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| Sony SCD-1 or BAT VK-D5 / D5SE The SCD-1 is the better of the two. Very comparable on redbook and much bette on sacd. The SCD-1 will also retain its value over the long haul; a true statement piece.Chuck | |
| Tube pre's that work well with Levinson 334 Conrad Johnson premier 16ls II or 17ls II would be a very good match for your levinson amp. I would not suggest changing your amp as it is already top notch and as you state you are happy with it. | |
| Thiel 1.6 vs 2.3 vs 3.6 I love my 3.6's and highly recommend them. It is a shame, however; that you can't drive them with better electronics and realize their full potential.They are truly an amazing speaker given their costChuck | |
| Acoustic Research Speakers AR-90 SugarbrieI appreciate the feedback from the both of you. And yes it is the foam surrounds that has failed not the drive per sae. So how or is there someone who can replace/rebuild the foam surrounds.Chuck | |
| Conrad Johnson SS amps I understand they can not be bridged to mono, however, a quick call to CJ would answer that question for sure. I would recommeng the 2500 for it's higher output capability. Also I would not even consider a non "A" model. Having had my MF2500 upgra... | |
| Best Amps for Martin Logans???? Conrad Johnson either tube or ss does an excellent job as well. | |
| Smooth JAZZ ON SACD -Jacintha "Lush Life" or "Autumn Leaves"-Bob James | |
| Best affordable amp for Thiel CS3.6 I am driving my 3.6's with a Conrad Johnson MF2500A and am very happy with the results. You can buy one used here on this site or on E-bay for around $1750-$2250.Thanks, Chuck | |
| tube or tube-like amp recommendations? Depending on the efficency of your speakers and what type of music you listen to. I would suggest either the Conrad Johnson MF2500 (SS) or MV60 (Tube)or maybe a used premier 11a (tube).Chuck | |
| What is the SACD Mod business all about? I do believe SACD is much better than standard CD all things being equal. The depth and width of the soundstage are the areas where I have heard substantial improvement. I have also heard improvement in the same areas with the redbook layer of the... | |
| tube maintenance No one mentioned the fact that power tubes (power amp) need replacing more often than signal tubes (pre-amp)at a much higher cost; 5 to 10 times higher or in some cases higher yet. Pre-amp tubes usually will last 3 -5 years with normal used while ... | |
| What amp for Thiel cs3.5's? I have a Conrad Johnson MF2500A driving my Thiel 3.6's and feel it does a great job. This amp is about 1800 to 2200 used which is out of your price range. I agree with warrenh in that you need good clean power to drive the Thiels and get the most ... | |
| CJ MF 2500A:is it gonna open up? I had my MF2500 upgraded with the "A" mod. After the mod it also sounded very harsh and metallic at first. I was begining to wonder if the mod was worth it. But after about 40-50 hours of use it smoothened out and became more open and detailed and... | |
| CJ Preamp LS17/LS 16 Owners Why Did You Sell Yours I sold my 17 to upgrade to the 16. I love the unit and would only sell my 16 to upgrade to the art.C | |
| Pass Labs X250 vs Bryston 4BSST vs CJ MF2500A? I have the MF2500A driving Thiel 3.6's and like it very much. The A upgrade was a substantial improvement. I would now consider it the equal to the Pass X250; which is also very good. I have not heard the Bryston so I can not comment.Chuck |