s2k_dude
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| rowland concentra just fyi, rowland decided not to offer the concentra II upgrade for the concentra I because it would have been too expensive (>$3000). they told me this over the phone not too long ago when i was still considering an SS integrated. | |
| BAT VK-75 vs. ARC VT100 MkIII? well, i decided to get the BAT. basically, once i had it in my system, i just couldn't let it go. i love the open natural sound and incredible soundstaging that the vk-75 throws through my avalons. i really liked the ARC tho i never had a chance t... | |
| best budget integrated amp for rock n roll music? ummm...mistral=best integrated under $5k?!granted you have registered as a "commercial user" (and i applaud you for that small concession), but how many of us bother to check each and every user status for all of those who post in the forums? i kn... | |
| Is the Adcom GTP-750 any good? i think abe was talking about the gFp-750, not the gTp-750. the gfp is the two-channel preamp that goes for ~$1300 and was stereophile class A. the gtp is, as mentioned, their home theater pre/pro. | |
| Tributaries 250 TriVideo not as good as MV3. Why? get the "video essentials" dvd. very good results can be obtained by following the step-by-step setup instructions for your tv/dvd player, as well as your audio. | |
| B&W vs Thiel vs Dunlavy 6K LIST lou,please try before you buy. i've hear many speakers in the dunlavy line and none has impressed me to a great degree, but to each his own. fwiw, i ultimately chose avalon arcus speakers, which list for $7300 but can be had for less and may be in... | |
| Boulder 1060 vs. Goldmund 28.4 for Eidolons goldmund is much better than boulder?i doubt that anything is "much better" than boulder. i've heard their $35k preamp...you might find "different" but you won't find "better." let's be a little realistic. | |
| Best 2-channel audio from a one-box DVD player? meridian reference 800 - $15k | |
| Still need help for CD PLAYER .. please i drive an '01 s2000 (silver/red)...and i race it pretty often: autox, prosolo, & track (road course). 5G preludes are sweet too. sorry i can't be help with cd players (i have a 508.24). good luck. | |
| Need advice for a front end brad, i am reluctant to specify differences in sound between these two players because i've never A/B'ed them on the same equipment. as i said, i've heard both and both sounded good on the equipment they were paired with. sorry i can't be of more ... | |
| Still need help for CD PLAYER .. please with a receiver, i doubt you could hear the differences between (most) CD players anyway. but...for you budget, you might find a good used adcom/nad/rotel? can't say which of their models are better than others. | |
| Need advice for a front end the 303 and 508 are both great. i own the latter but have listened to the cary many times. i'd say try 'em both at home if you can...if not, go for the cheaper one (probably the 303)...you'll be happy either way. | |
| Meridian 588, anyone audtion on this CDP fwiw, a local dealer said the 508.24 sounds better than the 588. i chose the 508 because (1) i got a very good deal and (2) i did not intend to pay near retail for the 588, which is newer but not neccessarily better.just curious, why would you sel... | |
| Players, transports, DACs ?? good question. i had the same idea (i.e. cheap trasport/good dac) when i began shopping for my front end. i learned that basically, you're screwed with crappy stuff no matter where it is in the signal chain. a high-end dac will not compensate for ... | |
| Jazz Recommendations keith jarret - my personal favorite.man great performances (and great recordings on emc!) |