tom_hankins
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| Wilson Sophia II vs. Thiel CS3.7 The bass is a little stronger with the Quatros, but does not blend as good into the rest of the freq. range. Also the wood model Quatro is more than just better looking. it is a much better speaker. I have had the chance to compare them and the wo... | |
| Wilson Sophia II vs. Thiel CS3.7 Hce4,Depending on your room size and amplification I would consider trying to find a dealer who still has a pr. of CS7.2s in stock and get them. Probably around the same price as the 3.7, and a better speaker. At $10K I thought the 3.7 was the bes... | |
| Wilson Sophia II vs. Thiel CS3.7 I've heard both in different systems. (sophia not II) So thats the best i have to go on. Bass- I thought the Wilsons went lower with a little more athority. But the Thiels didnt seem lacking. But I think the Wilson has better bass.Treble- Alot mor... | |
| Vandersteen 5A vs Mcintosh XRT28 Paul,Have you had a chance to hear the Mac speakers mentioned? there was zero sizzle when I heard them. They have a sweet treble and great bass, with the best midrange i have heard from any speaker yet. | |
| Vandersteen 5A vs Mcintosh XRT28 After hearing the XRT1ks twice in two diffferent systems lately i too am considering switching to the Mcintosh speakers. This is coming from someone who has never considered Mcintosh speakers in the past. The ones i heard are much nicer than the 5... | |
| What's the best Phono preamp under $1000?? A used Sim Audio LP5.3 would be an option. I have had great success with the one I am using. | |
| VPI JMW9 Sig toneram cables - what do you use? I use Audioquest Skys between my SSM and phonostage. | |
| Interconnects with smooth highs 4 Manley Stingray Audioquest Skys. I own them and have heard them with many brands of gear in many systems. They always come through smooth and detailed. I also have some Niagaras and they are very nice also and almost on the level as the skys. | |
| Best table/arm/cartridge for $12K/ Dartzeel Preamp I heard this combination today on a system I am very familier with. It would be at the top of your budget bought new, so not sure what you could save buying used.VPI Aires III table/Dynavector 507 MKII arm/Dynavector XV-1s cartridge. sound was rea... | |
| Parasound JC-1 power amplifier I owned the JC-1s for about two years in two different systems. As far as sound/power/price ratio go they are hard to beat.Down side is mine had to go back for repair a total of four times between them. The last was just the LED board but that was... | |
| Rotel RB-1080 - good/bad for Legacy Classics? I tried both the 1080, and the bigger 1090 with my Classics. i then bought the Parasound HCA-3500 and the sound came alive. Big improvement over either of the Rotels. I would look for it or, the Halo A21, or the HCA-2200 over the Rotels. I have he... | |
| McIntosh 501 or 602 for Magnepan 20.1 A friend went from the ARC Ref. 210s to the Mac 1201 monoblocks with his system. Huge improvement in the way the music is presented, and in detail and bass. The sound stage depth was flat and now is crazy deep. Great amps. That said, he uses all t... | |
| Best amp for Vandersteen Quattro? I have heard them sound wonderful with the all of the Ayre amps. I think you can get the V-1XE used, in or close to your price range. | |
| Advice from vinyl types on a good CD player Audio research CD7 and Classe CDP 202. | |
| How international is your system? Turntable & arm - USACartridge - JapanCDP/SACD - Chinese (but modified in USA)Phonostage - Canadapreamp - USAamplifiers - USAspeakers - USAcables - USApower conditioner - USARack - USA |