emily

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Which is better: separates or receiver?
The room treatment and the cables are all important I think we can all agree on this point. I'm just wondering what are the locations of room treatment products when you are considering five speakers and a sub? When people say room treatment are t... 
Which is better: separates or receiver?
I forgot to also ask if anyone has any imput on the Odyssey 5 channel amp. Is it worth the money? 
Best Integrated amp under 1k
You can find Anthem Integrated 2. 90 watts (@ 8) solid state amplifier and a tube preamplifier. YOu can find them for less than $1000 used on this site. I have one that I am selling for $800 (shipping included). Check www.soundstage.com for reviews. 
best musical pre/pro for about 3000.
Adcom GFP-750/GFA-5802 can be had used or possibly a demo for about $2000 for the pair. 
Sub- 700 New/used Integrated Amps-Recos?
Sonic FRontiers produces an integrated amp under the Anthem name that might be of interest. It does not have a phono stage but does combine a solid state amplifier with a tube preamp that We felt outperformed our combo of a Adcom GFA-555 and Anthe... 
decware zen se84cs or anthem int 2
Thomas I have an Anthem Integrated @ that I am looking to sell. I am selling due to a purchase of speakers that are not very efficient and a need of greater power. I always enjoyed the sound of the Anthem. It has good bottom end, warm mids, and "... 
Good percussion recordings
Thanks for all the suggestions, this gives us someplace to start. Jim, do you know if Kodo can be found on CD? Thanks again (to everyone) 
best cd player used under 2k.
I own a Sonic Frontiers SFCD-1 that was purchased used right here at audiogon. I have not regretted the purchased. I have done in home comparisons with CD players from Rotel, Proceed, Rega, and Audio Research. Everytime the Sonic showed me the way... 
Integrated amp for Magnepan 1.6QR?
I am currently trying to sell my Anthem integrated 2 (which is a solid state amplifier (90 @ 8, 145 @ 4) and a tube preamp section. I am including both the original tubes (with about 3000 hours left on them) and a set of matched Amperex tubes (wit... 
Pre/Pro for $2K
I agree with Jsbail, The two channel performance from a pre/pro in this price range will not measure up. My husband and I use the Adcom 750/5802 combo with a Yamaha HT rec. with far better results when compared to sending our Sonic Frontiers digit... 
Advice for integrated amps
I listened to the krell, bryston, and Anthem Integrated 2 I picked the Anthem. 90 watts @ 8 ohms, great build quality, and a wonderful sound (at least to my ears) The Anthem is a hybrid unit that uses two 6922 in the output stage. I have replaced ... 
Best Integrated Amp $1-2k range
I own the NEAR's as well and drive them with an Anthem Integrated 2 fed by a Sonic Frontiers SFCD-1 with very good results. My room is not very big 14 x 16. the NEAR's are wonderful and the hybrid Anthem is a nice unit. 
Best CD player now made.
I have listened to many one box units and have to agree it all comes down to the other stuff in your rig. After auditioning players from Proceed, Audio Research, Krell, CAL, Cary, and Sonic Frontiers, I bought the Sonic SFCD-1. It may not be every...