roberjerman
Responses from roberjerman
| Pre-Amp vs. Integrated...why? Yes, a separate pre/power amp will beat a receiver for SQ! But the sky's the limit for cost! I, however, like and use vintage gear (have a Marantz 2235) - a large collection! Presently using an RGR 4 preamp, GAS Son of Ampzilla and DCM Time Window... | |
| Cable upgrade path... Mein Gotte! Where does it all end! Wires, wires and MORE wires ... | |
| Cable upgrade path... Dr.Watson! Come here quick! What is it Sherlock? More phlogiston in the wires, eh? Sherlock: Yes, and a bed of new roses! Watson: This poor fellow needs some professional counseling before he goes off the deep end! Sherlock: I'm afraid it might be... | |
| Add speakers lose power ? You could add a speaker selector box! I have one made by Adcom. | |
| Add speakers lose power ? Only if the power amp has a switched set of outputs - Speaker A and Speaker B. | |
| Just getting started on a budget and need bookshelf speakers/receiver now @shaunac: The NAD 3020 V2 is a superb integrated amp! No AM/FM tuner in it. Why would you want to listen to cr*ppy broadcast radio? Internet radio gives you a whole universe of choices! | |
| Just getting started on a budget and need bookshelf speakers/receiver now @schwantner: I have given the OP the BEST possible combination for his budget! Your lengthy post is just plain over-thinking! A common problem with others on this site! | |
| Just getting started on a budget and need bookshelf speakers/receiver now UB-5 + NAD 3020 V2 = $800. Well within your budget! This is what I would buy for myself if I had a limited amount to spend! | |
| Just getting started on a budget and need bookshelf speakers/receiver now Add the NAD 3020 V2 and you will have a killer combination! There is a brand-new one in an unopened box available now on EBay for $400 (free shipping) from seller "singledadsunited".This has a phono stage and DAC! And is Bluetooth ready! | |
| Just getting started on a budget and need bookshelf speakers/receiver now Get the Elac UB-5's! Superb 3-way speaker designed by famed Brit Steve Jones (TAD). There is a pair now available on EBay for $408.91 (free shipping) from seller "savarety-official-store". That is about $100 less than the other sellers! | |
| What would be good preamp to run McCormick dna1 Another good budget choice is the PS Audio 4. I have two! Quite affordable! | |
| inherent design flaws with a 3 way, 15" / 8" / horn (large tower) speaker? A 15 inch woofer can go up to 800hz easily in a two-way system. Altec A7's (VOTT). Same for the Altec 19. Why waste money on car speakers? Vintage Altec 15's can easily be found on EBay and other sites. | |
| Add speakers lose power ? Stick to 2-channel (the Polks) or go home theater if you want extra speakers! | |
| Add speakers lose power ? You are not losing power! But your sound quality will surely suffer from adding extra speakers! Otherwise get a 5-channel HT receiver and do a full home theater setup! And seriously, those Bose cubes are really cr*ppy sounding! | |
| What would be good preamp to run McCormick dna1 Hafler DH110. Excellent SQ! Available often for less than $200. |