mcpody
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| Outstanding customer service from ASR Germany Now, on the other side of the ledger, Accuphase is an exercise in futility. The people that respond to your questions are not proficient in English. Accuphase sells very high end units and then cuts off part for them...no recommendations from them... | |
| Which tube amp with ProAcs ? Listen to these speakers with the EAR 859, single ended, producing a mere 13 watts per channel. Also try the Monster Sigma Retro Gold cables and speaker wire. Absolutely stunning. | |
| The Best Turntable for $1300 or less See if you can find a used Rega 25...made on the 25th anniversary of Rega...and offering much of the upgraded features of their higher end turntables at a reasonable price. This table is also easy to set up, reliable and musical as all get out. | |
| Does ceiling height make much difference? Go 9'...a more open sound, and less reflection from the top. | |
| Is HDCD dead? The same bullet that went through Govenor John Conolly and hit JFK was found lodged in an HDCD player. | |
| The best CD Player for the money Most musical for the buck goes to the EAD2000, buy it used for around $800! This player has worked well with anything I have hooked it up to...it is not my reference player, but one I would buy again without hesitation...and there is a great after... | |
| Audio rack Buy a welded Target rack. Great for the money. | |
| What sounds best integrated or separates? A smart buyer can find high quality separates on Audiogon that when mated together, can outperform any integrated at the same price point. For example, find a Forte 4A amplifier for $600-$700 and a Modulus preamp at $800. There is not a $1,500 int... | |
| Best CD Player under $1200 See if you can score an Arcam 23 with the ring dac. They go around $1,200 used. Best out there. | |
| b&w? in a bright room??? I haven't had the inclination or luxury to go through 10 pairs of speakers on my path to audio discovery. So, in general, a metal dome tweeter will not be enhanced by electronics that have a forward signature. Listen to a good speaker like a Proac... | |
| b&w? in a bright room??? I am not familiar with the tweeters chosen for the B&W 600 series speakers, but the 800 series had metal dome tweeters. These are more sensitive in revealing issues in the front end of your system. In general, the Denon electronics are a tad u... | |
| How significant is a power cord upgrade? I upgraded the power cord on my Threshold T-200 to a top of the line Synergistic model, and I was absolutely astounded by the improvement in the sound...it was not subtle...dynamics, clarity, dimension and nuance. My local dealer was kind enough t... | |
| Best speakers ever 4 small room? I am not a believer in a sub if you are serious about music vs. a home theatre set-up. I would go with a system with as few crossovers as possible.The Dynaudio 25, anniversary edition, is one of the best and most moving and articulate small speake... |