sugarbrie
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| REL Q150 E vs. Sunfire Sig. Jr. Subs The REL subs are great. Very easy to integrate with any system. Can be run both as a high end audio sub through the high pass filter and for HT through the low pass filter at the same time without resetting. A lot of subs have a fixed high pass fi... | |
| Will Internet Distroy High End ? One way do avoid a scam or a bad experience on a high end purchase is to buy from a local dealer. | |
| Will Internet Distroy High End ? It appears there is a consensus that it could hurt High-End "Dealers". But does this hurt Hi-End. Cutting out the dealer and buying direct should make things more affordable and increase the market. I think there will always be a place for dealers... | |
| Bang for your Buck HT For $400 a pair the B&W DM601-S2 are also great for HT and can be mounted. Probably can go louder than the 300 series. There is a matching center also. | |
| Bang for your Buck HT For buying brand new stuff, the Onkyo HT Receivers represent good value for the money. Best bang for your buck speakers for HT are the B&W 302 or 303. You can wall mount them also. Only $200 to $250 per pair. Add the matching B&W CC-3 cent... | |
| How can you tell when tubes are shot? You may not notice the slow decline. You may be use to the sound. Since you will need new tube eventually, get some and see if it sounds better. If the same, just save the new tubes until later. | |
| BMI Whale Elite - Construction? I've been currious about trying to demo the BMI cords and the Absolute cords. I will maybe this fall. I mostly have Vansevers cords and some thick 12AWG and 14AWG generic electrical hardware store variety. | |
| Will Internet Distroy High End ? Some one has to buy new high end gear if it is mostly available from dealers only. If not, we will all be trading some pretty old gear pretty soon! I would not have the stuff I have if it was not for the internet. Even new stuff I bought from my o... | |
| Care to share your scams? One word: Bose | |
| BMI Whale Elite - Construction? Interesting question. The other questions is if you had two cables to choose from at the same price. The first on rates an A+ for build quality and finish and B+ for sound; the second one B+ for build quality and A+ for sound; which one would you ... | |
| AMC Tube Amplifiers One of the best bangs for the buck for a solid state amp that comes close to tubes is the Audio Refinement Complete integrated made by YBA. New about $1,000, used $600+ | |
| Best speaker under $500 If you do not mind used the 302 go for $175+ on places like eBay and here. A steal at $250 leaving more money to spend on the rest of the system. Great re-sell value if you upgrade later. | |
| Best speaker under $500 The B&W 302 list for $250 a pair brand new; not sure what speakers Puresound is talking about. For the CDM-1 used, get the original ones. They are the ones that won all the awards. The CDM-1SE is not as good. The new CDM-1NT are OK, but will c... | |
| How important is PC for CD vs Amp Pre Are you using a power conditioner with an IEC plug? That is a good place for a power cord upgrade before most other places IMO. | |
| AMC Tube Amplifiers The only potential downside I know of is when you need new tubes. I think the tubes come hard wired to a plug in board, so you have to buy that instead of picking up any replacement tube. Soundwise I have heard lots of good things about them for t... |