Gunbei's Messy Listening RoomHey Gunbei, we've had some of the same gear. I've never owned those ProAc's though but I have heard them in store and enjoyed them a lot! posted about 20 years ago | View comment | |
Brian's system!Thanks Gunbei.Terry, I take it you couldn't locate some SS gear to break in the speakers? posted about 20 years ago | View comment | |
Brian's system!Hi Terry,I am not a big fan of the supplied jumpers. I agree with your logic in not introducing too many changes at once, if there are issues you don't like you will not know where to start... posted about 20 years ago | View comment | |
Brian's system!Hi Terry,Congratulations on your new purchase. I would like to comment that your new speakers will need a lot of break in, in my opinion. I feel the first four days (assuming their running ... posted about 20 years ago | View comment | |
Brian's system!Hi Andrew,Thank you for the kind words. The (75 watt) Mac took me by a bit of surprise as well. I will try and replay how it transpired. If you look back in a previous reply from Beemer (Pa... posted over 20 years ago | View comment | |
Brian's system!Thanks Arthur (a.k.a. Mr. Mac) :)I probably should of posted what you read here. I talked with a saleman that also uses this exact (MA2275/B&W 802D) combo at home; he mentioned a B&... posted over 20 years ago | View comment | |
Brian's system!System edited: I sold the kW500 and replaced it with a McIntosh MA2275 (tube) Integrated amp. I also sold my Virtual Dynamics David IC that I was using on my tuner, I hope to purchase another IC so... posted over 20 years ago | View comment | |
Tireguy's rig mkIII.2 rev.b.1It's tomorrow. :) posted over 20 years ago | View comment | |
Tireguy's rig mkIII.2 rev.b.1BTW Tim, when you going to update this page? posted over 20 years ago | View comment | |
Brian's system!Hi James,Let me note that if you contact B&W they may send you the spikes free of charge, which they should in my opinion.I do not find my system to be warm or analytical, the kW500... posted over 20 years ago | View comment | |
Brian's system!Hi James,No need to apologize for asking questions. Brightness is not an issue in my system. Let me note though that I didnt like the combination of the kW500 and the A5 CDP, finding the A... posted over 20 years ago | View comment | |
Brian's system!Hi Dan,Thanks for the kind words and the tip. The eBay ad is unauthorized use of my photo and I have contacted the person letting them know; I have tried contacting eBay but their Contact l... posted over 20 years ago | View comment | |
Brian's system!That's right Albert, I have logged many hours in that room. :) posted almost 21 years ago | View comment | |
Brian's system!Thanks Chris, I am very happy with the change. posted almost 21 years ago | View comment | |
Brian's system!You shouldn't tell me stuff like that Paul, it may lead me to another change! :) What preamp is your buddy using? Also, is his 275 a Commemorative Edition or original?Correct, the MF doesn'... posted almost 21 years ago | View comment | |
Brian's system!Thanks Blue, there have been a few iterations hasn't there? I have not heard the A5 integrated, sorry I can't help. As for MF being polarizing here on AudiogoN, I think some, if not a good share, o... posted almost 21 years ago | View comment | |
Levinson ReferenceDon't you just love it when you stumble across a deal like you did with the Accuphase!You are right about your room, I would of never guessed that your TV is 65 inches. Have you ever tried ... posted almost 21 years ago | View comment | |
Levinson ReferenceThis is quite a setup Paul! Do you find the TV interferes with your soundstage? (Or the 33's for that matter.)How did you "come across" the Accupase tuner? posted almost 21 years ago | View comment | |
Brian's system!Hi Dean,I purchased my Luxman tuner last November (2004); while it is a great performer, I wouldn't classify it as gorgeous, so I suspect what you saw was an older model Luxman tuner. posted almost 21 years ago | View comment | |
Brian's system!Hi Drubin,I have not, I have played regular CD's, obviously, and CDR's with no problems; I am not sure if I have tried a hybrid yet, but I will do so. posted almost 21 years ago | View comment | |
Brian's system!Jhorton, I did not look into the Sophia's before my purchase of the 802D's; I basically jumped into the 802D's. I was VERY happy with my Classe/B&W S805 system and after hearing the new 803D's and ... posted almost 21 years ago | View comment | |
Brian's system!System edited: Ok, I have finally gotten around to updating my system. I have been using an Audio Note AN-Vx interconnect from my CDP to amp for several months now. When I switched to the Musical F... posted almost 21 years ago | View comment | |
Brian's system!There are many different styles and building methods in log homes, most with merit. A solid log can be a great insulator, there are plenty of solid log homes in Canada; one just needs to take time ... posted almost 21 years ago | View comment | |
Brian's system!Nrchy,LOL, a die hard rider! Anything from low 60's down can be one cold ride! Sorry for the HD / Victory confusion, I thought I saw a picture of you on a Harley. What model Victory do you ... posted almost 21 years ago | View comment | |
Brian's system!Hi Nrchy,Have you had time to enjoy the Harley in this warm spell we are in? Great riding weather, no?Thanks for the kind words. Strangely enough, the kW500 works better with the 80... posted almost 21 years ago | View comment |