mahandave
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| Pre-amp selection: Ayre Vs ARC I went through the same comparison and found the Ayre to be better at everything for real. I have no bias and like ARC equipment but I believe the two are not in the same league at all-no contest. I know it's nice to not have matching equipment bu... | |
| A novel passive preamp design Yes please post anyways- I'm a strong believer in active only under any situation but when I hear someone state such a good comment with open minded pro's and con's etc.- it's got to be a good discussion especially for those who believe in passive. | |
| Does "full range" really mean anything? Ok 100% of the best speakers are pupose bass limited with all speakers designed to be 20-20 an exercise in ignorance. I stated 98% just to be kind to the unlucky few who think they have full range speakers- is that more accurate for you Themadmilk... | |
| What is today's best CD transport in the 4k-6k? no way can a transport/dac in that price range beat the better under 6k single unit players- you just need to pick the one with your sound personality in mind. Resolution Audio/Gamut/Electrocompaniet/AudioMecca etc. should cover most people. | |
| klipsch speakers,be honest Anyone who bashes Klipsch does not value the dynamics they provide as much as those who love klipsch. Dynamics is the most important factor in speakers second only to tone. Some value tone so much as to not care about dynamics at all- to each thei... | |
| Magnepan 3.6r's - are they to much for my room? Your gonna need a lot of toe in to make that happen! Not the best situation- try 5 feet apart with ribbons to the outside and room treatment behind the ribbons. | |
| Why do tubed preamps image better than SS? Tube pre's image better because of the dimension and presence they can offer that solid state has not been able to duplicate except for a handfull like Lamm (yes it is solid state-there is no tubes in the linestage) and Ayre k1x. These two image a... | |
| Does "full range" really mean anything? full range speakers is complete marketing and nothing else period!! Most (98%) of the best speakers in the world (cost no object) are designed to not be full range but to cover a lesser range with better sonics. This of course in the lower octives... | |
| Wadia think about expensive CD Players ? The answer is no- With out listening in your system and knowing exactly what you need for your system, it's impossable to pick the better player by just throwing more money at it. I agree with many of the quotes above- yes $5000. players are bette... | |
| Audio Research LS25 vs Pass X-1 check out audio video logic- they have the pass with the older power supply box(same inside) but identicle to the current version otherwise at about half off retail- can't beat that. | |
| One big subwoofer or two weaker subwoofers? One better sub is allways allways better than two of anything else equalling the same price! Assuming you do not buy too big of a sub for the room and that the one sub in it's best position in the room, provides the correct amount of bass at the l... | |
| Musical Fidelity Tri-Vista 300 with Thiel CS3.6? I hate to say something bad about these two products because I like both very much! (love Thiel) I have however listened to this combo at a local dealer and was very un-immpressed to say the least. It was the second most boring and dull system I h... | |
| Legacy 20/20 and Tubes I have heard the 22/22 and liked them for what they are-great pop/rock speakers. But I also totally agree with the first comments above as I think he is right on target with his comments. You really need to get these into your system and listen fi... | |
| SS vs Tube for preamp ? As stated above, passives are actually very competitive at the under $4000. range-and my experience in comparing less than $3500 tube preamps to a passive came up with the same results as above. I do however believe it is very easy to better a pas... | |
| Thoughts on Merlin VSM M vs. Verity Fidelio Looks like you like a little more reved up dynamic sound-correct? I went through this same purchasing decision between these two so My thought is to go with the Merlins. Not because they are better- these are two of the best at the size and price!... |