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| Where are the full-function preamps? Herron has a terrific full featured pre that has phono option.pre | |
| What is the best redbook CD player for 6K to 8K? For 3D sound, I'm surprised no one has mentioned either the new Cary 306 or the Lector CD7T. I haven't heard the ARC CD7 yet but based on previous players I'd say it is a must audition.Personally, if I could spend 8K, I'd save up my sheckels and b... | |
| Former Spica owners ... what did you trade up to ? I enjoyed my Spica TC-60s for several years powerd by tube amps in a small room. They were incredible at imaging and disappearing...sweet sounding provided you kept your head in a vise and played small scale music through them. However, I cannot l... | |
| Alon speakers - mark I vs. II LOL, I always thought the Mark II version of the Alon IV was the Alon V.Mike, if I understand you rightly, you have 2 sets of speakers to sell. I believe there were a couple versions of the Alon IIs, however. Look for the serial numbers on the bac... | |
| speaker recomendation I'll second the Nola Minis. They meet or exceed all your criteria.They have surprising bass heft for monitors and are very pleasing with rock. The main thing for your type of listening is that they have superb dynamics and dynamic contrast, along ... | |
| subwoofers and panels don't mix I have heard Nola Thunderbolts sounding very good with Maggies. The TBs are very fast and transparent - musical is a term that gets tossed around without much meaning but it does apply in this case.When I sold my last pair of Maggies ten years ago... | |
| Help Choosing Subwoofers This is too easy.I'm going to save you money and give you the best music & HT sub for under 5K.Get 2 Alon Thunderbolt IIIs in Natural Cherry - front firing, 16x16x18, fast, articulate, go low, sound fabulous, integrate well with full range spe... | |
| Sound Quality or Convenience? Oh dear, here's another vote for convenience.Sold my Maggies for the much easier to place and position Alon Vs, and I just sold my beloved Herron VTSP-1 preamp which I will replace with the Herron VTSP-2...and I swear it's not because the 2 has re... | |
| Upgrading HT Receiver and Speakers Make it easy on yourself. Don't overthink it. You like the Totems.So go Option 2.I love my AVR300. I use it with Nola Minis (terrific speakers) and a Nola Thunderbolt sub. No regrets at all. (My main 2 channel stereo system is upwards of $16k, so ... | |
| Opinion Needed on Arcam AVR100 vs Denon AVR-3803 Personally, I like the Arcam.5.1 is quite enough for me, thanks! Plus, the Arcam "sunds" better. | |
| Audio Physic Virgo II vs Avanti III FWIW, one of the best systems I ever heard was a set up which had Avanti IIIs powered by Herron electronics (pre & amps). It was terrific in every way on classical AND rock - just killer. You didn't listen to the system - you just listened to ... | |
| Is calibration services for DLP set worth it? Keep in mind that one of the most valuable tweeks an ISF calibrator can do for any set (DLP included) is to properly set the greyscale, which is usually accessible only through the service codes.. This is key in getting a great picture.In addition... | |
| Good musical sub under $500 Sorry, no offence to anyone who owns them, but IMO Rockets = "mid-fi". (Their reference line is much better and more musical.) They will "do" for home theater but I sure wouldn't want 'em for serious music listening. The Rockets are not especially... | |
| recomended musical sub for 2 channel audio The most musical sub for a reasonable price that I've heard is the one I own - the Nola Thunderbolt. The RELs are very good as well, but I'm happier for less $$ with my TB.The TB is fast, articulate and musical. Absolutely rave reviews from everyo... | |
| Best processor that is excellent for 2 Ch music We always seem to disagree...;-)For those who have the $$ and want to cut down on boxes the Cary is a very good sonic solution. (The pre section is not tubed BTW, although Cary is famous for their tubed pres and amps.) As I mentioned, I'm listenin... |