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    Pre Pro or Receiver?

    Ok. Well those Denon's are nice but i'd think they would be a stepdown as far as two channel sound goes compared to the B&K. I've always thought Arcam, NAD and Rotel receivers were good with two-channel music and my old Marantz SR-18 was pretty good too. If you are picky about your two-channel...
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    What Speakers Do You Own?

    HT in living room: CC: JMLab Sib XL, Fronts and four surrounds: JMLab Sib Sub: JMLab Cub2. Yamaha RX-V1600 receiver, PS3 as dvd player. Van den Hul speaker cable for fronts and Ixos for rest. Two Channel system is a dedicated listening room: Speakers: Kharma Ceramique 3.1's Sub: REL...
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    Pre Pro or Receiver?

    What is the compatability problem that you are having?
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    What Speakers Do You Own?

    Update Fronts: JM Lab Sib Center: JM Lab Sib XL Side: JM Lab Sib Rear: JM Lab Sib Sub: JM Lab Cub2 Yamaha RX-V1600 receiver, JVC 52" D-ILA 2-channel system: Tetra Space's Cary 308T CDP, Nottingham Spacedeck with Origin Live arm and Dynavector DV20xh cartridge, Thor...
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    Main speakers < $2000 pair

    I think a pair of Von Schweikert VR-1's as your mains and their LCR-15 as a CC would be great for HT and music.
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    Dealery Snobbery.....

    The shop I go to here in KC is one of the finest audio salons in the country with some of the most expensive brands out there but the dealer is very down-to-earth and treats everybody in a classy manner no matter if they are shopping for a $500 receiver or a pair of $20,000 speakers.
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    Best amp around $2k

    Well first off I don't agree that B&K is dry. Compared to tubes their amps they might sound dry but not to other SS amps. I'm a tube guy but one brand of SS amps I really like is Parasound. The Parasound 5250 or 5150 might be just what you are looking for. Good luck with whatever you choose.
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    looking to replace pio 1014 with separates. 5k budget

    Patrick The Arcam AVP700 is the pre/pro you were thinking of. The AVP700 matched with their P1000 7-channel amp is a very good combo for music and HT.
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    Which integrated to pair with Monitor Audios?

    Well with that budget I would look at a used integrated amp. Sim Audio, Arcam, Unison, and Creek all make integrateds that might give you the sound you are looking for. Good luck with whatever you choose.
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    Ten Biggest Lies in Audio

    I guess my 2-channel system is one big lie!:D With tubes, expensive cables and a fairly expensive turntable I guess i've been living a great big lie! I've already had one two-channel system that should have been good on paper but ended up sounding bright and fatigueing. The speakers were...
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    looking to replace pio 1014 with separates. 5k budget

    Arcam or Parasound would be at the top of my list if I went with separates. Don't forget about the Arcam AVR 300. It's one of the most musical receivers i've heard and it will deliver all it's rated power which a lot of receivers don't. Good luck!
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    5 channel amplifer?? B&K, Rotel, Integra ?? Suggestions please

    You might try Parasound. They have a similar sound to B&K IMO. Good luck.
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    Bad Idea Using A/V Receiver in 2-channel Setup?

    You would never guess my Thor TPA-30 monoblocks are only 30 wpc because they are so dynamic! Quality over quantity every time.
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    AV Receiver with Pre-out toTube Amp....Any comment??

    Well tube amps soft clip so it shouldn't be to big a problem. Welcome to world of tubes!
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    Blind Comparisons of Various Audio Equipment

    Chu It's been some time since i've been on this board and I see you're still tilting at windmills!:D Well keep up the fight though I will never agree.:)
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    Any opinions on the Vienna Acoustic Grand Series?

    I think it depends on your music tastes and what kind of presentation you like. If you mostly listen to hard rock then VA's might not be for you. If you like a forward presentation then VA's might not be for you. If you're mostly into HT and not music then VA's are probably not for you. I think...
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    Lets have some fun. Build me a 2 channel system for my dunlavys. $8000 or less.

    Well first off I second Scott's idea of visiting a dealer. You should really home audition equipment with a budget like that. Checking on audiogon you could put this together in your budget and have a very nice system IMO. Amp: Edge Electronics G3 integrated $3295...
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    Well I made my decision, sort of. Solid state or tube???

    Be careful! 2-channel systems can be addictive and expensive!:laugh:
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    Well I made my decision, sort of. Solid state or tube???

    Well I have a tubed 2-channel system but if I ever went back to SS I would go with either Edge or Pass Labs. If you want a tubed preamp Conrad Johnson, Cary, Audio Research, Rogue and VTL all make quality well built tubed products. As far as turntables go if you want to spend less than $1000 I...
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    New Akai uses tubes!

    Kevin T The Akai uses technology similar to the Butler multichannel tube amp and really is more of a hybrid than a normal push-pull tube amp. The tubes are supposed to last a very long time in this design so maybe these receivers might lure more people into the tube world!:)
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    I want to improve my musical experience

    Only you can make that judgement. Find a dealer that will let you home demo a cdp or a dealer with a good return policy. Use the analog outs on the cdp if you do try one out.
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    Turntable Recommendations?

    Don The 2.1 has rca outputs. Ted There are phono cables with XLR outputs but these are usually expensive aftermarket cables.
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    The Sound of Amps

    Those speakers are not a good match for an OTL amp.
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    55" CRT RPTV vs. 52" D-ila RPTV...my impressions so far :^)

    Glad you like your JVC! I've been enjoying my 52" D-ILA for the past few months and I don't have any buyers remorse at all. If you think it looks good with xbox and dvds just wait till you watch HD on it because it's simply amazing with HD material! Enjoy!:)
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    Turntable Recommendations?

    You could get a Music Hall MMF-2.1 in that price range. It's a nice table and comes with a factory mounted cartridge. Needle Doctor and Music Direct sell it or you may have a local dealer. You could also look on ebay or Audiogon for a used Music Hall MMF-5 or a Rega P3. Good luck with whatever...
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    Arcam or Rotel?

    The Arcam AV8 is as good a pre/pro soundwise as any of the best i've heard from Lexicon, Theta and Meridian. I haven't heard the Statement 1.
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    Anyone hear of these stereo amplifiers?

    Of your list Electrocompaniet is the only brand that I have much experience with. I think it has a warm and almost tube-like sound which for me is a plus since I prefer tubes to solid state. I would add Arcam, Creek, Unison Unico, Naim, Sim Audio and Cairn to your list. You should be able to...
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    Is the Bang & Olufsen BeoLab 5 the best speaker made today?

    I've always wanted to hear a pair of MBL's but they don't have a dealer here in Kansas City.:frowning:
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    Suggestions for new CD player

    Like I said the CD73 is a great choice and i'm glad you like it.:emoji_thumbsup: Cheers!
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    Is the Bang & Olufsen BeoLab 5 the best speaker made today?

    I don't think in this price range there is a "best" speaker. I've heard a pair Beolab 5's and they do have great bass and extended highs and a big sound but they weren't better than the best speakers i've heard which are the Kharma CRM 3.2, Dali Megaline, JMLab Nova Utopia Be, and the Verity...
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