vinton2b15

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acurus dia100mk2 or audiolab 8000LX
I used to own the DIA-100, it is somewhat thin sounding with B&W CDM-1nt's. There was a marked improvement, deeper bass, less shrill highs in going to the Rotel RA-1070 integrated. The sound is warmer with the Rotel than the DIA. 
is creek5350se best integrated for 1000-1200 bucks
Do listen to the Rotel RA-1070, its $1200 and is an excellent choice.Vinny 
B&W asw600 or Velodyne of the same price range?
I have the ASW600 sub. Mind you this is my first sub, yet it sounds great to me. I did not compare with others, but it really snapped the sound stage and depth for my Proac Super Tablettes. I didn't realize all the bass I was missing on my recordi... 
Am I the only one who thinks B&W is mid-fi?
I see much B&W bashing on this site. I had to respond. I have been in audio for many years ~30 years to be exact. I've heard many speakers; Dahlquest, Avid, Proac, Dynaudio, Infinity, Advent (yes I'm 50), Paradigm , Thiel, JBL, Sonus Faber, ..... 
Speakers to hang on to for LIFE
Avid 103 and Proac Super TablettesI have lurked in this forum and audioasylum for about 8 months. But had to respond to this thread. I own a pair of Avid 103's purchased in 1974 from a dealer in Connecticut and Super Tablettes since 1987. The Avid...