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| Looking for advice on amp/pre amps... Nerd,What components do you currently own and intend to use in a future system? Do you have a dedicated CD player, DVD player, VCR? Depending on your answer, there are some other possibilities concerning a "stepped" approach toward a future HT/sur... | |
| The best var. out CD player for under 1500 used? Rmihai,The original poster is looking for units with variable output/volume control. Most, if not all, of the units you list do not have variable output.Got any suggestions that actually have the feature that the original poster was looking for?TIC | |
| The best var. out CD player for under 1500 used? 1741,I've heard the latest 24/192 Uther with a Camelot Morganna as transport and a Genesis Digital Lens between. Very nice digital rig! I don't think the Quad is as good as that setup, but then again, that setup list for well over $5000.The Quad a... | |
| Please help: Do I need a preamp? Macallan,Why is a good pre-amp "Always a good asset in any system"? I have run my system CD direct for several years now, using several different CD players that have variable output. I think it sounds fantastic.Last weekend I took my Quad 99 CD-P... | |
| The best var. out CD player for under 1500 used? Dimitriou,Do ANY of the players you mentioned actually have variable volume control? I don't recall any of those showing up when this question is asked.TIC | |
| old components for new small system Sure you can use them. I'll bet your existing components (if working properly) are better than what you can get for $1500 considering much of that will be dedicated to speakers.You could get a pair of Green Mountain Europa monitors for about $550-... | |
| The best var. out CD player for under 1500 used? 1741,Search the archives using my AudiogoN user name "Reubent". I have commented on this subject numerous times.BTW, I previously owned the Cary CD-308 that "Wizard454" mentioned. It is a good player too, but I prefer the Quad 99 CD-P. If the pric... | |
| Cable TV receiver induced hum into system Bill,Mejames has it right! The Mondial Magic Block should solve this common problem. I've also heard that Rat. Shack sells a similar unit, but I can't confirm it.Enjoy,TIC | |
| The best var. out CD player for under 1500 used? I've owned MANY CD players with variable output. For under $1500 (new or used) I would get the player I currently own-Quad 99 CD-P.I recently used it in a friend's very-high resolution system and it was more transparent through the variable output... | |
| Non-audio related question about forum linguo We're out of time?TIC | |
| Resolution Audio Opus 21 s30 Integrated Amplifier Budrew,Thanks for this informative review. I've been curious about the s30. I owned a RA Opus 21 for a while, but I sold it. It was one of only a few audio regrets as I had purchased it used for a really good price from another local audiophile! L... | |
| Trouble letting go? This is just a confirmation: "You Are Nuts"!!!Aren't we all?!!!!Enjoy,TIC | |
| Marantz dv-8400 as an audio-only player Bailey,If you are only using the Marantz as a redbook CD transport, I would think you would be better off selling it and purchasing a dedicated CD player or dedicated CD transport. There are lots of great CD players or transports available for wel... | |
| Does this DAC exist? Here are a couple of different options and a big issue:Birdland Odeon Lite DAC-multiple inputs and built-in volume control. No pre-amp needed, but no analog passthrough. $400-$500 usedMusical Fidelity CD/Pre-24- Transport/DAC/pre-amp and digital s... | |
| panasonic sa-xr45 vs marantz sr-5400 Vm8444,What rock did you crawl out from under?!! Have you heard of the digital amp revolution that is coming? Obviously not, or you wouldn't make comments like that.The Panasonic SA-XR45, 50, etc. are a new bred of receiver that are very inexpensi... |