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| Best sub for B&W matrix 805 If you can find a used B&W ASW-800 it will be a perfect match. The ASW-800 is the Matrix sub. For a REL, I would consider the Storm III at a minimum. | |
| How best to spend 2500 CD player for my system? You can also pick up a separate DAC for audio, and use what you have now as a transport. Even a used Bel Canto DAC-1 for $650 will be a big improvement over what you have. | |
| is there really a need for two subs? I agree with some of the comments above. There is a level you have to reach first before two is better than. Generally, one $1500 sub will out perform two $750 subs. Two really good subs will be even better. The sub does not have to do double duty... | |
| Small Sub w/ Connectivity I think the REL Q201E is smaller (12 inches square), but more $$$.You should also consider the REL ST series (STratus, STorm, etc). More musical, but not as much slam for movies. | |
| Another "what would you buy"preamp question..Sorry Was this a new model? Hum could be the tubes going bad among other possibilities. | |
| Integrated Amp for Girlfriend? The Blue Circle CS is very new; but based on Gilberts other offerings, I am confident it will be nice.Other integrated amps to consider in that range is the Audio Refinement Complete; and the Creek 4340R or 4340R Mk2.The CS is not remote capable I... | |
| Another "what would you buy"preamp question..Sorry Blue Circle has also come out with a variation on its excellent entry level BC21; called the BC21.1 (probably partially due to a shortage of new 6SN7 tubes).It really is a completely new model. It uses the same tubes as the BC3/BC3000/AG3000 (6922... | |
| What's up with HDCD? Microsoft bought Pacific Microsonics. They own it all. | |
| Best Integrated Tube Amp for 2.5K or Less Conrad Johnson makes a nice tube integrated amplifier; the CAV-50. You could get a brand new one for $2500. | |
| Another "what would you buy"preamp question..Sorry It you like the BC3.1, then how about the Blue Circle BC3000, or AG3000? | |
| Which lower price range CD player should I pick ? Go listen and choose for yourself. You could also talk to the guys at Spearit Sound (aka Northampton Audio). They sell the NAD, Cambridge, and Music Hall; so they could give you an idea how the sonic signatures compare. Which they think are best f... | |
| Can old 78's be played on a Victrola? I agree with getting a cartridge that has a stylus for 78s. The Ortofon OM series has a 78 stylus available. | |
| Is "Paypal "in legal trouble? PayPal has FDIC insurance on your cash balance, even though FDIC does not think they are a bank. They merged with X.COM a couple years ago. X.COM was a real bank, so the money must be held there. New York banking regulators have aleady ruled that ... | |
| Do HDCDs sound terrible on non HDCD players? Since you do not have an HDCD decoder, those CDs are just a plain old vanilla CD to your Planet. They should play no different then any other CD. They might just be lousy sounding CDs.So back to your original question: No, HDCDs do not sound terri... | |
| Do HDCDs sound terrible on non HDCD players? Sounds like it is the cables to me. I had similar results with Kimber and Audioquest when I demo's them a while back. Try a pair of Nordost Blue Heaven (used around $100 to $125). Or borrow some if you can. If out of your budget, then the Nordost ... |