rgd
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| BAT VK-500 vs. SIM W-5 I can only comment on the W-5 - its a superb amp. It is powerful, clean and warm sounding. Although it was hooked up to a P-5 preamp (SS) it had a very lush sound to it in comparison to my 4BST. Was it worth twice the price - not to my level of di... | |
| Cheap bi-wiring? I think the cheapest way is to get 4 cables(2 per side) and ensure that your connections at your amp can accomodate both terminations. Will there be enough room to place 2 spades at each terminal, say on top of each other? If not, then does your a... | |
| Classe CD player CDP .3 a good value? I am sure you saw it and if it can be bought for a good price you would not take too much of a hit if you find something better. I have heard the .3 and like it but not more than my Arcam 8SE. I prefer the Arcam 9 cdp to both but its not in my bud... | |
| Bryston 4B ST Opinions Needed Please I love mine but there are other good choices - Aragon, Marsh, Classe, etc. All are great products. You should be able to get a 4BST near your budget limit - don't let a newer one get away for $100 over your limit. Superb build, great control and t... | |
| Best wires for cost I love my Coincident IC's and feel that dollar for dollar they are a bargain. If Coincident made only cables as opposed to great speakers with cables as a very small sideline they would definately be priced up there with the higher end (but not st... | |
| preamp/amp for ML Aerius i? I think that you have a nice balanced system at present and while some of the gear you are looking at now is better than what you have I wonder if it(new gear) will be fully realized given you want to stay with the Aerius??? Those speakers (which ... | |
| Comments on Adcom GFA-5802 amp ?? Miked - the 5802 is a much nicer amp than the 5800 with a purported John Curl "touch". Ask in Audio Asylum where John hangs out at times. | |
| Comments on Adcom GFA-5802 amp ?? Mike - comparing it against a potential 4BST purchase? I looked at both when new and I preferred the Bryston - 2 reasons 1)better sonics and warranty, found the Adcom to run hotter & 2) because of the exchange rate here in Canada local product... | |
| Favorite Romantic Female Vocal Song(s)? Her "Time for Mercy" cd is one of the very few cds I own that I enjoy front to back. | |
| John Lennon Its hard to believe that 20 years has passed (thats half my life so far) and while no life lost counts for more than another music in general and his fans died a little that day to... | |
| How come a power cable changes the sound? I have tried a few lower end pcs and have found no difference although I am not saying that with the right cord a difference could not be realized. Its my opinion that an aftermarket pc unless properly filtered would only enhance or magnify the "n... | |
| Rega Planet 2000 Miked - unfortunately in Calgary and the list was $1450. I would recommend inquiring at another dealer in Red Deer -Audio West (Gary) who sold Planets in the past and if he still carries the line he is competitive. Tell him Ron from Okotoks passed... | |
| Rega Planet 2000 Saw it on the weekend and listened in a very busy environment so I cannot comment accuratly on its sonics. The dealer reported that its list price was only $100 (Canadian) over the previous model so it would appear that given its reported advantag... | |
| Best Customer Service (Manufacturer) Purchased a used BP25 preamp and when received the separate power supply had been monkeyed with. The previous owner,(jerk) had hard wired (and very poorly I might add) in a crappy orange extension cord in hopes of making his own "upgraded" power c... | |
| Magic with Magneplanars? While you could be inundated with combinations up the wazoo, I would suggest a pair of Bryston 7B's matched up with a decent tube preamp (fill in your choice...) |