sbrtoy
Responses from sbrtoy
| Upgrade from B&K 202 Why not just get a video processor like a DVDO HD+ with signal conversion? They can be had used for $700-800 and then you would have DVI switching which is really much more important than component with many newer devices, and would get better vid... | |
| Need balanced pre with HT bypass/remote/ Calypso meets your requirements and is a bargain for it's sound quality. Also you could add the Sonic Frontiers Line 3 to the list as it meets most of your needs. | |
| HELP...Bubble Wrap Marks in PIANO BLACK Speakers?? I would return them to the seller, any furniture grade finish should be protected by a non-marring packaging, and unfortunately the speakers were not. If the seller did not disclose this nor did they inspect the speakers before selling, it should ... | |
| B&W 804s vs. Von Schweikert VR4jr These are two very different sounding speakers, especially when you factor in the VR4jr's rear "ambience" tweeter which depending on level makes it a much more back of hall perspective versus the 804 which tends to be more forward. I have not spen... | |
| Small Floor Standers First off let me say to Ekobesky, the Sqeezebox does not merit $200 speakers, I have a Bolder digitally modded SB3 running to a Benchmark DAC-1 and I am very pleased. I find it very much the equal of many of the high end cd players I have howned p... | |
| Salk HT3 vs Sonus Faber Domus Grand Piano I found the Domus series to be a poor value with the Euro being so high. They don't sound bad, but there are much better choices in their price range. I felt they did had rolled highs and lacked image depth and air. I have listened at length to th... | |
| Xover parts quality,/sound difference? There are also many spots in a crossover that make little difference if you use cheap parts or not. Wasting all your money on exotic caps in a low pass circuit usually makes no sense unless there is a specific design need for it. I will agree that... | |
| Tubes and Rock and Roll, Can they go together? Insert high quality tube preamp, mix with high powered SS or chip amp, and you should be very close to the best of both... | |
| Amplifier Weight. A Factor? I was responding to Porziob, who feels they offer poor value, I am fully in the opposite camp on that... | |
| Amplifier Weight. A Factor? Based on sound quality and watts per channel, I think you are way off base. I have never seen a set of 500wpc monoblocks to compete with my Bel Canto's for $4000....maybe you could find a set of used Parasound JC-1's for that, but of course this i... | |
| She's on to me My wife knows about everything I buy, I think it is only fair as I don't want her buying Blahniks or whatever the hell those outrageously priced shoes are behind my back and not telling me...food for thought there...besides, usually you can make h... | |
| Amplifier Weight. A Factor? My Bel Canto Monos weigh 13 pounds each, put out 500 watts, and definitely have the bass extension and impact....new technologies will someday make the monster amps antiques... | |
| Best ICE-powered amps ? I have the Bel Canto Ref1000's and I can say they are a step up from the Evo series run mono offering more transparency, authority and soudstage depth while being a little more laid back as well. They are a big step up from the Evo 200.2 mentioned... | |
| amp advice Check out the Bel Canto Ref1000 monos, 500w into 8 ohms and very transparent and neutral. | |
| Nordost Red Dawn with less brightness? Try any of Nordosts newer cables like Frey or Heimdall, they retain many of the Red Dawn's characteristics but with more warmth and body IMHO. |