dave_72

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What is your preference, Records or CDs?
I prefer both really. As others have said both have their strengths and weaknesses. LPs sound excellent overall, and noticeably better imo, but the occasional loud pops annoy me. On my rig, records play pretty quiet overall. There's more variables... 
Pass labs XA60.5 anything wrong with them.
Thanks for that info. I agree 100 percent. :D 
Does anybody have any experience with the JBL 1400
I can safely say the same about my S4700s. And there's no horn colorations! JBL has done the Synthesis line the right way. It's definitely not some half-assed effort. The 1400 Arrays are a damn good deal as well. 
Pass labs XA60.5 anything wrong with them.
I see, but imo, 89db sensitivity should be the cutoff point. Anything lower is taking a bit of a chance, imo. As for me, I'm looking at a pair of First Watts F4s in bridged balanced XLR mono operation. You have 100Wpc into 8 Ohms. However, you nee... 
Need Help finding Speakers Budget 20,000 US
Cool, sounds good, and congrats. Great speakers,imo. 
Experience with the Pass Labs XP-15 phono stage?
IF you can swing it, go all the way and get the XP-25! That's what I plan on doing! :D 
Pass labs XA60.5 anything wrong with them.
Yeah, that's possibly it, and imo, the bigger and more powerful Class A amps just sound better on the overall. Plus, you need pretty efficient speakers for the 60W amps to work, imo. 
Best Metal Vinyl Album
True, I agree. That's definitely something to consider as well...I also agree that hard rock and metal sounds better on vinyl. Why, I'm not exactly sure... 
Best Metal Vinyl Album
Well, if they cut from cd files and such, it's not worth it. I haven't yet heard DSD sourced vinyl, so I can't say. If it has to be digital, it should be at least DSD, imo. The best is all analog of course... 
Does anybody have any experience with the JBL 1400
Right now, I use a Bryston 4BSST amp, 300 Wpc into 8 Ohms. Not the best, but not the worst, imo. 
Any rock fans out there?
Thanks to you too, Moonglum! 
Any rock fans out there?
Actusreus,Thank you for that. Much appreciated.Yes, there was. Then it was revealed that his drumming was not up to snuff. I'm surprised they even offered him anything after that was known! 
Need Help finding Speakers Budget 20,000 US
Bo1972, you're exactly right. Which is why I'd like to upgrade myself. :) High quality amps and cables *do* make a difference! 
Does anybody have any experience with the JBL 1400
I briefly heard the 67000s at CES. They sound great, and everyone in the room was quite taken by them. They are definitely a "super-speaker." 
Does anybody have any experience with the JBL 1400
Likewise, Audiolabyrinth! Good luck on getting your new speakers! :D