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NAD 502 stops playing
I was thinking it would be an inexpensive upgrade to my HK 5 disk carousel. I didn't mind if i had to monkey around with it a bit, but i didn't want to end up having to spend much on it. $30 is the price as broken. 
Best pre-amp for beginner's NAD 2200??
How about the NAD 1130? there's one for sale locally that looks really clean. 
Amp evolution ques. - what comes after a Harmon K?
My concern is that the Musical Fidelity (MF)seems to be quite old (also, whats up with its dimensions??? its so thin, I think its about 2" high where most higher end equipment seems to be quite a bit larger than low fi equip)I don't have the budge... 
Amp evolution ques. - what comes after a Harmon K?
Anybody have comments on an AMC 2445 amp? 
I.Q. Speakers from Germany ????
i've posted some pics of the speakers under Steve's IQ Speakers in the Virtual systems section (thanks Gonglee3)the speaker wire is Superflex by Monster Cable. 
Amp evolution ques. - what comes after a Harmon K?
Do you think that using the HK as my pre-amp ( it has pre-amp output jacks) taking too much away from the increased amp quality to make it worth it? 
Amp evolution ques. - what comes after a Harmon K?
Here are my current, local, mid-fi upgrade choices for used equip:Two ways to go today:1. Use my HK as pre-amp and buy an amp; or2. buy a pre-amp/amp combo set.For option 1. my choices are:NAD 60w 2100 $300NAD 100w 2200 $350Hafler 100w DH200 $350M... 
Amp evolution ques. - what comes after a Harmon K?
thank you allThis ties into a my posting on my I.Q. TED 400 speakers in teh speaker forum. I think these speakers, based upon a report that was referred to by one of the members, supports a mid-fi category speakers, so now i need to find the right... 
I.Q. Speakers from Germany ????
Wow, thanks very much Karelfd.I was thinking that the bass should be more pronounced given the size of the woofer system, i think 2 8", but maybe one is passive. I suspect it is the power i am driving them with, so based on the info you have given... 
I.Q. Speakers from Germany ????
I would be happy to post a picture if someone can advise how. 
Amp evolution ques. - what comes after a Harmon K?
thanks for the input so far. Input is HK FL8400 five disk changer. Turntable is a Panasonic that i like the look and weight of; nothing special. Also use the Ipod on a dock, so now i'm getting clear of its limitations and the further limitations o... 
Amp evolution ques. - what comes after a Harmon K?
Alternatively, the AVR 20 has pre-amp outputs so i believe i can hook an amp directly to the existing unit... or is this not worth it?