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| Best 1m Interconnect under $100 Would second the JPS ultras. Currently own both Ridge Street and VH Audio- both excellent cables- but the JPS are more versatile in terms of system matching- they don't give up much, especially for the price. | |
| Tube amp recommendation for $1000 Don't overlook the Antique Sound Labs AQ-1001. It's sound fits your description, and can be had for ~$600 (at least the pre-remote version). Owned quite a few amps (including primaluna and jolida), but the ASL with JJ KT88s and good input tubes is... | |
| Best Integrated for the Money If you really want to save money, the Jungson JA88C at $3-400 is a great amp. I would would also second the ASL AQ1001- I've used an early version almost everday in a second system for almost 3 years- very musical in triode mode, and reliable- the... | |
| What cd for $1000 is best for this system? I would recommend a used consonance 2.2. I use one with an ASL tube amp and Klipsch speakers in a second system. Very refined sound for the money. Absolutely reliable and I like its looks. Although tubed, it is clean, fast, extended and transparen... | |
| Best bookshelf speakers for bookshelf placement I use a pair of Audio Note AN-K in a similar application- but probably a smaller room (11X15). I've tried a variety of other bookshelf speakers (Spendor, Soliloquy, Reynaud), but the Audio Note has worked out the best for near wall placement. I dr... | |
| Music Hall MMF-5: laid back sound? I've used a Dynavector 10X5 with the MMF5. Very nice combination, and it is a big improvement over the stock cartridge. It's output is a little lower than the stock Goldring cartridge- may need adjustable gain in your phono pre to get the best dyn... | |
| Best speakers 2,500 can buy. The Usher CP 6371/6381 match your description and price range. They do a good job of being resolving and musical at the same time. | |
| Harbeths and Tube Amps Tomryan- The Harbeth's never really struck me as all that hard to drive with tubes (my current Usher CP 6371s seem like a tougher load). Other than Plinius 9200 and a Jungson JA88C, never tried any other solid state- maybe something like Bryston w... | |
| Harbeths and Tube Amps I had good luck driving a pair of HL5s with an ASL 1001, Granite Audio 861 monos, and Primaluna Prologue 1. All of these put out 30-40 triode watts. The Harbeths are easier to drive than their specs would suggest. KT88s, in particular, seem to bal... | |
| Jungson JA-88C Budget Int Amp I have owned the 88C for about four months, and now also have the 88D- but only for two days. Similar to HDM, I have never heard anything under $1000 that comes close. It has a good grip on a wide variety of speakers, beautiful midrange, excellent... | |
| very small speakers suitable for wll mounting The Gallo micros or A'diva might be worth checking out. Kids would probably like their looks. They have a new version out which was just positively reviewed on 6moons. | |
| Integrated to replace krell 300i Plinius (8200/9200) or Mcintsosh (6500) may be what you are looking for. Both have decent phono and HT bypass. May give up a little speed/slam to the Krell, but fits your description.For less money, Jungson and Consonance also make excellent solid... | |
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| tube amp for usher 6371 I've tried a few tube amps on the the Usher CP 6371 speakers- Prima Luna Prologue 1, Antique Sound Labs AQ1001DT, and Granite Audio 861 monoblocks. These are all push-pull and put out 30-40W. The Usher's are excellent speakers and sound pretty goo... | |
| what CD player between 1-2K Don't overlook the Consonance 2.2. I found it a significant upgrade over the Jolida. Not as tubey, but is cleaner and more extended at both low and high frequencies, with no discernable grain after break-in (long). Slightly forgiving, but is very ... |