jl35
Responses from jl35
| Is NAD C372 Integrated good match w/ Maggie1.7's? While the NAD would work well with the 1.7's, I believe the Magnepans are a much better speaker than that NAD is an amp... | |
| Best $1000 set up for Avalon Evolution NP speaker? I use Naim 5i-2 Integrated and CD with my Avalon Evolutions in a small room and it sounds amazingly good. | |
| Need suggestion for cables of YBA system I am very happy with Discovery Essence, Essential and the Discovery power cord with same YBA components. You can get all three on Audiogon for below $1000, and they hold their value. | |
| Best reasonably priced classic hi-end tuner check out some old threads by Don Scott, member name bdscott, great info... | |
| Amp, On A Budget? Parasound HCA-1000A, make sure you get the A version. | |
| Attention Esoteric CD/SACD Players Owners You are not reaping the full benefits of your player, though cables options are endless. I like Transparent Audio Super MM2 XLR. Used cost is reasonable and they hold their value very well. Or if you like the MIT look higher up their line. | |
| Breaking in speaker cables?? I have never noticed volume making a difference for cable break in. | |
| Power cable for Pass Labs 250.5 Tekline Reference | |
| bi-wire vs jumpers My system has always sounded better with two separate cables per speaker rather than with jumpers or internal biwire. If cost is irrelevant, that is my choice. | |
| Difference between Pass Labs XA160.5 an X600.5? At comparable price points, I agree it's purely personal preference. Despite what's often written, Class A is not preferred by all listeners, as Petrushka points out, and the XA amps are more powerful than their ratings suggest. | |
| Is it worth buying a headphone amp? The Music Hall PH25.2 is a very good tube based amp in your price range. | |
| CD Player under $1k Agree on the Teac PD-H600, which can now be found for under $600 new... | |
| Pass Labs XP10 vs Modwright LS 36.5 for X250.5 I use Rowland Capri with X250.5. The Capri replaced an ARC LS25II and it's a great combo, and a super bargain especially if you still play LP's. | |
| Best cdp under $2,500 ARC CD3 MKII | |
| Is it worth buying a headphone amp? Sell the NAD and buy a Portal Panache; great integrated with great headphone jack, no remote or features, but great sound for the money. |