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Best Speaker New or Used under $1.5K
Hi DenonWhen you finally decide what to get let us know, I was really getting into this topic!Last fall I picked up a pair pair of Revel Performa F 30's. they may fall within your budget, They are big heavy and bulky but the best I've had yet. 
Best Speaker New or Used under $1.5K
Hello DenonYes you are right, it would sound almost as good, except for the bass. Now to confuse you even more...I would guess that you would rather have some high quality monitors or how about a Slim floorstander? The JM Labs Cobalt 816 S can be ... 
Best Speaker New or Used under $1.5K
HelloI just did a quick check to see what's on sale used here within your price range. Here are some winners!PSB Stratus Gold i Can't go wrong at this price. I had them and loved them..will rock the house, never sloppy. No sub required, may last f... 
Is the Jolida jd 100 as good as the dealers claim?
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Is the Jolida jd 100 as good as the dealers claim?
Hello,I have had the Jolida JD 100 longer than anything else in my system, going on a whole year now! . Would really like to hear some A B comparisons between it and used CD players, say around $1000 + - Like maybe Meridian 588 , Arcam FMJ 23 or a... 
Eco-friendly Bamboo ply speakers
Seriously, Where can I get a bamboo cutting board?thanks 
Which speaker for Musical Fidelity a3.2 ?
Hi Udai,I had an A 3.2 and thought it was a great integrated, I was sorry I didn't keep it a little longer. At 115 watts you shouldn't have a problem with most speakers out there including Dynaudio since the A3.2 is rated at 140 watts into 4 ohms.... 
How would you desribe Von Schweiket VR-4jr sound?
Brrgrrwell said! I am not a big Von Schweikert fan but I may try your suggestion in the future.Enjoy 
Review: Portal Audio Panache Amplifier
I have had the Portal Panache here for about three months. Before this I had a Musical Fidelity A3.2 which was a very enjoyable and attractive Integrated ( I really liked the blue lights too). The diferences in sound between the two is very subtle... 
Vandy 2ci -- ??? Help with replacement ideas
I have noticed a few good deals on the Monitor Audio Silver series speakers latley. They all have a very small footprint and are very attractive. Sound pretty darn good to, very dynamic . I used to have a pair of the 5i's and really enjoyed them. 
reactions to SMILE?
All due respect to Brian Wilson but..I bought it and did't find anything I liked. I bought a used copy from Wherehouse Music and happily traded it in for something else. I grew up listening to the Beach Boys but to me Smile sounded crude and child... 
any new Quad 11/12L owners?
HelloI had the 11L in the Yew finish, stunning, beautiful.Had the 12L's in Rosewood, sounded fuller, better.Now have NHT sb 3's they sound better IMO than the 12L's, faster tighter bass and maybe a bit deeper. The SB's also are non fatiguing yet v... 
Vandersteen 2ci and 2ce
Thanks Bigtee. I am auditioning a pair of Vandersteen 3A sigs next week. 
Vandersteen 2ci and 2ce
One more question to Bigtee, or anyone, maybe you will know this. Just what is the difference betweeen the 3A sig and the 2ce sig.I can't seem to get any definate anwsers from anyone including the company.thanks 
Vandersteen 2ci and 2ce
I have owned both models and noticed mostley that the bass was a little more "loose" with the 2ci than with the 2ce. The 2ci's are also bolted upon stands. The 2ci's are also a very warm and lush sounding speaker, more so than the 2ce's. You can c...