tpreaves

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Amplifier for Magnepan MMG
Use what you have now.Watch the volume.Spend the money on your education.Don't worry about upgrading until you graduate and start making some decent money and can afford to.Just my opinion,humble as it may be.Good luck with your studies. 
When will rap music be less mainstream?
Thomastrouble...Glad to hear that.This stuff can de daunting sometimes.BTW,you might want to look into a 12-step program to help out with that rap addiction that is haunting you!!!!!!!!!!!! I heard of a clinic in Canada that will put you on a 24/7... 
What to choose?????
I agree with Nickt.See if the dealer will let you audition them with your equipment over the weekend.Better to hear them with your stuff in your room.Good luck. 
When will rap music be less mainstream?
Bongofury.....BINGO you win,that's him,the one and only.He also ratted out one of his roadies to save his ass from going to prison.No ones perfect!!!!!!!!!(LOL)He is also one of the most respected musicians in the business regardless of his obviou... 
When will rap music be less mainstream?
Darkmoebius....Check out Charles Walker and the Dynamites if you want a dose of old school soul."Kaboom!" from 2007 and "Burn It Down" from 2009 on Outta Sight Records.Kinda reminds me of James Brown,lotta funky soul!!!!!! 
When will rap music be less mainstream?
Okay,I'll get this thing jump started again.To quote Gregg Allman from an MTV or VH1 interview(can't remember exactly)...."RAP? Short for CRAP." Let the festivities begin !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 
CD Player for Cary system, pls...
There are 2 Cary CDP-1's for sale in the classifieds for $750.00 which is a great deal.No affiliation to either seller,just trying to help. 
how to put together 6awg thhn speaker cables
Maddoggy....on the sauce today,huh?Theskudra...No reason to spend a bunch of money on connectors for those wires,go to a car stereo installer and get them to crimp some spades on them.Make sure the spades will fit your amp and speaker connections. 
Separates vs. Integrated
Your budget for these can effectively double if you choose an integrated over separates.Phaelon makes a valid point but I'm sure he meant to end the sentence...separates over integrated. 
CD Player for Cary system, pls...
Second the Cary CDP-1,great player that won't cost you an arm and a leg.They do go fast in the used market. 
Is Hi-fi getting more expensive?
Yxlei....$3000.00 can still get you a very good cd player.There is a lot of great equipment that doesn't cost an arm and a leg.It takes a little more time and effort to find it,but it is available. 
I need your advice on system for a non-audiophile
If she just wants 2-channel and new equipment(warranty,return,etc.) this is a pretty decent system (see below).Available (authorized online sales) from DMC Electronics.The NAD stuff is free shipping(possibly can get the speakers shipped free also,... 
Rogue Cronus Magnum & AKG K702's
Donjr....I wasn't trying to be condescending in my post.It just seems like lots of folks jump into things before doing a little research, I have done it on occasion(and got slammed for it!!!!!).I can understand the "post purchase anxiety" comment,... 
step up from rotel?
Scott,what other equipment will you be using,speakers,pre,source,etc.?This info really helps.Here is a real simple explaination of ICE amplification.You can find out more by searching the web.9. What Are “ICE” Amplifiers?The Ice Power division of ... 
Rogue Cronus Magnum & AKG K702's
Wow,I would have researched this before ordering them.Just a thought.Good luck.