neal1502

Responses from neal1502

Speaker audition: a novice’s journey
RESPONSE TO GRAHAM & THOUGHTS ON IMAGINGI had fallen into a deep slumber. Graham’s mail came as a wake up call. But I was out of town and with blessings from Murphy my computer crashed. To my and many of yours disappointment, I haven’t done ma... 
Speakers in 10-15K price range for Classical music
Thanks Rpfef, Rcprince, Hjungmd, Knownothing, Nolitan, Jrmanders, Jult52, Karelfd, Rackon, Learsfool, Usblues and Ihcho. I surely will have to check the Shahinians, perhaps even make a trip to NY, along with the other recommendations (ProAc, Harbe... 
Speaker audition: a novice’s journey
I want to thank Rtn1, 4musica44107, Ojgalli, Bryans, Stevecham, Onhwy61, Rhljazz, Tobias, Buconero117, Fjn04, Goatwuss, Mjwpicman, Goose, Knownothing and Unsound for your thoughtful response. Thanks to your recommendations, I have a good list of s... 
Speaker audition: a novice’s journey
RMAF Oct 2-4 09RMAF was cool, though people said it was much smaller both in terms of participants and visitors. I, however, couldn't complain, being my first time. We got to listen to so many systems, that my wife said 'you need coffee beans for ... 
Speaker audition: a novice’s journey
Guys.. I didn't mean to suddenly drop off of the thread, was just having a terrible time with a new ISP. I am off to Denver today for the RMAF and would respond to you all on my return. I have auditioned Sonus Faber Cremona M in the mean time. I'd... 
Speakers in 10-15K price range for Classical music
Guys.. I didn't mean to suddenly drop off of the thread, was just having a terrible time with a new ISP. I am off to Denver today for the RMAF and would respond to you all on my return. I have auditioned Sonus Faber Cremona M in the mean time. I'd... 
Speaker audition: a novice’s journey
Verity Audio (http://www.verityaudio.com)LEONOREPrice 15,995, Sep 2009NAD M5 CD SACD PlayerMagnum Dynalab MD 309 Hybrid Integrated AmplifierTransparent Cables (interconnect, speaker cables, power source)Overall ImpressionFist thing I was impressed... 
Speakers in 10-15K price range for Classical music
Thanks much Layman, 4musica44107, Classical1 and Cajunpepe. Really appreciate the suggestions. Now I have a big list of speakers that I need to check out.@ Classical1 - I haven't tried the Quad and Spendor at home, rather at the dealers who had mu... 
Speakers in 10-15K price range for Classical music
First of all, thanks much for so many great suggestions. I want to personally thank Tsciame, Krisjan, Shadorne, 4musica44107, Nealrm, Paladin, Kurt_tank, Magnumpi205, Glai, Grannyring, Hi_hifi, Nextlevelav, Ojgalli, Dfaulds, Jburidan, Macdadtexas,... 
Suggestion for an entry-level turntable
Thanks so much everyone!So I got the following recommendations:Denon 500m VPI Scout SOTASystemdek IIXRega P5 or P3/24Nottingham (may be)Can't wait to audition these. The biggest challenge however is to find a dealer nearby where I can audition the... 
Which amps with B&W 800D's... Pass Labs or Classe?
I second McIntosh for the B&W 800 series.