mjmch2003
Responses from mjmch2003
| Class D = Trash? I have owned many amps, but currently have a bel canto ref 500 (class d) powering a pair of monitor audio pl200 speakers. I needed enough power to get the ribbon tweeters to liven up. Tried a Bryston and couldn't listen for more than 5 minutes - w... | |
| Integrated Amps with Phono for $3000 or less (or separate phono and Integrated) I’ll second the Bel Canto C5i suggestion - fantastic product. | |
| Any comments on DAC going direct to power amplifier or to pre-ampliifer? I have a Bel Canto Dac 2.5 running (most of the time) into a Primaluna Dialogue Premium Preamp.Running into the Primaluna, my rig sounds more natural, "analogue," and spacious. On occasion when I run direct (like if a tube is shot and I'm waiting ... | |
| Killer Floor Standing Speakers under $4000 for Rock? Focal Aria series floorstanders. Lots of swagger, ported at the bases for increased low end. | |
| Favorite guitar players not named...... John SquireWarren DiMartiniIke TurnerPhil ManzenraAndy Summers Alex LeifsonVernon Reid Steve JonesBilly DuffyOttomar Leibert | |
| You can only take 5 albums to a deserted Island... The Verve, Storm in HeavenRoxy Music, AvalonDuran Duran, RioTycho, DiveBluetech, Elementary Particles | |
| Amps for Primaluna Dialogue Premium Preamp Much appreciated..! | |
| Amps for Primaluna Dialogue Premium Preamp Thank you..!Very cool.Solid state - budget prob up to $3,500 used or new. | |
| Amps for Primaluna Dialogue Premium Preamp Thanks, Mofi. Monitor Audio PL200 are my speaks. | |
| looking for ideas on a tube pre amp I was in the same situation last year, substantial investment in XLR interconnects as well. I was leaning toward ARC and considering CJ, but wound up with a Primaluna Dialogue Premium. Purchased new, it left me with enough dough to pick up some RC... | |
| CD players that make for a great transport I'm using a Teac CDP with UBS input on the front to steam Tidal from my ipod and play the occasional disc. It's running via Valhalla into a Bel Canto DAC 2.5. Super versatile and it sounds fantastic (using a Shunyata Copperhead on it too - great d... | |
| Thoughts on my current system Nice set up...if you wanted to try a different "sound" at the same quality level of gear you have, I'd try a Bryston 3Bsst2 or 4Bsst2 with your set-up. I can't tell you if you'll like it or not, but I'm pretty sure (based on my own Byston experien... | |
| Billy Duffy- The Pursuit of Tone I love The Cult. Thanks for posting this. | |
| How long do high quality speakers "last" I have a pair of Kef C55 that were purchase about 1990 that still sound fantastic. They have taken quite a beating, too. | |
| Obscure bands Not prog, but awesome and equally obscure...Cymande Mandrill |