lak
Responses from lak
| Power Cables on Subwoofers do Matter Strange...my Pair of REL T/7i subs improved with my upgraded 10 gage copper power cords. | |
| First Sound Preamplifiers Impressions I used to own a First Sound passive preamp years ago. IMO all of the First Sound preamps are very good! Each step up in price sounds better than the previous. | |
| Power Cables on Subwoofers do Matter I'm a believer in upgrading power cords etc. With that said I believe your mileage may vary depending upon the manufacturer of the subwoofer as with other components also. | |
| speaker upgrade I was going to suggest one of the Harbeth models that would fall within your used price range. I do own a pair of the P3ESRXD's (among others) and have been very impressed with them. I should mention that I run them with a pair of REL T/7i subs. | |
| Black Blackground for Monoblocks The Equi=Tech 2Q or a CPT Deep Core 1800 might work, you would have to experiment plugging directly into the wall AC 20 amp outlet vs the your Stromtank 1000. I have some friends that report great results with the Niagara 5000. Regardless of the c... | |
| Zavfino @larsman why not give Ray a call? | |
| Call me crazy but I love sometimes just looking at my speakers and set up... Nothing wrong with having an eye for art, regardless of whatever the forum is ;-) I'm right there with you... | |
| Zavfino Although the Zavfino products sound good upon arrival I'm thinking 150 hours of play time with no movement is pretty much what is needed. Systems will vary like anything else. | |
| Why Are People So Concerned About How Others Spend Their Money? Hey, whatever floats ones boat and brings you happiness :-) | |
| New Amp Choice (A or B) I'm somewhat familiar with your speakers, I own a pair of the Montana EPX speakers. While I don't doubt that the Benchmark AHB2 amp will do a nice job with your Montana speakers I would opt out for the M700 monoblocks if they are within your budge... | |
| Advice for Amp to Drive Klipsch Forte IVs In my answer above (#1) I should have said one link below. Perhaps you are not looking for other integrated amp brands, but if you wanted to go the tube route take a look at any of the Raven integrated amps. https://www.ravenaudio.com | |
| Advice for Amp to Drive Klipsch Forte IVs Both are excellent integrated amps and there are several more out there including tubed integrated. I have not heard both of the units you asked about but perhaps the two links below will help. BTW I own a Luxman 590 AXII, among others. http://... | |
| RIP oregonpapa Very sad news indeed. Frank will be missed by many of us... Namaste' | |
| Dust on speaker cones. Camel hair paintbrush for finishing and cutting in work. | |
| Integrated vs. Separates on a Budget I agree you should go for an integrated unit. The only challenge is deciding which brand to purchase because there are many good ones out there at or close to your budget. |