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| Advice needed on sub $1000 setup Sound choices of TTs. I would look at the Bellari VP130 Tube Phono Preamp | |
| 1st setup failed, need advice for B&W N805 amp That is a bummer. I would contact Signal Path and ask them about potential compatibility issues with the Emotiva. http://signalpathint.com/index.php/Contact-Us/Contacts/ It may very well be an impedance mismatch between Pre (Output Impedance???) a... | |
| Amp rec needed for Quad 21l2 -Rega Mira (if you can find it at this price)-Music Hall A25.2-NAD C-372 or C-352/C-355BEEAn old Moon I3 or Naim Nait 5 would be nice if you could find one at near this price. | |
| Information on Emotiva I have heard a lot stronger buzz about their amps than their Pre's and CDP's. Here is a suggestion:Outlaw Audio Model 990 - $699 (a proven performer)Emotiva XPA-3 - $599 or XPA-5 - $799, depending on how many channels you need to drive. All that p... | |
| Favourite ECM Titles Steve Tibbetts - Northern Song (outstanding engineering)Pat Metheny Group - Pat Metheny Group (only mediocre engineering job, but still a classic in every other way)Ralph Towner - Old Friends, New Friends | |
| Speaker suggestions In addition to other specific suggestions, I would look here... at least:Hyperion HPS-938Devore Fidelity NinesPSB Synchrony OneDALI Helicon 400 Mk.2Revel Performa F52 | |
| Upgrade from Quad 11L? Here is a suggestion for isolating your CD player on the same structure as your speakers. Operating under the assumption that vibration is bad, differentially affects your CD transport and digital components, and that the vibration is coming throu... | |
| Upgrade from Quad 11L? Try putting a dot of Bluetack under each corner of your speakers where they sit on the stand to provide a bit of isolation from you electronics. | |
| Upgrade from Quad 11L? Agree with Bob about working with the room, especially placement. Have to disagree about cables, at least until you have basic good quality throughout, and this does not need to coast an arm or a leg if you investigate my suggestions above. | |
| NAD C355BEE Owners - Advice Needed The NAD "jumpers" look like a little plastic bar or plate on the back of the amp. Pretty nondescript, don't look at all like wires. Maybe they were confused. | |
| Great speakers for a small room The Spender SA and Harbeth's small P3ESR are both sealed cabinets as well. Check them out. | |
| Cambridge Audio 640C v.2: is it reliable? I think these are for early runs of the v1 640. I have owned both the 640C v1 and the v2 (for latter for three years) without trouble so far. Anecdotal and YMMV, but I have seen few complaints reported on the Internet since the v2 was released in ... | |
| Upgrade from Quad 11L? Agree with idea to experiment with wires. Contact The Cable Company for advice and access to demos. Or, check out these Internet vendors:http://www.anticables.com/products.htmlhttp://www.audioartcable.com/http://www.bluejeanscable.com/http://signa... | |
| NAD C355BEE Owners - Advice Needed Here are some options:http://www.dedicatedaudio.com/inc/sdetail/5274http://cgi.ebay.com/Audiophile-Grade-Pre-amp-Jumpers-with-Cardas-GRCM-6_W0QQitemZ380024586299QQcmdZViewItem?IMSfp=TL080505199a8044http://www.needledoctor.com/Audioquest-Preamp-Jum... | |
| Great speakers for a small room Did you try the new Spender SA or Harbeth 7ES-3? |