raymonda

Responses from raymonda

1990s speaker recommendation
Spica TC50 
Why do my ears ring with my new amplifier?
Cuff Links go better with amplifiers. 
Tossed between the horns Maggie 3A/PSB Gold I
and like the wind they're gone!!!!!Thanks for the heads up though. 
Tossed between the horns Maggie 3A/PSB Gold I
("but a bit warm and veiled"That is exactly how I would describe them. Frequency response is definitely tilted downward...)I have found that their signature is dependent on the amp and pre-amp used, but would agree that when used full range their ... 
Tossed between the horns Maggie 3A/PSB Gold I
Shakes,I've done all that with klipsch and they are dynamic but extremely colored. I would not go down that path again. Vanderstieen 3, although ripe sounding have limit high end extension and my Maggie's out class them.Right now I leaning towards... 
Crown XLS 1500
Josefm(The stock RCA in and banana-speaker post exhibited that harshness you are hearing. If you look inside, you will see that the banana post connects to the circuit board via a two piece plated brass metal strip which are bolted together to com... 
Tossed between the horns Maggie 3A/PSB Gold I
Tekton Pendragons 1500.00Spendor S9 1200.00Or keep an eye on your local Clist for Klipsch Fortes or Cornwalls. Both usually under 1K.I'm not in agreement with your assessment on most of these speakers. I have experience with the Klipsch you have l... 
Tossed between the horns Maggie 3A/PSB Gold I
Shakey,You might be right but that would only leave me around $1,700 for an alternative speaker and I don't think I can get more at that price point. 
Tossed between the horns Maggie 3A/PSB Gold I
Budget is limited to what I can sell and turnover for the next purchase. I have thought about the above options but really I'm not sold that 3.3, 3.5. 3.6 would be much of an improvement over my modded and tweaked 3A's. Also, I would not be able t... 
Should i have my Harmon Kardon repaired or replace
Actually, it is from 1977. The nice thing about it is that it has dual power supplies and it is a receiver, which can be a great all in one unit for an extra room.You didn't say what is wrong with it and it just might be an easy fix. If you like t... 
Views on Acoustic Signature Tables
Raymonda, I am referring to the "brand" Acoustic Research."I think you meant Acoustic Signature, which is who made the Thorens TD850. Therefore, my question, "Would my Thorens TD 850 be consider an Acoustic since it was basically made by Acoustic ... 
HeresysIII at low Volume
I had a pair of Heresy 1.5's. Kind of a transition between the I and II. I stuffed the cabinets to provide a few extra hertz in the bass, upgraded the crossovers, rewired speakers, new binding posts, replaced tweeter diaphragms with Crites, and ac... 
HeresysIII at low Volume
Actually, I discovered after my 2 year relationship with a pair of Heresys is that they play more accurate and without the "shout" at low volumes. I loved them late at night. I didn't like them when I pushed them hard. Yes, they have a reputation ... 
Crown XLS 1500
Guys, guys, guys!!!!! Consumer can be great and Pro can be great. The point here is not that one is better than the other, but rather that technology has begun to provide cost effective solutions! On that note, Crown's XLS 1500 is one of them. 
Crown XLS 1500
Fanless Crown K2 can compete with audiophile units priced over $3k.Has this particular statement of yours been proven?It is an opinion and doesn't need to be proven.