panderso
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| When does the law diminishing returns kick in? I'll share a few observations from recent experience. There is a point of diminishing returns; it is subjective, and of course it does vary with pocketbook. For me, I hit that wall when I realized I'd spent too much buying equipment, amp and speak... | |
| Naim Cd Players I recently made a complete changeover and ended up with the Naim CD 5x player, driven by the Naim Nait 5i integrated amp, through Reference 3a Dulcet speakers. I'm very pleased with this combo, and like the Naim source very much. To my ear, it is ... | |
| Best Stand for Totem Model Ones As to the hardwood floor issue, I'm using Black Diamond Racing cones screwed into the base of my Atlantis stands. I find these graphite cones a very satisfactory alternative to spikes and protector discs, which have a habit of separating to the pe... | |
| Help on some under $2500 speakers I tried out quite a variety of speakers and amps in my small room over the last couple of years, and ended up with the Reference 3a Dulcets partnered with the Naim Nait 5i. I am delighted with this happy combination. It sings for me. For my taste,... | |
| better ears than budget, so i would like to think If you can stretch that budget just a bit, consider a Naim Nait integrated, if you have a chance to audition one. For my own selection process, it proved itself a giant killer. | |
| Warm sounding speakers for Naim Nait5 & CD5 ?? Emil; Transparent I certainly agree with. Personally, I would not have described the sound as on the 'analytical side'; not for my Dulcets, nor for the De Capos (which I heard with different electronics). With all these terms, we may be using the ... | |
| Warm sounding speakers for Naim Nait5 & CD5 ?? After much experimentation, I ended up pairing my Nait and Naim CD5x with Reference 3a Dulcets. I find this a delightful small room combo for a wide range of music, rhythmic, direct, warm. | |
| Best Intergrated Amp. Under 1k with "PRAT" I was very impressed with the Naim Nait 5i, and think you'll find it worth checking out. Certainly the attributes you cite are considered its strong points by several reviewers. I'm going in for a closer listen with known music and speakers... | |
| Room size-how do I determine speaker size? I recently went through a lot of back and forth auditioning to satisfy similar concerns in my 11' x 16' room. Ultimately it was the coherence or clarity of my favorite monitor that won out over the 3-way tower. The 3 way was well mannered, and the... | |
| Downsizing-Need Integrated Amp Advice Good things already on your list. You might want to compare the Naim Nait 5i integrated if it is available in your area. Inexpensive, high value, somewhat tuby in its presentation, very compact, especially if paired with the matching 5i CD player. | |
| What are your favorite monitors? Reference 3a Dulcets. Magic in a small room, for quieter music and listening levels. They disappear into a spacious, airy soundstage, provide unwavering images, and let music through with delightful clarity and directness. | |
| Small speakers - Totem Arro / Reference 3a Dulcet Home auditioned once again, bought Dulcets. Over the last while I did lots of back and forth comparison with a number of stand mounters; some mini, some of the 16 1/2 inch tall, one foot-plus deep variety; including JMlabs Electra 907 Be, Monitor ... | |
| Small speakers - Totem Arro / Reference 3a Dulcet Both excellent. I've had both at home in my 11' x 16' room for auditions, although it was quite awhile ago for the Arro's - and my electronics were not as good then. Both are exceptional imagers, and disappear beautifully into the soundstage. Wher... | |
| focus audio 788's Recently heard the 788s on a visit to Toronto. I spent that weekend listening to a number of speakers from different manufacturers, at different stores, up to around the price range of the 788s, and beyond. The 788s left the best overall impressio... | |
| Reference 3a vrs Focus Audio To the extent cost is a factor, I think you'd be doing yourself a favor listening to the Dulcets. I seriously considered unloading 3 ways costing several times as much in favor of the Dulcets... |