Shaun K

Odd, I didn't get an email notification about the tagging. Thanks for doing that though, feel free to do it again next time. I couldn't possibly fit more speakers into this house though, unless they were maybe some RP-280F's...

I guess I missed out. That's what I get for having a job I suppose

Nice, was it from Audiogon? My 7005 shows up tomorrow, can't wait to try it out once the XLR cables arrive

Good luck in your search! Took me about a month to find the right Marantz prepro for my needs, but it was worth the wait (I hope)

There are usually a few for sale on Audiogon. I just picked one up there for $355 + shipping last week. Look for auction listings from soundvideo, he always seems to be selling Marantz gear from his repeat customers.

This is the dealer I purchased my Reference Premier speakers from back in August. Nice guy, he even delivered them to my house since he was in the area. Also let me pay him with Paypal in my driveway

I replied to the ad very early on Sunday as well. I didn't hear back all day and assumed they were sold, but late in the afternoon I heard back from the seller that they were free for the next 2 hours and I could come over right away. I asked for the address and 10 minutes later I got the reply about "15 other buyers" and that someone was offering $300. I don't argue that $300 is still a good deal but I didn't have time to play games, so I said I would pass. Congrats on getting them though, they looked clean and were considerably cheaper than the ratty Heresy's I just bought last month.

Not surprised, it was a good deal even at the $300 he said he was being offered. I'm better off saving the $ for a processor though

I tried to buy them, was even told to come over yesterday evening...but then he started playing games and said that others were offering him more than asking price, so I told him I was no longer interested. Seemed too good to be true I guess.

I doubt they'd even have a replacement Samson S1000 amp, and I'm not the original owner either

I saw that deal too, and briefly thought about getting one...but then my wife reminded me that I have an SVS sitting in the garage unused due to a flaky amp, and the replacement amp happens to be $399 at Parts-Express

Can't wait to try them out, but I need to save for a processor first

Wow, have the 2200's been around for over 11 years now? I thought Outlaw was selling the Model 200 back then? I was kinda disappointed when he asked for cash on top, but maybe I should have done it anyway (I think he wanted $100 plus my CF-2's)

Yep, decided to go with the Outlaw monos from teaman. I might need a third mono for my center if I go the processor route, but if I get an AVR then I should be fine for power.

Ended up being moot, as the guy decided he wanted cash on top and I wasn't willing to do that. I ended up selling them to a new forum member though! He'll be using them for rear fill with his CF-4's.

Sorry for disappearing, had a busy few days. PM sent, let's do this :). Now I just need to find a decent processor...thinking Marantz 7005, any opinions?

a DIY sub is something I want to try out in the future. I just need to improve my woodworking skills a little, and get some good tools I suppose Thanks for the link, some good reading for this weekend!

Out of my budget, but if they were here in town then I might start making contingency plans

I need to send you mine! They are in serious need of refinishing...

So if it's not the watts or how many that count, then why bother with that Emotiva or Mac at all? Why not just use your 40wpc amp for everything? Why are we OK with pushing 500w to a 12" sub but not OK with 150w to a speaker that has a much larger driver? I understand that the horns don't need much juice, but physics tells me that a 15" woofer needs some power to move air around. As far as the 3.1 goes, I would prefer not to use them with a sub while listening to music, but for movies I don't mind. There's still a good chance that I won't have a sub in that room for a long time, there really isn't much room for it.

I listened to these on the tube amps at Matthews house when I picked them up. While they sounded nice they had little bass response, and even Matt said I would be better off sending lots of power to these. I also plan to use these in a 3.1 system for movies, not just music. That alone has me wondering how I would use tube amps in any way that's within my budget and sounds good.

Wow, so many great responses! Thanks for all the options and sorry I haven't replied until now. Been busy with work the last couple days and I've had some problems trying to reply to multiple posts on this forum lately. Anyway, here goes... That's a nice looking amp, and I've always wanted to try out NAD gear. Have to see if I can make the budget work though, it's pretty tight now. Definitely interested in the M2200's, since I planned to get an Outlaw 975 eventually. I just wish there was a phono input on the 975, but adding an outboard preamp is an option I guess. This is what I love about asking questions here...I'd never even heard of Acurus but now it's on the radar and knowing that many of you have enjoyed them makes me feel better about trying out something new. The 3 channel might be a good option for me since I only plan to run 3.1 for the next couple years. You're an instigator aren't you . That 1.5t is definitely on the table, but those big beauties are probably way over budget for me Nice amp, I will keep it in mind. Curious to know more about the ALK's...are those upgraded drivers? I can't find any info on them after a couple quick Google searches.

I wasn't, but I had to watch the boil since no one else is home. Plus there's already a full keg in the fridge, I might have been having some of that...

Shocking, really

Lucky for me I'm brewing some beer today, so I can't leave the house