I would have a hard time getting rid of the pieces you questioned. I'd take the cassette deck out. They really don't sound that good. I liked my RX 505 but it ultimately wasn't worth what I paid, and the space it took up on the rack. Cassettes are okay for in the car, but you deserve better in the office!
My brain hurts, tube integrated with RC and phono?
G'day fellow 'Goners,
I'm having some issues with space in my home office system, too many source components and not enough room on my rack. The current set up:
-Oracle Alexandria turntable, MMT arm, Grado Platinum cartridge
-Atlantic Reference series 5-shelf stand (mahogany)
-YBA CD Integre CD player
-Pioneer 9500 II tuner
-Nakamichi RX-202 Cassette Deck
-Classe Audio Model Thirty preamplifier (with phono stage and remote)
-Classe Audio DR-8 amplifier
-Martin Logan Aerius bi-wire speakers
My office is about 12 by 14 and treated with Roomtunes. I listen almost exclusively to rock on this system and don't want to get rid of any of my source components. So I figure to make room I'm better off selling my Classe amp and preamp and going to an integrated. Great opportunity to add tubes to this set up.
I did some homework, it's damned near impossible to find a tube integrated around $2k (used) that has a remote control (need this for when the phone rings) and a phono stage. I'd love to pick up the BAT 300 but haven't won the lotto in ages. The culprits I've looked into include Jadis, Jolida, Antique Sound, and Rogue. The Rogue Tempest has a remote (volume up/down) and an optional phono stage so it's a strong contender even if the remote is a bit of a joke.
Any ideas or opinions? Thanks, Jeff
I'm having some issues with space in my home office system, too many source components and not enough room on my rack. The current set up:
-Oracle Alexandria turntable, MMT arm, Grado Platinum cartridge
-Atlantic Reference series 5-shelf stand (mahogany)
-YBA CD Integre CD player
-Pioneer 9500 II tuner
-Nakamichi RX-202 Cassette Deck
-Classe Audio Model Thirty preamplifier (with phono stage and remote)
-Classe Audio DR-8 amplifier
-Martin Logan Aerius bi-wire speakers
My office is about 12 by 14 and treated with Roomtunes. I listen almost exclusively to rock on this system and don't want to get rid of any of my source components. So I figure to make room I'm better off selling my Classe amp and preamp and going to an integrated. Great opportunity to add tubes to this set up.
I did some homework, it's damned near impossible to find a tube integrated around $2k (used) that has a remote control (need this for when the phone rings) and a phono stage. I'd love to pick up the BAT 300 but haven't won the lotto in ages. The culprits I've looked into include Jadis, Jolida, Antique Sound, and Rogue. The Rogue Tempest has a remote (volume up/down) and an optional phono stage so it's a strong contender even if the remote is a bit of a joke.
Any ideas or opinions? Thanks, Jeff