returntomusic
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| Best $500 System? My last post may have seemed down on NuForce-please don’t take it that way, its a great amp,(at a great price)- with a family resemblance, sound wise, to the Nuprime IDA 8 (IMO). Just wondering about the company commitment to audio, especially tw... | |
| Best $500 System? I found the NuForce to be very crisp and open sounding with decent bass. The B-6s are sort of like Pioneers with improved extension at both ends of the spectrum and smoother highs. I enjoyed both combinations (NuForce/Pioneer & NuForce/ELAC).... | |
| Help Me Choose (new) Bookshelf Speakers, and Integrated Amplifier for $1300 and under! I used a NuPrime IDA-8 integrated with the ELAC UB-5s, thought it was a great combination of smoothness, imaging, detail and dynamics. I did not, however, use the analog inputs, as you would be with your Music Hall front end.Julie Mullins in her A... | |
| recommendations for amplifiers that don't emit tons of heat The Absolute Sound recommended the Goldmund designed NuForce STA 200 at $1299. It is currently priced for $499 at Audio Advisor, which has a generous trial policy (AA also carries the NuPrime STA 10 and IDA 16). I think that the unusually high gai... | |
| recommendations for amplifiers that don't emit tons of heat NuPrime STA 10 or IDA 16 | |
| Looking for a musical subwoofer @ $500> Whoops sent my response off before it was finished by mistake. Two subs may help achieve a smoother in room response and more output. I would be surprised if the two "cheaper" sub option would be as well built as the low end SVS or HSU subs. I wou... | |
| Looking for a musical subwoofer @ $500> Don't know the starting prices for Hsu and Outlaw, but they are two companies, (along with SVS), that are specialists in high quality budget subwoofers. I believe SVS has a generous trial program (45 days in home with free shipping BOTH WAYS!). I'... | |
| Decide between NuPrime IDA-8 and Hegel H80 Hi - This response may be too late for you, please let me know if you've made a choice.About a year ago, I was in a similar position and actually had both units in my system for comparison. The speakers were Paradigm Prestige 95fs- large, very eff... | |
| Requesting Advice on Speaker Upgrade Haven't listen to a/d/s for a while, but sold them throughout the 80s and owned the floorstanding, mirror imaged L-1230 model, (dynamic full range speaker but room dominating). My favorite "bookshelf" was the L-710. I say "bookshelf" as they are 2... | |
| Best speakers under $500? Fire away! If you can arrange for an in home trial- you can get a better idea of compatibility with your amp, room, music and "ear". A lot of stores will loan out stuff for a week or so, especially if you put it on a card and refund on return. Worst case arr... | |
| Requesting Advice on Speaker Upgrade Music Direct currently has ELAC UB-5 in black or walnut at $399 pair. My local guy will match authorized dealer mail order prices- might be worth checking out. | |
| Requesting Advice on Speaker Upgrade Dynaudio Emit 10-$799 list, Emit 20 -$999 list, Excite X14 $999- (Demo) online at Dedicated Audio. Like the Excite 14s a lot, haven't heard the Emits, but generally like Dynaudio. Nice blend with midcentury aesthetic. | |
| Requesting Advice on Speaker Upgrade Have you listened to the ELAC UB-5? Nice balanced sound with excellent imaging, detail, and bass for the size/price. Throw in Dayton Audio 24" metal stands for a little over $60 shipped, (Parts Express). Use some black Goriila tape to fill wire ho... | |
| Best $500 System? Sorry about the duplicate entry above.To get a better idea of how good the NuForce DDA-120 is, check out the rave Sound Stage review when it first came out in 2015, at a list price of $699! (The Absolute Sound recommended it then too at $699, and... | |
| Best $500 System? Bet those Reference 20s sound good! Too bad there isn't a digital audio out of your CD player. Often a digital coax output is nestled among the component connections. The nice thing about the NuForce/Pioneer/DVD/CD system is that it's all new, wit... |