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| Suggestions for DAC auditions - upgrade from HRT III+? I use my computers to exclusively playback Redbook CD quality files. I own several DACS, all purchased used at a fraction of their original price. Buying used at right prices allows one to explore and find a DAC that plays well in ones system. I o... | |
| New or Used Speakers for Simaudio I-3 Integrated Given the speakers you have, the budget you have for a replacement, and the size of the room you are going to place your system, I would make the move 1st. Get to know the sonics of your new environment with the system you are familiar with then m... | |
| Possible bookshelf upgrade Well, if I am not mistaken, the DF 55s sell for ~$500. So with a $2000 budget you can most certainly get an improvement. Do you use this system for 2 channel music listening as well as for 5.1 movies? To me the value of the upgrade would depend on... | |
| Requesting Advice on Speaker Upgrade I have been following your other post. I believe, given that you currently own and enjoy a system, that you explore the speaker market prior to changing out your amp. In your price range there are many moderately sensitive speakers that can be dr... | |
| best deal on an affordable tube pre-amp with HT bypass? Check out Jolida Fusion, $1350 new. Have not seen one come up on AG used. I have one and think it great.Quicksilver makes one at $1000 new. May need phonostage. | |
| Best $500 System? +1 on the route proposed by returntomusic. A $299 amp/dac is a good start. I have listened owned the Pioneer speakers and they make for a great start within the context of a $500 system. Use any cd/dvd player as transport. Speakers and trnsport ca... | |
| Best speakers under $500? Fire away! OK, given you have a pair of speakers you enjoy time is on your side. Again, good luck in your search. Also, congrats on the generation of a 3 page thread! :-) | |
| Current NAD integrated amps, what are your impressions? 213runnin, The one that came with my 356BEE is 18GA. It wasn't in the original packaging so may not have been the original. I never used the one that came with the 326BEE as I have other after market cables. I have the 326BEE and original cable do... | |
| Best speakers under $500? Fire away! 34 dean, have you purchased a pair of speakers yet? | |
| Best furniture to act as bass trap The membrane better converts the longer wavelengths to heat energy than does the absorptive material. | |
| Current NAD integrated amps, what are your impressions? I can't see using a 18 ga. cord on any amplifier.Willland, I agree that the Yamaha integrates also merit consideration. | |
| Best $500 System? There are a pair of Epos 3s that came up today. Can be had for $180 including shipping. Pair them with a used integrated. Otherwise, a Pioneer A20 can be had new for $270.The amplified speaker route is also viable. Get a pair that has the volume a... | |
| Current NAD integrated amps, what are your impressions? Chris, in as much as I like the NAD sound, if I had your experience I also would avoid the brand. If something go's wrong with my NAD356 I will look for a used Marantz 800x series integrated. | |
| Looking for an inexpensive Blue ray player Chrisr, I have not used the Yamaha that much yet. Played one DVD and one BRD. Picture and sound with movies were quite good. I hooked it up using the audio output, based on your experience. Havn't used it for music yet. I will post back once i ha... | |
| Current NAD integrated amps, what are your impressions? Avanti, at what volume level did you find the 356 running out of steam with the PSBs? I have not owned the Marantz integrateds, however have heard them in dealer systems and believe them to be of great value. I purchased my 326 new from a dealer f... |