manoterror
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| I know, there is no 'best', but... In the past I have used the SONY ES line and Marantz AVRs. I am currently using the Pioneer Elite AVR with Class D3 amps, and couldn't imagine going with anything else. I had the unit modified by Stereo Dave's and it sounds absolutely wonderful fo... | |
| Do Active Speakers Belong In A High End System? Check out the PTE Phoenix Active speakers. They get amazing reviews and are definitely high end. mot | |
| Alarm Clock with Audiophile Grade Sound? You set a wall timer to come on at 6AM or whatever...BAM! Stereo comes on and you have your alarm clock that blows away a dock.Set a $5 LED clock on top if you need to see the time.mot | |
| Do Active Speakers Belong In A High End System? I owned a pair of Quad 12L Actives, that are AB amped, and they were absolutely audiophile approved! But remember, each person likes something different in music and speakers. I found the amazing level of detail and explosive abilities to be wonde... | |
| The Gear to drive Mini Maggies I have two ideas for you. First, if you want to stick with mono-blocks and the Mini Maggies, check out the Music Fidelity M1s. They are a class-d mono with 100 watts at 8ohm, that doubles to 200 watts at 4ohms. The reviews I read said they sound b... | |
| Alarm Clock with Audiophile Grade Sound? If you have the space, get a vintage reciever with a power switch that stays on if the power is off at the plug, and some stand mounted speakers. put it on a timer and that $300 will give you tons better sound quality than a table radio. I used th... | |
| Lots of detail, great imaging, not much bass? I will give a bump to the Totem Rainmakers. I use them in my bedroom system with an HK990, and absolutely love them. I was using a pair of Quad 12L Active speakers, which were also excellent. Either of these will go down to 40hz cleanly, and can b... | |
| KEF LS50 Integrated recommendation I use the HK990 in my secondary system, and it is a fantastic piece of gear. I like the ability to crossover to the sub without running full-range on my Totem Rainmakers. I can use the room EQ if needed, and it has more power than I could ever nee... | |
| Best Bookshelf speaker 1300.00 budget As imaging and clarity are most important, and you won't be using a sub, I would recomment active monitors. I use the QUAD 12L Actives in my bedroom system, and they are very revealing with superb imaging. They extend down far enough that I never ... | |
| Tannoy Westminister VS dc10 Instrument Grande V I concur Csmgolf. These ridiculously obvious posts have soured me to the point that I wouldn't even bother listening to the DC10Audio speakers. Which is really too bad for the manufacturer. To think that we are a group that is so easily fooled is ... | |
| Self powered speakers for Benchmark Dac1 Pre I bought the Quad 12L Actives for my bedroom system last year. I really like them. I use an Emotiva DAC and run the signal through a Grant Fidelity tube buffer, then to the Quads. Only thing to remember is good power conditioning, as noise in the ... | |
| What should I be auditioning? For your musical tastes I would recommend listening to the Usher BE-718 for passive speakers. Also think about auditioning some active speakers. I use Quad 12L Actives, and they are fantastic for alternative, hip hop, rap, etc. The power and bass ... | |
| dc10audio Berlin Destryed the Competition at RMAF "The dc10audio Berlin were by far the best sounding speakers I heard at RMAF!" - Said no one...ever. I really feel sorry for the manufacturer of these speakers. They are probably good speakers, but this guy has given them a permanent black eye on ... | |
| Which integrated amp? Plus 1 for the Harman Kardon HK990. Brilliant integrated. Mot | |
| Online Totem Dealer? I highly recommend finding a seller and going to listen to them. I went to a dealer in Utah, with the Dreamcatcher in mind...after listening to a few different sets I walked out with the Rainmakers. They all have a different sound, and I wouldn't ... |