matt413575
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| What's the best approach? By ARC I was referring to Audio Research products. There is wonderful synergy between these two product lines. Source first v. Speaker - amp first. This will always be debated. Most Naimers tend to be first source folk. You should visit their foru... | |
| What's the best approach? With limited exposure to various electronics, It would be wise to consider a system based an a single manufacturer. This would in theory resolve the issue of component matching. For instance, If you plan to go with the Proacs, you should consider ... | |
| NAIM Alternatives-from people who have switched. Regarding BS. If no dealer exists in your area, They will sell direct to you. At least that was the case this fall. | |
| New Speakers 1k You should consider the J.M. Reynaud Twin MK 3's. Check PositiveFeedback.com. There is a review by Bob Neil on this product. He compares them to the Spendors and Harbeth models. The price is around 900.00 new. | |
| Hierarchy of upgrade path Dennis.I have followed your threads in the past, specifically your frustrations regarding the BAT player. When did you get your Wadia and do you plan to send this unit to the GNSC for mods. Matt | |
| Speakers 2K- 3K range used or new I have responded to your post on the Digital Board. Another option would be the RA Opus player/Innersound amp/Maggie 3.6r. This IMHO would be an awesome setup. | |
| CD Player with volume or preamp KF has given you an excellent option. Proac 2.5's or Harbeth Compact 7's, I bet would work quite well with this setup. Others may argue that this would be the perfect setup for a Resolution Audio CDP. With only one source it would seem most reason... | |
| Linn Ikemi CD Player vs. Other Lower Cost Options Others to consider:I have listened to the Naim CD5. This is a wonderful player. I personally decided on the Audio Note CD3.1x. It had wonderful compatability with my tube based system. I mention this only as I am personally a fan of these British ... | |
| Tube/SS Recommendations Since you are concerned about the bass response with lower powered amps, you may not like my suggestion. On the Naim Audio forum, I believe there has been some comments that the Nait 5 works well with Shearwaters. This is a killer integrated at a ... | |
| Best Audio Research Tube Amp for Proac 2.5's Hbarrel.What amp(s) do you use in your system? Congratulations on your deal(or steal) with the LS15. I just purchased a Manley Shrimp preamp. Stupid name, not very pretty, no remote, but fast, accurate, and dynamic. | |
| 2 channel Preamp or Pass on the PRE??? Porschecab.REL recommends that the sub should be connected by the supplied Neutrik Speakon cable to the speaker output terminals on your amp and not to the preamp. Check out there website and click on "setup". I believe the address is www.REL.net | |
| Best CD Player under 2k ? I really like your choice of the AR gear. I have heard the AR CD3 in a similar all AR setup and Proac 3.8s. Truely awesome. I am by no means an expert, a novice is clearly a better discription. However, If this was my setup, I don't believe there ... | |
| Best Audio Research Tube Amp for Proac 2.5's Let me just say I love your speakers. I have always loved British box designs. I own a pair of Spendor SP1/2s.I have heard the VT100MKII amps with the 3.8's. This setup was absolutely stunning. I have never heard the 2.5's with AR amps, but have w... | |
| 2 channel Preamp or Pass on the PRE??? Perhaps I lack the ability to discriminate but I have listened to several CDP to Amp configurations that were amazingly dynamic. One system that absolutely floored me was a Wadia 850/Pass Labs 150/DAL SC4a setup. As I plan to obtain an analog rig ... | |
| Best CD Player under 2k ? So much depends on the rest of your system. Other options would include an Audio Note CD2.1x tubed CDP(around $1400 new). Another option out of the UK would be a used NAIM CDX (probably just over 2K) or CD3.5. I have never heard the AR CD2, but th... |