treebeard1

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Dazed and Confused - Upgrading System But Too Many Options!
Thanks for they continuing the thread guys.  I understand the LS50s have a long break in period.  I read something like 300 hours.  The dealer is pushing a pair of demo KEF R300s hard and provided an excellent price ($1,100).  I would be able to d... 
Dazed and Confused - Upgrading System But Too Many Options!
gdnrbob,Thanks for the input.  I have bought from Agon before and will certainly again.  I guess part of me feels like if I go to these dealers and pick their brains and listen to their equipment and spend their time that I don't want to turn arou... 
Dazed and Confused - Upgrading System But Too Many Options!
phil, Great to hear from someone with the exact system I am considering.  Today I spoke with another local dealer who has the 851A/N but it's not set up for auditioning yet. He suggested that the 851N DAC is fantastic and if I didn't need my phono... 
Dazed and Confused - Upgrading System But Too Many Options!
Have been doing a lot of research and was all set on the Cambridge  Audio A851A and 851N.  Then I read about a recurring issue that randomly turns the volume up all the way and can damage the speakers.  Not sure how common it is though.  My local ... 
Dazed and Confused - Upgrading System But Too Many Options!
My preamp is the weak link.  It's an entry level preamp from the early 90s. No solid way to even connect my TV.  Right now the TV is connected via a headphone jack to RCA connection, which always comes loose so the speakers drop out.I have not lis... 
Dazed and Confused - Upgrading System But Too Many Options!
I think I am asking too many questions.  Let me refine.Should I keep my B&K ST2140 and spend more on a preamp or should I replace the ST2140 with an Integrated amp?  Either way I'm getting a new preamp. I'm open to used equipment as well as ne...