Search results

bump. Should have put "Paradigm" in the title!

I have a complete Paradigm 5.1 setup for sale. All speakers are version 2. Reference Studio 40s in Black Ash Reference Studio CC in Black Mini-Monitors in Black PS-1200 Subwoofer in Black Matching Lovan Caliber Stands for the 40s and mini-monitors. The Studio 40s and one of the...

In the past, yawa (like most dealers) advertised retail prices only to offer a discount if actually contacted/called. Just goes to show you that even in this age of online shopping, it pays to pick up that old and dusty phone to talk with a live person. :) Regardless, you also have...

I always thought NAD was a fairly common brand here in the US. Both yawaonline and dmc-electronics carry the C542.

How is the actual changer speed and operation? I own a Panny CP72 changer and owned a Sony 555ES. Both are/were frustratingly slow to the point where I could have easily switched discs on a single disc player in the same or less amount of time.

Another option is to add a dedicated 2-channel DAC to your setup. I've been auditioning an Ack! dAck! for the past few days, and so far it compares favorably with the Jolida. Perhaps less dynamic with a bit more warmth. I'll need to do some extended listening to make an accurate comparison. The...

According to the literature it will shuffle multiple formats. I, too, wonder if the Onkyo uses the same Wolfson DACs. Can't find a definitive answer on their website or in the various user reviews done here and on avsforum.

SteveJSR, I own almost the identical same setup you are proposing - Paradigm Studio 40 v.2, Rotel RSX-1055, and a Jolida JD-100. The Jolida is a good player in this setup (and even better in my 2-channel setup with Kef 104.2s). While it isn't the last word in resolution, it provides excellent...

Rob, I have considered my source as a potential problem and have continually upgraded over the years - Cambridge Audio D500SE, Ah! Tjoeb '99, Sony SCD-C555ES, and now a Jolida JD-100. Based on reviews and my own experience, they are all well regarded and shouldn't be the limiting factor in my...

I'm currently powering them with a Rotel RSX-1055, but as I mentioned over the last four years I've mated them with a Bryston 4B and McCormack DNA-1 to name a few amps I've tried out. If memory serves, the added power didn't seem to alleviate the problem(s).

Bill, thanks for the reply. In a perfect world I would have an audio only room or at least a living room with treatments, but I have a wife. 'Nuff said. :) Also, I should say that 3 out of the 4 rooms (and the 4th only because the Kefs are in storage) have seen/heard the Kefs shine. And as...

I thought the same, initially. To test this theory out, I compared them to some reference headphones (yes, unfair), the aforementioned Kefs (which are generally considered one of the all-time great designs), and a friend's Rega Elas. They all beat the Paradigms in terms of resolution and detail...

Thanks for the responses. My main problem with the Paradigms is their performance on decent to poor recordings (mainly rock). Seems only the best recordings agree with the tweeter and top end. Shrillness is an adjective that comes to mind when playing lesser material. From what I understand of...

Hi, I've owned a pair of Paradigm Studio 40 v.2s (as well as a Studio CC and mini-monitors) as my mains for the past four years. While I enjoy their HT performance, I've never warmed up to their 2-channel stereo sound. I've played around with plenty of equipment, placement, etc to tame their...

I also own separate DVD and CD players (Panny CP72 and Jolida JD-100). I also recently sold my Sony 555ES. It just became too much of a hassle owning multiple players and I'll eventually downgrade to a single player. A nice compromise and my plan once the next gen of universal players is...

I also own separate DVD and CD players (Panny CP72 and Jolida JD-100). I also recently sold my Sony 555ES. It just became too much of a hassle owning multiple players and I'll eventually downgrade to a single player. A nice compromise and my plan once the next gen of universal players is...

I'm currently in the market for a new pre/pro or receiver to replace my Rotel RSX-965. A must have feature is an analog bypass where if a source is connected via analog inputs, then the signal bypasses the pre/pro's DACs. In doing a search here on HTF, I have come across comments about the...

I'm currently in the market for a new pre/pro or receiver to replace my Rotel RSX-965. A must have feature is an analog bypass where if a source is connected via analog inputs, then the signal bypasses the pre/pro's DACs. In doing a search here on HTF, I have come across comments about the...

One last bump

Bump

Bump, perhaps I should give a sales pitch.

I have a pair of Paradigm Reference Studio 20s v.2 for sale. Black laminate, used for barely six months, and in excellent condition. Includes original boxes and manual. Paradigm receives enough hype on this forum, so I won't bother you with a sales pitch. $450 for the pair. 1/29/02 The...

I called the Burbank store and they not only said they were out of X-Boxes but that they would not be getting any more in until after x-mas. Same story from the sunset blvd. store. Oh well, I'll plan on buying a couple hundred dollars worth of DVDs and CDs.

Anton, I am not familiar with the SB Audigy line. I believe the main criticism of the SB Live Platinum and the like is that everything in or out is resampled at 48Khz, which isn't necessarily bad, but the resampler itself is of poor quality. Perhaps they addressed these issues with the newer...

Yes, the sound quality from the digital out of a PC sound card can sound quite good. Stay away from the mass market/consumer crap like Sound Blaster, etc. The card I use is highly regarded and very reasonably priced. M-Audio DIO