What stereo(s) do you listen to? What do you want?

username79 · Apr 27, 2010

Originally Posted by pocketsquareguy

So what? If it is good advice then it is good advice. How often does someone mention Aldens, Rubinacci, or APC on SF.

So what? I find it strange when someone repeatedly recommends a particular Blu-Ray player for systems with no video component. Kind of like repeatedly recommending Alden shoes to someone without feet.

Artisan Fan · Apr 27, 2010

Originally Posted by username79

So what? I find it strange when someone repeatedly recommends a particular Blu-Ray player for systems with no video component. Kind of like repeatedly recommending Alden shoes to someone without feet.

You don't know what you are talking about. Oppo has both audio and video customers. The Absolute Sound, Headfi, Stereophile, and many others have praised the Oppo 83 and 83SE for its terrific sound quality.

softy · Apr 27, 2010

Originally Posted by ad_infinitum

Nice! I am in the market for some KLH myself. I use this:

Looking for a quality CD player. Right now I'm using an old DVD player for want of something else!

softy · Apr 27, 2010

Just took a look at some of the Leben tube stuff from upthread. That is nice.

softy · Apr 28, 2010

http://cgi.ebay.com/VINTAGE-ELECTRO-...05711792473866

A Y · Apr 28, 2010

Originally Posted by Artisan Fan

You don't know what you are talking about. Oppo has both audio and video customers. The Absolute Sound, Headfi, Stereophile, and many others have praised the Oppo 83 and 83SE for its terrific sound quality.

The Oppo is a very nice player, but you do need a TV to set it up. I know people were complaining about this kind of issue for DVD-A players in an audio-only setup.

--Andre

audiophilia · Apr 28, 2010

Originally Posted by Artisan Fan

You don't know what you are talking about. Oppo has both audio and video customers. The Absolute Sound, Headfi, Stereophile, and many others have praised the Oppo 83 and 83SE for its terrific sound quality.
Ahem

audiophilia · Apr 28, 2010

Originally Posted by Artisan Fan

A great small system in my opinion. I just could not get used to listening to compressed music. I hope you are doing at least Apple Lossless.

+1000

Dmax · Apr 28, 2010

Originally Posted by adambparker

No, I'm starting from scratch, want something with an AM/FM tuner and am working within a pretty tight budget. Seems like a tuner is the best bet, even if the quality won't be quite as good for the price v. separate receiver/tuner.
Since Saturday Morning Audio carries NAD you may want to check if they have any used NAD stereo receivers like a C720BEE or C725BEE. I haven't personally owned one but they are supposed to be well regarded. Have you considered a couple year old multi-channel receiver? From the speakers Saturday Morning carries I would also listen to Monitor Audio Bronze bookshelves. A lot of Internet direct speaker manufacturers have in-home trial programs if you are willing to go that route.

Artisan Fan · Apr 29, 2010

Originally Posted by audiophilia

Ahem

Artisan Fan · Apr 29, 2010

Originally Posted by Dmax

Since Saturday Morning Audio carries NAD you may want to check if they have any used NAD stereo receivers like a C720BEE or C725BEE. I haven't personally owned one but they are supposed to be well regarded.
Have you considered a couple year old multi-channel receiver?
From the speakers Saturday Morning carries I would also listen to Monitor Audio Bronze bookshelves.

A lot of Internet direct speaker manufacturers have in-home trial programs if you are willing to go that route.

Good advice here.

Also, for a really inexpensive alternative you can go with iPod + powered speakers like AudioEngine. Surprisingly good sound.

http://www.audioengineusa.com/

Artisan Fan · May 10, 2010

Major development on the stereo front. Today my friend installed a Lyra Argo(i) cartridge on the VPI table. Spectacular sound quality on analog rig.

Review: http://www.soundstage.com/vinyl/vinyl20080901.htm

alain1948 · May 11, 2010

I use Yamaha M-X18 card on my desktop computer, but I CAN'T GET NO SATISFACTION...
Pierre Alain

audiophilia · May 11, 2010

Originally Posted by Artisan Fan

Major development on the stereo front. Today my friend installed a Lyra Argo(i) cartridge on the VPI table. Spectacular sound quality on analog rig.

Review:

http://www.soundstage.com/vinyl/vinyl20080901.htm

Love Lyra carts!

Listening to an entry level analogue setup right now for review that will knock your socks off, mate.

Artisan Fan · May 11, 2010

Originally Posted by audiophilia

Love Lyra carts!

Listening to an entry level analogue setup right now for review that will knock your socks off, mate.

Entry level table? Do tell...

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