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| good integrated amps that don't include a phono section or a DAC If you don't mind used a Naim Nait5i sounds great (owned one and miss it). Rega Elex R used can be found for around 1k +/-. Wonderful amp. You have some nice recommendations above as well. | |
| Horn based loudspeakers why the controversy? Well, being an owner of new Klipsch Forte III's, I thought I'd chime in. Had Magnepan .7's for awhile and really liked them. In my listening area I knew I was only getting about 75% of what they could deliver because of space considerations. Took ... | |
| Dedicated Red Book CD player vs. "Universal" type players.... Tomcarr, initial impressions are very favorable on the 8005. Nice build quality, sound is very refined. Nice soundstage and a good match for my new Klipsch Forte III's. Paired with a Rogue Sphinx integrated the synergy is really impressive. I had ... | |
| Dedicated Red Book CD player vs. "Universal" type players.... Thanks Milpai. I have about 900 +/- cd's and a small # of SACD's. Why wouldn't I want to preserve that investment and get the best I can from them? Let me put it this way, I wish I had my vinyl record collection I accumulated while stationed in Be... | |
| Dedicated Red Book CD player vs. "Universal" type players.... Thank you! I opted for a Marantz SA 8005 that I snagged for a good price. I have a sizable investment in cd's and a few SACD's so this is still my medium of choice. Computer audio just doesn't buzz me, yet anyway. I don't mind that tactile feel of... | |
| Turntable getting back to vinyl All great replies. Let me caution you on "vintage" turntables which can often be relics from Grandpa's attic that have had no TLC for many years. I've been down that route and now I stay away. Good values in a TT that all satisfy you in your syste... | |
| Dedicated Red Book CD player vs. "Universal" type players.... Sparkler? Sure is a strange website... | |
| Dedicated Red Book CD player vs. "Universal" type players.... Thanks all for the input. I am interested in whether there is (real or perceived) difference in cd playback quality with a "universal" type player. Does all of the added circuitry for video etc. degrade the sound in some way? Or, have they gotten ... | |
| Dedicated Red Book CD player vs. "Universal" type players.... I thank you for the input! | |
| Dedicated Red Book CD player vs. "Universal" type players.... Yeah, question is which Oppo now :) BDP105 or the newer versions that just came out | |
| Dedicated Red Book CD player vs. "Universal" type players.... Thanks for the input above! The idea of a "all in one" box has it's appeal. I was concerned that cd play back is compromised with all the added circuitry in that box....However, if it's close enough based on cost, an Oppo makes sense... | |
| Speakers are the first piece of the puzzle Interesting topic as always. What came first, the chicken or the egg? Let me ask, when one becomes dissatisfied with the sound of their system, what do they change out first? Cables, amp, source, footers (giggle)? I'll bet speakers. Ultimately, th... | |
| Mid grade Integrated amp choices Wow, I recently owned all three of that last grouping. They are all excellent with their own flavor. Sphinx was meaty and substantial sounding with the tubed pre amp . Naim sounded as lively as advertised but is minimal in the input dept. the Elex... | |
| Crazy to buy a 17 year old CD Player? Ok, I'm not yet ready for computer based audio. My silver disks are now the new vinyl to me and I do enjoy popping them into a player. I would agree with many here that DAC technology has improved vastly in the last few years. Personally, I wouldn... | |
| integrated amp recommendation needed I second the Yamaha, perhaps the A-S1000(or A-S801) which can be found new at a friendly price. Quite powerful, smooth sounding, nice features plus excellent build quality. Just one of many options out there... |