drrdiamond

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Low watt system for rock,electronica?
Although not my taste, the BIG Klipschorn. 
Wilson Alexandria or JMLab Grande Utopia BE
I have heard the JMLab and was not overly impressed, but that was at a hi-fi show. Even for no money, I wouldn't trade my speakers (except maybe as an investment to sell).Although I haven't heard the Alexandria, my gut feeling is that they would f... 
Problem with Cardas. They won't help, can you?
Kehut,Thank you.Richard 
Does Crown k2 amp match the b&W Matrix 802?
I remember reading a review years ago about the big 350 watt per channel Crown. It was paired with big B&W's. The Crown was rated poorly and not musical.Richard 
How do you determine how much to spend on speakers
Sean,I was just responding to the statement prior to mine, saying that it took "guts" for Dave Wilson to put on the demo.I completely agree with you about "know how vs. the dollars spent." I personnally altered my speakers according to instruction... 
How do you determine how much to spend on speakers
I don't think this took any guts. He was obviously able to choose the other products and make the comparison BEFORE the show.Richard 
best preamp for krell amp and cd
I agree with Mark. Since you are not running Cast, the KRC-HR is your best bet, regardless of price.Richard 
Amp advice needed....how much power?
As I have said before, all else being equal, you can never have too much power. 
SACD hybrids bad policy from Sony/Columbia?
Rsbeck,Love your comments. We are on the same page except that since most of my purchases are "classical" music, there are not nearly enough new stuff out there. If you haven't heard the new Mahler series, now in the middle of the recording cycle,... 
Please recommend SACD player under $6K - "warm"
Marantz SA-14 placed atop the Neuance platform. A reference combination IMHO.Richard 
Krell ksa-300s vs Pass Labs x-350
Nrchy,The Krell FPB300 and 600 (on now 400 and 700) will also blow away the KSA300S.Having said that, I own and use the FPB300 for the top end of an actively crossed over speakers with the KSA300S for the most realistic, powerful low end imaginabl... 
200 to 300 wpc amp revised question
My speakers a sensativity rating of 93dB.I have a total of 1200 per side into 4 ohms. You can NEVER have too much power. Get as big as you can afford to buy and lift. And, of course stay with the best brand you can afford.Richard 
Best amps for full range electrostatic loudspeaker
Graaf has (if you can find and afford them) 200 watt OTL monoblocks. I can't imagine a better amp for your needs.They also make less expensive ones. By the way, I have the US distributer's email address for them if you should want to contact him.A... 
SACD hybrids bad policy from Sony/Columbia?
I am more upset, when a CD is released, I buy it, and month later it is release on SACD. 
Review: Sony SCD-XA777es CD Player
Update:I never got the SCD-1. I got ripped off. But -->>I got the Marantz SA-14 new from a dealer. It is fabulous!Richard