soix
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| Last Preamp? Could The Search Finally Be Over? +1 @blindjim — Agree it was pretty lame to post that lengthy review with several references to other preamps and not mention what they were so we could benefit from a valuable relative perspective. Significantly limits the value and usefulness of... | |
| Looking for Speaker Thoughts I think Nola Boxers pretty much check all your boxes nicely and will come in at the lower end of your price range if you can find a good used pair. Used Best of luck. | |
| Guest suddenly takes it upon herself to move my speakers Most women should not be allowed to be near a good audio system nor behind the wheel of a car. But here we are, for better or worse. | |
| Speaker and IC Cable recommendations for Simaudio Moon 600i - Focal Sopra 3 There’s someone on US Audiomart selling an 8ft. pair of Acoustic Zen Hologram II cables for $595 and a 1.5m pair of Silver Ref II XLR interconnects for $550 (each retailed for $1500 new) including shipping. Thinking you could get them for a littl... | |
| High Quality XLR IC's For My System What sound improvements are you looking to achieve with the new interconnects? Also, I don’t see AQ Californias listed anywhere — are they an older model? | |
| $3000 stand mounted speakers? Silverline Minuet Grands are $2k/pr. new, are attractive, easy to drive, and have considerable output capabilities for their size. If you can stretch a bit (or find them used), Joseph Audio Prisms at $3700/pr. new offer a lot of the much-loved or... | |
| So I'm still searching for the right amp... +1 @cal3713 — It’d be most helpful to know what you thought of the Sphinx and Elex and what characteristics are most important to you in terms of sound reproduction along with associated equipment and room description. | |
| Raven Audio Celest’ Towers First Impreeions Thanks, but this would be much more meaningful and helpful if you could divulge which speakers you’re comparing the Ravens to. | |
| Best Buy Speakers at Best Buy under $1500pr Not sure I’d base my decision on where I can get a discount. There are other models outside BB at your price point that are well worth considering such as the LSA 10 Signatures (Underwood Hifi) or Ascend Acoustics Sierra 2, both of which sell for ... | |
| some help with speaker placement/purchase If you’re serious about two channel and have a choice then use the room that lends itself better for that purpose and fully enjoy rather than dealing with and listening to a bunch of limiting compromises. Also, you’ve given us nothing to go on reg... | |
| Need a good preamp w remote You can get a new Don Sachs SP14 tube pre with all the upgrades for around $2500 new, and Don offers a return policy so you can try it in your system before fully committing. Best of luck. www.dsachsconsulting.com | |
| Just Curious - About using a AV Receiver as main unit If I’m building a 2-channel system only, I’m gonna start with 2-channel components. Period. I’d rather spend $500 on a good used stereo integrated like a Rega Brio R or Peachtree Decco 125 that I’d enjoy and actually want to keep around for awhi... | |
| New Joseph Audio Pulsar Graphene 2 I was recently informed by a well known speaker designer that the reason graphene and other new coatings are being used is to keep the cones themselves from self destructing. So now you will be paying more so the product you buy lasts longer. Okay... | |
| LOOKING TO UPGRADE FROM BW 805 NAUTILUS TO COMPACT FLOOR STANDERS I’m familiar with the N805s, and used in your price range I think you’ll get significant improvements across the board from Vandersteen Treo, Joseph Audio Profile, ProAc D30, Silverline Sonatina, and Nola KO. To me, these can do everything the 80... | |
| Time for a new a/v receiver could use some input! I doubt the Anthem is broken in yet and that some of the brightness you’re currently hearing may subside a bit over time. Congrats on a great AVR and glad you like what you’re hearing. |