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| what makes a good CD player Here is a quick stab at it. A good drive mechanism and power supply - difficult to evaluate without listening - you will have to take the reviewer's word for it. All things being equal, balanced outputs are better, particularly if your preamp and ... | |
| Stereophile Class Recommendations for Cambridge I would put it this way - the 740C is slightly better than the the Cambridge 650C (or older 640C for that matter), and on a little better than the Cambridge DacMagic that has the same DAC and processing as the 740C, but not as good a case or power... | |
| Amp match for B&W 685s Grinnell,THe 685's have a different tweeter than the 60X series that matches better with tube amplification, and the 685's are fairly efficient. With that said, the PL2 has more juice than the PL1, so Bluemtnman should consider your experience car... | |
| Looking for new speakers I like the Ushers, but I prefer the Epos. The M16i's are more balanced and integrated across the entire spectrum they reproduce, they just sound right while providing ample detail and space. They have a great tweeter, closer to Usher's more expens... | |
| IC's from pre-pro to amp Thanks for the further update - but I think there is no "n" in the brand name - I think it is just "Auvio". Will be interested to hear further reviews. | |
| Budget subwoofer that matches Monitor Audio RS1? Look for a used Klipsch RW8 or RW10 subs with the Cerametalic driver - very fast and not at all boomy. Can be had for well within your budget. | |
| Amp match for B&W 685s Used PrimaLuna ProLogue One | |
| Moderate Priced Integrated Amp Drtmth58,These are all good choices, kind of depends on your friend's preferences.New:Cambridge Audio Azur 650A - very lively sounding, good PRAT for this price range, good powerNAD C-355BEE - neutral to slightly laid back sounding, good bassMusic... | |
| IC's from pre-pro to amp Thanks for the update and the comments Blindjim. | |
| Thanks to Audiogon and friends I suggest going out to some hifi shops and listening to different gear, especially some very high end gear, to get an idea of what is possible and then make plans to build your system towards a reasonable (affordable) goal. Several hints:-Source i... | |
| IC's from pre-pro to amp Blindjim, did you try the Auvio interconnects yet? | |
| How high end must your system be... While you are at Radio Shack picking up the zip cord Mapman suggested, also buy a set of their Auvio interconnects. Very nice sounding for under $20, compare favorably in my experience to wires from usual suspects that cost more. | |
| Cowboy Junkies junky needs to expand Yes, Fleet Foxes. Also, try some of the mid sixties Byrds stuff. | |
| Best $2000-$3000 full range speaker? I listened to the Totem Forest extensively in a room that was about 20 x 25 x 12 with hard surfaces everywhere and they were wonderful - nearly full range and able to go very loud with only modest amplification. I would think a high current amp wi... | |
| Cowboy Junkies junky needs to expand I third the Be Good Tanyas - but suggest "Blue Horse" album. Also Neko Case - "Fox Confessor Brings the Flood".Going way back, try some of the remastered versions of early Jefferson Airplane. |