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denon 2900 or denon 2910
I 've owned the 2900 and 2910(2 of them).Both 2910's were sold.Even though I rarely use the 2900(it serves as a spare backing up a Pioneer Elite DV 79AVI)I cannot bring myself to part with it.It's built like a tank and I found the video performanc... 
why don't they get it?
While this is a generalization,it is because for the most part they just don't care.Audio equipment does not interest the majority of women.Most women that I've known are happiest with a small reasonably attractive system.Looks are more important ... 
Question concerning db sensitivity
As usual I agree with my friend John(Jmcgrogan2).I Think it is a question of quality and system synergy.I recently sold a pair of Revel F-30 speakers that sounded great with my large Plinius solid state amp.When I switched to Consonance tube amps ... 
What music do you & your spouse/partner both love?
I don't think she likes anything that I do and visa/versa!!! 
How is more than 16 bits better for CD?
I believe that the Consonance "Linear" CD Players use a 16 bit/non oversampling DAC 
best used amp for Martin Logan SL3's
The Aragon 8008BB will drive anything and can be had for less than $1000 used. 
Regardless of how much you've spent...
I heard that before! Said it too! 
Best Cheap Speakers - New or Old
I agree with my friend John(and others).The Spicas are an excellent used value.My friend Bob has several pair(both 50's and 60's).We compared them to his Thiel 2.3 and they were very close in overall performance and better in some areas.The Quad 1... 
Sumiko Blackbird or Dynavector 20x for VPI?
When I purchased my table(Scoutmaster)I called VPI and low and behold--Harry answered the phone.He recommended both the Dynavector and the Blackbird.I'm using a 20X low output with the new Karat body style that I recently purchased from Quest For ... 
Best CD Player under $1200
Hard to say what is best--there are so many!!! The best I have heard new at that price is the Soundquest SQ-12.The Music Hall 25 mk.II is excellent at half that price.You should also be able to get the Raysonic 128 used for $1200-$1300. 
Von Schweikerts VR4 JR's and SR's?
I've owned The VR2's,4jr's and 4sr's.The 2's are nice,the 4jr's are better and the sr's are in an entirely different ballpark.They are truly phenominal speakers and better their little brothers in terms of dynamics,soundstage,frequency extension,a... 
Sound Quest SQ-84 Int Amp???
You will also find that Stephen Monte at Quest for Sound offers service that is second to none.I have purchased more than a few items at Quest(both in store and from A-Gon auctions).My entire 2 channel system now consists entirely of components ac... 
Suggestions for an AV receiver with phono input.
Try a used Pioneer VSX 56TXi or VSX 59TXI.Both upconvert to component video,have outstanding MOSFET amps(unlike their current models),Have analog direct bypass modes and decent phono stages.These are among the few receivers that I have been able t... 
Sound Quest SQ-84 Int Amp???
Don't own one,but have heard it many times at Quest for Sound.I love it in the small room wih a variety of monitors.I heard it the other day with Mark & Daniel speakers and the SQ-12 CD player.The combo blew me away.I sat there and listened to... 
Recommendation for a new cd player??
The Soundquest SQ-12 is available at Quest For Sound(www.questforsound.com)