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| Cheapest good sounding dvd player? I picked up a Cambridge Audio Azure 540D for $75.00.The sound is okay. My Meridian G98DH in my main system stomps all over it, but for non-Bluray movies in a second system the 540D is certainly more than adequate.If $800+ is in your budget, a used... | |
| Top brand speakers Bo1972 is partially "pulling his punch" here. The weakest link in a Naim System is typically the speakers. You CAN get 3D sound from a Naim System, providing you don't attach Naim Speakers. Totems; Harbeths; and some Dynaudio models match extremel... | |
| Amplifier is now off the Power Conditioner I've been very happy running Transparent PIMM surge/conditioners with my pre, power amp, and integrated.I've done A/Bs with numerous conditioners, and most will kill an amp's soundstage. The PIMM actually appears to improve the sound slightly. Par... | |
| Not impressed Part of how I earn my keep is in branding and user marketing. Part of how audio is marketed is to incentivize the aficionado segment to "Chase the New." For example, the auto industry wants "Car Guys" to change their rides about every 4 years.Audi... | |
| Want Nice table radio cd player to replace bose Have you looked at the Meridian M80?Great build quality and great sound. They can be a bit hard to find, but most who are familiar with it consider the M80 the ultimate Table Radio/Receiver.Hope that helps, | |
| $500-$1000 budget lots of questions please advise You appear to be listing systems typically found in Best Buy. Generally, these are not particularly "audiophile" in either build or sound.The NAD C316 that Johnyb53 recommends is a nice little rig, but if you do a little snooping you can find some... | |
| Sonos or Mac Mini? If the UI matters to you more than sound quality then Sonos is certainly a viable alternative.I own a Sonos, and am saving up for a Linn DSI. I use the Phonos UI to control it. The sound is okay but nothing special. Sound-wise, the Linn DSIs are s... | |
| How to isolated stand from springy floors? I concur with Elizabeth, but suggest using dumb-bells instead of bricks since they are relatively easy to find and install. They also provide a more effective way to accumulate mass compared to bricks.The ones to look for are Hex-Shaped with a Rub... | |
| Apartment Drama Something else to consider is that it's possible to partially sound-proof your place.If you have hardwood floors, you need to set up some layers under your speakers. Step one, go to a flooring shop and get carpet samples. Thick Berber or Frisse wo... | |
| New room forces longer speaker cables. K2 must go One option worth considering would be Transparent The Wall Reference speaker cable. These are designed for in-wall and longer lengths. The Reference in-cable itself is pretty reasonably priced. Where things can get expensive is with the terminatio... | |
| Afraid to buy new speakers Linn Majik 109s and Majik 140s are front-ported wall huggers designed to work in compact Tokyo apartments. I own the 109s and have had them 3 to 5 inches from a wall and they worked fine. Also, If you're able, consider getting an over sized orient... | |
| Best sounding integrated between $1500-$3000 The Ayre AX-7e retails for $3500.00 but can be found used for under $3000. If you're able to run it with XLRs, almost nothing else in your price range can touch it. Once caveat is that that is does not have a "warm" sound, and with the wrong speak... | |
| So what would you recommend for my next upgrade? At the risk of being cast out for Blasphemy...Have you considered an Analog to Digital Convertor, such as the Ayre QA9? If you're more adventurous, and want to remain in the analog world, another upgrade to consider would be a quality reel-to-reel... | |
| $1500 for a whole system, budding audiophile +1 on the MuFi on clearance:M1 CliC and M1 PWR Bundle $999.00Sony BDPS790 Blu-Ray $248.00Pioneer SP-BS22-LR Speakers $127.00Bulk AQ speaker cable & ICs $100.00If you can go a bit over substitute these for the Pioneer Speakers. B&W 685: $65... | |
| I need help selling an item Yup Yup Yup...telegraphed that one.Paragon Sight & Sound |