ryder

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What needs to go?
Seems like you need to give special attention to your source as most people have suggested. Although all components are equally important, the primary data of the music which comes from CD's are extracted from the source and hence no good player n... 
Denon 2803 vs 3803
Okay maybe I'm slightly off with my statement of the Denon coming close at a "fraction of the cost". The main point that I was trying to put through is that top-of-the-line receivers have improved tremendously and offer almost comparable(if not be... 
Denon 2803 vs 3803
Although separates are superior, I would agree with Mborner that current receivers have improved tremendously over the years. One fine example is the Denon AVR-5803 and although it may not be comparable to the best separates out there but it comes... 
Plinius or Mark Levinson for Grand Pianos?
I have got the Plinius SA-100MkIII for my Grand Pianos. Despite running the amp cold in the first 30 minutes, I can verify that the Plinius is a huge step up from the ARC D130.Jadem6 you are right I am very happy with the upgrade. Basically everyt... 
How many years before MP3 becomes king?
MP3 will be obsolete by 2006. 
Plinius or Mark Levinson for Grand Pianos?
Well Kops I don't have a preamp at the moment and currently running the amp straight into my XA7ES CD player. Will get a preamp once I get the Plinius SA100MkIII. Yet to sort out that one. My room is pretty huge so I need the power but will soon p... 
Plinius or Mark Levinson for Grand Pianos?
Thanks for all your replies. Initially was considering the Bryston 4B-ST but decided to get something more exotic after all. Strongly considering the Plinius SA-100MKIII now and hopefully it's a better amp the ARC D130 overall. The ARC was decent ... 
ok guys get me into 200+ wpc
Prpixel, may I ask if there are any differences between the 8008BB and the 8008ST? And how do you compare it with the Bryston 4B-ST? My speakers are SF Grand Piano Concerto and I would very much appreciate if you could advise me whether I go for t... 
B&W Nautilus or Dali Euphonia
B&W Nautilus for one simple reason. They are my dream system. 
Anybody with Stewart FireHawk Screen?
Thanks guys. Since the retractable screens of Stewart are too expensive, I've decided to go for a fixed screen instead. Even the Stewart dealer recommended a fixed screen over electrically retractable ones although the latter looked quite impressi... 
speaker suggestions for modest arcam alpha system
arthurchoice,the Alpha 10 integrated will definitely be a huge improvement over your Alpha 8. It is much more powerful than the Alpha 8. The result will be improved dynamics across the music spectrum with noticeably better bass control and highs. ... 
speaker suggestions for modest arcam alpha system
arthurchoice, you are running the N805 with the Arcam Alpha 8 amp and Alpha 7 cd? You'll better get better electronics for your speakers!My first system was the Arcam Alpha 10 integrated and Alpha 8 cd player with B&W CDM 1SE speakers. That wa... 
Anybody with Stewart FireHawk Screen?
Looks like we've got a Da-Lite user. Most likely I'll be in your club ~! I agree that prices for FireHawk screens are just too expensive. Anyway good things don't come cheap.I'll be looking at the Da-Lite Tensioned Cosmopolitan Electrol. 
Anyone has a Sonus Faber Grand Piano + REL combo?
I have the Grand Pianos, and we are using the same speaker cables too in the Nordost Blue Heavens. The interesting bit is that I am also contemplating of getting a sub in a couple of months time and most probably will be an Adire. Need to get thos... 
Nordost Blue Heaven to SPM Reference
S23chang,Geez this is getting far more complicated than I thought. I've actually posted a thread in the amp section on getting the 4B ST. There's no doubt on the capabilites of the D130 but I am guessing that the Bryston will suit my system better...