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| Reviews: Monster Power AVS 2000 I Echo Sd2005gt. Had a Signature AVS 2000 and Signature 5100 I think it was (lots of cool blue lites). Replaced both with the BPT3.5+ and haven't looked back. Hadn't realized the degree to which the Monster gear was closing off the sound..... Ther... | |
| Best Preamp/amp combo? You might really like McCormack DNA-500 amp with VAC Phi 2.0 preamp - great synergy. | |
| Electrostatic or Dynamic I discovered a really good "compromise" in Legacy Whisper speakers. Extremely open-sounding due to open-air design, yet plenty of dynamics, especially with voices and horns (4 mid-range drivers). 4 woofers do a good job with bass to about 22 hz. I... | |
| What about power cords to mate Krell 650MC amps? I would second Elrod's cables. I have his Statements feeding both my McCormack DNA-500 amp and my power conditioner from the wall. The difference compared to other power cords I've tried was very noticeable. They just do everything "right" and are... | |
| VAC Ren II, VAC Phi, or ARC Ref 3? Guido: You must have different ears than me - to me the ARC3 sounds quite sterile and uninvolving, totally opposite of my VAC Phi 2.0. Too bad you never got to hear it before making your purchase... Oh well, maybe you can upgrade to it in a few ye... | |
| AUDIENCE 24 IC VS.? If you "love the sound", thats all you are after so just get the cords and call it good. FYI - In my system, to my ears, the Au24 ics sounded thin and not very dynamic. For the price, they are not bad. There are literally hundreds of other ICs wit... | |
| Diff.Power cords with Switch mode amps. Artg-What differences did you notice between the Epiphany and the X? I currently have as Epiphany feeding my CD player and am considering the X but don't really know the difference between them, either physically or sonically.Thanks | |
| CD player in the $2,500 to $5,000 range I second the APL 3910, but apparently too late for your decision. One of THE best values in high-end audio today - just blows away the competition!! Hard to get, but worth the wait - ALex Peychev is a genius, plus a nice guy (a rare combination) | |
| How is Wadia with fast dynamic music ? APL-modded Denon 3910. | |
| Ultimate Amplifier for the next 20 Years Mdconnelly: I also heard the Butler amps before getting the DNA-500. The Butlers merely HINT at what the DNA-500 delivers in spades. The McCormack also has a much deeper, tighter and more controlled bass response. The extra power is very noticeabl... | |
| Dynamic Speaker Cable? Virtual Dynamics - start with Masters. | |
| Ultimate Amplifier for the next 20 Years I'll second the DNA-500 - have had mine about 8 months and am continually amazed at its performance. I leave mine on all the time and don't have heat issues at all - it just needs a little room to breathe in my rack. Dynamics are incredible when c... | |
| Upgrading - Pls Suggest Speakers to Review I'd second the Legacy Whispers suggestion - great for all types of music, especially jazz and vocals. | |
| Audiophiles DO NOT USE DHL-READ MY NIGHTMARE I had a problem with FEDEX freight damaging a pair of speakers I had purchased laset February. They of course refused to pay, claiming there was "hidden damage" and since they were dealer demo's, they considered them "used" and so were only liable... | |
| Which speakers? Can't go wrong with Legacy or KEF, IMO. |