smrex13

Responses from smrex13

Not putting rack between speakers?
I already have my CD player on the bottom shelf, so having it on an amp stand won't be any different. Since I'm really only working off an integrated and a CD/SACD player, I shouldn't need more than two amp stands. Now, just need to decide on a go... 
Help a REAL newbie. Please
Thank you so much for the info, especially to Lewinskih01 for taking the time to type all that up. It steers me in the right direction to at least get started. I had recently been considering a mac mini, so that will likely be my next purchase. So... 
Hegel H80 for KEF LS50? Or other amp?
Thanks, everyone. I appreciate your responses. I pulled the trigger on the H80, and it should be here next week. Can't wait to start breaking it in! 
Hegel H80 for KEF LS50? Or other amp?
Nvp - there are some companies (LFD and Musical Fidelity come to mind) that don't provide a 4 ohm rating for some of their products. However, at least in the case of LFD, their integrated amps handle 4 ohm loads quite easily. Not sure why they don... 
Rack Recommendations
Roxy 54, Thanks for finding that review. Yes, that was the one I had read. 
Rack Recommendations
I recently saw a very negative review of a Solidsteel stand. I'll see if I can track it down. I was considering purchasing one, and I decided not to based on the strong criticism from the article. 
Looking to upgrade amp
I toyed with the idea of using the Exposure as a pre, but then that adds a fair number of variables to the mix: new cables, the sound of the new amp, the sound of the Exposure as a pre, etc. My thought is to sell/trade in the Exposure when I make ... 
Looking to upgrade amp
Thanks to everyone for your responses. There are some awfully interesting integrated amps out there. I'm more confused than ever, but that's what makes this fun, right? Thanks again,Scott 
Looking to upgrade amp
Thanks so much for the responses. I'm intrigued by the Roksan Kandy K2 - the reviews are very good, and the description of the sound is what I'm looking for. I'll check out the others as well. I appreciate your guidance.Please keep the recommendat... 
Looking to upgrade amp
Thanks for the responses. I've had the amp in two different locations, both relatively small rooms (11x15 ft and 13x15 ft). I listen at moderate to lower listening levels because I'm in an apartment and don't want to annoy the neighbors. I've had ... 
Acoustic Zen Hologram II - best for the $
I appreciate all of your feedback. In fact, independently of your responses, I started thinking about my system components more and realizing that I should be focusing on upgrading there. My guess is that the Exposure is too "analytical" for my ta...