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| Best Quality Stands for Fewest $$$? I have the Osiris stands--they are extremely solid but also very nicely finished & look GREAT. Probably the nicest stands I've seen. | |
| Swap Arcam CD23 for 9000ES trans and DAC? Twl, I take it you think the 9000ES is an excellent CDP even "as is"? I've been thinking of getting one, but the user reviews for the 9000ES as a CDP seem to vary in the extreme. Stock, what would you compare it with (i.e., Rega Planet, whatever)?... | |
| My New Bel Canto DAC 2 Tbadder, (or anyone): What transport, or DVDP, are you using your DAC 2 with? And what kind of cable? I've been shopping for a new or used CDP (Cary, Meridian 508.24, etc) but am starting to consider the Bel Canto DAC & would initially use wit... | |
| Cardas spkr. cables: Quad vs. Cross vs. Golden Cr Thanks for the advice here. I'm kicking myself a bit for letting a used set of Golden Cross slip away recently. However I spoke to someone at Cardas today: he also recommended avoiding the Quad for my system. He recommended using either Neutral Re... | |
| PreAmp shortlist:ARC LS8MKII, BC BC21, Rogue 99? Here's a 2nd vote for the VTL 2.5TL. Try to make sure you get the "v.2" version--only way to tell is to call VTL with the SN of the unit you are buying. | |
| Cary 306/200 or Electrocopaniet EMC-1?? Does anyone know of any good Electrocopaniet dealers? And does the company have a web site? Thanks. | |
| monitor or floorstander? I vote for the Merlin TSM-M's (or buy used SE's & have them upgraded). They are fairly efficient & sound great with tubes. Awesome speakers! Good luck . | |
| High End CDP's that play CD-R & CD-RW's? Thanks for all the responses to my post; sounds like I have a lot of good options. A question for the folks recommending the Sony XA777ES: have any of you had any of the problems with it that I've read about? (As I recall it's some kind of clunkin... | |
| Replace B&W-M802's w/2 way monitors Merlins? .. I went ahead & ordered the used TSM-M's; Ruby Heart finish, with Osiris stands. The TSM-M's don't show up used that much yet & since it was the finish I wanted thought I'd better go for it. Now it will be fun comparing the 2 amps that I ha... | |
| Need advice: repair CAL CL25--or buy new/used CDP? Is cleaning the lens something I could do myself? If so, how? BTW, thanks for all the followups, lots of good advice here!Steve | |
| Best Used Integated 1400 for B&W CDM1NT's This suggestion may get some raised eyebrows, but I've used the Krell 300i with my CDM-1SE's & have really liked it overall. BUT I didn't like the 300i at all with my Matrix 802's--they brought out the "solid state glare-i-ness" of that amp. B... | |
| Tube reliability in amps I B&W Matrix 802S3's.....they sound GREAT with my ARC VT100 MKII which you can pick up used for about $2500. Don't fall for the "you have to use SS" BS, at least not with your speakers .....& unless you find a SS amp you really like. | |
| Recommended integrated for B&W 802? Well......why does it have to be an integrated? These are really good speakers; you can go pretty crazy with associated components with these & not out-class the speakers. But I would say, avoid the Krell KAV's, check out the Plinius & Cla... | |
| VTL Service ?? I own both a VTL amp & pre-amp. I've never had to have them serviced, but have called VTL many times with questions & they've always been EXTREMELY helpful & cordial. Are you considering buying a brand new one? If so you'll get 5 years... | |
| Best 2-channel audio from a one-box DVD player? CAL CL-20 or 25. I don't know if it's the best, but very excellent, esp. for the price used. |