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"mini" monitors for Primaluna prologue two
When I listened to the Dynaudios with the Prologue, it was in a medium small listening room as I recall, about 15x20x8. At normal listening levels to volumes high enough to chase the sales person out of the room the sound remained coherent. The Fo... 
"mini" monitors for Primaluna prologue two
04rdking,Nope. Since I didn't notice an outboard phono stage, I assumed that it was the built in unit (The PrimaLuna PhonoLogue MM Phonostage). Sorry I can't be more helpful. 
"mini" monitors for Primaluna prologue two
Proposed System:Primaluna Prologue two amp +Cambridge Audio Azur 840C CDPRega P5 turntable with Rega cartridgeDynaudio Audience 52SE stand mount speakersI heard this amp/turntable/speaker combination and really, really liked it. I throw the CDP su... 
Anybody heard Philips new tubed micro system?
Semi,There are a bunch of good selections in compact systems when looking for sound only. The small Denons kick it and JVC makes some nice "executive" desk top systems with very clean amps and wood cone speakers(!). I have a cheap little Onkyo uni... 
Rega Saturn and Apollo-How good are they??
I recently listened to an all Rega system and an all Naim system and compared them through Naim, Epos, and Totem floor standing speakers. The Rega was I believe a Saturn CDP played through their Mira 3 integrated and the Naim consisted of the Nait... 
Anyone got a "Best of" jazz CDs for 2007?
My two favorites:Matt Chamberlain, Bill Frisell, Tucker Martine and Lee Townsend: "Floratone"Charlie Hunter Trio: "Mistico"Guitars a go go baby! Neither will not be confused with your favorite Bill Evans recording... 
Anybody heard Philips new tubed micro system?
Geared4me, Thanks for the info. I found the sound to be acceptable compared to other all-in-one systems in this price range, but was concerned about the video upscaling. Apparently CNET found both the audio and video performance underwhelming. Not... 
Anybody heard Philips new tubed micro system?
I think CNET review is for another model. Couldn't find this one in the list for Philips. 
Why the Distain For the Rotel RB-1080 Power Amp?
Look into the Odyssey Stratos power amplifier as an alternative. You can get stereo or mono block, stock or modified versions and all come with relatively high to very high current capacity and dampening factors to keep a grip on your speakers and... 
AFTER THE MUSICAL FIDELITY A5.......
Ayre CX-7e - haven't heard it, gets good reviews here and in the press.Marantz SA-11s1 - warm and detailed at the same time.Linn MAJIK - detail champ in this price rangeShanling CD-T1000SE CD Player with Level-1 modifications from Underwood HiFi -... 
Creek 5350SE vs Rega Mira 3
Cdc,That was about 1.5 years ago so I have to reconstruct what I heard as best I can remember. I remember was listening to "the great audio experience" disk with various artists - many hifi shops have this well recorded mostly jazz compilation CD.... 
Creek 5350SE vs Rega Mira 3
Good choice. 
Recommend Me Some Speakers
Can you get by with stand mount/bookshelf monitors, or do you want floor standing speakers? Better imaging and accuracy versus more (but not necessarily better) bass for the money.Monitors:Wharfdale - Diamond 9.1 or 9.2 smooth but accurateB&W ... 
What is FAST?
"Fast" is only part of the sonic story, but an important part I think. It might be easy to confuse the term "Fast" with "Bright" and "Slow" with Dull". I think the later comparison is stronger than the former. I agree with the previous posts that ... 
iTunes download formats?
Blindjim,Thanks, no need to send me the list - they have a lot of albums available in Plus format, but just none of the ones I have in iTunes. Most of my collection is on vinyl and CDs.Apple changed their policy and now sells Plus format files for...