willland
Responses from willland
| Integrated w/phono but no DAC Being that my Klipsch RB-75s are pretty efficient at 97dB, no real need to twist the volume knob too much to hear detail, punch, depth, etc.Bill | |
| Integrated w/phono but no DAC "@jl35 would you consider the R-N803 and A-S801 in their “upper level”?"The R-N803 is a network stereo receiver that I personally would not mind having with one of my secondary stereo rigs.The A-S801 is the top model in the DAC/integrated amp line... | |
| Integrated w/phono but no DAC My experience with the Yamaha A-S1000(nice phono, no DAC) analog integrated with my Klipsch RB-75 "bookshelf" speakers has been nothing short of spectacular. Great pace and timing with a punchy low end. Built rock solid at 48.5 pounds. Heard real... | |
| Mounting TV Above Fireplace Ideally for movie watching your TV should be where the center of the screen is at eye level at your seating position. In your case that most likely is not possible so my suggestion would be to mount as low as you are able. If for movie watching ... | |
| Vintage Luxman SS integrateds? Please educate me If you can get a hold of a Luxman R-117 stereo receiver you will be in for a big treat. Plenty to drive most "demanding" speakers, warm velvety midrange, great low end punch and dynamic headroom off the charts.Can't find one for a reasonable amou... | |
| Klipsch Palladium P39F and Probably the Entire line Major issue! @78c3sam ,Glad to hear Klipsch still has spare parts for the Palladiums and are also treating you well. What I suggest is to send those drivers in to Klipsch so they "might" analyze the cause and be able to "answer with certainty" in case another... | |
| 9.2.2 vs 7.2.4: sofa against wall I agree with the 7.2.4 but is it even slightly possible to float that sofa so it is not up against the wall? Oh, nice gear with the NADs.Bill | |
| Opinions on these budget integrateds? "Quality is probably the least issue with the Yamaha.""It is a rock, but if there is an issue it would be power. It's 90 wpc @ 8ohm can make your speaker choice an issue."I have the"baby brother" Yamaha A-S1000 with "90w/ch@8ohms, 140w/ch@4ohms" a... | |
| Rega Brio R or Alex R for new Klipsch Heresy III's. Music Direct does have a trade-in program so you could minimize the $$$ impact if you have some unwanted but decent gear to trade.Bill | |
| Rega Brio R or Alex R for new Klipsch Heresy III's. @beernut ,Maybe consider this Luxman.https://www.audiogon.com/listings/lis95246-luxman-l505-u-solid-state.I know not the same but I used to drive my refreshed/modded Heresy 1s with a Luxman R-117 and the combo was to die for.Bill | |
| Affordable Processor with Fabulous 2 Channel ? "While warm would be good for music, it is just not exciting enough for movies and HT."I agree some to that but I actually prefer more neutral/analytical for music also and my NAD pre-pro/Acurus amps/Klipsch speakers combo fits the bill perfectly.... | |
| Affordable Processor with Fabulous 2 Channel ? "I like the M17 V2 technically, but from a sound quality / music no one is rooting for them."@erik_squires ,Not disputing but curious, why is that?I have been using an NAD T175HD pre/pro for close to 6 years and have been very impressed with it's ... | |
| Anthem or Emotiva Anthem.Bill | |
| Affordable Processor with Fabulous 2 Channel ? Erik,If under $2000.00, I really would look for an Anthem Statement D2v or AVM50v2. They are rock solid reliable and ARC is top shelf.Bill | |
| Any opinions on Acurus amps? Old thread but I too have nothing bad at all to say about Acurus. Rock solid reliable, bass slam/punch off the charts, and IMO not bright or shrill but dead pegged on neutral even with my very efficient horn loaded(compression titanium drivers) K... |