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So, what do you think of it? Sound as good as it looks?

Thanks for the suggestions. Tracking indicates I may get the Yamaha tomorrow. Anxious to see how it sounds. Good to know there options if it doesn't work out. There were a few Haflers I saw for sale...

Thanks to all. Due partly to what was available in my price range, I ended up w/ a Yamaha C-60. Its something I'd like to try & if it doesn't suit me, it is a recognized name & should be easily...

cool in a stacked wooden boxes sort of way.

Anybody have any experience with Parasound PHP850 or Parasound pre's in general (modest ones, I'm sure the Halo is wonderful)? How would this compare to an Adcom GTP 500 or Yamaha C series? I'm just...

Not an expert on AV equipment but I powered Monitor 70s with a 100wpc NAD receiver & was very happy. Plenty of punch from the bass & never turned the amp over 1/2 way in our modest size living room....

We "do" audio as a hobby & like things for reasons other than impeccable sound. We don't criticize guys who put their souls into fixing an old Mustang because we all "get it". Good luck with your...

Bi wiring seemed to help also but I did not do back to back comparisons. Seemed to add some punch to the bass but again; thats an impression, not a fact.

I was powering a pair of Monitor 70s with a 100wpc NAD receiver & it was too loud for comfort much above 1/2 throttle. That was 2 channel/ music only. Maybe that makes a difference.

Good luck with it. Liking the wood trim - nice touch.

Never had one so I don't know how they sound but it sure looks classy. I take it the "sub" button is a subsonic filter for rumble.

so, you think its the new player or the better recordings (SACD) or both?

Don't have one but the fact that its popular is surely a good sign.

if that sounds 1/2 as good as it looks......... classic, just classic.

Thanks for the suggestions. I have read Rockwells glowing review of the Adcom. Not a lot of love here for the Yamaha. Maybe I'm trying to do something on the cheap & I should just accumulate...

Both are appx $175 to my door. I like the NAD but 100wpc wasn't driving the Vandies to my satisfaction. As long as I was changing, I figured I'd make the move to separates. But I need to stay on...

I have an opportunity for am Adcom GTP 500II or a Yamaha C70. Similar price & condition. I listen mainly to phono or CD. Classical, acoustic, some pop music. PS audio 200CXamp & Vandersteen 2CE...

I just sold mine & they are great speakers. They have some frequencies where they were a hair laid back but never muddy or muffled. The highs were crisp & the bass punchy. I was powering them with a...

We will all buy their products because it will be on the grocery shelves. They will continue to purchase shelf position from the retailers. Also, I think this is more about exporting to the Chinese...

The Vandies definitely have a sweet spot & the vertical dimension is important The difference between 32" & 48" from the floor makes an easily audible difference in quality. Also, not too close to a...

When I auditioned some used Vandersteens 2ce sigs I was pretty impressed. Used that would work for your budget. Got a pair with stands for $300 off CL several weeks ago. Nice neutral speakers. I...

Interesting thread. I believe I just bought one of the 200 CX's referenced above. After a good cleaning, it makes a small discharge on shut down but nothing excessive - I'm certainly not worried...

I almost pulled the trigger on one but got a PS Audio 200CX instead. The GFA5500 is greatly admired. I couldn't hear them side by side so I'd be interested in your impressions once you get a chance...

Sure did spice up that room. Lokks way more inviting & apparently sounds more inviting too. +1 on the Poang. Huge bang for the buck. Interesting comment about reflections from the headrest...

I got both versions at work today. Some of the searches were really slow or didn't function but that could be because of the security & blocks on the corporate network.