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| Magnepans for the Blues? Very good insights guys. I listened to the 1.6's sometime ago so my memory is vague. I've been experimenting lately(which isn't cheap) with dynamic speakers and was curious about the highly rated 1.6's. Many highly accurate speakers to me have sou... | |
| Marantz 8260 vs Musical Fidelity 3.5 vs cary 308 Thanks Goldenears, good food for thought.Beernut | |
| Pondering a pair of Klipsch La Scalas Let me suggest something in the Reference line. The RF-7 specifically. I owned the KLF series and these are superior IMHO. The internal construction in the KLF series wasn't the best(I had internal braces come loose at the glue joints). The RF-7 i... | |
| Marantz 8260 vs Musical Fidelity 3.5 vs cary 308 Great input guys. I wasn't aware of quality control issues but I am now. I have a few SACD's left from when I owned a universal player so it might make sense. The lack of SACD software, at least around here worries me a bit. I think the format is ... | |
| Marantz 8260 vs Musical Fidelity 3.5 vs cary 308 Thanks Guys- I do tend to follow TAS a bit. They were right on about the Quad speakers. I know the Marantz is highly rated, I had 2 of their universal player and wasn't overwhelmed by either. Interesting points. | |
| Marantz 8260 vs Musical Fidelity 3.5 vs cary 308 That's interesting. I've read great things about the Marantz. Basically, it is hard for me to audition gear as I live off the beaten path in upstate, ny. Therefore, I rely on reviews and input from fellow 'Goners. Thank you. | |
| Pondering a pair of Klipsch La Scalas Interesting follow ups. Still, I believe there are better Klipsch speakers for pure music reproduction. That is unless you want to re-create bar room type sound levels and can tolerate the razor blade highs. Review the history of the LaScala and y... | |
| Pondering a pair of Klipsch La Scalas I owned a pair with McIntosh amps. First, you better have a BIG ROOM. They blew me out of a 18' x 25' room. Secondly, they are bright. These were initially designed as PA speakers. I believe they are more industrial than home use IMHO. I think the... | |
| Magnepans vs Quad 22L's.. Good Advice. I kind of live of the beaten path so listening auditions are tough.I've heard great things about the 1.6's, but you are correct-I'm used to dynamic speakers. Thanks for the input.Beernut | |
| Magnepans vs Quad 22L's.. Thank you for the input. | |
| Magnepans vs Quad 22L's.. Thanks for the input. The 22l's retail for $1600.00, can be purchased much less. Not sure electrostats would work in my system. I tried Martin Logans once and felt they needed more breathing room. I hear they can be difficult to drive also. I trie... | |
| Nad372 vs Rotel 1070 vs Denon PMA 2000 Thanks, I just "jumped" on a Rotel RA 1070 integrated at what I thought was a decent price. I like the idea of an integrated and it has more guts than the 1062 I have which is nice too. I'll let you know how my latest audio experiment works out. | |
| QUAD 21L or 22L opinions please punch them in After further listening I find the Quads a great performer. I've thrown everything at them and they sing. I wouldn't call them a "rock" speaker as people think of them (Klipsch). However, in listening to Tull, Moody Blues they are excellent. They ... | |
| SUB TO MATCH WITH QUAD 22L'S Great input, thanks. This helps in my search.Beernut | |
| SUB TO MATCH WITH QUAD 22L'S Ok. I have no problem with good used-Audiogon! I have a studio apt approx. 25 x 35. I am basically looking to augment the bass-the quad's are impressive on their own but I've yet to hear a system that didn't benefit from proper sub enhancement. I ... |