will62

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Need a New CD Player
Cwindy. Thanks for the info. Sounds like it may have had a harsh sound then at least to your ears. 
Need a New CD Player
Crwindy. Can you expound a bit about why the 5005 didn't sound right to you?I just pulled out a Teac CD 1250 P from over a decade ago to use in place of an even older Technics which stinks until I can get a new unit. The old Teac sounds far better... 
Looking for a Tuner
I own a Carver TX 11a and Onkyo T430R. Both are great tuners and can be found used for a reasonable price. Most likely will be better than any new tuners at the entry level that are currently on the market. I did hear the new Yamaha entry level tu... 
Need a New CD Player
Ghosthouse. I just put a new engine into my car. No chance I will be able to spend over a grand on a CD player. No doubt the Teac is a great unit but not something I can afford in the near future. 
Need a New CD Player
Thanks for the details.From what I've read the Marantz sound is a little warm and detailed. I also read the new Yamaha CD players are also similar in that regard. I used to use Yamaha in the 80's and into the 90's but got away from them because th... 
Plaster Walls
There is a guy named Michael Green that runs a board called Tuneland. He seems to have a vastly different philosophy concerning room acoustics. He said Sheetrock is good while plaster is bad. He seems to believe equipment needs to be "tuned" and t... 
Plaster Walls
Thanks for all of the tips. Sounds like it won't be as much of a problem as first thought. Have started putting in drapes and will proceed from there with the panels and softer furniture. 
Need Speaker Advice
Tortilladc. You don't really go into specific details about the sound of the Zensor 1 that you dislike. Can you elaborate?I have read up on the Ikon line and the high end is apparently a bit bright at least that is what some owners of the Ikon 1 a... 
Any polk fans?
Stereophile just gave high marks to the RTI A3 and also the LSIM 703 book shelf speakers. They both are considered "recommended" at their price points when compared to other speakers in those price ranges. Also read a review from that magazine on ... 
Need Speaker Advice
Tortillade.What do you believe the shortcomings are of the Zensor 1? Stereophile just gave them a hearty endorsement and said they sound far better than their price. I really have not read a single bad review.Someone else has suggested the Focal 7... 
Need Speaker Advice
Schubert. Can't really comment regarding what you've just stated. But I do know this. I spent many years living in Connecticut and found that virtually every single privately owned stereo shop was dealing above board with their products and servic... 
Need Speaker Advice
And another story to illustrate that some stores are run by thieves.While I was shopping for speakers I auditioned the Phase Technology V 4 speaker last Spring in a local store. Checked out this place after auditioning the years old Polk and Dali ... 
Need Speaker Advice
"These people are not thieves, they are simply trying to earn a return on their money, time, and knowledge. Anyone that abuses businesses for no other purpose but to get a demo so they can turn around and buy cheaper online is a thief. Have fun bu... 
Need Speaker Advice
For some reason the speaker models did not post in the subject line when I typed them in.Speakers are the Jamo C803 and Dali Zensor 3. 
Need Speaker Advice
Looking at buying either of these speakers in the very near future. Based upon reviews I've read both speakers possess the sonic qualities that I desire. That being the case, I'd like to get the opinion of the people on this board about their perc...