tom_hankins
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| what power amplifier are really punchy Krell, and I agree, sounds like this is an amp/speaker combination your looking for. | |
| an amp without "electronic" sound I think the Ayre amps will fit your description. | |
| NAD, and Vandersteen I have had the chance to hear a few systems using the NAD master series stuff and different Vandys.Very nice together. The top of the line Master series multi channel stuff with Vandersteen 7.1 channel home theatre has made me re-think home theatre. | |
| how good is the Parasound halo, & BAT components Try picking up a used Krell FPB amp. My system went from good to sounding close to a live (real) listening experience when I went from the JC-1 monoblocks to my present Krell amps. The Krells (I have) are much more liquid, detailed, better bass, a... | |
| New System Recommendation? If you are going to stick with the Thiels, I have had the most success with the Krell amps. I tried both the Pass X600s and 350.5 with my Thiels and found them to be a little hard when compared to the krell amps i use now. If I was using smaller t... | |
| NAD M5 vs Marantz SA-11 S1 or SA-14 I had the Marantz SA11s1 here at the same time I borrowed a NAD M5. The Marantz was slightly better in the treble, not as nice everywhere else, and overall, just way to soft and lifeless for me. It also had some noise issues with the transport whe... | |
| Cartridge upgrade for VPI Scoutmaster I am using the sig arm on my SSM and went from the 17D2 MKII, to the 17D3, and now the XX2MKII. The difference between the 17D3 and XX2 MKII is huge. Bass responce, soundstage, refinement, and just a more natural flow of the music. The XX2MKII is ... | |
| What is under $5k speaker with best bass slam? Try some of the Legacy Audio models. (Sig III, Focus) | |
| How often do you swap out equipment in general I've been pretty good for going on a year. I am still trying to decide which digital player to go to, and will buy the upgraded PSU for my phonostage when it hits near the end of the year. The thought of getting behind the rack and tearing everyth... | |
| Atlanta, Ga. I cant wait to hear your new system. Lyra and I will try to be at GHT right at 5:00. I am taking the day off and shes working from home that day. Look forward to meeting everybody thats going! | |
| Atlanta, Ga. Hey Neal you know my wife and I will be there on the first. probably see you there. I'm another fan of Alan, Mike and crew at Audio Alternative. | |
| Thiel 1.6 compared to Thiel PCS You might want to check with some dealers about a good deal on some demos or closeouts. I think Thiel is going with a cheaper bookshelf model in the future. You might get a nice new pr. for used prices. | |
| Best value phono $1-1.5k Are you sure that the JLTi 60db of gain is going to be enough for the low output MC cartridges you are considering? | |
| Reliable Sources for 6SN7 Tubes Not the cheapest but has pretty good stock if you check in on him. www.tubeseller.comI would check here and ebay. | |
| White Album, when's your last listen? After seeing this thread I broke out, and listened to The White Album yesterday and again last night. |