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| Amp and speakers combo- Magnepan MG 1.6/QR I agree with both Jimyork and Macdadtexas.Since you are a computer server music person, I suggest replacing the VDAC with a tubed DAC like Music Hall DAC25.2, a warmer solid state DAC like PS Audio Data Link III, a Benchmark, or just an all around... | |
| musical sub I also vote for JL and REL. SVS makes a decent sub for the money. | |
| Looking for new speakers Your list of speakers is great. I have heard all except the Joseph Audio's and liked each I listened to. The Devore idea is also a sound choice. While from an aesthetic perspective I like the Totems and Dynaudios best (and of course, this is highl... | |
| Power amp around $3000 for C-J Classic preamp "10x rule is oft repeated fallacy"For the stated output impedance at least. Looks like for tube amps you suggest 100x is a better rule. | |
| Power amp around $3000 for C-J Classic preamp Actusreus,Good to know and a good point. While I have been told and/or read that the PrimaLuna pre is a bad match for amps like the Stratos, I cannot see that impedance mismatch alone could be huge problem for pairing the cj Classic with any of th... | |
| Power amp around $3000 for C-J Classic preamp OK, well, one more thing. If you are considering dumping the cj Classic idea, then I would suggest pairing any of the amps listed above with their matching preamps. I.E. Cambridge 840E (solid state), Vincent SAT-1 (tube), Odyssey Candela (tube), o... | |
| Power amp around $3000 for C-J Classic preamp John,Well intended, yes. Misguided? Probably. Your velvet hammer can actually lead to enlightenment for me and perhaps others in the long run if we know what the actual numbers are for the input impedance's for each of the solid state amps I sugge... | |
| Power amp around $3000 for C-J Classic preamp If you are looking for powerful amp under $3K new to match with the cj Classic and big Vandys, I might suggest:Cambridge Audio 840W - unique design inside, great result.Vincent Audio SP-T100 Hybrid Mono amplifier - not full on solid state amp, but... | |
| Thanks to Audiogon and friends Budget? Source - have one or want one? Power of amp? Room size? Speakers on stands ok or want floor standers? Since you liked the Rega gear and find your Bxxx system lacking, I am assuming more realistic and balanced midrange is your goal. | |
| Power amp around $3000 for C-J Classic preamp I was recently chastised offline by a Vandy dealer for recommending 80 watt amps for the 3a's. So, whatever you get, make sure it is fairly potent and doubles down to 4 ohms at least. | |
| Old fart needs help with speakers and power req's Blindjim's advice is good, for somebody who has an idea of what is out there and is comfortable making a deal sight unseen for products they may have never heard. I agree with Rleff and Stanwal that you really need to do some "ears-on" research to... | |
| Old fart needs help with speakers and power req's Dear Mr. Old Fart,Lots of good advice here. I like the NAD amps, the C-375BEE in particular. With that said, you should have an open mind, and ear, at this point. As stated above, I also believe the source is critically important (garbage in - gar... | |
| harbeth p3esr or usher be 718 I am more generous towards the Ushers - especially the US version of the Be-718 - than some of the other posters here. Given enough power and the right placement, they can sound very, very good. But as an amateur speaker builder, I am a big fan of... | |
| Which is the best cd player under $10k? Look at the products from any company whose name starts with an "A"***, plus Esoteric X-03SE and Wadia 581.***like: Audioaero Prestige, Audio Note CD-4.1x, Audio Research CD5, Ayon Audio CD-5, Ayre C-5xe(with MP upgrade).The "best"? HA! These are ... | |
| A good cartridge match for Thorens 150 mkII? Sheesh, You must be right because the Gold stylus costs 2X ($55 more) than the Blue stylus! |