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opinion request

  1. BobBobberson

    What should I do with my Optimus STS-1000s?

    Hello! I am new to the world of audio and I'm hoping for any opinions or advice regarding my speaker situation. I have recently come into possession of these Optimus (Radio Shack brand I would assume), STS-1000s from a guy down the street for $20. It's come to my attention that the suspension...
  2. OisterMoist

    Yamaha CR 2020 Opinion Request

    Hello everyone, I'm looking to upgrade my current receiver to a Yamaha CR 2020 in great condition. I've been hearing that this model of Yamaha sounds wonderful, and it's a great addition to a setup. The price is less than $1,000 US. My current receiver is a Yamaha CR 620 and a Pioneer...
  3. Will2225

    Klipsch Cornwall I vs Snell Type Ai

    I've gotten to the point where I just need to downsize and I have three turntables (a pioneer PL 530, a rega rp3, a Thorens TD 150), a Marantz 2325, a Marantz 2270, a Fisher 500c an early model decware mini torii, an audio research sp-9mkii and now Snell type Ai speakers with brand new woofers...
  4. Benjib

    Nicely Updated Dynaco ST-35 or Stock Fisher SA-100?

    I need help. I am finally putting together my first tube-based system. I have initial budget of approximately $1000 CAD for an amp. In my area there are two amps that I like (but haven't heard). One is a nicely updated but mostly stock Dynaco ST-35 with new boards/components, new tubes, new...
  5. scootsity5

    Your FAVORITE carts?

    Hello all, Asking for purely subjective thoughts here, what are your favorite carts and why? They don't have to have the greatest specs or anything, I'm just curious what people love and why? What deck do you love it on? Are there other carts you love on other decks? While I think this is...
  6. ratatatwilly

    Wharfedale Diamond 10.1

    Hello all! I have a nice pair of Wharfedale Diamond 10.1's that I love and have served me well but I'm looking to upgrade to another pair of bookshelves and wanted to get the boards opinion. I use these in a 2.1 setup with my SVS SB2000. Price point <$1,000 with stands How I'm listening -...
  7. ratatatwilly

    Wharfedale Diamond 10.1

    Hello all! I have a nice pair of Wharfedale Diamond 10.1's that I love and have served me well but I'm looking to upgrade to another pair of bookshelves and wanted to get the boards opinion. I use these in a 2.1 setup with my SVS SB2000. Price point <$1,000 with stands How I'm listening -...
  8. D

    Technics still the best?

    so they say vinyl is a hipster thing, but I’m 40 and can attest that there’s an openness and more personal experience with vinyl than CD, than MP3. When CDs came out, I was excited to get this new technology, and eventually they made CD players for your car. Wow. But now I find myself 40...
  9. R. Mallow

    Opinions re: Acoustat Spectra 22's vs. Model 3

    Hi all, I am hoping to crowdsource opinions about Acoustat Spectra 22's vs. Model 3's (early model, i think? they have the wood base that extends up about a foot and, i think, blue medallions). A pair of each have cropped up near me and I've long heard great things of Acoustat. I know my...
  10. Vilmerok

    hi-end tube Amp ?

    Hi, My current setup is JBL4311B - Pioneer A656. Favorite music is hard/art/jazz rock of 60's-70's on vinyl. I like how is sound my setup. But several friends of mine have tube amplifiers and compare to my integrated amp it sound different. I would say sound is soft and warm. I very like it...
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