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  1. Mike_Jo

    Best cables for B&W 803

    Ha ha ha... that is why i am asking people with first hand expirience about what cable to buy and not the dealer :) Heard that MIT Terminator 2 is good for the 803's Hmm... what else?
  2. Mike_Jo

    Best cables for B&W 803

    What are the best cables for B&W 803's :) help please
  3. Mike_Jo

    warmest sounding receiver.

    Nope. The aurums are still being ordered and I will most likely pay in US dollars when i buy them from China. I have Rotel separates for my main set and they wont be accurate since the amp is 300+ watts - i think 1090.
  4. Mike_Jo

    warmest sounding receiver.

    I am from the Philippines and the dealers wont allow us to home audition mid0fi stuff :frowning: thats why i am asking ha ha ha.. or else i always wear my condom before the actual action ;)
  5. Mike_Jo

    warmest sounding receiver.

    Wow! Thanks for all your inputs. Actually I am gettng Aurum Cantus speakers from China. I read that they work better with tubes so I will be using an integrated tube amp for stereo listening. However, I will still be using the same speakers for HT or multichannel audio so i presume that the...
  6. Mike_Jo

    warmest sounding receiver.

    Hi... wondering what is warmest sounding mid-price receiver (closest to tube sound if that is even possible) for somewhat bright sounding speakers with ribbon tweeters. Denon Harman Onkyo Rotel Yamaha Thanks in advance for your suggestions
  7. Mike_Jo

    Recommend budget sub $500 and below please

    Common brands here are JBL, Energy, PSB, B&W, velodyne, Paradigm (but very expensive) hmm... what else. M&K but also expensive Mourdant Strout (if i spelled it right). Dai-ichi.
  8. Mike_Jo

    Recommend budget sub $500 and below please

    Philippines :) its below my nickname
  9. Mike_Jo

    Recommend budget sub $500 and below please

    too bad we do not have svs or hsu available in my country :frowning:
  10. Mike_Jo

    Recommend budget sub $500 and below please

    Greetings... Care to recommend a budget sub for a second HT system $500 and below preferably. So far I am considering JBL, Energy and PSB. :) Better is musical
  11. Mike_Jo

    affordable bookeshelf for tube newbie

    am planning to start a second set based on tubes. would like to ask your opinion on what speakers would be good. My budget is around $800. If you can suggest a good tube integrated amp. that would be nice too. total budget for my second tube system is $2,000
  12. Mike_Jo

    can you recommend cables for B&W 803

    What cables are good for B&W 803's?
  13. Mike_Jo

    Good DVD/CD player

    Can you recommend a good DVD+CD player capable for generating good CD for music and DVD for movies.
  14. Mike_Jo

    Used speakers buying checklist

    Checking out a pair of used speakers later... care to give a checklist of what I should check? Thanks
  15. Mike_Jo

    Anyone seen B&W's site lately?

    I think the 700 will replace the CDM
  16. Mike_Jo

    JBL speakers good for affordable HT

    Am planning to get a speaker set for HT use only (i.e. movies) any suggestions on a good set of JBL's for this job? Should be able to fill a room 22x20x8' and hopfully wall mountable or bookshelf. Also remember affordable since I might spend all of my money on the stereo speakers - SONUS hahaha
  17. Mike_Jo

    sonus faber audito vs. B&W 804 / 805

    Last week I saw some sonus faber speakers on display and decided to give them a listen. The sonus faber cermona auditor simply blew me away and now I am one confused soul :D having almost decided on the 804's. The mids of the auditor was AMAZING. What clarity! Only downside is the bass. Well...
  18. Mike_Jo

    Paradigm 100 v.3 – B&W 804 dilemma… please help!

    Sorry 70% movies and 30% music :D
  19. Mike_Jo

    Paradigm 100 v.3 – B&W 804 dilemma… please help!

    I was almost set to buy Paradigm 100 v.3 after auditioning them (well I auditioned 60’s and just assumed that the 100s will be better) last week but auditioned some B&W 804’s speakers today and now I am CONFUSED! The B&W 804’s sounded really good. Clear and smooth but was powered by an 80...
  20. Mike_Jo

    PARADIGM owners - what amp and pre do you use

    Oh :) thanks... but can you tell me how to search for it too since i couldn't find it there
  21. Mike_Jo

    PARADIGM owners - what amp and pre do you use

    Just wondering what amp and pre do you use with your Paradigms and why. Kindly name your speakers too. ;)
  22. Mike_Jo

    Affordable separate vs. high end receiver – which one is BETTER?

    #%@#*^&$^! ha ha ha - just learned that there are no adcom, outlaw or parasound dealers here! Won't risk getting one without product support. There goes my choices! Whats left is denon, sunfire, rotel, bryston, yamaha, harman kardon and pioneer. :angry:
  23. Mike_Jo

    Affordable separate vs. high end receiver – which one is BETTER?

    I would love to get a used equipment but the problem is i reside in asia so its just not possible since the used market does not exist here :frowning: Andrew - i guess you are right. The rotel combo does appear good value for moeny and looks good too. My only discomfort is with its power -...
  24. Mike_Jo

    Affordable separate vs. high end receiver – which one is BETTER?

    Thanks for your inputs. Now I am 99% sure to get separates... and here is the next questions hahaha Adcom vs. Rotel vs. Outlaw - any other brands you guys would recommend?
  25. Mike_Jo

    Affordable separate vs. high end receiver – which one is BETTER?

    Just wondering which system would produce the better results: An affordable separate system like Rotel 1066 + RMB 1075 (120 watts) – approx $2500 (what other brands/models would fall under this price range for separates?) Or a high end receiver like Sunfire Ultimate Receiver, Denon 5803...
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