmon and was blwn away. Seamless integration deep and fast. Would work great with a pair of 10T's adding some real depth and foundation w...