jond
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| Tube amp, size and power info........ Chad,Something to consider is with 99db efficiency and a powered woofer you could really get away with a fantastic low powered SET amp. I don't have a specific recommendation in your price range but I'm sure others will. Good luck! | |
| Advice needed please. I'm personally of the opinion that there are so many good one box players out there right now that seperates aren't necessary. The newer Cary players, the Meridian players that you've mentioned, the various Naim players, the ARC players, etc. I lo... | |
| Movin' up from Rega Planet 2000? What next? Sean your link just took me to a blank page, try again if you don't mind. | |
| Reliability of Cary Audio Products I would disagree. I've owned Cary amps and cd players and I've never had a moment of trouble with any piece of equipment. I would take the comments of any former Cary dealer with a large grain of salt, who knows what axe they may have to grind. I ... | |
| Looking for an incredibly dynamic preamplifier I'll agree with Rackon, I have a Herron VTSP-1A and it is every bit as dynamic and neutral as a tubed preamp could be. I've paired it with a Graaf 5050 tube amp and my system is very dynamic, detailed, and neutral with solid, deep, and tight bass.... | |
| upgrade advice for budget-minded beginner If you're willing to buy used, and I highly recommend it on a budget, here are a few ideas of items in the classifieds right now. I would pair an original Rega Planet cd player at around $275-300 used (an outright steal at the current used prices)... | |
| Boulder monoblocks Oops, sorry! You did listen to them, glad to hear that you liked them! I'm guessing they blow the Levinson's away but I've never compare the two. Have fun with your decision and take your time. Also consider the amazing Boulder phono stage, I've h... | |
| Boulder monoblocks I'm sorry but anyone prepared to spend $55K on a pair of amps without listening to them himself is insane. I don't care how inconvenient it is if you're spending that kind of money you can afford to travel to wherever they are to listen. | |
| VTL 5.5 questions I'm sure the 5.5 is a great preamp, but another one to consider if you prefer a more neutral tubed preamp is the Herron VTSP-1A. It is universally regarded as being neutral with just the slightest hint of tube warmth. I have one and love it, they ... | |
| ML 38s or ML 380s or my SFrontiers SL3? Personally I'm a big believer in tubes, especially tubed preamps. I think the SF or some other tube pre would sound great with any Rowland or other high quality ss amp. Happy listening! | |
| Audio Research Reference CD-7 Sorry if I was harsh, I guess 7 is just a number, sorry. | |
| Upgrade pre-amp to C2200 or speakers? Go with the preamp. You already have decent speakers and I think you'll find that a good preamp has a greater effect on your system than anything else you might change. Heck you might even decide after getting the preamp that you're happy with you... | |
| Audio Research Reference CD-7 No, but way to rip off Marantz whose reference player is the CD-7. AR is a great company but how about some originality. | |
| Looking for an incredibly dynamic preamplifier One thing to keep in mind is that when people critisize battery powered gear it's usually for a lack of dynamics, so if dynamics are what you're looking for you should probably stick to ac power. | |
| To anyone who has TT Um, what amp are you talking about? |