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| Preamp-power amp interconnectors advice If you're planning on upgrading the amp and/or preamp anytime soon I'd personally skip this step and focus on getting the components right. However, if that's not going to happen for a while and you're just looking to find a way to live happier wi... | |
| Let's ID Speakers with 1st order Crossover design. Haven't thought about them in a while, but this post reminded me I've been impressed by Gershman Acoustics at shows (I'm thinking of the Avant Garde in particular) and I think at least some of their models use first-order crossovers and might actu... | |
| Rockport Aquila vs Altair Cmalak -- I'd be very interested in your impressions of the Miras versus the Ankaas and then the Aquilas. My guess is it's a matter of scale and dynamic impact, but if you could provide more details as to the differences it would be most appreciat... | |
| Upgrading to AZ Silver Reference II I use Satori Shotgun biwire cables and have used both silver ref II and matrix ref II as well as the original versions in my system. I agree with others that the silver ref II is the more neutral interconnect, but whether that will be to your liki... | |
| Tubelike SS Power amp 6 moons just did a review of a Wyred 4 Sound amp that might be worth a look. | |
| best AVR for dual use in HT/music? I'm with Maineiac if you have the space in your rack. Sink the majority of funds in a good stereo pre and amp and get a decent but cost-effective AVR that you can swap out when formats (or your tastes, budget, etc.) change. | |
| Which hdtv would you recommend and why? If you're in a very bright room or are into gaming I'd go with LCD/LED. If light is not as much of a concern and you're into movies and sports I'd side with plasma for better blacks and less motion blur. Plasmas also have a much wider viewing angl... | |
| Bryston BP6 or ? I haven't heard the BP26 although I'm told the basic circuitry between it and the BP6 is very similar so I'd expect them to sound more alike than different. Sorry I can't be more help there. | |
| Bryston BP6 or ? It's one of the most neutral and uncolored components I've heard and owned. Certainly the most neutral preamp I've heard. I haven't had a passive pre in my system so not sure how it compares dynamically (or sonically), but it's been as good in tha... | |
| Speaker cabinet made of real wood I always thought the Diapason Adamantes were one of the most attractive speakers I've seen. There's a review of them on 6moons now, and they seem to put quite a bit of effort into their woodwork. | |
| Soliloquy 5.3 Driver Replacements Here's a whacky idea, but not much to lose at this point I guess. Maybe you can round up some other 5.3 owners who need and/or want backup drivers and you can pool together to purchase a pair of 5.3s and split up the drivers? So if you could find ... | |
| 2k$ speakers that meet my criteria? I'd say Vandersteen, but you're going to have to work on placement to get the best 3D presentation as I suspect you would with most speakers. As Maineiac implies, you might have to be flexible on at least one attribute to get everything you're loo... | |
| Best preamp for $1000 or less with remote That helps, and the first thing that pops to mind is something from Bryston (I own the BP-6). Thought the Adcom recommendation was a good one too, but I remember reading they had some reliability problems in the past but not sure how widespread it... | |
| Best preamp for $1000 or less with remote Would be helpful if you told us what you're using now and what sound qualities you're looking to change and/or improve upon. | |
| Best speaker cable for Acoustic Zen's Adagios I don't own the Adagios, but I've used shotgun Satoris for years and despite having several competitors in for comparison these never seem to leave. Excellent balance of tonal density, musicality, and detail. If I were you I'd give these a shot or... |