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| What is my next step? I'll focus on the bedroom system since you asked about that first. Combine the speakers/sub below and a $300 Denon or Pioneer A/V receiver and for about $1100 you'll have a great sounding bedroom system for relatively not a lot of $$$. I'd highly ... | |
| Advice for new Integrated amp please. What aspects of sound are most important to you? Hard to make any meaningful recommendation without that info. | |
| Looking to add warmth If I'm in your shoes I'd find a good dealer who'll let you demo some preamps at home -- which they should if they're a good dealer. Preamps can have a dramatic affect on the sound you hear, and I doubt the volume control on the DAC is doing your s... | |
| RIP Panny Plasmas I was holding out hope lower production costs and better product management in Korea would allow companies like Samsung to continue producing good plasmas, but apparently Elizabeth is correct as it stands...http://tvnz.co.nz/business-news/samsung-... | |
| Speaker Upgrade Help Please I'm going to dissent on the Vandy recommendations, only because I think placing them close to the back wall while possible would likely greatly diminish their outstanding imaging and soundstaging capabilities (as it would with many speakers). I'd ... | |
| Audio Research Dac8 question Agree with Zd542. If you read the multi-part series in The Absolute Sound a year or so ago you realize quickly that EVERYTHING matters -- including computer settings, recorded format, and things you'd never think would affect sound quality. So I'd... | |
| Floorstanding Speakers for Bluesy Rock 5-10k ? I'd take a look at the PMC floorstanders in that price range that have been getting some very good reviews (I remember seeing one in Soundstage not too long ago). I think they feature transmission line bass that should satisfy your need for more c... | |
| Looking for recommendations for a decent AVR One thought before you take the plunge, you might consider checking your HDMI cable as they do sometimes fail over time. Maybe buy a cheap one from Monoprice or something just to eliminate that possibility.If it's not the cable, of the reviews I'v... | |
| opinions on manley chinook There was a thread earlier this year that involved the Chinook. Seems well thought of in general, but I think a few people said they much preferred an Allnic unit by a pretty good margin. Not sure of price difference and I've not heard either, but... | |
| Montana Speakers? Have they fizzled out? Maybe take a look at Liberty Audio. Peter has a new amp there that sells direct and may be in your price range, and obviously it should have some synergy with PBN speakers since he builds both. Doubt it would add any warmth though if that's what y... | |
| Outdoor speakers I did a little research on this for a friend a while ago, and I recall coming across some Definitive Technology outdoor speakers that seemed to offer a lot for the money. Might be worth a look. Best of luck, and let us know what you decide on and ... | |
| Best sounding Hybrid Integrated in $2000 range Think you might be doing this a bit backwards, especially if you're considering going the all-tubed route. Some speakers need power to open up fully, so it would be a shame if you went with something like the Rogue CM and end up with speakers it c... | |
| Downsizing my system from tubes to an integrated Might want to add the Rogue Sphinx to your list. Nice review of it in The Absolute Sound this month. Should work well with your type of music, and the tubed input stage may give you at least a taste of the tube magic you're used to. Reviewer bough... | |
| Best sounding Hybrid Integrated in $2000 range Nice review of the Rogue Sphinx in this month's The Absolute Sound. Sounds like it has the characteristics you're looking for, although it only has a MM phono stage. Seems like a good deal at $1295 ($1395 w/ remote), and fwiw the reviewer bought t... | |
| Aerial 7T/6 vs Vandersteen Quatro/Treo/2Ce Sig II "I am unable to audition Treo/Quatro/5A with the Vandy dealer that is close to my place."That's sad. Also, not to be judgmental, but powering $10k - $15k speakers with an Emotiva amp???"I want speakers that disappear when I listen to music. Large ... |