lightfighter2018
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| Suggestions for Class D amplifiers with Marantz AV7704 and B&W cdm9nt combo for HT. @geek101 I am not familiar with Apollon. Have heard of Nord. But know nothing about them. Will check both out. @caphill I admit I don't know as much as others here in A-gon, but as I understand it in the class D space - anemic presentation - i... | |
| B&K Reference 200.7 vs Rotel RMB-1555 Okay. So - question - Which is a better choice given my current gears? Bryston 9BSST 5-Channel Amplifier for $2k used market orNew Rotel RMB-1585 for about the same price never used open box at Magnolia HiFi. | |
| B&K Reference 200.7 vs Rotel RMB-1555 Good to know thx. | |
| B&K Reference 200.7 vs Rotel RMB-1555 @caphill Thanks. I have seen the older version of the 1585 ... like the 1095s etc... do you think that the older Rotels are as good as the newer versions?I have CDM 9NTs with matching center CDM CNT. They have been great speakers for me. I know... | |
| Suggestions for Class D amplifiers with Marantz AV7704 and B&W cdm9nt combo for HT. Thanks to all who have responded.If given the choice -- Class AB is still the go-to choice? I was looking at the cabinet again - as a Class D choice is not my first choice - and I can install thermo-controlled fans in the cabinet to bring in coole... | |
| MidFi multi channel solution needed for HT. willandThanks. WIll keep that in mind. | |
| MidFi multi channel solution needed for HT. I have a line on a gently/barely used B&K Reference 200.7 -- being sold for $1k. At that price point ... if it is what is advertised... is it a better or equivalent to any of these - given the price point?Rotel RMB-1555 or 1585 ( although I c... | |
| MidFi multi channel solution needed for HT. @willland Thx.------- | |
| MidFi multi channel solution needed for HT. big_gregI appreciate the information. Given that the Lexicon is a bit aged... How old is too old for any amp to exclude them from a candidate? I know quality of amp matters -- better amps last longer, but looking for general terms... 5 years? 10... | |
| MidFi multi channel solution needed for HT. @hi-endaudio Thanks so much. I am somewhat familiar with the AC name, but have no experience with them. I was actually considering them, but actually ended up getting a good deal on a Marantz AV7704. I am now searching for a 'half decent' multi... | |
| Bad experience with Red Dragon Audio I am considering RD for a current system upgrade as it were and I ran across Red Dragon. A few questions for those with experience with RD amplifiers.1. Would you buy their amps again based on your exp with RD ( customer service, quality of produc... | |
| MidFi multi channel solution needed for HT. @geek101 Thanks for the input. I appreciate it a lot. As many folks do - I am searching for that ideal place where - great and cost effective meet. | |
| MidFi multi channel solution needed for HT. Good to know. I am going to find out this weekend if I can get a Rotel 5ch for a decent price at Magnolia for a demo model. If that falls through, keeping my eyes open.Again thanks for the insight. | |
| MidFi multi channel solution needed for HT. Auxinput. Thanks again for your input. Maybe I will search for the Bryston and see what I can dig up. Do you think the silver star fuses would be too much for the 7704 and Bryston combo? I I have always heard that Bryston is well regarded. Do you ... | |
| MidFi multi channel solution needed for HT. In my search for amplifiers I have run across various deals on the following:Bryston -B&KParasound - older - HCA stuff? Lexicon ( rebadged bryston? )Proceed ( Mark Levinson? )Sunfire Cinema GrandMcCormack Classe - I know Rotel and Parasound H... |