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| What cheap dacs are there with volume controls? Beresford TC 7520 in the $300 or so range.Rich | |
| NAD C540 player is dying. Replacement? I have used a Rega Apollo since it was introduced in a system with a Prima Luna Prologue 2 tube integrated and Ascend Acoustics Sierra Ones (currently).The Rega does a lot of things right and has some interesting technology to it. From the Stereop... | |
| What are your top 5 RB CDs For SQ - Rock Music Ah yes, another chance to reveal my ageStills-Young Band: Long May You RunJethro Tull - Aqualung (40th Anniversary Release) King Crimson - In the Court of the Crimson KIng (40th Anniversary Release) Blood, Sweat & Tears - Greatest HitsStevie R... | |
| journey,destination,endpoint? I am not sure how profound the question is. It is a hobby after all, we are aficionados to different degrees ... that implies exploring. If this were a commodity purchase, like a refrigerator, then it would be different.It is like asking 'why buy ... | |
| small speaker for office If you are considering EPOS, the EPOS ELS 8 is available for $250 (orig $500) new from the Needle Doctor. Better speaker than the Epos ELS 3.I would also consider the Energy RC10 for $300 (orig $600) new from Vanns. Rich | |
| Best Record You Have Ever heard Given that I have been a CD only person since 1995, here goes:Artist: Rolling StonesAlbum: Let It BleedRelease: London (if my memory serves me)Date: 1969 (original LP pressing)Recording: Olympic Studios (UK)Love this album on SACD, as well. Rich | |
| Recommendations for monitor/bookshelf speakers Your set-up should work.What I have just found frustrating with the 'enclosed bookcase/ enclosed bookshelf' type of placement is that the more expensive speakers don't usually perform much better than more modestly priced speakers.So, I am not sur... | |
| Recommendations for monitor/bookshelf speakers As I reread your original thread, by constructing these built-is will you be turning your 12 x 12 room into a 12 X10 room?Rich | |
| Recommendations for monitor/bookshelf speakers In practice, with shelf placement, the use of a front or rear port is not as important as you may think. What will impact the sound more is whether the speakers will be placed on shelves which are enclosed. With enclosed shelves, you will essentia... | |
| A Good Match? I owned the NAD C320BEE and really liked it. See my comments . At this level, it is OK in terms of fit and finish, but just ok.I like both the Cambridge Audio and the Music Hall, as well and have owned products from both. If phono needs to be con... | |
| A Good Match? If you are buying new, there a few budget integrated amps to consider. I am not familiar with the Hales, but taking from what Frogman has said, I would suggest looking at the following, which I have either owned or auditioned: Cambridge Audio . ... | |
| ROTEL to PRIMALUNA with SONUS FABER CREMONA M I have a Prima Luna Prologue 5 with Opera Plateas and a Prologue 2 with Ascend Sierras. As long as you do not need ear splitting sound, the amount of power should be OK. The Prima Luna Prologues are plenty impressive.Rich | |
| Advice on switching to separates Be happy with what you have.Rich | |
| S/N ratio vs. dishes and stupid cats. At our ages, whose hearing is that good compared to 20 years ago? (And now the legions of listeners who can hear mice piss on wool are sure to chime in). Fortunately, these are all expensive TOY purchases anyways. Try living in tranquil, scenic Fo... | |
| Small monitors for tv/music The Regas work very well inside of cabinets. The bass is very decent for speakers of this size.Rich |