jodus001

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Best integrated for rock music under $1,500?
While I own Musical Fidelity gear, might I suggest a Krell 400xi integrated - about $1500 if you shop, tons of power for future upgrade possibilties, XLR outs, and ridiculous build quality. Good luck. 
MF A5 is messed up
Carlos-Because my service from MF was so good I feel compelled to agree with Merganser, most people would be thrilled with a turnaround of less than two weeks. Don't call the techs, call Signal Path's main line and talk with a main rep and tell hi... 
Review: Bose 201 Series V
That is great writing, period. Humorous, informative, truthful. I have a pair of 201's in my garage with an old Pioneer receiver and Technics CDP - all for under $100. Sounds great, for the garage. It isn't my MF Tri-Vista 300, but hey, this is ab... 
MF A5 is messed up
Call Signal Path, MF service in the US is fantastic. They can help over the phone, and if needed, send for repair - VERY fast turnaround time, excellent service. www.signalpathint.com 
Cars. What does the typical audiophile drive?
1971 Datsun 240z (a driver's car), no new cars for me :), too techy and heavy today - ok, maybe a Prius, ultimate = Lamborghini Islero, circa 1966. 
30 Years, 5 Cities, Many Storms - Not One Failure
In my case, yes. I also have a fair amount of automobiles, vintage parts, and other equipment that I purposely photographed/documented, and discussed with my agent, just to be safe. I am sure all policies are different, so it is wise to check. And... 
30 Years, 5 Cities, Many Storms - Not One Failure
In personal discussions with two Companies who's gear I own - Krell and Musical Fidelity - they both said, without allowing me to quote them, over the phone, to not use any type of conditioner or suppression device, unless you have massive interfe... 
Krell 400xi vs. BAT VK-300x vs. McIntosh MA6900
This may be of little help, as the MA 6500 and 6900 are different animals indeed, but I had the 6500 and a 400xi in my system recently, and found the Krell much more dynamic, but sometimes to a fault (little midrange bloom). That being said, I upg... 
Krell 400xi or Musical Fidelity A5 for ML Summit?
That is good to hear about Krell. Maybe I just caught them on a bad day. As I stated, I think the 400xi is one of the best deals on the market. I had a 400 paired with PSB Goldi's for a bit(they add some warmth back to the Krell), and for under $2... 
Krell 400xi or Musical Fidelity A5 for ML Summit?
My only input is that I did direct A/B tests between a 400xi and a MF TriVista 300(a bit of apples to oranges, I know, but the cost of a used TriVista is about the same as a new 400xi) - the Krell was very articulate, I would say, but with lows a ... 
musical fidelity sound?
Had to post here, currently have a MF TriVista 300, have done many A/B's against Krell 400 xi, modded McCormack, and McIntosh MA6500. Perfect word, at least in my system - laid back. ULTRA laid-back. Absolutely wonderful, IMHO. Krell was engaging,... 
Review: Musical Fidelity Tri-Vista SACD CD Player
I spoke with Signal Path, and they say the transport can usually be repaired for under $200. Worst case, MF will replace the TriVista CDP with a new KW 500 CDP/transport for $900. Yeah, $900 sucks, but you're getting a $5k+ plus player for 9 bills...