johnto
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| Magnepan Owners Using home made heavy copper as jumpers on 3.7i. Haven't touched fuses. | |
| Anyone hear Robert Plant's new release, Carry Fire? Yes the sound on the cd anyway is not clean at all kind of muddled together. I wish it was cleaner too.I wonder if the lp is different. | |
| Eric Clapton reveals this week of his declining health For my money Jeff Beck is a much better guitarist. Clapton had his moments that ended with Derek and the Dominoes but for a consistent body of work I'll take Beck. | |
| Integrateds: Why do they all SUCK? The Parasound 2.1 integrated give excellent bang for the buck. Everything you need in one place. | |
| Magnepan's 1.7i c/w 2 DWM bass panels v 3.7i I had a pair of Emo xpa 1l monos that kept blowing driving my Maggie 1.7 not sure on how the xpa-2 would match up. Switched to a Parasound Halo and everything is great. Also upgraded to 3.7i a big step up from the 1.7.You can go used and save a fe... | |
| Budget American made speakers? Philharmonic speakers also has some very nice offerings in this size and price range. | |
| HI-FI NEWBIE NEEDS HELP! I had Maggie 1.7 and just upgraded to 3.7i and can tell you the Parasound Halo 2.1 is a wonderful pairing. You have everything you need in this integrated. Usually demos or slightly used ones show up for around $1600.Had Emos previously even with ... | |
| Emotiva xpa 2 gen 2 power amp Had a pair of 1L mono blocks for my Maggie 1.7 and amps kept blowing finally got rid of them and settled on a Parasound 2.1 integrated which has had no problem with the speakers. Big improvements in sound and staging. The emos are rated high watt ... | |
| phono pre with Parasound halo 2.1 integrated I had a Sumiko blue point evo3 just switched to an Ortofon quintet blue.I was trying to stay under $500 (new or used)but no sure if I’d hear any improvements at that level. | |
| Cartridge help Thanks for all the suggestion so far. I used the VPI alignment jig for set up. | |
| Greatest Rock Drummers bdp24 thanks for all the insight, I went back and saw your mention of J.Gordon. How lucky you are to have on of his sets. | |
| What's Next The new Maggnepan 30.7 is receiving awesome reviews and fits within your budget , I would think it is well worth a listen. | |
| Greatest Rock Drummers Wow surprised no one mentioned Jim Gordon who played with Clspton, Derek and the Dominoes, George Harrison, Bonnie and Delaney and many others. He was on everyones A list till he landed in jail. As Mr Baker said most drummers just can't swing. | |
| Parasound Halo Integrated Buzz/Hum I am also having a hum buzz problem with my 2.1 in the phono section. The amp is integrated is about 14 months old with problem starting approximately 5 months ago.Like you I unplugged everything except the speakers problem still present, moved th... | |
| Speaker suggestions – Possible Magnepan 3.6R or Dunlavy SC-IV I second the 1.7i, paired with a good sub you will have great sound. You should be able to find a nice used pair in the $1300 to $1600 range. |