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| Here's a challenge:a class A sound system for less This is not class A, but an enjoyable system neverthless.1) Computer as the source - less jitter like an upscale piece.2) Sound card upgrade to M-audio 2496 audiophile ($89) 3) Old marantz receiver 2270 ($250 ebay)4) Athena speakers as-b2 ($170)5)... | |
| Need to match a receiver to Spendor S5e Might want to get a stereo amp for the spendors, and get another speakers for Home Theatre - you don't have to spend very much - even Athena speakers for $160 would be ok for it. This way, you will get the most out of the fine Spendors. Try to get... | |
| Demoing speakers in LA area? Speaker City in Burbank makes their own speakers using premium parts - like scan speak woofers and tweeter; the same parts that go into Wilson and other top notch speakers. Their prices are much much lower, so I would check them out. This is their... | |
| Classic speakers to hunt down used I am too inexperienced on hifi to know what my style is - yet. I teach classical music, so I like speakers that are little dark sounding - not too forward. I like old Jensen and Tannoy coauxial 15 incher (too expensive though). So please recommen... | |
| Classic speakers to hunt down used Ral1, No this is not for my gym system - but for my students. I have to put together a pretty acceptable system for under a few hundred dollars - so I am turning to old gears. I like the sound of them anyway. I have been mating them with sharp 1-b... | |
| Classic speakers to hunt down used Scott, What do you do to them?Rebuild the X-over with new capacitors?_------------Sincere thanks to all those posted - I will hunt them down, and give them to my music students. Sometimes it's hard to convince the parents about spending some for q... | |
| Need help choosing spkrs I've never heard You might want to hear full range speaker like fostex or lowther - made a believer out of me. Also they can be DIY since no X-over to deal with - if you are handy with tools and like building, you can get so much more quality for the same money ! ... | |
| What components are a good value in used market? Thanks for all the posts - I will definitely take these advices and hunt them down. Cheers... | |
| What is a good sounding classic tube amps to hunt? Sincere thanks to all who posted - I am a poor musician with good ears ( I like to think ), so I need advices like this, if I am going to enjoy good sounds on small budget. Words of experience are in-valuable for a poor musician who needs good so... | |
| Wash, Cut, Polish & Demagnetize Noticeable upgrade can be had by reburning the cd on a computer on a good CDR like Taiyo yuden, or Mitsui gold (more expensive - $1 a piece). Use EAC program to reap the material into computer, and then use foobar program to resample - to make it ... | |
| When is digital going to get the soul of music? Try 192/96 DAC - the sound becomes smoother, so you can play louder without hurting your ears, so more emotion comes through. There are computer programs that will convert it to higher specs as well. If you re-burn your red book CDs on a good cdr ... | |
| Where should I start for computer audio?? Do you live near a Bestbuy?They have guys who can help you with it.If not, you can search the yellow pages for a computer advisor. You should be able get one going in an hour of advice. Perhaps your wife can set it up for you. There is a sight cal... | |
| When is digital going to get the soul of music? If you experiment with speakers, you can get pretty close to it now. I think speakers are the most vital part of the chain. I am listening to old JBL Lancer speakers with Alnico woofers, and sansui receiver - with a sony CD player, and the sound i... | |
| JVC RX-202b - USB digital amp section receiver. Thanks Duane for that - but I have heard the big names in audio, and just trying to find an affordable solution for my music students - they are not going to spend over $1000 on a hifi. I think it's great that there are sights like www.listen.com ... | |
| What's your worst excuse for an upgrade I am bored...I will give it to my relatives... and let them in on this glorious hobby... |