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| Best cd version of Respighi Ancient Airs Dances A brief follow up. I bought the MLP version and the string tone is wonderful. I, however, vote for the Jesus Lopez-Cobos interpretation as I find it much more flowing and melodical. Dorati has the orchestra playing a bit too deliberate for my tast... | |
| Integrated for Dad Anything from Creek. The 4330R (with remote) is more powerful than it's rating would suggest. If you need more power, get the 5350SE and never look back. Charlie | |
| Opinions? Creek5350+B&W 802/3 OR Meridian DSP 5500 David,I have the 5350SE in use with a pair of Harbeth Compact 7ES. It can drive almost anything. And, like other ss amps, it is almost perfect, and FWIW, has been getting rave reviews. You will really like this amp.Charlie | |
| Speaker recommendations for 2,500 or less? Harbeth Compact 7ES or Monitor 30. Also Spendor SP 1/2. All are accurate large monitors that you can build a great system with.Charlie | |
| Words From the Wise 1. Buy the most accurate speaker you can afford.2. It is hard to go wrong when using solid state amps.3. Treat your room, otherwise listen in near-field.4. Don't be afraid to compare items with blind testing, it will save you a lot of money.5. Whe... | |
| Best MTV Unplugged? Yo, shout back on that Slowhand. | |
| Any Suggestions for a Test/Set-up CD Sean, here is a link to May Audio:http://www.mayaudio.com/Sheffield/SheffTest.htmlAs you will see, Sheffield Labs makes several flavors of test discs.Good luck,Charlie | |
| Any Suggestions for a Test/Set-up CD Sheffield "My Disc" [10045-2-T]Caution! This disc may embarass you. When you hear some of the comparative tracks, you will learn a ton about the truth in audio. Proceed with caution, especially if you are really enjoying reading most of the B.S. w... | |
| Stradivari violin (From an email to a group I belong to, I realize these are vague references, but they might lead you to something of interest):*************************"A few [The Absolute Sound] issues back there was a long article on the project where about thi... | |
| looking for upgrade suggestions - 12,000 to spend Please listen to Professor Campbell! Oh, and raise the ceiling to 10'. (That should finish off the funds.) | |
| need help with a subwoofer Howdy. I am using an M&K MX 700 sub. They have two models that are recommended for those of us not using them for HT. The great thing about M&K subs is the ability to adjust the frequency cutoff to properly marry them with your monitors. T... | |
| Spendor SP 1/2 or Harbeth 7ES I have the Compact 7ES and absolutely love them. Check out enjoythemusic.com and Bob Neil's reviews. He has compared them. (He likes them both, and is presently using the Harbeth H40.) He also has a post on audioreview.com:http://www.audioreview.c... | |
| Need speaker cable recommendations ... I would second the idea that you use a source which allows for trial and return. Get a buddy to switch them back and forth and determine whether you really hear a difference. There is a LOT of snake oil here, my friend. Charlie. | |
| advice before my head explodes... I would highly recommend you looking at the PSB stable. They offer more than one line. I use one of the finest monitors in my main system, the Harbeth Compact 7ES, and also own and use some low end line PSB speakers in another system. They are an ... | |
| Speakers for the party system If most of the party is spent dancing or standing, consider a high mounted monitor (at ear level) in conjunction with a cornered subwoofer. This will make a major difference. Have a good time. Charlie |