dcevans
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| Help me upgrade my beginner system! I think it laudable that you are interested in working with and supporting your local audio store. You have some great speaker brands to choose from. I agree with grislybutter that bookshelf speakers would be ideal for that room, and I think would... | |
| Another "Best" amplifier Question. +1 blackbag20– Odyssey amp and Van Alstine tube preamp | |
| Speaker recommendations :-) +4 Martens Horns for unrivaled dynamics and live sound — e.g, Avantgarde, Classic Audio Loudspeakers, Volti, JBL Truly enviable electronics btw!!!! | |
| Just Getting Back Into Audio and Need Help I noticed on Audiogon that Underwood Hifi is offering the MicroMega M-One 100 new for only $1999 ($3000 below list). This integrated like Focal is manufactured in France, and has been featured in audio shows with the Focal Sopra 2, considerably up... | |
| Just Getting Back Into Audio and Need Help I am a fan of Focal speakers. I would be a little wary of pairing them with class D amplification such as the Parasound you mentioned — out of concern that you will end up with too much of a good thing, with a hyper-detailed, fatiguing and possibl... | |
| I was happy with my system for 30 years; now I need a new amp...and more? No worries. The Stratos monoblocks probably are overkill. | |
| I was happy with my system for 30 years; now I need a new amp...and more? I read the OPs requests. He has monoblocks, sits 12 feet from system, and did not request a downsize in terms of boxes. Why so derisive grislybutter? Seems to be a pattern with you. | |
| I was happy with my system for 30 years; now I need a new amp...and more? It is stretching your budget, but the Odyssey Stratos monoblocks at $2700 suggested by kota1 represent HUGE bang for the buck, and would likely be the last amps you ever buy. I like the idea of pulling out the Epos for another listen with your ne... | |
| I was happy with my system for 30 years; now I need a new amp...and more? +1 petaluman Excellent advice. If you don’t know whether you will be parting with your Klipsch speakers down the road, or what speaker you might choose, the safest bet would be a solid state amp or integrated — and Parasound has a warmer sound si... | |
| Adding a Dac and Stresmer I will throw out another option which probably is not what you are after but might consider. The Naim Uniti Atom HE which is a preamp/DAC/streamer that is really outstanding. Great reviews, great PRAT. The preamp is class A. If you purchased your... | |
| Goodbye Everyone You will be missed. I for one enjoyed your contributions. Wish you only the best | |
| If you had to narrow your choices to 4 - 5 speakers Joseph Audio Perspective Wilson SabrinaX Marten Oscar Trio Focal Sopra 2 Vandersteen Quattro CT | |
| Kumza Stabi S or Rega P10 ?? I think rsf507’s comment above about the synergy of the Kuzma table/tonearm combo is valid FWIW. I don’t think you would go wrong with any of the 3. The Schick tonearm is still Stereophile class A, a real bargain. The Feickert Blackbird is class B... | |
| Kumza Stabi S or Rega P10 ?? You do not need to spend 3K on a HRS plinth obviously. A Mapleshade maple plinth with brass footers would look great with the Stabi. Pertaining to my last post, I don’t think there is any evidence that a higher mass tonearm with low compliance c... | |
| Kumza Stabi S or Rega P10 ?? I looked at Kuzma Stabi, Rega PS-10 and Feickert Woodpecker with a Thomas Schick 10.5 inch tonearm. Did not audition. Knew I would have to invest in a stable plinth for the Kuzma Stabi like HRS $$, did not care for the look of the PS-10 with white... |