milpai
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| Preamps better than Parasound JC-2 ? @bpoletti Thank You for the recommendation. Yes, I would like to have XLR. No two thoughts on that. If the preamp does not have it, it is a no starter for me. My amp sounds amazing with XLR instead of RCA, even though it is not a "true balanced" d... | |
| Preamps better than Parasound JC-2 ? @bigddesign3, I am not sure about that. I think the Backert pre would be better than that. I have read enough threads and the Freya has mixed reviews with the users (not pro reviewers). | |
| Preamps better than Parasound JC-2 ? So, I researched a few tube preamps and I would like to have one with XLR in/out. One such preamp is the Backert Labs Rhumba 1.2. But I believe tubes have their own issues - like hum.http://forums.stevehoffman.tv/threads/review-backert-labs-rhumb... | |
| Bryston preamps Anyone compared the BP-17 Cubed to the Parasound JC2? | |
| Speakers for aging audiophiles - What's with today bass emphasis ? @marklings,Based on your following requirements: - Is very open on the highs- It's very analytical- Does not over emphasize basses I think you should replace all ICs and Speaker Cables with a cheaper silver based cable. Notice, I said "cheaper"... | |
| Preamps better than Parasound JC-2 ? @jafant ,What is your current preamplifier?@dbphd ,When I auditioned a JC2 years back, I did not find it harsh. But I found that it had too much gain. Later I found out that that shop demo piece had an issue. My current loudspeakers are far too re... | |
| Preamps better than Parasound JC-2 ? Anyone heard the Merrill Audio Cara? Any feedback, compared to the Bryston/Parasound/Jeff Rowland? | |
| Preamps better than Parasound JC-2 ? I think I have narrowed it down to the Jeff Rowland Capri S2 Vs the Bryston B-17 cubed. As anyone got a chance to compare these? The Capri S2 is 5 years old vs the Bryston is less than a year old. | |
| Promitheus TVC preamp @brownsfan ,Yes, I remember discussing with you about the Coincident Line stage when you purchased them a couple of years back. I am sure it is a great preamp (based on reviews), but it is beyond my budget and also I am not looking to get tubes ... | |
| Promitheus TVC preamp @brownsfan ,I think you own the Signature which is step up from the Reference that I own. I have been meaning to try an active in y system, now that the loudspeakers are upgraded. But I fear that I will loose the transparency of the TVC. Had a fri... | |
| Promitheus TVC preamp I still have the Promitheus Reference C-Core dual mono in my system. I love how transparent and open it sounds. You should try a good quality TVC in your system and see if it works for you. | |
| ProAc Response D48R...... +1 on @jperry posts. Read through them.This is a full range loudspeaker that showed me what I missed on the previous loudspeakers. Amazing clarity coupled with extension on both ends. | |
| Monitor Audio PL200II OP,The Spendor D7 or ProAc D30RS will be the ticket to your requirements. The Monitors are nice speakers, but pretty polite. | |
| KEF Reference 5-Isoacoustics GAIA? Based on demos at AXPONA, I think GAIAs are worth the money. I am also looking to install them under my speakers. | |
| What is your speaker ownership history since 1995? Bose AM-5 Series II (1994-2002)Lived without a proper music system for almost 3 years :-(Quad 21L (2005-2017)ProAc D48R (2018) |