knownothing
Responses from knownothing
| New MH PH25.2 Headphone Amp as tube buffer? Helpful, thanks. Anybody heard this thing yet? | |
| AT150MLX cart + Cambridge Audio 640P Phono Stage Nice review Johnnyb. I am looking at replacing the Grado Prestige Blue on my Thorens TD150 MkII, and am considering the AT150MLX (sticking with everything "150" - HA!). I am thinking these would be a really good match.Also good to read your discus... | |
| amp/preamp to complement Vienna Acoustics? Hmmm, Bel Canto, interesting - think it might sound great. My friend has the beethoven grands and a Primare integrated, I think it is the A31. Really wonderful combination. Primare delivers a ton of current... And weights a ton. | |
| Separates vs. Integrated What is speaker budget, room size and listening preferences? | |
| Separates vs. Integrated Agree with much of what has been said above. Integrateds will provide the biggest kick per buck. Here are some of my favorites between $1-2K, (but previously offered advice on the importance of amp and speaker matching should be considered in any ... | |
| best sub $1K TT for 45 rpm Thanks folks, I will suggest he check these out. | |
| Pink Floyd best CDs soundwise Very late to this party. Shadorne, your essays on topic are excellent! Priceless insights.I just received an unopened copy of the 30th Anniversary version of DSOTM in heavy vinyl from EMI as a gift, and it sounds a bit "recessed" with significant ... | |
| best sub $1K TT for 45 rpm Any belt drives fit this bill? | |
| Speaker recommendation. have $2,500 Yes, check them out. | |
| Which components knocked you out on first listen? update: Naim Nait XS | |
| Speaker recommendation. have $2,500 Blazerfan,Are you in Portland? If so, some great stores in your area to demo speakers - Fred's carries Gallo, Paradigm, Thiel and Totem. Stereotypes also in Southeast is a nice store with knowledgeable and low pressure staff that carry a number of... | |
| Speaker recommendation. have $2,500 My favorites in this price range:Totem Forest (used)Revel F32 (used)Devore Gibbon 8 (used)Dynaudio Contour S3.4 (used)Usher Be 718 (used)If your taste runs towards a bit more laid back presentation:Vienna Acoustics Beethoven Baby Grand (used)For a... | |
| Upgrading from NAD 320 BEE? If you go down the upgraded phono amp route, then on the lower end of your range you must think about the Bellari VP130 if you intend to use MM cartridges. This units sounds really nice.The upper end of your range is crowded with good deals like t... | |
| P1,2,3: the best Rega for the job Cartridges below or around $100 for RB301 tonearm.Denon DL110 high output moving coilGoldring 1000 series moving magnet, if you can find one in your price range.Sumiko Pearl moving magnetOrtofon X1-MC (discontinued - on sale <$100) high output ... | |
| Upgrading from NAD 320 BEE? NAD C355Bee new (80wpc), NAD C372 used (150wpc), Cambridge Audio 650A new (75wpc). All of these amps are ridiculously good for the money, and your B&W speakers will benefit from the added power. |