phil123

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Best DVD on a budget
Tim is right the Toshiba is a killer deal for $495. This was their top of the line machine and looks and performs like it. Works really well on S video. For componet video I got the Denon 2800 for $500 and is excellent even better than the Toshiba... 
Best sounding CD player for 6,000.
If you want something musical a Vecteur transport with a Audio Note Dac Sig 3 1.x would be as good as it gets at this price point. 
Taming bright Thiels
Why try and make a piece of equipment something it is not? I do not care for Thiels myself, there are others who do. From your description it sounds like you do not like the basic sound of the speaker. Blocking out part of the sound to make it tol... 
What are the benefits of a SET amp?
If you value musicality and emotion SET is the only way to go. They only work well with high efficiency speakers such as most of the Meadowlark line to name one example. These type of speakers also seem to have the the same qualities as SET giving... 
I need advice on Lowthers
I have wavelength Napoleon's driving lamhorns with REP drivers. The rep's do not have the Lowther peak. I am sensitive to bright so to me the Lowther peak is annoying. The Lamhorn is just an excellent cabinet with Lowthers. The best I have heard. ... 
Mods in Bay Area California?
Nick Gowan of True Sound in Campbell. I can't say enough about his talent or integrity. He is an autorized tech for most major brands including Audio Research and Audio Note. 
Klipschorns
I knew someone that bought a pair. He hated them. Returned after a week. 
Progressive Denon DVD problem - help me solve this
I have the same player and my comment would be the same as Msnloeth's. 
Great speaker/SET amplifier matches....
I use wavelength napoleons with the lamhorn's and rep drivers. Seems to do the job. 
Audiomat Solfege tube intigrate....Any experience?
Best Integrated I have heard for anywhere near the money. Extremely musical if that is what you are looking for. Don't know how it would work with your particular speakers. 
What do I do with a FedEx claim denial?
I agree with Herman. How is it FedEx's fault the remote came loose from the packaging. If you feel soemthing is wrong with the packaging go after theta. If you packaged it wrong accept responsability and stop trying to get someone else to pay for ... 
Best USED Transport for under 2,000
I can't tell you what the best used transport is for under $2,ooo but I can tell you the best transport I have heard and it is well under $2,000 new. I use it with an Audio Note DAC Sig 4 1.x and it does quite a job. It is the Vecteur D-2 and cost... 
Anyone auditioned Virtual Dynamics Extension cord
Why not just plug into a high current PS ultimate outlet.And/or Use a juice bar with the cord of your choice. 
Am I the only one who thinks B&W is mid-fi?
Wow such hostility. The guy is just expressing his point of view. Isn't that part of the reason we have forums? He wonders why people pay a lot of money for speakers that don't sound good to him. Those of you that own them seem to be taking it ver... 
1000 budget for speakers and integrated - HELP
For your speakers I think you would do very well with the Kestrel. They do very well on the mids and highs for their price class. Little bass shy but for the type of music you enjoy may not be a problem. Try for the hot rod will cost you 700 to 80...