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| Good amp for 110 sq. ft. room / PSB alpha monitors IMHO, the obvious choices in your budget are the NAD "bee" integrateds and the Cambridge Audio 540/640 from their Azur line - all excellent choices!I have to agree again with the previous poster - the PSB and Totems are your better picks because, ... | |
| best monitor speaker under $2000 ...agree totally w/ previous advice...listen, listen. listen! Speakers are very different from one another and a very personal choice.That being said...I highly recommend the Paradigm S2 from their Signature Series. They were a Stereophile Class A... | |
| Budget cd player or newer HD cd/dvd player?? Another vote for the Denon DVD 3910...really hard to beat for $300ish on the used market!!!...and should you someday decide that a DAC is in your future, it's a solid transport.Good luck! | |
| Changing to bookshelf speakers. Recommendations? Perhaps give a listen to the Paradigm S2.Good luck! | |
| Very Small 2.0 Amp for Totem Dreamcatcher The most elegant small integrated with which I am familiar is the Naim Nait2 (chrome bumper or olive fascia - guts are the same). Don't be mislead by the power specs - it will drive the Totems easily, especially in an office setting. That being sa... | |
| Speakers help for a newb... I thought of offering the Arro as a recommendation, too...great speaker!...but ultimately thought it lacked the slam effect the OP would be looking for when in a Morbid Angel mood : ) | |
| Speakers help for a newb... Paradigm S2 (v1)...monitor - needs good stands. I've seen several pairs recently that have been offered within your budget.Stereophile Class A monitor (find reviews online)Stunning finishes (high WAF)Easy to drive (better w/ SS amps)Just the right... | |
| Affordable SS Integrated for Merlin TSMs My room is nearly identical in size and I have tried most of the usual suspect integrateds (including the Naim and Rega you mention) in your price range...my favorites:Naim Nait 5 (bargain! Can be had between $600 and $650)Musical Fidelity A3 ($50... | |
| Integrated amp suggestions for Spendor S5e Second Naim Nait - 5i, 5i(italic), XS, or SuperNait! | |
| Bookshelf Speaker question Second Energy...the RC-10. Super performer for the $$$! | |
| Effects of using y-cable from pre outs Investigate an Outlaw ICBM - could be your answer. | |
| S/C: DH Labs Q10 vs Nordost Super Flatline I've had the Q-10s in my system - they are very good cables and will handle your situation well.The Acoustic Zen Satori is available used within your budget and is the better performer all around!!! Kijanski is spot on! | |
| Integrated Amp Jumpers Any IC can be used as a jumper - just as you would connect any pre amp to a power amp.Different models and lengths will yield different results.Luckily, experimentation in this hobby is fun and often yields pleasant surprises : )Enjoy! | |
| Nait 5i speaker choices Investigate Totem Arro - in the right room... : ) | |
| What floorstanding speakers should I buy? Assuming you have some elbow room - hard to beat a used pair of PSB Stratus Goldi. When they come up, they usually can be had within your budget and your NAD will drive them splendidly! When they were new, they were very highly reviewed by many pu... |