mcpal
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| Favorite one box C.D.?? The Levinson 390S is the best player I've heard and I've listened to many one-box players and transport & DAC combinations. Detailed but very analog sounding with a wide and deep soundstage. The only problem is price, it's expensive (too rich ... | |
| mark levinson service I had a 334 amplifier that needed service last year. Their service department was first class - repaired it quickly and even paid for shipping back to me. I was not even the original owner! I think they are just as good as Bryston in this respect. | |
| Any new Opus 21 onwers? I second Acuujim's recommendation. It is superior to the CD55 and CD50 (both good players). It is best if run direct in via balanced, it has a very good sounding analog voulme control. The Opus 21 is strictly a no frills player (no programming opt... | |
| Plinius SA-250 or Mark Levinson/Krell/Mc I have not heard the SA-250 but I used to owned a SA-100 Mk III. It did not sound nearly as good as a Levinson 334 on my B&W 802's. The Levinson was better in all respects - especially bass. However, it is possible that the SA-250 may sound be... | |
| Best used preamp for around $1000. . . For the money, a Threshold T3 is a great value. | |
| Best CD Player, new or used between $1-2K The Resolution Audio CD50 is the best anywhere near the specified price range, the CD55 is even better but is over $2000. | |
| Best Cd Player for $2000 used The Resolution Audio CD50 is the best in this price range. | |
| Best CD player now made. Resolution Audio CD50 and CD55 - as good as the very best currently available! | |
| Levinson vs Threshold vs Plinius vs Bry I owned the Bryston 4B ST and replaced it with a Mark Levinson 334. The Levinson surpasses the Bryston in every aspect, including having far greater current capacity even though it is 125 watts vs 250 watts for the Bryston. I compared the Levinson... |