willland

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Looking for hi value CD/SACD player...
Nothing wrong with an NAD like this one.http://app.audiogon.com/listings/cd-sacd-players-nad-master-series-m5-cd-sacd-player-with-manufacturer-s-warranty-1-2-price-2012-10-05-digital-01060Bill 
Need a receiver for Klipsch Heresy speakers
Totally agree with the NAD integrated.Larry, check your inbox on your "My Page". I sent you a private message.Bill 
help with subwoofer
I can definitely recommend the Revel B15 also but hard to find on the used market. Used Velodyne DD and HGS subs and a Paradigm Servo 15("a" model and v2) are also good for both music and movies if you don't want to break the bank.Bill 
Need a receiver for Klipsch Heresy speakers
Larry,How much can you spend? It is a lot easier to suggest something if we know how much your budget is.Bill 
Need a receiver for Klipsch Heresy speakers
Larry,I currently listen to my Heresy's with an 80's Denon PMA-757 integrated amp and it is a wonderful combination. Are you looking to go with a modern 2-channel receiver or a multichannel(7.1) AVR? What is your budget? Would you consider a 2-cha... 
Older Anthem D2 or new Marantz?
Bill,If you want the "best" sound quality for movies and music, go with the Anthem. If you want very good sound quality and all the modern conveniences and HDMI simplification, the less expensive Marantz might be the way to go.I was very content f... 
Adcom 5503 not producing Bass
Shuman,If you want "warmish" SS to mate with your RF-3II's, check out this B&K(no affliliation). Plenty of power(more than enough) to drive them and a warm signature to tame the top end.Not a 3-channel amp like your Adcom but a very good price... 
Help with stepping up from AVR to Amp/Pre-Amp
Scott,Looks like a good combination. That Parasound should match up well with the B&W's.Enjoy,Bill 
Help with stepping up from AVR to Amp/Pre-Amp
Scott,If HT(over music) is your main function for this system, I would go the outboard multichannel amp route with your 6005 as pre/pro as first option. If then you feel your system is lacking and want better 2-channel performance, then replace re... 
Is there an amp that does 2-channel and all this?
Maybe consider an NAD T785HD(or T787) AVR with an outboard NAD PP-3i phono preamp. The NAD is rated at 120w/ch(all channels driven) 170w/ch in stereo. It has stellar 2-channel and multichannel performance, Audyssey MultEQ XT room correction, bass ... 
Subwoofer hitting floor...solution?
It sounds to me like over excursion and the pop may be it hitting the voice coil, and that is not a good thing. If it is a down-firing subwoofer, it should be designed with enough travel space between the woofer and the floor. You may need to back... 
New but old fashioned looking speakers…
No good corners for Klipschorns, then La Scalas and a good musical subwoofer? Klipsch Cornwalls if no subwoofer to be used.Bill 
weakest link? what would you upgrade?
Bill,I think ZD542 did not realize you had the Anthem amp hence the mention of your receiver's power in his post. As mentioned before in this thread and other threads, your P5 is one heck of an amp and it would take quite an upgrade to perform as ... 
weakest link? what would you upgrade?
Bill,If this system is for HT only, why not just get a used or refurbished Integra or Onkyo pre/pro if you are not quite sure about your older Pioneer 92thx. They are outstanding for HT and include most if not all modern bells and whistles like Au... 
Good AVR to Power B&W 683's
Smdavis,You don't need a new receiver, just add a quality high current outboard amp if you feel your Marantz doesn't have the gusto to do a proper job of powering your B&W's.I recently owned one of these Parasounds and it was a fine amp that s...