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An all Parasound system - Good idea?
At the time I had the Parasound A21 amp and I'm describing what I heard after a couple of weeks. Initially I thought the JC 2 was fine, but after continuous listening I decided to sell it. Notice, nothing negative about the A21. 2nd point.. it's m... 
An all Parasound system - Good idea?
No absolutes in audio and I  respect everyone's opinion.  I've owned many components over the past 30 years. Nothing is as good as I have  now, based on my priorities and my ears. I could careless about the name or cost of a particular component. ... 
An all Parasound system - Good idea?
markmendenhall,I’m glad you like the JC2...like the saying goes, ’"one man’s poison is another man’s medicine." I have an all Jeff Rowland system and couldn’t be happier. Yes, a different price level, but the Jeff Rowland is significantly better a... 
An all Parasound system - Good idea?
sjtm,I've owned their amps and the JC2 BP preamp. In my "system", to my "ears" the JC2 was one of the biggest disappointments that I've experienced. No absolutes and others my love it. My thoughts are the JC2 BP is 2 dimensional  , masks details, ... 
An all Parasound system - Good idea?
I submit their amps are a lot better than their preamps. 
Class D Technology
I've owned several Class D amps and just don't think they have the musicality of very good Class A and AB amps. 
Standmount speakers 4k-8k
The Monitor Audio Platinum II series is significantly better than the 1st series. In addition, I would listen to the Dynaudio new Contour 20's. 
JL F113 vrs SVS SB13
vdosc,Yes, I'm saying the JL F110 V2 out performed the SVS SB13 in my room. You said, "yet you are going back to SVS." I submit the criteria is different for HT, in comparison to 2-channel use. The SB-2000 was relatively inexpensive compared to JL... 
JL F113 vrs SVS SB13
I had the SB13 and sold it for JL Audio F110 V2s. The F110's has more articulate bass and played louder in my room. I  ended up selling both to upgrade to full range speakers. Now, I use an SVS PB 2000 in my HT system. I'm thinking of ordering the... 
Bricasti M1 DAC vs PS Audio Direct Stream DAC
I have all Jeff Rowland gear and finally  stopped worrying about my 2-channel system. I'm still working on completing my HT system.  
"Silence before the storm" review Monitor Audio Pl-500
I have the PL500's and they are my last speakers. Bo1972 what do you recommend as rears speakers in my HT system. I tried the Bronze 5's, because I was told the rears weren't important. I just didn't like them and aesthetically they didn't look go... 
Dynaudio Contour - anyone heard the new (Oct 2016) models yet?
My friend and dealer just heard the new Contour series in Dallas at CEDIA. Although I have Monitor Audio speakers for my mains, he insists the Contour 20's would be great as rears in my HT system. He swears the Contour 20's are better than the C1'... 
Your first component that was "special"
Artemis EOS speakers.  
What next?
How do I eliminate the white-noise I hear coming through my front speakers when I engage my HT bypass? Everything is dead silent when I use my 2-channel. I have a Marantz SR5011 connected via the preout to my JR Corus preamp. Is it a ground issue?... 
MBL omnidirectional speakers. How do they sound ?
I heard them in an all MBL system and with Macintosh components...detailed, but in my opinion a little bit bright