yakbob
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| Polk Legend L800 at RMAF? Thanks for your thoughts trknomo. I can't believe they chose an AV receiver for the demo you attended. I'm beginning to wonder if they really see their TOTL speaker as a home theater offering with 2-channel as a secondary consideration.They're not... | |
| Any thoughts on Vinnie Rossi LIO being discontinued I think it's rare to see audio gear appreciate in value. The LIO would have to be really special, and the owner would need to be young enough to wait the years required to see a significant gain. Thinking along the lines of the Marantz 7 and 8, or... | |
| A21 vs McCormack? My DNA 0.5 is the only piece of gear I've regretted selling.Nothing against parasound, but the McCormack have a following for a reason. | |
| Hi-Fi amp recommendation With the depreciation rate on high end audio gear (McIntosh being one exception) your best bargain will be buying used gear with a proven track record or loyal following. If buying used makes you nervous, focus on brands that still have techs in t... | |
| Best speakers for max. $3000? I'm plugging my paid listing here only because the Spatial M3 Turbo S came up in a few posts. Mine (as-new pair) are for sale for well below retail, if you think they're right match for your system. Check the listings. | |
| Audiopile hyperbole, reference, SOTA, ultimate and more... "Rare" is the worst. Especially when it comes time for that rare piece of equipment requiring parts or repair. Outside of hyperbole, the classic "my kid pushed in the tweeter/dust cap... does not affect sound." Uh-huh. | |
| The best looking speakers If your home's aesthetic leans towards the resurgence of mid century modern, the Davone speaker line would fit right in. Have an Eames lounge chair in the room? The Davone Ray would look great out in front.But...I always wonder if these "form fir... | |
| CD"S I'm still buying CDs and sacds (at bargain pricing) mainly because I want to own it, and I work on a computer all day. The last thing I want to do when I come home is boot up another computer. Will they eventually go away? Probably, but I won't be... | |
| Used McIntosh MX135 or Marantz 8802 You're welcome, I'm happy to help.A couple notes on the McIntosh unit. Be sure the seller/shipper uses the oem boxes and packaging. The glass face is prone to breakage by carriers. Make sure it's insured and never chuck a McIntosh box in the tra... | |
| Used McIntosh MX135 or Marantz 8802 For a mostly music and some HT application the McIntosh is a solid bet since it's primarily a pre amp with ht capability. In the unlikely event you hate the mx-135, most of the depreciation has already occurred and you'll get most if not all of yo... | |
| I jumped tweak, I'm guessing jazzman is referring the need to run a separate DSP crossover and subwoofer to support the CS3. The X series essentially has those items "built in". | |
| Best speakers for a Pass XA 30.5 I own the pass XA30.5 and have driven several speakers with it.You'll find the rated power is underrated and the amp puts out a lot more than it's 35 watts.My favorite pairing at the moment is the Spatial Audio M3 turbo S.This company does have Eu... | |
| spatial audio m3 or tekton perfect set @gochurchgo, you might want to look into Tekton's offerings. While I haven't heard them personally, there is no shortage of positive reviews in their lineup.If used/semi vintage towers are in the running, consider a pair of KEF R107s. I've owned t... | |
| spatial audio m3 or tekton perfect set @gochurchgo,most of my critical listening is jazz based, but that includes artists like Ron Carter. Bass heavy recordings in my collection include Jill Scott, Eryka Badu, Tool, and rap artists like Talib Kweli.I am running dual 15” sealed subs in ... | |
| Considering a new SACD Player As an owner of the Yamaha, I support the recommendation of the CD-S2100. It's built at a much higher level than you'd expect from a large manufacturer. In support celander's point, this unit won't force you to buy 2 pieces of equipment (and associ... |