danoroo

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Preamp Noob has a question
No doubt you are 100% correct Timlub. I would love to have an A-S2000. But, 2000 is also what it cost! I'm thinking I can get a performance upgrade for less than half that if I buy a good, used preamp. Or, maybe an A-S1000. Same power amp section ... 
Preamp Noob has a question
Thanks for the replies guys. Mapman, my speakers are Paradigm Signature S2. And, as far as improvements, I'm looking for that ever elusive extra transparency and detail. Can I get it with a preamp? 
is there a best music player on the computer?
Does Photoshop crop a photo better than Paint Shop Pro?Does Nero burn a CD better than Burrrn?I've used WMP, VLC, Foobar, MediaMonkey and others, and from my experience no media player sounds better (or worse) than any other media player. Better f... 
Album which you have listened to most?
Houses of the HolyCountdown to EcstasyToys in the Attic 
What's your favorite lyric from a song?
"Started swearing to my God, and on my mother's grave,that I would love you 'til the end of time, I swore I would love you 'til the end of time............So now I'm prayin' for the end of time to hurry up and arrive,cause if I have to spend anoth... 
How do you determine how much to spend on speakers
I have never understood the relevance of the phrase "garbage in, garbage out" in these types of discussions. If a $1000 to $1500 integrated amp is producing "garbage out", then you were ripped off. The THD on a Yamaha a-s1000 integrated, which sel... 
MERRY CHRISTMAS
Santa was kind to me. He left a pair of beautiful ERA D4s under the tree last night! Thank you Santa, and Merry Christmas everybody! 
Complete newbie needing guidance/purchase advice
Renaissanceman9, If you ultimately decide to spend the money you have now on speakers (I would), please remember two things.1. Shop for speakers that are efficient and an easy load for your receiver and,2. Don't damage your new speakers by overtax... 
Vintage speakers from the 70's and 80's
I had a pair of JBL L112s that I bought new in 1981. I just sold them last year. The guy that bought them drove from Phoenix City Alabama to Houston to pick them up. I still have an extra pair of tweeters for those speakers. 
Silverline Minuet "Supreme"
Funny you should mention the ERA D4. I just bought a pair this evening. I hope I like them. If not I'll sell them and get the Minuets! 
Silverline Minuet "Supreme"
In a nearfield (desktop) application how would the Minuets compare to a pair of Gallo A'Diva Tis? I have heard neither, but will buy one of the two sight unseen soon. 
Yamaha A-S 1000 & 2000 --- How Good?
How do the A-S1000 and A-S2000 differ? The power output for these two amps is the same. 
Yamaha A-S 1000 & 2000 --- How Good?
I think what I'm looking for is a more open, airy, three dimensional sound, primarily in the mid range. Maybe slightly more forward. Am I barking up the wrong tree? Maybe it's new speakers that I need. 
Yamaha A-S 1000 & 2000 --- How Good?
I'm currently using a Yamaha ax-596 integrated with my Paradigm Sig S2s. Will I realize an improvement with an a-s2000? I listen to blues, classic rock and classical (mostly symphony). Usually at moderate volume.