rspyder

Responses from rspyder

Proac Response D40R or D48R
I heard a number of speakers in the ProAc line and settled on the K-6's because I found the ribbon tweeter was clearly a step up from the dome in the speed, clarity and overall presence without any pitchiness.  Also agree with the prior comments t... 
Great integrated amps with narrow depth under 12 inches?
Hegel is great.  Also check out the Cyrus products, including The ONE. 
Tube Power Amp Suggestions
After trying EAR, CAT and ARC I landed on Octave.  The MRE 220's with SBB.  They are stellar and everyone in our local audio group rave about them. 
I should have never ....
ProAcs need no toe in.  Next time you should listen to the K6's 
DAC for CD transport
MSB Analog DAC 
Interconnects
$500 and something really good.  Hmm.  Good luck with that or try to buy used, but even that option will leave you with old generation.  There have been so many significant advancements with cables.  You have a great system why downgrade it.  I th... 
Why So Many Raidho Speaker For Sale?
I heard the D5.1's and D3.1's at the Munich Hi End Show last May.  The D3.1's sounded very good.  The D5.1's, disappointingly,  did not. The feedback we got there from a couple of rooms that used the D3.1's is that they are difficult to place in a... 
Amplifier upgrade
I have an ARC Ref 10 and it loves my Octave MRE 220's, which feed ProAc K-6's.  Immediacy and transparencey of very expensive SS and the realism and monster sound stage that only tubes can deliver.  Have fun with your hunt.  I've thoroughly enjoye... 
NEED HELP WITH DAC UPGRADE
I'm currently auditioning the new MSB "Analog" DAC.  It easily surpasses the Bryston and most who have compared it to the new Berkeley have preferred the MSB.  I haven't heard a better DAC than the Analog. 
Conrad Johnson Repair Issues
You're not the only one with this type of CJ story.  The good news is there are many other good manufacutrers with far better support and products.  It looks like you now have an opportunity to discover them.  Once burned - lesson learned.  Let us... 
I NEED AN AMP!! BUT WHAT?? HELP PLEASE!!
Octave RE 320 or MRE 220's or the RE 320 w/Super Black Box.  I am waiting to recieve two Super Black Boxes for my MRE 220's and will write a review after I've put them through the paces.  Ray 
Best amp for natural timbre of unamplified acoustic instruments & vocals w/ Revel F32?
I agree with the prior comments: if you want to keep the speakers (and they are good in the right set-up) then a tube amp, which combines the best of both the world of valves and solid state, may be the best solution and one that will accommodtae ... 
Please help ...integrated amp under $1200
The only brand new modern integrated I know at that price point that will generate enough watts to drive efficient (i.e. 6 ohm) floorstanders is the Cyrus One.  I heard it at the Munich High End Show and it was a jaw dropper.  Hard to believe some... 
When will there be decent classical music recordings?
Check out Esoterics custom CD/SACD's. 
Tinnitus worries...
There is a little device you can get from Hammacher Schlemmer.  I found it very helpful at reducing the symptoms of tinnitus.  First World problems.Ray