Recent content by Scott_N

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...

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...

What is the compatability problem that you are having?

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...

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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...

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!

You might try Parasound. They have a similar sound to B&K IMO. Good luck.

You would never guess my Thor TPA-30 monoblocks are only 30 wpc because they are so dynamic! Quality over quantity every time.

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

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.:)