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| Yamaha R-N803 one of the best values in high-end audio? Well I have the A-S701 and think is great for it's price. Same as the A-S801 except for the DAC. Not compared it to the R-N803. Do believe the A-S801 (also 701) to be good buys in that price range. | |
| Better Integrated Amp? I would focus on auditioning speakers 1st, and consider the amps that are paired with them during audition. What budget are you considering for speakers? | |
| Better Integrated Amp? What is the rest of your system? Considerations: Budget Speaker sensitivity and impedance. Room size. Loudness levels. Use of digital as well as vinyl. | |
| The anachronistic CD Transport? And do I really need one. Another owner of the CXC. Quality player for the money. Would have to spend 3x the price for an improvement. | |
| Speakers for Pro-ject Debute Carbon DC with 2M blue Well, if your are looking to fill the entire space, as opposed to focusing on a listening 'sweet spot' then a pair of floor standers may prove best. | |
| Considering a Raven Audio Blackhawk Integrated for Tannoy Sterlings Yes, that is one attraction for me. I purchase my preamp from Aric as a demo offered here on AG. One of the better moves I have made. With single ownership companies like Aric Audio one can build a relationship with with the owner. For me building... | |
| Tube Preamp to go with Bryston SST2 amp and Magnepan 1.7i speakers elliottThanks for your thoughts.My Aric Special is the 1st 6SN7 pre I have owned. Using the tube supplied by Aric. When I need replacements I will likely turn to Aric. | |
| Does the Rogue Cronus Magnum III have any real competition in its same price point of $3k? 100wpc tube integrated amp with phonostage. Can use various KT tubes. Great company support. Made in USA. 3K. Can't think of any at the moment. | |
| Basic question about choosing an integrated amp How do you run your sub now? many with 2.1 channel audio run there mains full spectrum and set the crossover to supplement the bass. | |
| Speakers for Pro-ject Debute Carbon DC with 2M blue Well, quite a price spread and the 11.4 are towers as opposed to stand mounts. Why no Wharfedale stand mounts in the mix? What is your room size? | |
| Considering a Raven Audio Blackhawk Integrated for Tannoy Sterlings The Raven remains on my short list should I purchase an integrated.I have also been talking to Aric regarding his Transcend amplifier. I can have it configured with one less gain stage reducing the sensitivity to make better use of the gain in my ... | |
| Considering a Raven Audio Blackhawk Integrated for Tannoy Sterlings Mapman, regarding the horsepower issue I do appreciate your concern. Based on my experience, I believe with the Sterlings my room size will set the max volume level prior to the power limits of a solid 20wpc class A SS amplifier or a tube one. I c... | |
| Speakers for Pro-ject Debute Carbon DC with 2M blue Congrats on the phonostage. How are things going with the speaker search. Once you have speakers you can then look for an line level (no phonostage) integrated amplifier that best fits the speakers. Klipsch and Wharfedale are easy to drive speake... | |
| CD or DVD player to use as a transport Buy the CXC or Audiolab Cd6000 transport. | |
| Speakers for Pro-ject Debute Carbon DC with 2M blue Buying Wharfedales I would deal with Music Direct. They offer support and a return policy. As per soix and noromance, buy speakers first, use current amp, save for a 2-channel integrated with phonostage. |