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| Most resolving solid state amp you've ever heard? Belles 350A,ref, with audience PC, best amp in your price braket,period:Juancgenao (Threads | Answers)It's hard to disagree with this recommendation, although I'll never say anything is the best.I'd add a pair of used Belles 150A Reference monoblo... | |
| Audio Art vs Signal Silver Resolution Both Audio Art and Signal Cable have 30 day in-home trials. Order a set of each and compare them. | |
| Anyone using the Transistor Research LabsM 225's In the photo of the Samson amps (should we assume these are the same as M225?), I don't see any heat vents. Is this correct?Do the amps run cool, warm or hot? | |
| the best CD player between 6'000 - 10'000 $ ? While I agree a component's circuit design affects its sound more than the tube type, I also know designs based on the 6H30 tube that I have heard all sound essentially alike, which is clean, clear and lacking coloration. IMO, it's very difficult ... | |
| Lamm ML2.1 monos with MBL 101E, OPINIONS A pairing unlikely to work. | |
| best preamp under 4000 to match 4b sst The 4B SST has fairly low input impedance (50 Kohm single ended/ 20kOhm balanced), so using a SS preamp, or a tube preamp with low output impedance is going to be best.Just about any SS preamp will work. I'd look at Bryston (for obvious reasons), ... | |
| Best redbook CD player At the very least, if you cannot go with a computer drive now, you may consider an inexpensive transport with a high quality DAC instead of a CDP.Cheers,JohnJmcgrogan2 (Reviews | Threads | Answers)Another reason a used APL Denon 3910 (with DAC inp... | |
| Anyone using the Transistor Research LabsM 225's I have the particulars now. Ironically, my previous comment still applies, but not to 9rw specifically. | |
| Anyone using the Transistor Research LabsM 225's 12-19-08: 9rwYou could always find an ad for these amps, call the person and ask for an audition knowing all along that you won't buy his or her amps and then, if you like them, buy them from a dealer or direct from the manufacturer.That's a techn... | |
| Best redbook CD player 12-19-08: WeiserbI am happy with my very reliable well built Audio Research CD 3 MK II and comfortable that if if ever needs service ARC will repair it quickly at a reasonable cost.One of the best features of a Modwright component as well. Dan rep... | |
| Best redbook CD player There's a Modwright Sony 999ES with one-of-a-kind upgraded power supply listed now for $1500 (it's a version of the power supply used in the flagship $8995 Modwright 36.5 preamp).Buy it and try it. I'm betting it'll blow you away. Save yourself $1... | |
| Most resolving solid state amp you've ever heard? Pass Labs XA-60.5 are by far the most resolving (and natural sounding) solid state amps I have heard. | |
| Best redbook CD player Be the laser assembly has been replaced, as this is the only issue with these players (it's a Denon issue, not an APL issue).Tvad (Threads | Answers)This should read, "Be certain the laser...". | |
| Best redbook CD player BTW, you might be able to find a used APL Denon 3910 for around $2500. If so, I'd be very surprised if anything comes close in that price range. You'd be in the big leagues with the APL Denon.Be the laser assembly has been replaced, as this is the... | |
| Best redbook CD player As John said, there is no best.From my personal experience, I believe a used Modwright Sony 999ES Platinum edition with tube power supply to be exceptionally good for $1000 - $1500. It's very close to my $6500 APL Denon 3910, (which has bested sev... |