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HT system with Best Possible Redbook perfornance
Getheleadout-How would you describe the Sunfire sound to B&K's sound?Sunfire has come to mind as a potential receiver. Doesthe Sunfire use Mosfets? Is it warm sounding?Klipsch... Now that's another interesting sugestion.. I was always lead to ... 
HT system with Best Possible Redbook perfornance
D- Thanks for the input.. You have me re-thinkingspeakers...I've heard Arcam gear and I find the sound a littletoo dry for me.. I prefer a warmer sound with maybeeven a rolled-off top end. This is why I like theB&K. It uses mosfets and in my o... 
Denon 2900 or Oppo 971
Thanks for all the help...It looks like I will either buy a used Denon 2910or an Onkyo SP1000. I am 99% sure I will go withthe Onkyo SP1000 if I can find one used in Blackbecause it is supposed to have the BEST REDBOOK audio performance of all the... 
Warm sounding speakers for Naim Nait5 & CD5 ??
Emil:Yes I will be playing rock and pop music. Musicwith a good beat. So Spendors are maybe too polite for rock? Warm and pacey music is what Iam after..ThanksTom 
Warm sounding speakers for Naim Nait5 & CD5 ??
Thanks.. That's a great idea. I was starting to thinkabout a monitor/sub arrangement. The Rel Storm 3 seemsto be an all out favorite for many people. I talked with someone who was using one with Spendor 2/3s withgreat success. I may just get a Sto... 
Which is better: Naim Nait 5 or Nait 5i ??
I do not have vinyl but I do prefer a warmer soundso maybe the 5 would be better than the 5i for me.I was hoping to get an all Naim system used offaudiogon as follows:Nait 5 or 5iNaim CD5, CD5i, or CD5XNaim speakers (I see Allae used)I am looking ... 
Naim CD5X play CDRs ??
Perfectionist:I am looking at buying a used cd5i or cd5xto go with a used Nait5. The Nait5 is notvery revealing like the Naim seperates are.I heard 10x more detail on the Naim seperatesbut they also made poorly recorded CDs hell tolisten too. That... 
Time to upgrade Sony DVP-S7000 ??
Thanks Riversideone..Was the picture quality a noticable set up withthe DVP-NS999ES? My DVP-S7000 works great but I was wondering if a newer model would give me better picture quality. I am using a Sony 36" XBR TV but the TV does not do progressiv... 
Naim CD5X play CDRs ??
Thanks for the info.. So the automatic tray vs manual swing-out-tray is the only real difference between them? I've been eye balling these 5i's thathave come up used on this board. I would be pairing it with a used nait5.Thanks! 
Naim CD5X play CDRs ??
Great... How did you like it? Was it a noticablestep up from the CD5? How was it improved??Thanks! 
Time to upgrade Sony DVP-S7000 ??
No one wanna help? 
Best speakers for Linn Classik ???
I agree the Ninka will not play loud with the classikbut it does sound good together. The smaller Linn monitor speakers are so lean in the bass that I ruledthem out. 
Good "all-in-one" system? Linn Classik??
Someone emailed me and said I should consider a usedRega Planet 2000 and Rega Maria Int amp. This combois small enough that it might work out sizewise andthe price is about the same. What do you guys think?Would this be a better setup for PRaT? I ... 
Older Nakamichi Gear ?? Stasis ??
Gee.. I remember in the early days listeningto recievers made by Dennon, Yamaha, and Nakamichi.My impression was that Dennon was very bright,Yamaha was slightly warm sounding and theNakamichi SR-4A was the warmest sounding of the3 brands. Now thei... 
Older Nakamichi Gear ?? Stasis ??
What was wrong with the RE series?Which sounded better the TA or SR series?Thanks..