geoffrey098

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The truth on low efficiency speakers like B&W?
I think B & W speakers are great, but not efficient.I can turn my 250 watt Bryston amp on full volume, and It`s not super loud, but  It sounds incredible!I would never give my B & W`s up, Never! 
What integrated should I upgrade to?
What about Music Fidelity?   They are always getting great reviews. They are not over  priced either.Krell makes great stuffBryston too.Best Integrated amp for the money would be Music Fidelity.  You could all their stuff new.Luxman integrated amp... 
Preamp under $2,000 used
 PS Audio 5.5 It`s over 30 years old, but will hold It`s own against anything under $2,000 used, And would sound even better with a rebuild.The phono stage is first class.Look at all the reviews on it.They are very rare to find.  PS Audio doesn`t ... 
CD Transports
Someone mentioned the Pioneer Elite DV-09 as a great unitIt retailed for $2.200It weighs 35 pounds, Really built like a tank!!!I have one, no scratches on it. Close to mintI was selling it on e-bay, and got an offer for $179.I felt that offer was ... 
old high end preamps..
I have a 1989  P S Audio 5.5  pre-amp. They are pretty rare to find these days The sound is incredible. For the cost, back then I don`t think you could do better.I had a Nad pre-amp that didn`t sound half as good as the PS Audio, and sold that.I a...