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Opinions on Threshold Amplifiers
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Opinions on Threshold Amplifiers
I have always enjoyed Threshold equipment.In my opinion the better units are the CAS 2 , 400a,Stasis series,and the SA3. To me they have all the sound one could want from an amplifier. All are built like a battleship,and the parts used are vastly ... 
Vintage Receivers vs. Modern MidFi
The early NAD Receivers the 7060 and 7080 were damn near good as separates. Although nowhere near the cosmetic beauty of the Marantz units. Also to my ear the early NAD receivers were sonically superior to anything at that time.Being from 1978 to ... 
Long Live 2 Channel audio......???
Let me put it this way Kevin. HT or multi channel,what ever one chooses to call it,will not only have to be better than 2 channel,but vastly better in every shape,form,and fashion. Those of us who were around in the mid 70s when the first attempt ... 
Acoustat speakers
Try soundslikenew@prodigy.net. Roy was employed by them,and has forgotton more about acoustats,than most people will remember. A fountain of knowledge o Acoustat 
Best Electrostatic loudspeaker?
For me the Acoustat 1+1,2+2. Model 2 and Model 3.Full range and dont need subwoofer. Downside need lots of power. But the sonics are amazing. 
Best electrostatic in smaller room? Please help!
The Acoustat Model 2 work very well in a small room,and can be had quite reasonably o Audiogon or eBay,at around $450.00. Will need at least 100 per side to drive them,with high current. Very thirsty in the power department. 
Long Live 2 Channel audio......???
Right now I believe that 2 Channel is experiencing a rebirth of sorts. Certainley it has never caught on with the true audiophiles,and for good reason.Even the best of multi channel sounds absolutely horrid.Way to much exageration on all ends of t... 
Best Amp for Acoustat Speakers
Forgot to menetion. The Kenwood LO7-M mono blocks work well with the 1+1. First time I heard the Acoustat 1+1 they were powered by the kenwoods. Most impressive. Can usually be had on Audiogon or eBay for about $300.00 the pair. 
Best Amp for Acoustat Speakers
I have Acoustat Model 2 ,being powered by Threshold Amp and Pre Amp. No problems and the sound is fantastic. Have tried other amps,but always come back to Threshold. Nelson Pass really does it right. 
Integrated amp decision, oh the headache
One of the earlier NAD integrateds are very good the model 3080 or 3060,last 2 numbers indicate power per channel. Early NAD design product had very good build qality,and very good parts,and are easily repaired. I remember some audiogon member had... 
Best CD changer...as a transport?
Also in this category is the Denon DCM 370 with HDCD already on board. Can be had for around $300.00. If you want use the MSB DAC Link III for around $400.00. Dont buy the HDCD option from MSB as this is already on the Denon. But the upsampling op... 
McIntosh - is it that great?
McIntosh great?? Yes and No. I would say McIntosh similiar to Rolls Royce enduring value for the money.But it is no Ferrari that has both ends of the spectrum covered value and performance.I have owned McIntosh 20 years ago,but when Levinson,Krell... 
Musical Design - D150B & SP2B Opinions
Lots of luck John I posted info for the amp,and so far have received zero response. Jeffs Sound Values had a used D 150B for sale at $750.00. Was interested but couldnt get a response here. 
Best MC Cartridge $300.00 or less
Mean while back at the ranch. Maybe I will just stick to the Grado Platinum.