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| Emotiva not so good Hi, I also had an XPA2. It was my first 'nice' stereo amp. Replaced it with a Classe CA-2300 ex demo. Wow. Bye Bye Emotiva. It was ok for the cost. Yes the Parasound Halo also nice, a sweet spot in the market I think. All of these are heav... | |
| Are Bowers and Wilkins speakers overpriced? Used Nautilus 802's are not overpriced! I like them better than all the 802 iterations that have come since! | |
| Disappointing On Mcintosh......help Well if this discussion shows anything, it is that people like different sounding systems! But it is quite interesting how McIntosh discussions evoke such passion and opinion. I can think of no other brand which causes such divisiveness. Or bra... | |
| Disappointing On Mcintosh......help So appropriate to me this thread. 6 months ago my Classe SSP-800 failed for the third time. Decided NOT to waste any more money on old DAC and multi channel extras. So I set off to find a new DAC and Pre amp, and love warm smooth sounding music... | |
| Which one? Paradigm persona 3f, Revel Studio2, Audiosolution Figaro L, Goldenear reference Hello, I can comment on the Revel, Paradigm and B&W. I have had 802N's for some time. So I have auditioned the newer 802's, and find them too bright. I still enjoy the Nautilus is one of my systems.I wanted to like the Paradigms. Pretty, c... | |
| Audio Rack Selection Hi, have you seen the beautiful hardwood racks from Timbernation in PA? My new rack is strong, beautiful, reasonable, and holds similar equipment. I modified his stock dimensions to slightly deeper and bigger clearances. Love it. Tiger Maple s... | |
| Power Cable from wall to my conditioner? Good Morning Pfeiffer, I recently explored this exact scenario. I have two systems, one PS AUDIO DS DAC, BHK Pre, And BHK 250 amp with B&W N 802's, and the second with Auralic G2 DAC, AudioNet Preamp, Classe Audio CA 2300 amp and Revel Studio... | |
| Help in putting together my system with used equipment on Audiogon and eBay. Hi, your brain will hurt before this thread ends! So many opinions and a broad question. My thoughts:1) you have a great pre amp; so stay with separates and wait on amp purchase until you know your speakers and have listened. It's easy to wrap ... | |
| Wide dispersion speakers for a large room Hi Alex_S, I have an almost identical room, even longer:Family room(cathedral) >Breakfast room>Kitchen 25 x 55.The space is both awesome and challenging. I put my stereo speakerson the end wall, even though the tv is on the side wall. Th... | |
| New McIntosh DA2 DAC glad it helped! I really wanted to like the McIntosh...Ended up buying an AudioNet Preamp and an Auralic Vega G2 DAC. Could not be happier! | |
| Streaming + DAC questions. Please help this noob! Hi, I like many here, started my digital journey with a Mac, and then upgraded to a Bluesound node (2). Nice interface and Streamer + DAC. but, as many have also said, not the best DAC for High resolution. But it is good. You have bought nice... | |
| The Truth About Power Cords and there "Real" Price to Performance Hi,I have been putting my new basement system together for a couple of years now, and have recently upgraded interconnects and power cable.My system: PS Audio Direct Stream DAC w Bridge, wired to router > PS BHK Pre > PS BHK 250 stereo amp &... | |
| Broken hearted...magnepan and vandersteen Hi Stewart0722, where are you located?It would be fun to listen to each others systems...I'm in Maryland. | |
| Broken hearted...magnepan and vandersteen Hi, I have owned Vandy 3A Sig's (my first nice speakers) and then B&W 802N. Recently I shopped for new speakers for a new house. I was super excited to audition the Vandy Quatros, and my lady friend LOVED the look of the Quatros and the idea... | |
| New McIntosh DA2 DAC 275 views and no opinions?I did get to listen to both the C53 and the C2700 through their onboard DA2 DACs. Using both tube and SS McIntosh amps and amazing speakers at AudioClassics in Binghamton, NY.The tube pre plus tube amp combo was a bit to... |