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  1. David Walker

    Review: GR Research AV-2 *** Pictures!

    I recently auditioned the GR Research AV-2 (formerly A/V 1+) in my home for 1 week. First off, let me say, I wish I could have A/B’ed the speakers with a comparable pair, but I will attempt to give the best review I can without a direct comparison. Appearance The first thing about these...
  2. David Walker

    Buying NAD online?

    it doesn't look like NAD has any authorized dealers online, but there might be one in your local area find dealers here @ NAD's site
  3. David Walker

    GR Research here I come--- I think.

    Thanks for the heads up Brian, you were right. I just talked with Danny a few minutes ago, and arranged for a demo A/V-2 to be sent my way! Also, he told me to ask around and see if there's some guys in Austin that would want to demo them after me. I can just drop them off at your place or...
  4. David Walker

    GR Research here I come--- I think.

    Okay, after a LONG break from posting here, I've still been reading and trying to decide on speakers to complete my system. If you'll remember, I was having insurance adjuster woes. I was never satisfied with the speaker brands the insurance company could get to replace my old ones, so...
  5. David Walker

    bookshelves for < $800

    Based on some research I've done on each model mentioned, my list to take to the adjuster will include: GR Research Spendor Vienna Acoustics ProAc Quad Sonus Faber Scott, I checked out reviews for all those models...and wow! These are some serious contenders, very affordable too. I'm...
  6. David Walker

    bookshelves for < $800

    adding KEF to my list. those RDM2's will work nicely :)(assuming I can get them for a good price)
  7. David Walker

    bookshelves for < $800

    Okay, here's the deal. The adjuster cannot give me a list of companies he can deal with. He just has a long list of manufacturers and he says it’d be a lot easier if I just give him a short list of the brands I’m interested in and he’ll be able to let me know if it will work. Speaker brands...
  8. David Walker

    bookshelves for < $800

    i'm definitely open to looking into other brands beside Paradigm. I want to get the best sound for the money. I'm going to have to talk with the insurance guy. I wish he could just tell me what options I have. But the way it works out, I've gotta just ask him "can you get so-and-so...
  9. David Walker

    floorstanding vs. bookshelf (2 channel system)

    from what it sounds like, just about everyone is leaning towards the booshelves.... I'm leaning that way too. And now that I think about it, I probably will add a sub when the time is right, so great bookshelf speakers just seem logical. Hopefully the lack of bass won't be unbearable in the...
  10. David Walker

    bookshelves for < $800

    yeah...bookshelves are sounding more intriguing everyday, with every new post. B&W? bleh. I swear I'm in the only one in the world who doesn't care for the 602's...i had a pair, they were stolen, and I get to replace them...and I'm oh so happy! I think I might be leaning toward the...
  11. David Walker

    floorstanding vs. bookshelf (2 channel system)

    What about throwing another variable into the mix...room size. Obviously a pair of bookshelves can better fill a small room with sound than it can in a larger room. But in that same small room, put a pair of floorstanders. Is the quality going to be much better than the bookshelves? In other...
  12. David Walker

    floorstanding vs. bookshelf (2 channel system)

    Greg, so are you saying that a good bookshelf pair with an added sub can definitely outperform an $800 pair of standalones as a whole?
  13. David Walker

    bookshelves for < $800

    I'm having second thoughts on spending $800 for a pair of bookshelves. It seems for a little more I could get quality floorstanders. Gimme some input at: http://www.hometheaterforum.com/htfo...hreadid=134937
  14. David Walker

    floorstanding vs. bookshelf (2 channel system)

    Which is superior? I've heard that until you're ready to put $2000 into floors, bookshelves are better. Yet, I've heard that bookshelves (without a sub) cannot give you enough bass for "the full experience." What's the verdict? I was just about ready to plunk down $800ish on a pair of...
  15. David Walker

    Austin---where to demo headphones?

    havne't checked it out yet, but a friend told me Audio System off of Koenig has a large selection of headphones.... just FYI for any Austinites out there.
  16. David Walker

    bookshelves for < $800

    thanks for all the great responses! I'm off to the local stores to hear what $800 bookshelves sound like... what a day! Scott, Mirus does sound intriguing, but the insurance fella has special deals with certain manufacturers, and I doubt Mirus is one of them. You can be sure I'll be...
  17. David Walker

    bookshelves for < $800

    My insurance adjuster tells me I can spend up to $800 on a pair of new speakers. I had never planned on spending this much money on speakers before my place got robbed. But, since there is an 800 credit from my receiver, I have to put it toward new speakers (already replaced the receiver)...
  18. David Walker

    Austin---where to demo headphones?

    thanks for the reply! It doesn't look like the tour is heading out this way anytime soon, but I'll figure something out. Dave
  19. David Walker

    Austin---where to demo headphones?

    Fellow Austinites, Any great shops around town that has a good selection of headphones to try out? Thanks!
  20. David Walker

    unknown Sansui cd player???

    come on guys... anyone have any knowledge about this thing?
  21. David Walker

    unknown Sansui cd player???

    Does anyone have any info on the Sansui single cd player model #: XE-515 aka cdx-515 There seems to be no information ANYWHERE on the internet about it, except for one review at audioreview (5 stars) and a remark someone made in another review about it being "the best cd player they've...
  22. David Walker

    Austin---any good deals out there?

    The Settlement Home? Any info you can give me on this place? Vincent, As for Circle Stereo I did a search... 129 Whisenant Ln. Dripping Springs, TX 78620 http://www.circlestereo.com/
  23. David Walker

    Austin---any good deals out there?

    Fellow Austinites, Anyone had much luck on finding good audio equipment (any type) at local flea markets, goodwill, or the salvation army? I've looked in several pawn shops, but have yet to venture to other cheap alternatives... My budget is a little pressed (okay, a lot pressed), but...
  24. David Walker

    single-disc cd player ideas?

    I'm not sure what the feature is called, but I listened to a CD player the other day that you could control the volume with the CD player remote. This would be very beneficial as my receiver has no remote control. Anyone know what this feature is called? and if these players have that...
  25. David Walker

    single-disc cd player ideas?

    Thanks for the suggestions. The Cambridge Audio D300 is especially appealing and the Sony is....well...I'm just not a fan of Sony at all. Are there any cd players out there that sound especially good with vintage receivers? Maybe players that are built more around stereo sound, analog sound, etc.
  26. David Walker

    single-disc cd player ideas?

    I guess it doesn't HAVE to be a single CD, but its just a personal preference. If there's a 5 disc in that range, by all means, let it ride!
  27. David Walker

    single-disc cd player ideas?

    I asked a while back for suggestions on a single disc cd player in the 150-200 range, but I never ended up getting one, which is actually a blessing in disguise because my place was robbed and my Marantz SR7200 and B&W602's were taken in the process. So, needless to say, i'm building a new...
  28. David Walker

    Next Austin HT Meet 3/22 at Sound Mind Audio!"

    I hope I'm not too late to get in on the meet. I'm only a sophomore at UT and am a newbie to all of this....so I'm gonna stick out like a sore thumb in the crowd. But, oh well, this sounds like it would be pretty fun, so what the hell! See you guys there! Consider this my RSVP. David
  29. David Walker

    MSB Dac Link makes a bad cd player amazing?

    james-- thanks for the info. So, I would assume that you would reccomend getting a new CD player over just buying the DAC link?
  30. David Walker

    MSB Dac Link makes a bad cd player amazing?

    I came across the following on audiogon.com's forum: --------------- 10-24-02: Krellcoda said: Get a used MSB Dac Link and Aiwa XC-37M cd player and have Stan Warren modify them. This combo sounds like a $10,000 player, believe me. I have one by the way. --------------- I have an...
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