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| Low volume music Owning both tubed and solid state amps, I find that the tubes do perform better at lower volume levels than does MY solid state amp. My tubes are mono BATs and my solid state is a Mark Levinson 331.5 (BATs during the colder months, ML during A/C m... | |
| New Audiophile - Upgrade Amp First or CDP First? Soulgoober,Samujohn is correct, in my opinion, about starting with the amp over the digital front end (if you have to choose the biggest impact). I would have to disagree on his point of going with a power amp and adding a 'shack volume control. I... | |
| music server I have the Cambridge 640 and find the following the best features:Built-in CDP (and a fairly good one at that)Does not require computer connection to play from its internal hard driveAllows for uncompressed music storage on its internal hard drive... | |
| BAT + VR 4 JR = ? Blindjim,I tried to type in brale, but think I misspelled too many words!I used to own the 4jr speakers and now own the BAT 5i preamp and two BAT VK-60 power amps in mono (have been looking for more lately).I liked the Analysis Plus Silver speaker... | |
| Seeking best digital amp for $2000 The "best" digital amps are in your subwoofer. Outside of this application I cannot recommend any of the numerous digital amplifiers I have heard. None of them have performed up to MY standards for a credible amplifier! | |
| Best Used Integrated under $2000?.....$3000? Lots of great new integrated amps have come out lately, and many within your price range. I would look to listen to some of the new ones and buy new within budget or even end up with a relatively new one at a decent savings on the recent used mark... | |
| The best mini monitors you have heard? I too have heard the Excalante speakers are very nice. No dealer in my area :-(At this price range, it really is worth listening to the Wilson Duettes and many others. But per the initial comments about the satisfaction with the Dynaudio's, why no... | |
| The best mini monitors you have heard? Have you considered the Totem Mani speakers? For a very small monitor speaker they have a dual woofer arrangement that produces exceptional base for either a small floor standing speaker and certainly a monitor.They image well, throw a deep stage,... | |
| The best mini monitors you have heard? I would have to agree with Tomer_tsin regarding the Wilson Duette and Revel. I have not heard this particular Krell but am otherwise familiar. I ended up with the Duettes and they are absolutely fantastic and quite flexible with placement. To date... | |
| Thiel 7.2 and the 3.7 Johnmcalpin, I hear you on the amp issue. I bought a pair of 2.2s recently just for a spare pair of background speakers and am really, really impressed by them.In considering the 3.7s I have to factor in getting a new, larger amp. All my existing ... | |
| Thiel 7.2 and the 3.7 I would suspect that you are correct Johnmcalpin, the 3.7 should really be in a whole other league than the 2.X series speakers.I would be interested in hearing more comments on listening to the 3.7s, especially in depth reviews from owners of oth... | |
| Thiel 3.6's vs. Vandersteen 3 sigs Respectfully disagree on Thiel being harsh/bright/"too" detailed, etc. . .Just got a used pair of 2.2 for $500 on Ebay to go into a family room just for background music - I was just looking for a decent rep. speaker which wouldn't be offensive. J... | |
| Thiel 7.2 and the 3.7 I received an e-mail from Ken Dawkins, Thiels' VP of Sales reporting that there are now some 3.7s at dealer showrooms. He gave me the names of two in the Midwest and also commented that with advance notice an audition could be set up in Lexington ... | |
| What is the process to demo speakers? While many have already confirmed that the installation is part of the purchase price of the speakers, I want to reiterate this. It is, in fact, required to get the Wilson warranty!They installed mine, no additional charge and a 1:45 distance from... | |
| B&K Noise Have you contacted B&K? They are normally very responsive, start with an e-mail and then make a phone call.Any fuses?BOL, doesn't sound very good. |