My very basic systemNo reason you shouldn't be happy -- it's a nice little system. But be careful with your money when it comes time to upgrade to an integrated amp. Onkyo's surround receivers are some of the best aro... posted over 14 years ago | View comment | |
System good for a while.Great, simple system -- sensible, balanced, perfect for the room it's in. My only suggestion would be to investigate a different phono stage if you happen to be looking for a little more li... posted over 14 years ago | View comment | |
soon to be 2 channelYou know, some of today's home theater receivers come within shouting distance of budget-priced "audiophile" integrated amps. With that in mind:(1) Pioneer's receivers in particul... posted over 15 years ago | View comment | |
My budget 2 channelI think that's a nice upgrade. I owned the smaller Paradigm Studio 20s years ago and they were excellent. I wouldn't worry too much about the speakers being too close to the wall. I believe those a... posted almost 16 years ago | View comment | |
60 years, 3 houses, 2 owners, 1 systemI agree with Garryh, and more than that, I think this is the kind of system we need to see more of. Audiophiles focus too much on cabling and tweaks and pinpoint imaging and perfect soundstaging at... posted almost 16 years ago | View comment | |
60 years, 3 houses, 2 owners, 1 systemFantastic story. Thanks for posting. posted almost 16 years ago | View comment | |
A system built on pocket change.Not bad at all. Just goes to prove that, with patience, anyone can put together a decent music system on a beer budget. And should you decide to upgrade, the CD-67se and tuner should still continue... posted about 16 years ago | View comment | |
What next......Don't confuse the DL-103 with the DL-S1. The 103 is a vintage-sounding cartridge that's been around forever and had a dynamic, involving sound but it can sound a little uninformative. The DL-S1 is ... posted about 16 years ago | View comment | |
What next......You said you "love the way it sounds" right? So enjoy. Maybe when the Dynavector is ready for rebuild, try something up one price class. The Dynavector 17D3 would represent a small step u... posted about 16 years ago | View comment | |
Apartment StereoMan, I tell ya...Fisher 500C, Klipsch Heresy, Technics 1200...three components built to last a lifetime. You'll probably enjoy them just as much 10 years from now as you do today. And if you don't,... posted about 16 years ago | View comment | |
Apartment StereoVery cool mix of old and new. Love the Eames lounge chair, too. posted about 16 years ago | View comment | |
Best of 2001That's a great system and so what if the newest component was purchased in 2001? Why fix what ain't broken? It's nice to see a Technics 1200 on the top of your rack, too. Quality-wise, it's a perfe... posted over 16 years ago | View comment | |
My Analog SystemLooks like you're having fun -- and that's the most important thing. If you could land some stubby speaker stands on Audiogon or eBay and raise those Polks closer to ear level, that would probably ... posted over 16 years ago | View comment | |
Starting AnalogLP grooves contain microscopically small bumps and ridges that are read by a shard of diamond the size of the head of a pin. "Would isolating the turntable from the floor materially affect the... posted over 16 years ago | View comment | |
Starting AnalogThe Denon you have looks like it is basically a US-spec DP-500M with a different base. It's a decent turntable. Any variant of the DL-103 is good.So, the question is what kind of sound you ... posted over 16 years ago | View comment | |
First 2 ChannelFirst things first...neither the Jolida nor the Outlaw is quite up to driving the Mirage speakers. The M3-si had a sensitivity rating of around 83dB and the manufacturer recommends 100 watts MINIMU... posted about 17 years ago | View comment | |
A bang for a buck, budget system.Try bi-wiring those speakers. You'll be surprised. I was using 4PR with my ProAc Tablettes. Then I bought a 50-ft spool of 16-gauge MegaCable speaker wire at Radio Shack for $17.99 (USD), $50 worth... posted over 20 years ago | View comment |