willland
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| Sony XA5400ES vs Rega Saturn:Which sounds better?? "Nevertheless, I may just go with the Cambridge Audio 840C."I just made that same decision after selling my first 840C about 5 weeks ago. I knew I would regret selling it. I found another one a couple of weeks ago and quickly snatched it up."I say... | |
| Please alleviate my fears Maybe the digital display should read -95, -65, -50, -8, etc. Maybe the LCD screen where the - or + should be is burned out. My NAD T175HD pre/pro does not really get audible until around -50 on the display and I am using 200w Acurus amps in a 5.3... | |
| Comments pls.: TEAC vs Marantz CD/SACD players "That refurbed unit you found for $1000 is sure tempting."Isn't it though."Good luck in your hunt."Thanks, but my second 840C was just delivered last week."BTW - the HiFi Choice review indicates that while Esoteric engineers wereconsulted in the T... | |
| Comments pls.: TEAC vs Marantz CD/SACD players I also am intrigued with the Teac CD-3000 CD player/DAC especially for the $1000.00 price. The most encouraging thing about the Teac is that it should/may/does contain some "trickle down" technology from it's bigger brother Esoteric line. That can... | |
| Do I need a center channel? I do agree with Don_c55 about not needing a center speaker for movies especially for solo viewers sitting in the sweet spot. A quality system with a phantom center can sound really good for movies as well as music. But, a well executed 5.1,7.1,7.2... | |
| Seeking alternatives to Oppo Roxy54,If you don't want/need BD, then the CA 851C would be an excellent choice. As a matter of fact, a used 840C would be great also, if you don't need a DAC with a USB connection. The closest thing to the Oppo 105 is the CA 752BD, which has most... | |
| One SVS PB13 Ultra or two SB13 Ultras? Bacardi,For overall balance in the room, I would encourage twin SB13 Ultras over one PB13 Ultra. Of course one PB Ultra will go deeper(16Hz) with plenty of authority, but two SB Ultras, if set up properly, will sound better with music and still pr... | |
| What is the best subwoofer you have ever heard? The two best subwoofers I have ever heard are the Revel B15 and the SVS SB13 Plus. I know there are better in subwoofer land but these are what I own and the best I have ever heard personally. Neither go the deepest(18Hz to 20Hz) but the mid bass ... | |
| Is an OPPO BDP 95 the best cdp/dac under $1k I don't know but this Teac looks pretty impressive. Trickle down technology from Esoteric maybe?http://www.accessories4less.com/make-a-store/item/TEACCD3000/TEAC-CD-3000-CD/SACD-Player-w/USB-Input-Dual-DAC-s/1.htmlBill | |
| Polk Audio 06-16-13: Audiolabyrinth"@ Zd542,, I am shocked!, even thou the models they have on their site is junk audio to me, just having the B&W and martin logan speakers has best buy heading in the right direction!, It has been about a year since I ha... | |
| Let's talk SUBS "I will look into that one. is the used price for that speaker all that good?"Not a bad price. I have seen recent ones go from $500.00 to about $750.00. IMO, the HGS15 works well for both music and HT. The servo circuitry helps keep the driver in ... | |
| Let's talk SUBS Bill,This here Velodyne HGS15 might blend pretty well with your Paradigm Servo 15.http://jacksonville.craigslist.org/ele/3802195775.htmlI was in correspondence with the seller(nice guy) back during Easter weekend and just about pulled the trigger ... | |
| Let's talk SUBS 06-10-13: Baranowski"Why svs over rythmik or hsu or seaton?"I am suggesting SVS because of my personal experience. I own a Revel B15(msrp $3300.00) and and SVS SB13 Plus(msrp $1500.00) and the SVS runs neck and neck with the Revel. IMO, that alone... | |
| Let's talk SUBS "I would look for a SVS PB13 Ultra."I agree with Bacardi but it will be difficult to find one of the newer ones(Sledge amp) for $1000.00 on the used market. Maybe a PB12 Plus with Sledge amp for around $1000.00 or PB13 Ultra with BASH amp. Either ... | |
| Let's talk SUBS Bill,You are right, the Servo 15 is a nice sub and for $300.00, it is hard to beat. I owned two Servo 15a's and for the $$$, they were wonderful.What is your budget for a sub or subs?Do you prefer sealed or ported?Bill |