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| B&W 802N Brandon,Everybody likes different flavors. It isn't right or wrong, just differet. For me, I love my N802's. I power them with a pair of Marantz SM11 pwr amps that rate at 300 wpc in bridged mode. The key to my system however is the CJ premier 16l... | |
| Budget amp recommendation needed At your stated price range, I think it is very difficult to do better than a Musical Fidelity A300 integrated amp. Run $7-800 used, put out 150wpc. Have mm/mc phono input and remote. Don't need $$ for interconnects between pre/pwr.I personally lik... | |
| which budget integrated amp Rotel, NAD or other Personally I have never cared for the sound of Rotel equip. I have had many NAD pieces and think they are a great value. I also think older A or A.2 series Musical Fidelity pre/pwr or integrated are great pieces for the money. Finally, I think Mar... | |
| Tube pre/SS amp to replace Plinius 8200 integrated I suggest you combine a conrad johnson tube pre (premier 17ls have been steals recently) and a Marantz SM 11s1 amp. They match ok physically and are sonically beautiful together. The Marantz would be more than enough power for your soliloquy's. If... | |
| What is Good Value Starter Amp in the 100-200wpc You don't give a price range for cheap, so I will share my thoughts in general.In truly budget amps, I personally think NAD is really tough to beat. I have had Marantz, Rotel, Adcom, Carver, HK and others. NAD is more musical and a great value. I ... | |
| which is your favorite inexpensive stereo system? Listen in my office all day every day:NAD 1600 monitor pre/tuner $100 on agonNAD 2400thx monitor pwer amp $150 on agonB&W CDM monitors $600 on agonNAD 525bee cd player $200 on agonOk, I am $50 over and spent $150 on ic's and spker cable as wel... | |
| Cable to amp for Cj Premier 16 I have the CJ Pr 17s2 and Marantz Reference amps. I love Synergistic cables with my set up. Of course, nothing is more system dependent than cables.Good luckPaul | |
| Parasound JC 1 or Musical Fidelity KW 550? Not to answer your question but, I have the B&W N802's. I replaced a MF A308 pwr amp with a much smaller rated (110 wpc vs 250 wpc) Marantz SM11. I loved the difference so much, I bought a second Marantz and I am using them as mono blocks. Don... | |
| Personal Preamp Evolution. Yamaha Surround pre?NAD 1600 pre/tunerSuperphon Rev IIAudio Research LS1Audire Diffet C-J PV10aMusical Fidelity A3crC-J premier 17ls s1Audio Research LS 17C-J premier 17ls s2What a sickness this hobby is. | |
| Music FIdelity A3.2 quick question?? There is only one model. The cr stands for choke regulated, which the A3, A3.2 and A308 all were. Some use the designation in there adds, some don't. I have had all 3 in the power amp versons and both the A3 and A3.2 preamps. I have never had one ... | |
| That Elusive Pre-amp bargain....? IMHO it is hard to beat the Musical Fidelity A3cr for under $700 used. Includes a phono section too. Very quiet and musical.Good luck,Paul | |
| marantz st-17 tuner Yes, this tuner was also made in a champagne finish. I paid a dear premium on A-gon for one to match my SA11 sacd player. It isn't a perfect match color wise with my C-J champagne pre amp, but much better than black.I believe this finish was origi... | |
| Marantz SA-14 vs Rega Apollo vs Musical Fidelity A Duyphan,I actually owned the Trivisata dac and could not hear a significant improvement over my Music Hall. For the money I was disappointed and ended up selling it. Would prefer an all in one unit for space concerns. Can also use the MH in my bed... | |
| what is the difference between good and bad music Does anybody besides me wish that I could be Albertporter when I grow up? | |
| Best preamps under $800 I had both a MF A3cr and 3.2cr. They are great values and I think they are very tough to beat. They have a built in phono that is close to your MF XLPS, so you could sell that and save some money. If you want to go tube, Conrad-Johnson pre's are v... |