tom92602

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A CD platyer that is s sonic match to an LP12?
I have heard both the Ikemi and Arcam FMJ-CD23 in my system.Both are most excellent for the price.Naim seems too immediate like it assults you with every noteinstead of letting the music flow. Naim will thrill you butit's not musical to me. I spen... 
Vienna Beethoven, Spendor 8SE, Adagio or VS VR4jr
Audiojedi: "more open up top and are effortless and very musical" this is more my cup of tea. I like good tightbass but not overpowering. I like a balanced, refined,warm sound. I have pretty much ruled the VR4jr's out dueto my priorities.. Ndfan: ... 
Vienna Beethoven, Spendor 8SE, Adagio or VS VR4jr
Mfsoa- The Krell 400xi is actually the warmest Int SS ampI have owned. Only the Unico with 2 tubes is warmer. The400xi is really not like any of the other Krells which soundcold and bright. The 400xi is a total departure from thetypical Krell "hou... 
Vienna Beethoven, Spendor 8SE, Adagio or VS VR4jr
Sounds like the Vienna Acoustics Beethovens are more my kind of speaker than the Von Schweikert VR-4JR.Were you referring to the "Beethoven Baby Grands"??I read the older Beethovens sound much richer thanthan the newer Baby Grands..I've heard the ... 
Vienna Beethoven Baby Grand vs Mozart Grand
2 great responses.. Thanks!I have an all Krell system so I think I will be all setfor "high damping factor". I heard the Original Beethovensin 1999 with Krell and remember how good they sounded..Anyone heard the old Beethoven vs the Beethoven Baby... 
New Krell s300i vs. the older 400/300
I bought Dave_b's 400xi and I also have listened to theS300I at a local dealer. While I agree the S300I is more articulate it is also a bit colder sounding. Bass onthe S300I is tighter too but I prefer the 400xi's slightlylooser bass as I think it... 
Best Standard Def DVD Player under $8,000 used?
To all: If you have no experience with these 4 playersdo us both a favor and post elsewhere. If you have a/b'dthese I'd love to hear of your experiences. 
Best Standard Def DVD Player under $8,000 used?
Danmyers you don't get it do you?I asked about 4 very specific players and you (aswell as many others who ridicule me) have nothinguseful to say about these 4 players. You guys justcan't read can you? If you have no experience withthese 4 players ... 
Best Standard Def DVD Player under $8,000 used?
Ok.. Nice work all you $300 BluRay payer lovers.. If only you had highend systems to appreciate the gear I am wanting to discuss. BluRay is slow to load disks, Disks are expensive and I have a 500+ standard Def DVD library. I personallythink in m... 
How good is the Krell DVD Standard??
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CD's in DVD players a compromise?
Don't be sucked into the OPPO fan club. I bought an OPPOto see what all the fuss was about. I think OPPO buys offreviewers personally. I would like to hear someone who hasactually A/B'ed the Denon 3930CI against the OPPO in theirhome and not come ... 
A Krell Standard mrkII
I own a Krell SACS Standard mk3. When I was looking I evencalled Krell and they told me the same as what all theonline posts have said. The mk1 and mk2 have a Badtransport that will fail and it's just a matter of time.To Krell's defense everyone w... 
How good is the Krell DVD Standard??
The Krell DVD Showcase has me speechless on Redbook.I like it better *overall* than my Krell SACD mk3. The Krell SACD mk3 is most detailed but much of my Classic Rock Collection plays too brightly on the KrellSACD.The DVD Showcase is not nearly as... 
Adagios, Beethoven Baby Grand, or Synchrony One ??
No answers yet and my direction has changed anyway.No need to respond to this thread.. 
Best way to upgrade from Krell 400xi
Onkyo A 9555 better than a Krell 400xi? PLEASE...What are you smoking?