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| Solid state amp to replace my Audio Research Ref 150 amp I used. Big ole Adcom and B&K amps for years to give me my 200watts, but with lots of heat. I switched to Bel Canto monoblocks and could not be happier. They stay on and stay cool all the time. I have the 500m, the new 600m is supposed to be... | |
| What's in your CDP tonight? the minority report Wayne Shorter: Footprints - Livewow. | |
| mapleshade brass footers. Years ago, i put them under my then CD player, a Cyrus 8x with a separate power supply. It was like WOW, what an improvement. People in the next room commented--what did you do, so much clearer. Since then, I've tried them with a number of compon... | |
| Upgrading power cables For me it was the CD player, somewhat surprisingly. Long time believer in interconnects and speaker cables, i never gave much credence to the idea that power cables could make a difference. Last year i started experimenting. First, i replace my... | |
| If you could only own 7 Jazz/blues albums. What would they be? Tough challenge. Ten would have been much easier. Tomas Stanko: Suspended NightThe Bad Plus: These are the VistasCharles Mingus: Mingus Ah UmBobby Hutcherson: HappeningsWeather Report: Heavy WeatherChico Hamilton: A Different JourneyClifford Jorda... | |
| Best value in pre-owned preamps right now? I'm with you on keeps DACs separate. If you can still find them, NuForce MCP 18a preamps we're going for $600. (Originally $1100). Pure analog, eight channels but I only use it in a stereo system DEAD quiet and as neutral as I have ever head anyth... | |
| New SACD player-replacing current setup I can vote in favor of the Marantz SA line. I use an SA8004 in my main system (and a Cambridge blue ray 651 in my HT set up). I've compared the Marantz and the Cambridge in my main system and the Marantz just seems more musical. I've upgraded ever... | |
| Most enjoyable speaker you heard under $800?? Expos ELS 3. If I recall $300 a pair. Sweet musicality. Then came stands, lead shot in the stands, the matching sub, cable upgrades, a bigger amp...For me it all started with those speakers. I still have the speakers and stands in my office system... | |
| The Best Live album Has to be Mapleshade's "Live at Ethel's" by Clifford Jordan. You are there in the club. | |
| Is dedicated PreAmp with Oppo 105 needed? Audio Advisors was selling NuForce MCP18s for $599. A steal. I bought one and never looked back. it is very very quiet and does nothing wrong. | |
| Best multichannel amp for quality stereo listening For years I used an Anthem AVR processor - the AVM 20 and then the AVM 30 as my preamp in a two channel system. I did this for the bass management capabilities primarily, but overall it was an excellent two channel pre amp that you can pick up for... | |
| Looking for speakers under 3000.00 used I recently moved and the room has similar dimensions. I looked at Ohms but got definitivetechniology bp8080st towers and am very happy with the sweet spot and the bass. I use a Marantz CDs with a nuforce preamp and a 225 watt b&h amp. The new ... | |
| How good are recievers these days? I usa a Pioneer Elite SC72 in my 3.1 HT system. With a Canbridge BD650, I am amazed how good the sound is with CD, SACD, and DVD-A. I use def tech monitors and center channel and subwoofer. Upstairs, I run def tech ST 8080s in my main stereo syste... | |
| How good are recievers these days? I usa a Pioneer Elite SC72 in my 3.1 HT system. With a Canbridge BD650, I am amazed how good the sound is with CD, SACD, and DVD-A. I use def tech monitors and center channel and subwoofer. Upstairs, I run def tech ST 8080s in my main stereo syste... | |
| Need New Bookshelf Speakers of Certain 'Style' I had a similar situation and was very happy with Tetris 120u monitors. Canadian made, very musical--a favorite brand among musicians. The 120u monitor is top ported, and can be placed anywhere. I had them on the floor on 4 inch maple plinths--got... |