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No Audiophiles in Hollywood In the Italian Job, recent remake, with Seth Green & co, he has a rather nice setup right at the very end of the movie, even if what he spews regarding stereos after they complete . . .	161
Your ''best kept secret'' speaker choice ? Quad L-Series --- too much press in Britain not any in North America. These briallantly finished beautiful very revealing speakers with a gorgeous midrange - just seem ignored. . . .	101
Best value speakers available I'm going to throw my beloved Quad's into the list - the 11Ls / 12Ls for a bookshelf cannot be beat in their pricerange. The 12L easily bettered the B&W603 and I've seen others . . .	91
How Important Is The Cdp? I have the 3950 in my system. It was an improvement over my Pioneer DV-353. However. When compared to the AMC CD8b, Cambridge Audio Azur 640c, Arcam 73t, Rega Planet 2000, Creek . . .	44
Were to go after a Rega Planet 2000? Creek! This is a link to my in home comparison of the Creek CD50, Cary 308, Rega Planet 2000, Roksan Kandy MkIII, Cambridge Azur 640c, and Arcam 73t. http://db.audioasylum.com/. . .	41
any new Quad 11/12L owners? Hi I have the 21Ls but they are very similar in characteristics to the 12Ls, except with deeper bass. I love them to death, I actually bought them over the 12Ls because, someone . . .	33
$2500 amp and pre/pro Your could go with Outlaw's Pre-Pro the 950 http://www.outlawaudio.com/products/950.html for $799. It is a rebranded Sherbourn. and match with their equally well regarded . . .	25
Got my very first system. What's my next move? http://www.skylanstands.com/ Very good quality stands at a reasonable price. Very sturdy great sound quality I have spikes under mine although rollers are an option and are very. . .	24
Small floorstander recommendations The Quad 21L is an excellent small floorstander, excellent WAF - I listen to a very similar music mix as you have indicated and have found enjoyment with these wonderful speakers	24
Best Floorstanding Speaker under $1000 USD Quad 21L (I own) or the Epos M15 (Only other speaker in the price range I would consider). Quad is more detailed, Epos is a hair more musical. But I haven't heard them both in . . .	23
floorstanding speakers for NAD C-320BEE amp Quad 21L or 22L which I power with my NAD C350 but I'm sure the 320BEE would be fantastic for these outstanding speakers	21
Anyone still excited about HDCD ? "In September 2000, Microsoft Corporation acquired PMI. Microsoft continues to incorporate PMI's pioneering technology into offerings for the PC. This technology brings to . . .	20
CD Players $1,000 - $1,500 US - any info on Talk? Thanks so much for the responses :) Part of my bias in manufacturers is that I wish to continue to do business with my preferred local retailer. Musical Fidelity (A3.2), Talk . . .	19
Cd players with variable output? Don't forget the Quad 99 CDP. http://www.quad-hifi.co.uk/99series.htm http://www.quad-hifi.co.uk/cdp_hifinews.pdf There has been some discussion of this CD Preamp all in one . . .	19
Rotel 1072 & Arcam 73 comparison Maybe this will help. http://forum.audiogon.com/cgi-bin/fr.pl?ddgtl&1083534349 My in home comparison of: Creek CD50mk1, Cary 308, Rega Planet 2000, Roksan Kandy mkIII, Arcam . . .	17
Efficient Bookshelfs on a budget? Just double check @ what OHM rating that 7.5 watts is... a lot of TV based amps output their watts @ 16 or 32 ohms. That would greatly affect your speaker selection	15
QUAD 21L or 22L opinions please punch them in I own the 21Ls :) I did not have the opportunity to audition the 22Ls at the time of purchase and they were also not within my budget at the time. First off these speakers are . . .	14
Best Low Budget Speakers Those would be my choices	13
Where to start? New to Analog I'll probably pickup the NAD PP2 as I can get it for around $150CDN locally. Still waiting on finding out what exactly the old turntable is, turns out my sister snarfed it from . . .	13
Speakers to compare to Paradigm Studio 100 V.3 Quad 21L or 22L both will easily better the Paradigm in imaging, clarity, neutrality, detail, and has one of the sexiest midranges around. Both dig deep, the 22L deeper	12
Looking for a speaker under $1000. used. Quad 11L/12L/21L/22L, any Epos	11
Paradigm Speaker Question: I just want to chime in my agreement with Vm8444 here - having auditioned the Paradigms and B&Ws in that pricepoint - I ended up with the Quad 21Ls (Floorstanders)and auditioned . . .	11
Paradigm or Monitor Audio's?? Any thoughts? I recently auditioned Paradigm Studio 20s / B&W 603s / and ended up buying Quad 21Ls (would've got the 12Ls but got a great deal from www.canadianhifi.com on the 21s) I was . . .	11
Bookshelf Speakers:500-900$CDN Advice for starter? That's 366US$ -> 659US$ actually. I've finally narrowed it down to three Speakers: Paradigm Monitor 5 Quad 12L B&W602 Anything else in that range I should really be examining . . .	11
Arcam CD73t or Rega Planet 2000 I have had both in my system. I do not think that the Arcam 73t is more 'detailed' than the Rega Planet 2000. I think that the detail levels they retrieve are similar, but that the. . .	10
Quad L22 or Castle Cornway to replace B&W N805 As a Quad owner (21L) I just want to point out something very quickly. Is it your speaker or is it other components in your signal chain that is contributing to the brightness . . .	10
Advice.. Integrated vs Seperates - Low Budget.. Thanks for the input all. My system is composed of: Quad 21L Speakers NAD C350 Integrated (To be Replaced) FT Audio LW1S2 Passive Pre-Amp Speaker Wire: NearSota - OTA Wire - Bi-. . .	10
QUAD or Arcam ? Just a quick comment regarding Quads & Amplification. I have Quad 21Ls myself and will be powering them with an Monarchy SM-70 within the next few months, moving away from a NAD . . .	10
Advice Please - Where to Spend $3-400 Ya - I think the most reasonable option is probably a DAC - and Shersta you are correct about me being able to add a pre-amp to my system which I have been giving some thought to . . .	10
The Smallest amp/speaker combination? Amp / CD player / DAC from Audionote (Zero Series) http://www.audionote.co.uk/lev0.htm Small speakers (but have never heard them) Anthony Gallo's http://www.roundsound.com	9
Guidance for a college student... The NAD T742 isn't actually that bad for two channel - its comparable to NAD's integrateds in that regard. I own a NAD C350 and the dealer I bought it from was a B&W/Wharfdale . . .	9
Cheap - effective A/D converters? ART DIO	8
Monitor Audio Gold 10's or Quad 12L Another vote for the Quad's	8
Subwoover and Quad L-Series Speaker comb. help That's awesome - you've already gone with the Sunfire's but just wanted to mention that some Quad L-series owners have gone with the new Velodyne DD series and seem to be enjoying . . .	7
In the Beginning I should add as well that I thoroughly enjoy listening too all kinds of music on this system and it really has exceeded all my expectations - I hope to be adding a NAD or Cambridge. . .	7
Remote Preamp $1000 Used I own the FT Audio as well and they do have a remote option now as well. It is a fantastic line stage. $550 US for the Pre-Amp $199 US for the Remote www.ftaudio.com The remote . . .	7
Nad new C352CT Here are some "facts" to refute James Lipiski http://www.nadelectronics.com/reviews/C352-0404_framset.htm " Of the changes made the most important are . . .	7
Epos els 3 vs Triangle Titus $300 range new/used.. Just wanted to comment on the Epos. I myself own Quad 21Ls and had the chance to listen to the entire Quad line - all of which are wonderful. Recently I had the pleasure of . . .	7
Monitor or fullrange ? In that pricepoint you truly must give a listen to the Quad 11/!12L. There is a decent amount of information on these speakers here on the 'Gon but they are the absolute darlings . . .	7
Scott Nixon - Sarudac+? TubeDac+? vs CI Audio Thanks for the responses :) In response to Listener57 I am running a pair of Quad 21Ls with a NADC350 Integrated Amplifier (click on my system for far too much information and . . .	7
NAD C350 or Cambridge A500? I have ended up with the NAD C350 - the 352 will not be available in my local market until December or so - and I sold my old Pioneer receiver so I bought what was available at . . .	7
Recommendation for a cd player-tricky question Arcam 73T	6
Head To Head: Creek/Arcam/Cary/Roksan... LONG Thank you :) The Cary & Creek comparison is still ongoing they are very close in each of their respective merits but both have different presentation styles which is making it . . .	6
Von Schweikert VR 1's or Totem Model 1 Signatures? Audition the Quad 12Ls if you can as well too. www.quad-hifi.co.uk	6
Quad 11L or B&W 601 S3? I also chose Quads over the B&Ws and Paradigm Reference 20s. I own the 21Ls myself which are 'quicker' than the 22s and go lower than the 12Ls. Your distance off the backwall is . . .	5
Quad 21L vs. Epos m15 I own the Quad 21Ls and have had the chance to listen to the Epos M15s for a total of about 8 hours. Not in thesame system, but both in home living room environments with similar . . .	5
Gamut CD1 Mk.2: Anyone own or listened to it? I have heard this unit and significantly prefer the Bluenote Stibbert	4
Recommendation wanted to upgrade my NAD CDP http://forum.audiogon.com/cgi-bin/fr.pl?ddgtl&1083534349 That is my in house comparison of the... Arcam 73T, Creek CD50, Cary 308, Rega Planet 2000, Roksan Kandy MkIII, and . . .	4
QUAD 21L Advice & I have the 21Ls I find that they need a LOT of room to breathe. 40 inches plus off the backwall if possible, its not with my current living room layout (sigh) so they are only 32 . . .	4
Which Quad's I own the Quad 21Ls. I would not call them "pronounced" I would call them non-forgiving. If you feed them a bright etchy source, that's how they will sound. Not saying that's . . .	4
Amps for Quad 12L I really suspect the Plinius will sound good. Monarchy Audio works well, so does Sophia Electric. I've heard good things about Tripath digital based amplifiers as well such as . . .	4
Will the Quad 22L fit my room and other equipment? I have the 21Ls and I completely agree with all the posters - especially about room placement sensitivity they aren't "incredibly picky" but do spend some time with them . . .	4
Paradigm 60 vs. Quad 21L From Quad's Website these are the listings for NY City only 2 other dealers in the state. ------------------------------------------- Park Avenue Audio, 425 Park Avenue South, New . . .	4
Epos M 12, Quad 11L or Von Schweikert VR - 1 I own Quads and love them - but you should probably add the Green Mountain Audio Europa's to your listening list	3
Thiel 1.5 vs. Paradigm Reference Studio 60 From a previous thread: http://forum.audiogon.com/cgi-bin/fr.pl?cspkr&1072447746 If you are looking at the Paradigm 60s you really - really need to give the Quad 21Ls a listen. . .	3
NAD C372 vs C370 I would concur with the previous poster, I own the NAD C350, but am not considering an upgrade to the C352 because the feature changes are not sufficient in my mind. Perhaps at . . .	3
Quad CDP 99 CD player This player has been getting a lot of forum time on the Audio Asylum so you may want to look there as well for some information. If you dig a bit here on the 'Gon it has been . . .	2
NAD C522BEE.. any info? Here's a site that has info on almost all the new NAD stuff. http://www.musicalapproach.co.uk/news/index.htm Including PDFs for most of them. The only new NAD Players I could . . .	2
Entry Level Transport .. Should have put this in the initial post. The Pioneer I am considering because I have heard it is a decent transport and down the road I can certainly add an external DAC to it. . .	2
Cambridge 640c output voltage? I have used the 640c with a Passive Pre-Amp (FT Audio's LW1S2) with no difficulties, so the output is likely north of 2.5v	1