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| Audio Research D200 or new Rotel 1080 Hi Audiotomb, your right! The LS5 is an excellent choice. Although I have not personally heard one yet, I have read nothing but high praise for it's performance. In fact it seems to have set an audio reference standard in which other preamps are c... | |
| Audio Research D200 or new Rotel 1080 Hi foodman, I am currently using a ARC LS9 with my D200 and it sounds wonderful. Very transparent preamp. The best yet! I'm using both pieces in balanced mode. | |
| Audio Research D200 or new Rotel 1080 What is all the fuss about with ARC solid state! Yes they build fine tube products but their ss amps are very good as well. I have tried many brands of ss amplifiers and I find the ARC solid state to sound superb! I currently own a ARC D200 ( also... | |
| CJ:MF 2300,MF 2500A or Evolution 2000? I own a CJ MF2300A and it is hard to imagine a better sounding amp. I am quite pleased with mine. Although I have not heard the 2500A to make a comparison, the MF2300A garnered perfect reviews on audioreview.com which includes my review. The most ... | |
| How to Bi-amp?? I have been told that using two different brand of amps or two different power rated amps is a no no for biamping one set of full range speakers. However my speakers are biampable and once the bridging straps are removed the horn section cannot ex... | |
| Top Audio Designers Of All Time? Lets not forget how & why were here to discuss audio. I give Audiogon and it's staff members a 5 Star rating for their courtious and promptness in helping to solve any issues that may arise and for creating such a wonderful website! A full rou... | |
| Remote or no remote for the Audio Research LS3. Do you want to get rid of your automatic transmission in your car and go back to shifting gears? I don't think so! Having a remote operated unit is joy and a convenience worth having. Without a remote, you turn the volume up, sit down and realize ... | |
| McIntosh MA 6100 Preamp/Amp question? Hi, when you remove the jumpers you are essentialy disconnecting the preamp from the power amp on this unit. In this scenario you can now use the preamp outs of this unit on another external power amp. Or you can use the power amp ins with a diffe... | |
| Audio Research LS-7 with Mccormack DNA 125? I have tried Audio Research preamps on different model McCormacks and it is not a synergy match at all. The best match on the McCormack amps I've tried & heard are the Adcom preamps like the 565 & GFP-750. | |
| Why my system has detail but no body & warm vocal? An integrated amp is a good starting point however if you want a full bodied sound (with warmth) as you descibe, you have to think big! Lose the Rotel int. and get separates! such as a nice tube preamp and a big powerful SS amp. Maybe invest in bi... | |
| Thoughts on the Vintage Adcom GFA1A 200WPC I have had many power amps in the past (many Adcom as well) and my Arcam Alpha 10 power amp rated at 100 watts per channel easily beats them all in transparency, soundstaging, and musicality. In fact I have not heard anything better except the ARC... | |
| Mcintosh Pre-amp I own the C41 and before buying I also demoed the C42. They sounded very much alike. The salesman told me the C41 is the most popular preamp among McIntosh fans. The C42 offers a bit more features and refinements but to me it didn't justify the pr... | |
| How to spot a high current amps? I agree with Valhalla, the weight of an amplifier is a good indicator of performance (power delivery) however it does not necessarily mean good sound quality. It really comes down to how the amp is engineered but having a big power supply can be a... | |
| What Tube preamp for NADC370 ? please I would agree with Couldbe Audio Research preamps are fantastic. I have the LS1 which has only one tube and also has the direct input which bypasses all switches including balance. A very smooth presentation. | |
| Amplifier Fan Try using a dc fan with an ac/dc adapter preferable a ac/dc adapter with diferrent voltage settings. This way you can select a lower voltage for quieter operation at lower volumes. Plug the ac/dc adapter into your switched outlet on your preamp , ... |