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| Is All The Hype About Odyssey True? You could probably find a used McCormack DNA 0.5 Rev. A on the used market for less than $1500(and pay no tax) now that his new amps are available(saw one on this site for $1400 recently). This amp is considered to be one of the best amps at any p... | |
| Best DAC around 1,000 The Millennium DAC II from Electronic Visionary Systems(www.tweakaudio.com) will be hard to beat and you can try it risk free for 30 days. I have the DAC 1(the original model) and have been thrilled with it and can't wait to upgrade to the DAC II.... | |
| VANDERSTEEN 2ce signatures? As with most Vandersteen speakers the 2ce is an incredible value that competes with anything in its price range and a bit above. The only thing that keeps me from buying Vandys is the relatively laid back treble response. This is a personal taste ... | |
| Bel Canto EVO 200.2 Just wanted to pass on some info. Have heard this amp in 3 different places and in all 3 a similar theme was that power conditioning is more important with this amp than any other they've had. I read an article somewhere that implied that due to t... | |
| Stereo preamp for HT bypass I agree with jsbail above. Especially in these times where significant new multi-channel formats are starting to emerge(DVD-A/SACD) I thinks it's wise to keep your powder dry in the processor realm. I'd buy the cheapest Denon/Marantz a/v receiver ... | |
| Modifying dvd players that down convert Just buy a Pioneer or Sony player that passes the 24/96 signal already--why go through all the added hassle/expense just to buy the Panasonic? I've been using a Pioneer DV-C302D into an EVS Millennium DAC and get magic from the few DADs I have(Che... | |
| Replacement for Sony CSD777-ES? I wouldn't even bother. Check out www.tweakaudio.com, which is the website for Electronic Visionary Systems. Ric Schultz has been modifying MSB DACs and various CD/DVD transports and has a very high-end DAC of his own, but his most recent project ... | |
| Help Integrated Amp for Soliloquy 5.3 I'm a 5.3 owner and have had the opportunity to go to the factory in Raleigh. On the solid state end they developed the 5.3s with Sim Audio amps, so their integrated might be a very good choice. On the tube side they are very high on Art Audio and... | |
| Best Tube Amp under 10K? Although I myself haven't jumped on the tube wagon yet, a friend of mine who works for a speaker manufacturer and who has written numerous equipment reviews considers Art Audio amps to be among the best he's heard. I mention this because as a revi... | |
| Diva , PSB , Dynaudio or Meadowlark ? I own the Soliloquy 5.3s and although I feel they are among the finest speakers in the $2k range I'd be concerned they might load up your room with too much bass, unless you plug the large rear port. I also get the best results with them about 4-6... | |
| B W Nautilus 805 For me, although good, the B&Ws sound kind of dry and analytical, lack bass, and are very picky in terms of amplification. I A/Bd them with the Soliloquy 5.0s that cost half as much and I thought they embarassed the 805s, even without consider... | |
| Soliloquy 5.3 vs. ProAc 1.5 You know, it's unreal how different this stuff can sound to different people. It just underscores how important it is for you to go out and listen for yourself--there's really no other way to make this decision.That said, I have heard all 3 of the... | |
| New to seperates...need suggestions As an owner of a McCormack DNA 0.5 Rev. A I can say that it can provide all the air, soundstage depth/width, dynamics, transparency, detail, etc. you could want. Put simply, it gets out of the way of the music and presents the performance in a cle... | |
| Best pre/pro for under 3K? Here's another option. Pick up a high-quality stereo preamp with a pre/pro pass through(this allows you to use the stereo preamp for 2-channel listening but seemlessly use another pre/pro or receiver with preamp outs for surround stuff). This will... | |
| AMP for 804 Nautilus I used to work for a high-end dealer who tried lots of amps that didn't work. Finally found that Primare(from Scandinavia) finally was able to open them up. Their stuff is relatively new to the U.S. so may be hard to find, but it's very attractive... |