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| Used Classe CDP 0.3 or new Music Hall CD25? I forgot all about this thread since it is 6 months old. I ended up buying a CDP1.5 for $800. It rocks!!!! Smooth and detailed, it rivals my analog rig in sound. Soundstage is deep, imaging is solid and none of that "digititis" that gives digital ... | |
| What's your High End best buy/unknown components? LAT International AC Power Cords | |
| Speakers for Simaudio Moon I-5 I sedond Rkmca's observation. The Hawk's are demoed at my local high end dealer with the I-5 and Nova. | |
| Rotel or B&K, who's warmer? Fishcall, the ST140 did play the studio 60s loud. However, they are in a small room 11 x 12. What I got with the EX4420s was tighter bass (bass with the ST140s is somewhat sloppy) and cleaner highs without losing that tubelike smoothness.Loudness ... | |
| Rotel or B&K, who's warmer? Fishcall, I've used a B&K ST140 for my studio60v2s and was quite pleased. I am now using a EX4420 for them and am even more happy. I have no experience with the Rotel. However, I have heard bad stories about their customer service department. ... | |
| What's the oldest piece of gear in your system? Classe Audio DR6 preamp-early 90s vintage | |
| Good preamp for under $300 You do have to turn the pot up quite a bit in bypass mode for phono. | |
| B&K Amp Modifications ?? To get improved parts (Blackgate Caps etc)etc, ttry www.musicalconcepts.com. I have no personal experience with them but have heard good things about them. Let us know what you decide on and what the results are.Good luck. | |
| Better than Aries Scout?: the New VPI Scoutmaster With a name like Scoutmaster, it has to be good. | |
| Upgrade Path: CDP or Preamp Hammergjh, Congrats on your Rotel purchase. I believe the Rotel that you have has a detachable cord. When your wife cools down you might try an aftermarket cord. Better shielding and grounding may help decrease the noise and increased transmission... | |
| Preamps for $300 to match with B&K st-140? I 2nd the B&K Pro10mc. I may be biased I presently have one for sale. | |
| amp recommendations for studio 60 v.2 B&K EX 4420 or any of the predecessor models can be had at audiogon for $600 or else. I am happy with mine. | |
| Classic rock album covers How about the Jade Warrior Island Label covers with the samurai and miscellaneous world art motifs? | |
| How international is your system? CDP- Classe (canadian)preamp- DR6 (canadian)turntable- Rega (English)cartridge- Dynavector (Japanese)speakers- Paradigm (canadian)Racks- CWD (american)power amp- B&K (American) | |
| Suggestions on $1k used preamp w/ phono How about a Classe DR6? Built like a tank, great phono section, separate power supply, can use balanced interconnects, sounds smooth yet dynamic without the fuss of tubes.I got mine for less than $1000. |