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Ready to pull the trigger on a Marantz SR7005
Grant....do you think the anthem AVR used as a pre pro is competitive with some straight pre pros 
Ohm Walsh Micro Talls: who's actually heard 'em?
Anyone who does not believe in break in should audition ohms for a month. Mine are a few weeks old and they have taken on different sound aspects. Right now they seem to be going through a "dumb" period as a bit congested ......but they have certa... 
Nad t187 v. Onkyo integra 5508/80.803
Seems like onkyo owns the "average price pre pro market". As if you want to step up to something that is historically more audiophile labeled brands (although i have not heard any of them hence this thread) you would have to step up in price e.gNA... 
Recommendation for Tube Preamp around $1000
No ht bypass and you will get a gazillion reccomendations here but for that money id go used joulemelctra with hesitation. While it may not be a flavor all enjoy i doubt you could get "better" for the money. While i have not heard it i also have h... 
Pre Pro advice. NAD T 187 or??
Mateored. Thanks for the reply. Im looking for about 70 30 music. The onkyo seems to be the onlynone ever discussed unless younarentalking about bryston pricingAlthough a used anthem ave as pre pro may have a bit more audio focus 
Pre Pro advice. NAD T 187 or??
I would love to hear from anyone who has compared the nad t187 to the onkyo/integra 5508- which seems to get all the focus these days 
best used Pre/Pro for $1000
Anyone have comments on the nad pre pros. I see alot of chatter on the onkyo units but not much on the nad. They are often available open box and refurb as well 
how to value Fisher preamp
Mechans have you evaluated the phono stage on your 400? Im playing with it now and have some mixed feelings.... 
Processor DACs
This is one of the more interesting threads ive read in a long time. Also has a lot of info with argument. Lots of good points. Ill as one possible solution, although cost is a factor. The new bryston processor supposedly has a state of the art pr... 
best used Pre/Pro for $1000
Martykl. thanks for the reply. I looking at 2K for a pre pro used or new. I wonder about the 5508-does not look like there are a lot of other options in this range.... 
Ohm Walsh Micro Talls: who's actually heard 'em?
As per above, mine are only two weeks old. But if they break in the way i think they are headed, and based on past performance with other gear, im going to surmise that the signal cable silver resolution will be a nice match. Im using some audio a... 
best used Pre/Pro for $1000
Speaking of the 5508 has anyone checked current street prices from authorized dealers?Im also interested in this unit but have not seen it discounted . Would anyone consider a refurbished unit? Seems Like alot of things to go wrong to buy used /re... 
Ohm Walsh Micro Talls: who's actually heard 'em?
I currently use vintage ls35as as my reference trasing off with omega alinco hemps for single driver funHistorically, ive owned quite a bit going back to dunlavys, and tannoy reds. As stated above ill add more detail when i have a chance for conte... 
Ohm Walsh Micro Talls: who's actually heard 'em?
My mwt 's arrived on friday. Very impressive. I will have further post soon but my prelimninary thought is that they are the most non audiophile high end audiophile speaker ive heard. In a great way....Second i put them in both my great room with ... 
Ohm Walsh Microtall or Vandersteen 1C
Mapman mentioned a SE ohm. were you referring to the MWT or the 1000s? Is this a model above the standart mwt, 1000, 2000 set up? Thanks