gonglee3
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| CD player problem You can get a used Luxman on ebay for a song - probably cheaper than fixing it. Many CDs break down with time - the delicate mechanism is not perfected yet, and most do not last as long as a car. Probably can be fixed for $150, but you can get a u... | |
| Got my very first system. What's my next move? I would look into room conditioning.Placing pillows behind the speakers will give you an idea of how much benefit there is to doing it right. If you are handy with hands, there are internet sights that will teach you how to make stuff economically... | |
| Amplifiers:A Keeper for Life. Do you know of one ? My old Marantz receiver 2270 - and I got it for $200 ebay. It takes a good 45 min. to fully warm up, but paired with the right speaker, it sounds good for classical music.The color is neutral and natural, so unfatiguing. I can't lsiten to many up... | |
| Whats the krell sound? Krell sounds liquid and smooth as well to my ears.True not as warm as some tubes, but the sound is good enough so that you won't miss the warmth - it is pleasant enough on it's own terms. I also like the dynamic quality of Krell - it breaths life ... | |
| Replacing Sennheiser Ear Cushions Phone audio stores, and they should be able to help you with the parts. | |
| Cheap tweaks...What would YOU reccomend? After about 2 hours of fresh air, I feel like I've been tranported to a dream land. Doctors recommend this daily dosage as well. Music is more beautiful when you are feeling good and healthy. AS a song reminds us, " ... the answere lies in the win... | |
| Looking for digital noise filter recommendations Voyetra's audio Surgeon might do it - I am not absolutely sure though - download a free trial version here : http://www.voyetra.com/site/skins/voy_1/topbar/topbar_logo.gif | |
| How can I get the best possible sound from my PC? Both EAC and Foobar programs are available for free to download. Google search for them. | |
| old JBL studio monitors I have 4311 and it sounds realistic and neutral like you are hearing live musicians - especially good for acoustic instruments. Whether realism is prefered or not depends on the music you listen to. I say for classical, it is good. For some music... | |
| If Money Were No Object... A Fantasy Question I will get a Krell 300 integrated, JBL L100, and LiteOn LVD 2004, and wonder why we have to pay more for music at home - and save the rest for the retirement. | |
| under $300 bookshelfs: does excitement exist? I liked the Athena AS-B1 the best - better than bigger brothers - had prettier mid sound. Mate it with a sony amp sa-wm500 (eBay $150), and you have a nice and full sound. I was mesmerized to hear female voices on the setup. Try to hear this combo... | |
| under $300 bookshelfs: does excitement exist? Swan Diva M200 - comes with 36 watts/ch built in - good for computer as well - and looks good too for $250 online. | |
| What qualities do you look for in a good amp? Thanks to all the posts - it helped me - now I expect more from an amp, which is a good thing for my futere hifi experience. I will try to look for the qualities you all suggested. | |
| What components are a good value in used market? To answer Tweak1, I am always looking for good values in hifi - I set up systems for friends who do not want to pay the modern Hifi prices. I was pleasantly surprised to find products like Old marantz 2270 receiver ($200), McIntosh 2105 amp ($500... | |
| Most involving and thrilling moviemusic? Beethoven the Immortal |