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    WTB: CD Player (Marantz, Rotel, Adcom, Others?)

    in Garage Sale

    Posted

    So after completing a few extra jobs as well as off-loading some stuff, I find that I have a little extra cash to upgrade some components of my systems. I normally listen to my turntable but thought it time to get a proper CD player (as I'm just using a JVC DVD player that I picked up at a thrift store). 

     

    Now, I want to add that I am usually pretty skeptical of CD player upgrades because I don't really know what I'm getting into. For me, the difference between a nice turntable with a great cartridge against a junk table has been night and day. I don't know if I've heard a CD player that has provided me the same difference. That being said, I'd like to lean on some of you here that probably have more experience in the CD player department.

     

    While I don't know much, I know that part of what you're paying for when you're buying a CD player is the DAC, and that some players are known to have much better DACs than others. This is where I could use some help because I know absolutely nothing about that stuff.

     

    BRASS TAX: So, I'd like to buy a used CD player below $300. That's not a lot, but I got other things in mind for the money too. 

     

    Questions: What are some nice brands and models I should be looking into for that kind of money? I've heard Rotel and Adcom are good. I know Marantz to have made great vintage receivers, but that's about it. What should I be looking for? Am I hopeless if i don't have an external DAC? 

     

    My current power sources are  a Marantz 2230 and Sansui AU-717. 

    WTB: Cornwall's in nice condition. Chicago Area

    in Garage Sale

    Posted · Edited by Mr. Clark

    The Cornwalls will rock, but many here will point you to the Chorus II that has a much tighter bass. Not Heritage exactly but close to it. They can fill a room, too.

    With that kinda space, you might look into some other options like the K-horns or Scalas. For me, they need an added subwoofer.

    Some other things to consider is your budget and how far you're willing to travel. Some guys around here go cross country!

    Welcome to the Forums!

    Met more great folks from the forum

    in Lounge

    Posted

    Jim,

     

    It was our great pleasure to meet you, too. Mike and I are only a year into buying and listening to Klipsch and it's helpful for us to learn. Thanks for being such an amicable fella and I'd love to be included in any kind of Chicago meet up in the future. This is a great community!

     

    Trevor

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    Chorus 2 vs. Cornwall

    in General Klipsch Info

    Posted

    I've been listening to my Heresy's, with a sub, for about 6 hours today and can't wait to get the Chorus 2's home tomorrow. I placed them in the front left and right positions of my HT, in place of my Polk's and listened to mostly music in stereo. What an incredible sound these boxes produce! Now it's kind of difficult to listen to my main HT rig with the Polk's back in place. It's like I lost a chunk of my hearing going back to them, not from the volume, but the lack of detail. I guess the Chorus 2's and Heresy's are going to the main HT position, which is where I spend the majority of my listening time these days. The Heresy's have been in my workshop, and I haven't been in there much lately, so today is the first time in quite a while that I've fired them up. It's amazing how quickly we adjust to one thing and forget another sound wise. It's not like the Polk rig sounds bad, just different. Hopefully I'll be able to swing a proper matching center channel and better sub sometime soon. I hate when that happens.

    You get them home yet, Stump?

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    At what point do you give up?

    in Lounge

    Posted

    Mr. Clark, on 03 Jun 2015 - 08:15 AM, said:   Youthman, on 03 Jun 2015 - 08:12 AM, said: Maybe it was my fault for asking 5 questions.  Probably should have only asked 4.    5?? Clearly one too many!   Saved for reference….only ask 4 questions

     

    Four is the limit. Didn't you read the Craigslist handbook??? :laugh:  

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    At what point do you give up?

    in Lounge

    Posted

    I hate when that happens and it happens to me with some regularity. People apparently hate it when you ask questions about what they are selling. He probably unloaded it onto someone who asked fewer questions. In my experience, the seller usually goes quiet once I've sent a third e-mail asking about the stuff. 

     

    This, by no means, indicates that you're at fault. I like when people ask me about what I sell because it means that what I'm selling is meeting a specific need in someone's home. That being said, most people on Craigslist go for the path of least resistance. I've gotten to the point where, if it's close, I just show up. And if it's not, I ask questions and hope they're not the type to get annoyed.  :lol:

    Chorus 2 vs. Cornwall

    in General Klipsch Info

    Posted

    Popular opinion is that the Chorus II are better than the Cornwall. Cornwall goes only slightly deeper, but people don't like that the cabinets resonate so much. 

     

    I have Chorus IIs, which I love, but I must admit that the Cornwall is probably my favorite speaker. The soundstage is much larger. That being said, Chorus IIs are a fantastic speaker that most prefer over the rest. It's got a smaller footprint than the CW and the sound is "less muddy" on bass heavy hits. You will not be disappointed with the CIIs, they are fantastic. 

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    WTB: Heresy II or III (Indianapolis)

    in Garage Sale

    Posted

    I love Heresys. While I love a good stockpile of Klipsch, I would be satisfied with a pair of Heresy IIs and a small tube amp. 

     

    Of course, if you can snag Quartets or Forte IIs, those are great options too. WAF is a little lower on those, I'm afraid. 

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