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2-ch rig: Revel Performa3 F208 (or SDA-2B TL modded when the mood strikes), W4S STP-SE, NAD C275BEE, VPI HW-19. Sumiko FT-3, AT-15SS, DIY Pearl Phono, Denafrips Ares II, Daphile on Dell Wyse 5070; Home Theater: JVC DLA-X790, Vapex 100" screen, Sony STR-ZA5000ES, Polk RTiA7, CSiA6, RT-25i height and surround, SVS 25-31PC+; Main Floor TV: Sony XBR-A8H, Pioneer SC-71, Polk R200/R300, RSL Speedwoofer 10E
  • Re: Amplifier on a budget

    That Cambridge is newer and well reviewed, but I'm not sure if it has enough power to make the CRS+ really sing at higher levels. Under 85dB it is probably fine. It could be a stop-gap/stepping …
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  • Re: Amplifier on a budget

    I can't help you with tube amp stuff. I've avoided learning much of anything about them :D Buying an amp can be like a gauntlet of sifting through ads and seemingly wasting time researching…
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  • Re: Amplifier on a budget

    I would also open up your search to Integrated Amps if you haven't been looking at those. If you don't already have a preamp, an integrated might be an easier solution. Separate Pre-amps ha…
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  • Re: SDA CRS or CRS+

    The Adcom 555 should also have good amounts of power, but beware that at their age, it may need some refreshing of worn capacitors or other parts. Also, F1 nut probably won't agree that anything…
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  • Re: What did you do to your stereo rig today?

    For anyone thinking no luv-seat for me, they actually specialize in single recliners. The cushions and mechanism are the same in any version. 1, 2, 3 seats, all the same.
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