dcevans
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| Helping a friend build a new system I have a similar sized room, and wanted speakers that could be placed 1 foot from the front wall. Would advise a sealed or front ported speaker. I went with a Vandersteen VRL CT standmount speaker and I’m very happy. Have a Vandersteen Sub3 subwoo... | |
| High Quality dac with network streamer saves $1,000s OP—> I too found value to the information you provided, and I thank you for that. I may consider going down this path myself for a smaller den/library system. I have to agree with the previous post, however, that your writing would be much bett... | |
| Considering an integrated I haven’t heard it myself, but based on your budget and requirement for a built-in phono, and based on Neil Gader’s glowing reviews of the integrated and later the phono section in TAS, I would agree with the above recommendations for the Aestheti... | |
| Beginner looking for guidance into tube sound. Used Heresys | |
| Beginner looking for guidance into tube sound. Heck, you might be able to snag a pair of Heresys and a used Schiit Freya for $1500. | |
| Beginner looking for guidance into tube sound. I agree that, with your speaker’s sensitivity, a tube preamp is the way to go. A Schiit Freya+ is huge bang for the buck, in your price range. I have never heard Zu’s or Tektons, but it seems to me, from what I have read, that many end up driving ... | |
| I had a few drinks and bought some speakers What a fun thread! Had a friend in college who had a few too many and woke up with a gal in a motel that wasn’t anywhere as beautiful as the night before. His remark: “the sun crept in, and I crept out”. I bought a pair of 2 way Focal 1007Be monit... | |
| Which amplifier should i buy If you are still beholden to tubes, you might consider Quicksilver V4 monos. Big bang for the buck | |
| Which amplifier should i buy I agree with majority here. These are not tube friendly speakers. There’s a reason Alon Wolf features his speakers with Hegel. I would suggest tube preamp and solid state (e.g., Ayre monos, Asthetix, Hegel H30, Sim Moon) or hybrid (PS Audio BHK mo... | |
| Opening Record Store Have traveled to wine country in California a handful of times. Learned that those who purchase a winery do so not in hopes of making a fortune, but because they have a fortune. Agree with multiples above that this would best be a hobby in retire... | |
| Used Speaker in the 15k range Yamaha NS5000 also | |
| Used Speaker in the 15k range Like your choices. Have been looking at speakers in the same price range. JA Perspective2, Vandersteen Quattro CT, Dutch & Dutch 8c and closeout Wilson Sabrina are definitely high on my list. I did see a new pair of Audio Physics Avantera III ... | |
| Update on Audiogon Member Almarg AlI have frequently visited this forum over many years, and I have always admired the depth of your knowledge and the grace with which you shared it on this forum to those in need. I am truly saddened to learn of your aggressive Mantle cell lympho... | |
| Newbie to the awesome audiophile world A used Rogue Sphinx hybrid integrated amp would be huge bang for the buck and would drive most speakers. In terms of speakers, would look at B&W 600 series, ELAC or used Totem or Nola | |
| Newbie to the awesome audiophile world +1 n80 Great advice Steve Guttenberg has a YouTube clip on audiophile systems for less than $2500. I think you pick your speakers first, then an integrated amp that will drive them, then a CD player and then a DAC (or a combined CD transport and ... |