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| Best amp for Proac response 2.5 Not sure how much you value your arm and leg but I have gone through the same search and have subjective info to share. Originally I had a Conrad Johnson Premier 11A with NOS tubes powering my 2.5's. It made beautiful music in a way hard for me to... | |
| Levinson 331 upgrade to 331.5 Thanks for the reply's. I will check out his review if I can get my hands on it. I was surprised to read some of the negative reviews (there were plenty of positives too) of the 331, 332 and 334 on Audioreview. It really baffles me because this am... | |
| Rock and Roll Speakers I spent about years looking for the very same thing and I believe I have found it without question. Proac Response 2.5's are unbelievable. Huge soundstage and they hit with that satisfying kick drum thump. REALLY satisfying. I am running 2 Bryston... | |
| Hear ye! Thou who knowist thy speakers.. I have to agree that the Proac's just sound so right that they can't be denied. I waited about 8 years and found a pair of 2.5's that still just blow me away. I paid $2700. You need plenty of solid state power though to make them stay tight and pe... | |
| Any advice on CD player upgrade? I have the a Classe CDP.5 that is really nice with my Bryston 3B ST's. I have bridged two of the 3B's and wow what a huge improvement in soundstage width, depth and you name it. The performance has never been reviewed that I can find but I was VER... | |
| CD player tweaks Agree with Megasm. The Auric Illuminator is a great because: a) it's quite inexpensive b) it's pretty cool to apply (not sure why I enjoy this) c) it absolutely works. The reviews are true. | |
| Best blues guitarist, Clapton or Green Tab Benoit. Learned his chops with the late great Albert Collins. Cajun flavor but grounded in the blues. He is a purist, in all respects and his band is oh soo tight (just bass and drums). He produces his own music and the recording quality is fi... | |
| My ProAc R2.5's too big, need alternativ Thanks to everyone for the input. I'll give them a try and if they overwhelm the room I decide from there. Are planer speakers like Maggies, Quad, or Sound Lab better or worse in smallish rooms and do they prefer "polite" volume and music over fai... | |
| Levinson vs Threshold vs Plinius vs Bry It is very easy to write Bryston off as an excellent match for the 2.5's because a)It is easy to draw the (incorrect)conclusion that Bryston ST series amps lack refinement. The improvement over previous series Bryston amps is amazing. b) Our brain... | |
| Problems with U.P.S. I must lead a charmed life (knock on wood) I have bought and sold 8 to 10 items over the last year or three and so far UPS has worked fine. Sounds like statistically I am due for a rude surprise. Suppose I will check out the DHL/Fedex option and p... | |
| Levinson vs Threshold vs Plinius vs Bry Rayd, I am auditioning a Bryston 3BST as we speak and I must say I'm amazed at the little guy. My fiancee' and i are really putting it thought it's paces and for our ears there are no weaknesses. Slightly less "magic" than the Premier 11a but FAR ... | |
| Levinson vs Threshold vs Plinius vs Bry Your point is well taken SK regarding the P11A. I had a hard time with the decision but I feel the Proac's are even more of a special item than P11 (by a very slim margin) so I am going the route I am. I will keep my CJ Pv12 preamp however to keep... | |
| Best tube preamp for Bryston 3BST I have the CJ PV12a and am auditioning the 3BST. The combination was nearly as sweet and as big as with my Premier 11A but faster, tighter bass. Of course the PV12 is over $2000 unless found used. | |
| Best CD player now made. Trying to narrow down amps to buy used for $2000 or less. Now have Proac Response 2.5's, CJ PV12a preamp. Selling my CJ Premier 11a to gain more rythmic punch, drive and woofer control but do not want to go too far towards an analytical sound. Loo... |