jmcgrogan2
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| Do i get the old or new Classe amps? I had a two Classe dealers tell me that the difference was purely cosmetic between the 00 and 01 series. I owned a CA-200 and listened to a CA-201, I couldn't hear the difference. I also like the older cosmetics better. I didn't buy the CA-201. | |
| New or used amp? I would go used, personally. You get a much better amp at a significantly lower price. In the $2K price range, I don't know how much power you need, but I'd recommend the Threshold T400 for 150 wpc of pure Class A power. If you need more than this... | |
| CLASSE - Great amps or highly flawed? Depends on your associated equipment and your tastes, just like any other hi-fi purchase. I personally love the Classe sound. I've owned a Classe CA-200, CAV-75 and currently a CDP 1. I've never had any problem with any of these pieces of equipmen... | |
| Does Threshold equal newer amp designs? Some lean toward the 'musical' camp, and some towards the 'detail' camp. Threshold, Classe, Rowland, tend to be 'musical' ss amps. While Krell, Mark Levinson represent the 'detail' camp. It depends on your associated equipment as to what you choos... | |
| Audiophiles - Your Favorite Food?? One word: Buffalo. Wings, strips, wraps, steaks. I likes it hot and spicy, with a real black and tan to quench the thirst. | |
| Vienna Acoustics vs Revel Studios? Sounds like a pretty good plan Chris. One note I may throw in is, if your looking in the Meridian 508.24 category for a cd player, I strongly recommend you listen to a BAT VK-D5. On the used market you can get one for about the same price, I like ... | |
| Vienna Acoustics vs Revel Studios? I own the Beethovens and I'm very happy with them. Even though they are efficient, at 70 wpc they may be underpowered. Remember that they are 4 ohm speakers, so the 4 ohm amp rating is more important than the 8 ohm rating. I'm not familiar with th... | |
| Sony DVP S9000 ES vs. Sony DVP NS900V I own a 900V and think it a great unit for DVD and the multi-channel SACD is awesome. It also plays 2 channel SACD and cd's. I've never really been impressed with the redbook performance on any of the Sony models. Don't get me wrong, there pretty ... | |
| Power amp recommendation for Vienna Mahler Congrats on your purchase of the Mahler's. I own a pair of Beethoven, and have just added a Threshold T400 amp. WOW! 150 watts of pure class A power per channel is awesome on these speakers. The Vienna line tends to sound a little soft and warm. I... | |
| Best 5 or 7 channel amp under 2K In that price range I would go for the Rotel RMB-1095. 200 watts X 5, clean, musical, a tad soft on top, but the best multi-channel musically under $2K new. | |
| 200w/ch stereo amps: best 1 for under 2000 used? I'll say the Classe CA-200. It's smooth, like the McCormack and the BAT. Amps is what Classe does best. Give one a listen, if you can. Can be had used for about $1500 or less. | |
| Best DB-25 to 6-RCA Cable I believe that Straightwire also makes one of these cables. I haven't heard it, but saw it on some stores website. If interested, check out the Straightwire website. I think the price was the same as the MSB. | |
| The new line of Sony DVD/SACD players I just ordered the Sony DVP-NS900V. Supposedly their replacement of the 9000ES. The 900V retails for $999 and does multi-channel SACD. I'll have to wait a week before I can spill the beans. The 500V for only $299 should open up a new audience for ... | |
| Girlfriends and wifes, how do YOU cope? She doesn't ask, and I don't tell. We've been married for over 17 years. When we dated and lived together (gasp) she knew I was a 'audio nut', her words. Since I'm the bread winner, she doesn't bother me much. When the UPS truck pulls up, she just... | |
| Center Channel needs to handle bass? I don't think the center has to handle serious bass. It is mainly for diologue. The bass from car crashes or explosions should be routed, via the processor, to the subwoofer. Bass doesn't give directional clues, so you shouldn't be able to tell it... |