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Dynaudio Excite X16 vs. Dynaudio Focus 140
This is what Bob Reina at Stereophile said about the Excite X 12"Comparisons I compared the Dynaudio Excite X12 ($1200) with the Amphion Helium2 ($1200), the Monitor Audio RS6 Silver ($1200), and the Epos M16i ($1995). (All prices per pair.) The A... 
Dynaudio Confidence C1 broken & Cap question
Ooh....I am sorry to hear that. Maybe the rep who talks to you forgot that it is you who keeps him busy....that type of employee is everywhere sir.Shoot them an email and keep bugging....until they give in:-)) 
Dynaudio Confidence C1 broken & Cap question
Mr. Desalvo55 Sir...:-))I hear you. $550...is still a lot of money, half of my monthly rent...but I am sure you know that 80% of that repair bill went into labor & not the parts.Did you know NuForce outsourced the majority of their R & D &... 
Dynaudio Confidence C1 broken & Cap question
That's the thing with standmount monitors. They disappear and they pass the WAF test easily but if they have to deal with bass heavy stuff, accidents can happen.Buy her a fake LV handbag and you can persuade your wife to give you the OK for a bran... 
Totem THE ONE vs Totem Signature One
Mr. RumadianI think I should clarify my post a bit. I was comparing the Focus line whose emphasis inclined more toward the midrange & vocal rather than the high & the low as in the case of the other Dynaudio models like the Contour & A... 
Dynaudio Confidence C1 broken & Cap question
I meant to say that you can buy OEM drivers directly from Dynaudio. When I purchased a cheap pair of Dynaudio DM standmount for my GF, I called Dynaudio NA and asked if I could purchase the OEM drivers from Dynaudio NA just in case my local dealer... 
What CD player compares to NAD C545BEE?
Agreed with Mr. Loomisjohnson. CA CD players sound very neutraul but I have never owned one so I cannot comment on their reliability.Oppo Blu Ray players have been known for their good sound. Again, I don't know anything about their reliability.De... 
Dynaudio Confidence C1 broken & Cap question
Dynaudio spells out that their warranty is transferable within the first 5 years of ownership with some of their more expensive line like your C1 I think, IF you can produce the original receipt.If you can take the speaker apart, why did not you o... 
Dynaudio Excite X16 vs. Dynaudio Focus 140
The Focus line's emphasis leans a bit toward the mid range. The Focus line's fit & finish are excellent but that should be expected because their prices are higher. In the looks dept, the Focus line is better but they are also harder to drive.... 
Totem THE ONE vs Totem Signature One
Agreed with Chuck. They are beautiful speakers that can pass the WAF test easily and fit in with almost any decor. They focus in mid range and thus they will not have enough bass for people who listen occasionally to rock & rap besides vocal. ... 
NAD vs. Cambridge Audio
Mr. DillyWe can always agree to disagree since people perceive value differently.I am a simple guy so I like to stick with tried and trued partners. I drive nothing but Toyota & Honda. They are not fun to to drive like BMW but I don't have to ... 
NAD vs. Cambridge for Paradigm Atom speakers?
Usually, NAD integrateds tend to be more reliable than their NAD CD player brothers (no moving mechanism involved).I have owned a NAD 352 for 5 years without any problem. I gave it to my brother last year when I moved out and he still uses it ever... 
NAD vs. Cambridge Audio
I really like Rega turntables and CD players. The thing with Rega amps is that the British do not believe in subwoofer (no pre-out) and the Rega amps are a bit under power which is something that you should consider before your purchase. Stand mou... 
NAD vs. Cambridge Audio
$$$ don't always buy happiness. Thus more $$$ don't always translate into sound quality. Cost is not an object is another story but how many consumers can afford to write a $100K check to bring home a pair of Dynaudio Evidence. Not so many.Arcam h... 
ProAc vs Totem vs Usher, please comment
Pro-Ac is a good speaker. So is Usher bookshelf speaker.Totem Forest is a good speaker and a very handsome one. The Forest is quite smooth on its high and has decent bass. My only nit picking of the Forest is their cheap China made Hi-Vi drivers.I...