ryder
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| Tired of boring, polite, laid-back sound..... Without taking into consideration the context of the rest of your system, please scratch Arcam off the list if you are looking for a lively and upfront presentation. Having owned the Arcam Alpha 10 integrated amp, I just can say that this amp is s... | |
| High End Integrated Choices I like your speakers(owned the N805). I would suggest adding the new line of Classe integrateds in your list. Having that said, the older CAP-151 might just cut it at a cheaper price. | |
| Sonic Frontiers Line - 1 Volume Control I have owned the Line 1. The unit went 'out'(cannot be switched on) in the 2nd year of use, and similiar problem arised just after one year. I've also encountered problems with the fancy volume control whereby the unit was not responsive in turnin... | |
| B&W N803 or Signature 805? Jamesw20, thanks for your recommendation in the Cremona Auditors. I will keep that in mind but it's likely I'll end up with the B&W's as I would like the versatility of the speakers being used in HT applications, and the fact that I'm biased t... | |
| B&W N803 or Signature 805? Thanks for responses. To put in another way, I preferred the B&W sound more than Sonus Fabers. I have owned the N805 and liked them much more than the Grand Pianos which are too warm for my listening preferences with a rolled off high frequenc... | |
| Meridian 508.24 problem Timrhu, I'm intrigued by your method in dealing with problems associated with the reading of discs, and would be grateful if you could share a little of your knowledge by elaborating in more detail on your success with the can of compressed air th... | |
| Meridian 508.24 problem The CD player's lens need to be replaced. You might want to send your player to the manufacturer for service/repair by a qualified technician. | |
| Nordost Frey vs Quattrofil I have bought a pair of the Frey interconnects and they are now in between my CD and pre, replacing the ultra-cheap QED Qnect cables. They are quick, dynamic and extended from top to bottom, perfect for a system that leans toward warmth. I liked t... | |
| Opinion Needed on Arcam AVR100 vs Denon AVR-3803 I have owned Arcam integrateds and heard the AVRs with B&Ws in HT setups and always thought of them being polite-sounding.The Denon 3803 would probably pack more punch than the Arcam in movies. I would personally take the Denon if I were to ch... | |
| would B&W work with cheap japanese recievers? I once had my CDM1's with a Yamaha receiver and thought they sounded fantastic. A/B'd the Yamaha with the Arcam Alpha 10 integrated and heard very little or no difference. A Classe integrated beats them both though. In your case, I would suggest u... | |
| Best CD player now made. Contradictory to Sorlowski findings, I have listened to the Arcam Alpha 7, owned the Alpha 8 before upgrading to the Sony XA7ES. The XA7ES made the Arcam sounded uninvolving and less dynamic. I always had the impression that Arcam gears are polite... | |
| Jazz recommendations? I like David Benoit. "The Best of David Benoit 1987-1995" is worth looking at. Dave Brubeck's music which is less busy-sounding might suit your description better. To each his own. Just a side note. You may want to sample short music clips from to... | |
| Anyone else here running Flying Moles? In case you haven't seen any posts about the Flying Moles anywhere, here is a link to a review on these digital amps. http://202.186.86.35/audio/story.asp?file=/2005/2/24/audiofile/24moleNever listened to them though but I believe they would sound... | |
| Cable suggestions for new system? Hi StuartK,I've briefly read through some of your other threads and it's apparent you are seeking more warmth for your system. If you're considering cables as a solution, you might want to consider Cardas which is warm and yet detailed.From the co... | |
| B&W N800 vs Piega C10 Limited Although the weight of the speakers does not necessarily suggest a better sound, 300lbs is a testament to the substantial amount of physical engineering that's gone into the design of the N800 nevermind the amount of background research and techno... |