sstark
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| How often do you demagnitize your MC cartridge? It should only be done immediately after returning from alien abduction. | |
| Odyssey Stratus or Parasound Halo A23? Comparison of Stratus vs B&K monoblocks follow:Objective Specifications:Price: B&K Used $600-750; Stratus new $2150 used ?Power rating: B&K 200W; Stratus 180WAmp output B&K 150; Stratus 120Damping B&K 750;Stratus 800Weight: abo... | |
| Odyssey Stratus or Parasound Halo A23? I agree with you. I have 2 sets of M200's and a 202plus and my son just bought a used M200. Their sound for the bargain price is unmatched. Pairing them with a tubed preamp AI and they really sing. Sadly, I just checked and saw none for sale on Au... | |
| Why is 2 Channel better than multi-channel? Most of us only have 2 ears. | |
| Odyssey Stratus or Parasound Halo A23? I apologize. I'm sure the 2000 is a distinct improvement. But I don't think it has the overwhelming power to easily drive those speakers without any strain at all. For example, the Denon can't drop below a speaker load of 4 ohms and would prefer 8... | |
| Odyssey Stratus or Parasound Halo A23? Oh my gosh. The Denon is to the B&K monoblocks like a Cavalier to a Corvette. I use a Denon AVR 4800 for movies its good but it doesn't make music it just makes sounds. To make music you need the magical sweetness and unknown harmonics of a tu... | |
| Odyssey Stratus or Parasound Halo A23? No not new. Used from Ebay or Audiogon. About $600 maybe $700 for both. The older B&K units even sound better-look for blue stripes on front. They must be shipped carefully in seperate boxes about 50 pounds each. They are still fully supported... | |
| Odyssey Stratus or Parasound Halo A23? The B&K Monoblock M200's are 150 amps peak to peak. You can weld with them. I run 4 pairs of speakers at once for my front channels. They can carry any load. I believe the best bargain out there. | |
| How do you get past the pops and hiss of LPs? Vinyl that is both clean and with undamaged tracks are quiet. | |
| Using Denon 3803 as pre/pro a good idea? I use a Denon AVR with B&K monoblocks M200 for the fronts pre out. No problem at all. The Denon just has that much more power for the ohter channels. For stereo I use a tube pre to the B&K switching it out from the Denon. | |
| Used tube pre-amp around $1,000 AI sound is just specatular for the used price of a Mod3. I've never heard it equaled for as little as $500 used. It's holographic and also has that sweet tube sound. Phono beats multichannel digital sound, e.g. SACD. But there are some issues-it ... | |
| Better than Norah Jones...? How very lucky you must be to hear Eva Cassidy for the very first time. Songbird, Live at Blues Alley, Imagine | |
| Used tube pre-amp around $1,000 AI Mod3, no need for 3A and those hideous stepped attenuators. Get 6H23 tubes from Upscale Audio for about $100. The tubes will last forever and so will that sweet sound. | |
| Buying LPs - where do you shop Strictly thrift stores, Goodwill especially where I am. I like classical and the selection is great. | |
| Bat vk3i or audible illusions 3a Go for the AI Mod 3, not new 3A, no stepped attenuators and for maybe $650 used. A great bargain. Just be prepared to spring for some better tubes. |