phd

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Searching for a Integrated Amp under $2K
Look in to Musical Fidelity, high-end sound for less. 
B&K EX 4420 vs B&K EX 4420 reference
Bill I have my B&K EX4420 hooked up to the Adcom GFP 565 preamp, you know the Stereophile Class B Adcom pre. Anyway these older components sound amazing together. I have two systems I like them both equally even though one is more expensive.  
B&K EX 4420 vs B&K EX 4420 reference
Willland your first sentence nailed it and reflects my opinion as well,  well put. 
B&K EX 4420 vs B&K EX 4420 reference
I know this is a slightly older thread but I'm going to respond since I like B&K products a great deal. Here is how it goes. The difference between the B&K EX4420 and the B&K Reference 4420 is the Reference is newer and puts out 225 wa... 
New Audiophile going crazy
Its imperative to have enough gear lying around, like a couple or more amps and preamps to get a good idea how things measure up, to mix and match.  
Has anybody bought or heard a Chinese knock off amplifier?
Yes, but nobody survived to talk about it. 
Help! Spakers damaged during shipping?Paid insurance (with proof)being told not Insured?
Shipping speakers is how members get negative feedback, they have to be well packaged, best to have original packing material and prey they arrive in good condition. Best to do a local sale if possible. I shipped a tube preamp and the packing was ... 
High end Class D amps?
tweak1, I think your right that Class D amps are not evolving as fast as computers, but they are evolving (for the better?) that is why I emphasized maybe as a matter of opinion. Your EVS 1200 is a good example of good sound doesn't become antiqua... 
High end Class D amps?
snarfie. You may have a point as far as availability of parts for an aging Class D amp but honestly like everything else you won't keep it that long. Class D amps may be like computers, always evolving which could render them obsolete in ten years... 
Advise before I regret
People do it all the time and ask others to pick and choose between two products and that's OK. But in the end you should spend time comparing both sets of speakers, don't get in a hurry to reach a conclusion because you could make an expensive mi... 
Getting paid
If you are able to exchange emails and complete this transaction on your own this would eliminate Audiogon's ability to get their cut. 
Does Anyone Think CD is Better Than Vinyl/Analog?
Variety is the spice of life, so do it all, no right or wrong answers here. Besides, CD and Vinyl both contain good and poor recordings. 
Sound quality impact - preamp vs power amp?
Emergingsoul, I want to to tell you before you eventually get indoctrinated here and lose your common sense, I agree with you on the use of tubes and their application.. 
Sound quality impact - preamp vs power amp?
With limited funds and with out a doubt the preamp is where you spend the money because you can fudge on the amp till you can afford a better one. 
Overrated/Underrated
And the winner is?