fred60
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| Best CD player under $2000 I have no experience with the player, but given the manufacturer and its reputation, I would check out the Denafrips Avatar. They have bought thousands of the CD laser mechanism, just in case the transport mechanism fails. Around $1700.https://w... | |
| Hegel H390, Lyngdorf TDAI 3400, or Naim Nova for my B&W 802D2 speakers? I own the Hegel H360 and it sounds fantastic. Like the H390, also 250wX2 @8ohms. And reviews say that the H390 is an upgrade vs the H360. You will not be disappointed with the H390. To me, the sound is not "thin" at all! Speakers like the B&a... | |
| Best used integrated under $5k I own a Hegel H360 and it's fantastic. I would try to find a dealer willing to sell you a H390 for $4500, which I think that you can find. Best integrated on the planet! | |
| Looking for an integrated amp around 4000 to 5000. Hegel H390. I have a Hegel H360 and it is outstanding. I hear that the H390 is even better (have not demoed). Retails for $6000 but you can get it brand new for under $5000. I have not heard a better amp under $10K. Musical, and grips the mus... | |
| Most recordings you own by a single artist, group, or composer Grateful Dead by a country mile. I bought the 73-CD Europe 72 Box Set. I own probably 400 GD CD's. Out of a collection of about 1000 CD's in total. All I need to do now is to digitize the entire collection so that I can choose the best version... | |
| Friend needs advice for $8,000 system I'd highly recommend a Hegel H190 integrated amp to go with the Maggies. Fantastic sound, all the power you'll need. If you need confirmation, go to Audio Excellence in Canada for youtube videos and see what they say re: Hegel amps and Maggies. | |
| Hotel Room Confessions - Best Sound at a Show? I have not attended many audio shows but I do remember a NY Audio show room that I thought was better than any other that day: Sonner Audio. Gunny (the owner) a really nice guy, had I think the Allegro stand speaker, demonstrated with files from h... | |
| Revel speakers - dealer scuttlebutt I was wondering why Revel hadn't introduced a new Ultima line after what is now 11 years. They haven't introduced a top of the line speaker since 2008. And suddenly you see their Ultima 2 line all over the net. Curious. | |
| Raidho D1.1 is now a Legacy speaker I am surprised, but not totally. Raidho does have the TD 1.2, which is the "upgrade" from the D 1.1. I am surprised that my speaker, the XT-2 is not even on their website anymore, yet the X-speakers are considered current products. Honestly I t... | |
| The best speaker for a small room...at any price point. Raidho D1.1's. Absolutely amazing and perfect for a smaller room. If you want slam type dynamics, maybe another choice. Maybe the Magico A3's. I would also audition some Harbeth's or DeVores. Depends on the type of music that you like to list... | |
| As good as it gets? Think about Revel Salon 2. Came out in 2008. It's been 11 years since Revel has come out with a new flagship speaker. | |
| Recordings by Elton John, Nirvana and Thousands More Lost in Fire NY Times is leftist propaganda from the first page to the last page, every single day. There is barely a story that isn't slanted progressive. It's trash. And if you can't see that, it's sad. But of course their business is in the toilet. For... | |
| How many of us are truly satisfied with their systems? tostadosunidos-- I agree totally. I am 100% satisfied with my system. I am not satisfied with the fact that my music tastes equates to a lot of poor quality recordings! When the recording is great, my system sounds fantastic. Couldn't be happi... | |
| Used vs New vs Vintage vs Floorstanding vs Bookshelf vs ..... OMG! I agree with soix-- get out as much as you possibly can and demo as many speakers as possible. Every listener will have different tastes! And every speaker will sound different. My only frustration with this hobby is that even though I live onl... | |
| How come Horn + woofer designs are not more popular? roberjerman-- I have a pair of Speakerlab 6WA's sitting in my basement, I bought them in college in the late 70's, kept them because I knew how good they sounded. Haven't taken them out to listen, but might do it this weekend. Have a Hegel H360 ... |