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| Wadia 860SE or Wadia 27ix/270 Combo? I have the 27ix/270se combo, and have had the GNSC upgrade done on this. I have no regrets about it, and it is truly a reference/cost-no-object piece of equipment. It is truly mind-boggling, and it is still breaking-in after over 500 hours. The de... | |
| Starting a classical library is BMG an answer? An emphatic yes. BMG offers an impressive selection of classical music and frequently has deals that work out to under $7 per CD with shipping. I have a very substantial collection of classical CDs, and they are still introducing new CDs of intere... | |
| Speaker Upgrade Suggestion The description of what you would like sounds alot like the Thiel 2.4s. Are you sure that these were properly broken-in, set-up, and system matched when you listened to them? If they sounded dark, then perhaps a change in the CD player or amplifie... | |
| Wadia think I should put my new 270se on??? Mine is going on a custom built Mana stand. I haven't had a chance to evaluate it yet, but email me in the next couple of weeks and I'll let you know. Mana has a cult-like status, and is upgradable. They have a website, and their US distributor, F... | |
| Speakers for Classical and Rock in large space. The problem of finding an accurate loudspeaker that will resolve classical music and still play electronically generated music is also quite difficult. The Thiel 2.4 will give you the accuracy for the orchestral pieces, but will basically be a poo... | |
| Piego P-10 or big Thiels? I have the 7.2s, and am very pleased with them. I have not heard the Piego's. The Thiel speakers are an exceptional value for their price point, right down the line. They demand excellent electronics. I do not think it would be unreasonable to spe... | |
| Best Isolation Device for Speakers? It seems to me that coupling might be best for certain applications, and isolating for others. I, too, have a suspended wood floor. In theory, it makes sense to couple the speakers to the floor in order to stabilize the speakers and prevent smeari... | |
| Thiel owners That's a tough one. The new designs are significantly new and improved, and rumor has it that the 3.6 is slated to become the 3.7 in the forseeable future. However, the 3.6 is probably a very good value, and is worth considering from that standpoi... | |
| Best Isolation Device for Speakers? Thanks for the responses. I am wondering if anyone can speak of A/B direct comparisons for these products. Speakers are an interesting problem, perhaps because they are designed to resonate. I would think that isolating them on ball bearings would... | |
| Shostakovich...WHOA Get the Barshai set. It is well known to be one of the best values in classical music. The price here is absolutely no indication of quality. It was recorded on a bargain label, but this conductor can be far more interesting than many of the major... |