psjulian

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Here we go again ... driving B&W N802s
I too have N802s purchased as close outs. I got a super deal. I am driving them with a Levinson #383 integrated. They sound just fine. But the dealer had Mac 501s driving them in wet-your-pants-bliss. I'm kissing up to the wife now. By the way Car... 
Jm Labs 946 v. B&W N802's - amps?
I searched for 2 years looking and listening at stores and private homes. Everyone on the web likes to talk down the big boys and talk up the latest designer-of-the-month. I have friends with Kharmas, Eggleston Andras, Sonas Faber Amaties, Marten ... 
McIntosh MC- 501 vs Pass X-600 vs Parasound JC-1
Mac is Back!!! I heard the 501's for a long audition when buying speakers. They sound GREAT, I now own the B&W N802's and the 501's played effortlessly. They never broke a sweat! They played with great detail and never bright or harsh. NO list... 
Candid opinions regarding Kharma Ceramique 2.2
What are you worried about getting flamed for?? The Wilson Sophia is a GREAT speaker. I don't find it " in your face", I find it has great sound. I'm going this afternoon to have an extended listen to the Sophia. The Kharma is one I'm looking into... 
Best Speaker matches for Parasound Halo JC-1's ?
You like your Paradigms so try the new Signature series. I heard them demo'ed with McIntosh. They sound great!! Peace and Good Listening, Pat. 
Simaudio / Jeff Rowland / MBL
Stay with what you have and broaden your search. Thats what makes this a hobby. Try Mark Levinson, Krell, Pass, Griffen, YBA, VTL, Tenor, Edge, Lamm, Boulder, and Bryston. Try everything you can and IF mbl floors you, bye it!! Peace and Good Liste... 
Avalon vs Kharma
I have heard the Kharmas from the Midi-Grands all the way to the biggest and badist 600 pound monsters with diamond tweeters and all the mods plus Kharmas top wires. FANTASTIC!!!!! Avalon uses the same drivers. Yes the speaker guys all say they mo... 
Audio Physic Virgo or Sonus Faber Cremona
Hey Bigpowerballs read Sam T's interview with Sonas Fabers creator the Dentist turned speaker builder. 
Audio Physic Virgo or Sonus Faber Cremona
Go with the Virgo's. I have been seeking to up-grade my speakers for years. I have spent the past 3 years tuning my room and I know what you mean by disappearing. The SF Cremonas need SS because thats what they were voiced with(read the interview ... 
Album cd or LP with best bass for new subwoofer
Bela Flec "Flight Of The Cosmic Hippo". 
Best CD player now made.
The best CD player made is the one YOU like and most important the one YOU can afford :) Peace. 
Levinson 332 amp with the B&W Signature 800?
Mark7767 ; I have a smaller room so I have the ML#383 driving B&W 803N's. I have found Cardas Golden Reference to be just fantastic. A perfect match by not only my ears but several friends that know my system. One is a reviewer that loaned me ... 
Pre and Amp suggestions for B&W Nautilus 804?
I just sold my 804's 2 months ago and moved up to the 803's. I use the Mark Levinson #383. It sounds fantastic!! I use Cardas Golden Ref IC's and speaker wire(bi-wire). This combo to me just sounds right. Like music not Hi-Fi. Peace and Good Liste... 
Speaker to match Mark Levinson and Jeff Rowland
I have searched for over 2 years to up-grade my B&W 804N's. I went to several audio clubs and numerous dealers from Chicago to Detriot/Ann Arbor to New York and I have listened to Rowland and I own Levinson. The Levinson-Revel combo seems like... 
Which is best sub for N802 in fairly large room?
B&W has a Nautilus sub that they are or have launched. Same curved cabinet. Wish I could give you more info. I was just on their web site and I didn't look. Peace and Good Listening,Pat.