you might also want to look at a used stereo preamp/tuner and amp combination. Either Rotel or Adcom have many combos out there that will suit your needs. In Adcom look for a used GTP500 preamp tuner and a GFA535 amplifier. The combo should set you back about $250 - $300 tops. They are a...
You can't go wrong with the B&Ws, Paradigms or the Bostons. Make sure you listen to them extensively. Try to demo units at home side by side and find out which ones you think sound the best in your room.
I agree with mackie, spend at least 1/2 on your speakers. They will make the most difference in sound on your system. You might also purchase a used receiver or separate amp and preamp, which will also sound better than most receivers. Plus with a separate amp, you will get more mileage out of...
He should buy a good used pre/pro, such as Rotel, Adcom, NAD. The sound circuits in these units will be far superior to those in a ~$400 receiver and allow him to use his exiting amplifier and allow it to sing.
You might also check into Adcom's separates. They are at least as good as the Rotel, better than Denon, but not quite at the level of the Outlaw. Look into the GTP830 or 880 and one of their Amps. You might consider buying used through eBay. Eric
Eric, Congrats on the system. I purchased my first Adcom amp, GFA-545 right after college. I am still using it. It is rock-solid. The biggest thing that will affect you listening experience will be speakers. The adcom can drive a lot, at 80x2 you will not be unhappy. I have a pair of Boston...
Josh, Adding to what FeisalK said. If you purchase the Denon Receiver, you can use that as a Pre-Amp and add an Amplifier to your system to better drive your speakers. This is the most common method. The preamp section on most receivers are usually pretty decent, receivers usually have to...
Adcom GFA 5300 new or GFA 535 used. both put out about 80 Watts into 8 ohms and 125 into 4. GFA-5300 SPECIFICATIONS Number of channels2 Watts per channel into 8 ohms80 Watts per channel into 4 ohms125 Bridged power @ 8 ohms Rated THD THD + noise at full power into 8ohms/4ohms...
You guys have forgotten to mention the car that casued Cadillac to create the CTS, the Lincoln LS.
Car and Driver has continued to rate the LS over the CTS time and again for handling, refinement, quality and styling.
The LS V8 Sport is an amazing vehicle. While I have not driven the CTS...
If your receiver has a separate audio out for the fronts, yopu might be better off getting a separate amp to drive the front channel and use the receiver to drive the surrounds. You will get a better sound this way and a dedicated amp will have way more power than most receivers can pump out...
You could also look at getting a good used pair of Bostons, B&W or others on e-bay. The Boston VR series are great sounding speakers and can usually be had for under $1,000.
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I have owned Adcom components for 15 years. I have never had a problem and would recommend them to anyone. I know they had quality issues about 5-6 years ago when they switched manufacturing from the US to Chinaa, but I believ that this has all been worked out and Quality is back up to their...
If you are looking for a clear soundstage, try Boston Acoustics speakers as well. The VR series is very respectable and has a clean, natural sound that aims to please. I have listened to them on a couple of occasion and if I were currently in the market would get them in a heartbeat. However...
Search online at Ebay. You can pick up some decent speakers at discount prices. My preference is for Boston Acoustics, but Paradigm, Axioms, Definitive Technology, B&W and others are also very good for inexpensive upgrades.
Mike, The Denon and Panasonic players with the Faroujda DSP seems to be the clear favorites here. I remember some complaining of compatability with some of these with the Sony XBR units. I recommend going to several stores to audition DVD Players with the Sony XBR. Judge for yourself. I...
Stick with the infinity's. Personally I have never cared for Polk's they sound too muffled for my liking. I prefer a clean and natural sound through neutral components. The HKs combined with the infinity's should be a great sounding system. Just my $.02
Paul, Stop in at Golden Gramophone on West Market Street in Fairlawn. They will be able to help you,. I have purchased equipment there and recommend them highly. They carry a lot of high end equipment. They tend to prefer natural sounding equipment over bright equipment. I purchased an...
I was fortunate, when we built our house last summer I asked the builder if he would let me run Speaker and Cat5 prior to drywall going up. He said yes. I was able to wire our family room for surround sound with the rears being high wall mount and the fronts at the floor for floor standing...
Also, it was Tolkien that introduced Lewis to Christianity. Tolkien was more sophisticated in his allegories, but they are still there in his novels. In the LOTR series, there was an abosolute Good and Evil, Gandalf was always dressed in White, etc.
They have not specified which one they are using. In searchiong out the Owners Manual from the online .pdf file this was all I could find out. "On the video side, the DVD 101 offers progressive scan video outputs for use with digital “HDTV-Ready” display monitors. Using a high-speed...
If you are looking for a clean, clear and neutral tone, check out Boston Acoustics. Their reference series speakers and subs are worth listening to. I have an older pair of A150s and have never found the need to replace them. I have also listened to the refernce series and found them to be very...