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Please recommend amp or integrated for Polk LSI 15
Try NAD C372. Good sound, low price, lots of head room. Abbreviated review here:http://nadelectronics.com/reviews/Stereophile-C372-ReviewInterested to hear about Polk LSi's. 
CD Player break in period
1000/24 = 41.67 days. Less than 1.5 months. That is not really that long of a time. I could see continued improvements occurring over that period. My question would be how beneficial is it to just have a device turned on versus actually playing it... 
future of 2 channel CD sound
Two channel is here to stay, but I think CDs future is limited. Distributors will have to figure out a formula to make a go of it in the world of downloads for CDs to disappear.I have to agree about recording and production values. Breaks my heart... 
Hifi Tuning Fuses
Poonbean,I have no advice on which fuse you should change. I just replaced all three fuses in my modest integrated amplifier as a hedge against replacing the "wrong" one. Whichever fuses were the "right" ones, it made a noticeable improvement.I wa... 
"mini" monitors for Primaluna prologue two
When I listened to the Dynaudios with the Prologue, it was in a medium small listening room as I recall, about 15x20x8. At normal listening levels to volumes high enough to chase the sales person out of the room the sound remained coherent. The Fo... 
"mini" monitors for Primaluna prologue two
04rdking,Nope. Since I didn't notice an outboard phono stage, I assumed that it was the built in unit (The PrimaLuna PhonoLogue MM Phonostage). Sorry I can't be more helpful. 
"mini" monitors for Primaluna prologue two
Proposed System:Primaluna Prologue two amp +Cambridge Audio Azur 840C CDPRega P5 turntable with Rega cartridgeDynaudio Audience 52SE stand mount speakersI heard this amp/turntable/speaker combination and really, really liked it. I throw the CDP su... 
Anybody heard Philips new tubed micro system?
Semi,There are a bunch of good selections in compact systems when looking for sound only. The small Denons kick it and JVC makes some nice "executive" desk top systems with very clean amps and wood cone speakers(!). I have a cheap little Onkyo uni... 
Rega Saturn and Apollo-How good are they??
I recently listened to an all Rega system and an all Naim system and compared them through Naim, Epos, and Totem floor standing speakers. The Rega was I believe a Saturn CDP played through their Mira 3 integrated and the Naim consisted of the Nait... 
Anyone got a "Best of" jazz CDs for 2007?
My two favorites:Matt Chamberlain, Bill Frisell, Tucker Martine and Lee Townsend: "Floratone"Charlie Hunter Trio: "Mistico"Guitars a go go baby! Neither will not be confused with your favorite Bill Evans recording... 
Anybody heard Philips new tubed micro system?
Geared4me, Thanks for the info. I found the sound to be acceptable compared to other all-in-one systems in this price range, but was concerned about the video upscaling. Apparently CNET found both the audio and video performance underwhelming. Not... 
Anybody heard Philips new tubed micro system?
I think CNET review is for another model. Couldn't find this one in the list for Philips. 
Why the Distain For the Rotel RB-1080 Power Amp?
Look into the Odyssey Stratos power amplifier as an alternative. You can get stereo or mono block, stock or modified versions and all come with relatively high to very high current capacity and dampening factors to keep a grip on your speakers and... 
AFTER THE MUSICAL FIDELITY A5.......
Ayre CX-7e - haven't heard it, gets good reviews here and in the press.Marantz SA-11s1 - warm and detailed at the same time.Linn MAJIK - detail champ in this price rangeShanling CD-T1000SE CD Player with Level-1 modifications from Underwood HiFi -... 
Creek 5350SE vs Rega Mira 3
Cdc,That was about 1.5 years ago so I have to reconstruct what I heard as best I can remember. I remember was listening to "the great audio experience" disk with various artists - many hifi shops have this well recorded mostly jazz compilation CD....