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Polk LSi9...good integrated amp to drive these???
HiI have a pair of lsi9 powered by an Accuphase E-202, The Accuphase did a better job than the nads,Forte stuff, I owned.The Polk's responded VERY well with a Yamaha ca-800 amp too.(only the 00 Yamaha's are REALLY good)But the Accuphase is really ... 
Speaker upgrade suggestions
Hifisoundguy, I have seen MANY pairs of Timeframes in the Seattle area craigslist for as low as $150 per pair in very good condition. I know people love them. They are big though like my a/d/s but nowhere near sexy as the a/d/sI have read people s... 
Speaker upgrade suggestions
HelloThanks for everybody's input.Madmax, I would love to get a pair of Magnepan's, but my room is really not good for them. If I move to a bigger place I will try a pair for sure. I have never heard anyone say anything bad about them, except that... 
Good 4 ohm amp for driving Polk Audio LSi9 speaker
HiI have a pair too.I RecommendSansui Au-717 or AU-719 or other late seventies models.Yamaha ca-1000 or ca-800Both of these can be had for under $400.00Don't forget to have a good tech bias the amp.If you have not heard these vintage amps, your in... 
The best CD Player for the money
The best cd player I have bought for the money, And don't laugh until you heard one in your system, is a Sony D-EJ109 portable cd player its silver. I had bought this to use when I worked out,then I started taking it to use when I was going to pur... 
Speaker upgrade suggestions
In response to these comments, I guess I'm looking for more musicality, and a tight lively mid bass, not bloated or over emphasized but a (big boogie groove factor). Maybe a modest floorstander. At the Audio store where I bought the 602's , I did ...