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dekay

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Best Integrated for SF Signum?
I have to agree with Rute1 on the Plinius. I listened to the SF Concertos run by the Plinius 8150 integrated at a local dealer and the combo sounded "right". I am not familiar with the 8200 model. I also listened to Linn Tukans on the Plinius with... 
Monster HTS5000 Advice
I use the Monster HTS2000 in my setup with good results. This model receives more favorable reviews at Audioreview.com than the HTS1000 model. It is also available online for the discounted price of $125.00 new. I also believe that is has a favora... 
Cowboy Junkies fans........
I ordered all of the CD's that I do not have from the Cowboy Junkies website a few days ago (only had two from their listing). Total cost was under $90.00US for the bunch as they list for under $10.00US each. Good deal Aye? 
WAF (Wife Acceptance Factor)and Speakers
Good question. Perhaps your own or another speaker manufacturer can supply more information. Carl at this site is also a speaker hobbyist and may have tried different fabric. My old Castle Isis speakers would look super in a paisley print from Lib... 
Music Fidelity E624 CD Player
I would like to own the A3CD to use as a transport, but do not care for the gold and silver look. I still may reconsider when and if a $1,000.00 is available for equipment upgrades. I would like to own something new anyway so that I can put the mi... 
Buyer Beware!
My wife has over 500 transactions on Ebay (both buying and selling) and has only had a problem with four or five auctions. All problems were resolved except two. My wife excells at clear communication. I have made three purchases at Audiogon (atte... 
Favorite Romantic Female Vocal Song(s)?
Brenda Russell "Piano in the Dark", 1988 A&M. Also Jane Birkin "Raccrochez C'est Une Horreur" (Hello, Hello), probably more sexy than romantic. 
John Lennon
Kkirkpa: Maybe Zappa should have his own thread? 
Music Fidelity E624 CD Player
PS: In regard to "bass", I should note that I settled on a CAL Icon II player that has a reputation for having too much "bass". We are all looking for slightly different sounds in equipment. And again, I did like the overall sound of the player. I... 
Best Integrated for SF Signum?
Maybe go with a good but less expensive amp (Sim or Musical Fidelity), kill the HT and spend the rest of your budget on a "good/fast" powered subwoofer for the Signums (50% amp/50% sub). The Signum/sub combo may be all that you will need for movie... 
Music Fidelity E624 CD Player
Sean: The E624 is the same basic player as the X-Ray and the A3 Musical Fidelity players, in a different package. It is a nice sounding player, but some owners have told me that it lacks bass. I thought so too when I listened to it, but may have b... 
Integrated for around 1K to match with..
That splains it. 
Integrated for around 1K to match with..
Hwy: this is the second post mentioning the availability of the AR integrated being available used at around $1500.00. I see them more in the $2300.00 to 2500.00 price range. I do however see the Conrad Johnson CAV50 used in the $1700.00 to 1850.0... 
Is it ok to leave the amp on?
The advice varies from manufacturer to manufacturer, for example -w- Naim - leave it it on. If I felt it necessary to power down my SS amplifier in between use, and then wait for it to warm up each time, it would be out of here and replaced with a... 
Any integrated using 6550 tubes...
Passion Audio I-12 uses 6550's and comes assembled or as a kit. They are "said" to be slightly upgraded Antique Sound Labs amps, though the upgrades may be mostly cosmetic.