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| Do higher end tuners pull in more stations Jeff:Eldartford's response has been the "on the money" advice for the last 30 years (if not more). Assuming a tuner of decent quality (more on that in a moment), the quality of the antenna that is used will affect what is heard more than spending ... | |
| pls recommend some "entry level" tube amp options? Please see the review of the Prima Luna Prologue 2 that I submitted here about a month or so ago. It is an integrated tube amp and its performance is equal to, if not better than other more expensive power amps that I own. At $1345, it has me co... | |
| B&W 600 Series or PSB Image? I like the NHT SB2 ($400 list) or the SB3 ($600 list) paired with NAD equipment. I had the NHT SB2's paired with a NAD C320BEE integrated and the sound was full, rich, and still very nuanced. Vocals were conveyed with a real sense of emotion and a... | |
| Fostex based speakers: Cain Abby or Omega Super3R Restock:Actually, the Omega Super 3's started out in the wide cabinets. I had originally called Louis about the Omega 3's (his original $399 offering) last July and he had told me that he had discontinued making those and was offering the Super 3 ... | |
| Fostex based speakers: Cain Abby or Omega Super3R I have been using the Omega Super 3 (Narrow Cabinet - same dimensions as the standard cabinet, it is just turned sideways) for the last 7 months in 2 of my systems. To cut to the chase, it is only when the speakers had about 350 hours on them that... | |
| magazine reviews Brainwater:Thanks for the nice words ... especially, given the array of systems that you have. You have some stunning sytems, from both visual and content standpoints. I had remembered your jacuzzi set-up (with some longing), but I had never resea... | |
| magazine reviews Sometimes the reviews can lead the parade, as in the case of the Prima Luna Prologue Two. It was mentioned highly first by Hi Fi Review and then reviewed by Stereophile; Absolute Sound; and HiFi Plus almost simultaneously. I have to admit that tha... | |
| Are there "Cliff's Notes" for the repertooire? Aceto:I tend to double check my links ... but in the event of a problem, here is the link ... http://www.hypermusic.ca/hist/mainmenu.htmlRegards, Rich | |
| Are there "Cliff's Notes" for the repertooire? Try this website ... it is called the History of Classical Music. Regards, Rich | |
| Best Neil Young Album? After the Gold Rush ... and probably because it coincides with the time Neil was first with CSN&Y.An interesting follow-up question would be ... "what are Neil Young's best performances on record?" My votes would go with ... Buffalo Springfiel... | |
| RECIEVER recommendations Hi Myth:I am a big fan of receivers. If you are buying new, there are really only three worth considering: 1. Music Hall Maven at $1500. This receiver was reviewed in a Sam Tellig Stereophile column in the last month or so. 2. NAD C720 BEE at ... | |
| Integrated Tube Around $1000 Matt:To your last point, I did not get that most responders felt that the Chinese made gear was of lower quality when compared to the European and American made gear (it was only Wes/Classic 95). At your stated price point of $1000, which manufact... | |
| My preferred 3 titles from this artiste.. Couvajazz:Knowing of your love for jazz, I went with a jazz artist. Given this artist's catalog and musicians that he played with, I went with 5 releases. Also, where there are separate redbook CD and SACD versions, I rated both.Regards, Rich Loui... | |
| Integrated Tube Around $1000 Hi Arthur;The 85db that I was referring to with the AR 302 and the NHT SB2 speakers was their sensitivity ... as opposed to the resultant sound level that I am driving them at. I doubt that I am using more than a watt or so of the Prologue Two's p... | |
| Integrated Tube Around $1000 A few notes ...1. The Prima Luna does not come with a remote.2. I have been running Acoustic Research 302 (85db) and NHT SB2 (85db) speakers with the Prologue Two in a 15 X 10 X 8.5 room. The volume control starts at the 7PM position ... at the 10... |