jb8312
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| Personal CD player evolution 1. The very first consumer SONY CD in 1982 ($500)2. Luxman CD112 ($850)3. Rega Planet ($895)4. Rega Planet as transport with Perp Tech P1A/3A & PS (add $900 to #3, pretty nice addition & well worth it)5. Naim CDX2 ($5350)6. Naim CDX2 with ... | |
| Best cd player for around $3500? A second hand Naim CDX2.....no doubt about it | |
| i want a dull, caramel colored cd player any ideas Just cover your speakers with socks, pillow cases and the like....too "detailed" add more dirty laundry...John | |
| Wilson Sophia 2 vs B&W 802d "Wilsons are about twict (sic)the price of the B&W 802"I think: B&W 802D = $12,000Wilson Sohia's = $9,500I am correct on this? | |
| Equipment that has made you 'stop' looking? Naim CDX2 with the XPSII Power supply, I am done with my fron end. Period. No more. I am complete. John | |
| Reference 3a Dulcet with Solid State Amp? I use and Edge G3 to drive my MM De Cappo i's along with a Naim CDX2/XPSII....I enjoy it very much. I reviewed the Dulcets loved em.....I think it all sounds great but I would look for a smooth solid state to sound their best, but mine sound great... | |
| CD UPGRADE $5000.00-$7000.00 RANGE My favorite, and reference, is the Naim CDX2 @$5350 with an amazing upgrade path by adding the Naim XPSII power-suppy. You can read my review of the CDX2 and the recently posted review of the XPSII at www.positive-feedback.com.Yes, I am bias. But ... | |
| New Acoustic Zen Adagio loudspeakers I will be reviewing a pair very soon for Positive-Feedback.com, keep your eyes peeled. I do not have them yet or I would offer an intitial opinion...I should get them this week.JohnPS: I will be reviewing them with solid state gear. | |
| Downsized and still happy, can it happen? Hi I love this topic .8 years ago I had a 9 component set up (separate monos, pre, power conditioner, DAC, Transport, Correction engine, speakers & sub). I now have an integrated, CD and a pair of speakers. I do not regret the transformation i... | |
| Dead Can Dance's Into the Labyrinth I am going to see them at the Hollywood Bowl this sunday night!!!! (9/25). This is their first tour since "breaking up" and I was lucky enough to see them just before they broke up 9 years ago...I will fill you in next week....I have ALWAYS been a... | |
| Dead Can Dance's Into the Labyrinth at the Hollywood Bowl this sunday night!!!! (9/25). This is their first tour since "breaking up" and I was lucky enough to see them just before they broke up 9 years ago...I will fill you in next week....I have ALWAYS been a big fan....jtb | |
| Cary 303-300 I am currently reviewing the unit for Positive-Feedback.com. It will be a while before it is posted as I have just finished burning in the unit (both the Tube and SS stage). My first impressions are favorable. I reviewed the 308T a couple years ba... | |
| Best Bike to ride before a good listening session Colnago CT1...until I was nearly killed (and that is no exageration) 10 monts ago..still not back on my feet...so audio is all I got..and I was into cycling WAY more than audio... | |
| integrateds in the modern age: consensus? I am a current owner of the Edge G3, this after years of seperates and other integrateds. I am completely happy with the G3, match it with a great source (for me the Naim CDX2) and speakers and it works. It works better for me then most seperates.... | |
| Best Integrated Amp, Price no obstacle? I am a reviewer for PF online, My favorites in order are:1) JRDG CII2) YBA Passion3) Edge G3I currently own the G3 and will be writing a review for it soon. Truth be told the only reason I don't own the YBA is that it did not fit on my rack (too l... |