Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] speaker amp recommendations please

2009-04-18 Thread ErikM
How about a pair of Monitor Audio Silver RS6 and a Creek Evolution 2 integrated?? -- ErikM ErikM's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=7576 View this thread:

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] speaker amp recommendations please

2009-04-17 Thread starcat
I would recommend you get the BW Nautilus 805. They are exceptional and would probably fit (used) within your budget. -- starcat starcat's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=15970 View this thread:

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] speaker amp recommendations please

2009-04-07 Thread iPhone
aubuti;411600 Wrote: I'm looking to upgrade the system in my living room/lounge and would like some advice to help come up with a shortlist to audition. I've seen the similar threads that have come up in the past (including 'this thread on speakers'

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] speaker amp recommendations please

2009-04-07 Thread aubuti
iPhone;413433 Wrote: Do you have the electronics and are just looking for Speakers? If yes, I still go back to my post in the Speaker Thread. Used Vandersteen Model 2 Signatures either the original or the newer II's. For brand new, the Thiel 1.6s or the Vandersteen Model 1C. It is hard to

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] speaker amp recommendations please

2009-04-07 Thread iPhone
aubuti;413495 Wrote: I'm looking to upgrade my amp as well, because the ones I have available (a 'vintage' JVC JA-S44 and a gagTechnics SA-EX140/gag) are only basic low-to-mid end consumer grade that probably won't do justice to the speakers. I'm willing to go second-hand on the amp as well,

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] speaker amp recommendations please

2009-04-07 Thread opaqueice
aubuti;411600 Wrote: My budget is around US$1200 -- I don't feel obliged to spend that much, but I could exceed it by a little and be okay. I'm fine with going on the second-hand market such as Audiogon. And I should say that I'd be open to active monitors or amp+passive speakers. You can

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] speaker amp recommendations please

2009-04-06 Thread kphinney
aubuti;411600 Wrote: I'm looking to upgrade the system in my living room/lounge. The room is about 13ft x 15ft (4m x 4.6m) with an 8ft ceiling, .We listen to various types of music, rock, acoustic, vocal, classical, although not much jazz. My budget is around US$1200 I can

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] speaker amp recommendations please

2009-04-06 Thread kphinney
http://www.6moons.com/audioreviews/omega/grande6_4.html I'm sure you can cut out a bit of the extras and cull it down to about $1200 The $2500 system Omega Grande 6 speakers - $800 Skylan Stands - $200 Play sand - $2.53 Jolida 102B Integrated Amp - 550* Cabling (at 10%) 250**

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] speaker amp recommendations please

2009-03-31 Thread SuperQ
I would start with the speakers, anything in the small to medium size floorstander would be more than enough for a room that size. Shop around, find something for about $1000/pair. Then find a good used home theater amp. I'm betting there are lots around from people upgrading to units that can

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] speaker amp recommendations please

2009-03-31 Thread Shredder
Check audiogon (high end audio's ebay). Aerial, Dynaudio,Dali, Totem, Tyler (to name a few) make nice monitors or small floor standers that you can pick up for under $1k. -- Shredder Shredder's Profile:

[SlimDevices: Audiophiles] speaker amp recommendations please

2009-03-30 Thread aubuti
I'm looking to upgrade the system in my living room/lounge and would like some advice to help come up with a shortlist to audition. I've seen the similar threads that have come up in the past (including 'this thread on speakers' (http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=42541)), and it