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| Linn Ikemi vs. Arcam FMJ CD33 I have not heard the Ayre CX-7 yet but did audition the Ikemi against the FMJ23, Cary 303,Metronome (forget the model), Marantz SA14 (on redbook)and Meridian 588. I preferred the Ikemi, especially with jazz, acoustic and vocals, it's a very smoote... | |
| Can the Magnum Dynalab MD 108 be beat? FM Tuner Info would probably argue for a Kenwood L-02T or Sansui TU-X1. Check out their shootouts.http://www.fmtunerinfo.com/shootouts.html | |
| Is SACD winning over DVD-A? It reminds me of a fight between two reluctant participants. Neither one wants to deliver a real punch and both seem unwilling to really commit. SACD (Sony) seems to be in a little better shape because the DVDA "coalition" can't seem to get their ... | |
| Tuner vs Satellite Radio Brian, it was the 101a. I thought both Kenwoods sounded better, but I heard the MD on a different, system. The 8300 had the best bass and better overall sound to my ear. | |
| Tuner vs Satellite Radio Yes Brian.... I compared it to a few tuners including a modified Kenwood 7500 and a new Magnum Dynalab. I must say you were right about going with the vintage models. I found them to have better reception and a nicer, less "mechanical" sound. I am... | |
| Ikemi, ARC CD3 and Audio Mecca Mephisto What about the Opus 21 I've been reading about on another thread? Seems it is being compared to the Capitole and you can audition it in your home for 30 days. This really does get confusing since you can't possible audition all of the options out ... | |
| Ikemi, ARC CD3 and Audio Mecca Mephisto Mprime, as I said I am happy with the Ikemi. Good overall sound with very smooth highs. I'm just wondering if there would be an appreciable improvement by upgrading to one of these units given the other components in my system. When I upgraded fro... | |
| Tuner vs Satellite Radio Brian, sorry for not checking in sooner. I finally settled on an old Kenwood 8300. It was a tossup between a nicely modified 7500 and the 8300, which I thought had a little better bass and the extra multipath/deviation meter. Thanks for the tip, I... | |
| Two of your best audiophile Blues CD's ? Robert Lucas, "Completely Blue",Audioquest | |
| I've a confession to make don't tell my wife Please let me use this thread to ask a question. I have my 802s on a hardwood floor and need to slide one out about a foot or so for serious listening. If I put audiopoints on those teflon "sliders" made for furniture would that defeat the purpose? | |
| ikemi or cd23? I have not heard the CD23 but I know my Ikemi sounds great. I compared it to several players, some costing a lot more and it was the clear choice for both sound and build quality. | |
| Tuner vs Satellite Radio Brian... thanks for two great links. I now have a much better understanding of tuners. I look forward to adding a nice vintage model soon. | |
| Tuner vs Satellite Radio Thanks for your responses. I live in the NYC area so it sounds like a tuner still makes sense. I'll definitely check out the vintage models as well. What about the antennae? I live in a ranch so, can it go in the attic or does it have to go on the... | |
| CD Player for Macintosh / B&W N804 Sorry, I didn't hear the Genki so I can't compare. I do think you can get a good deal on a used cd player if your careful. If you can get a dealer demo for instance, you'll still get the manufacturers warranty in most cases. With electronics if an... | |
| CD Player for Macintosh / B&W N804 I have an Ikemi with B&W 802 matrix and compared it to the Meridian 588 and some others. In the 2k range (used) I don't think you can do better in either sound or build quality. You'll most likely sacrifice sound quality for the changer if you... |