Jalen01

Listening room is finished basement 20X 30. Was only gonna use pro amp temporarily til I can afford a better integrated amp from the list above. I just didn't want to damage the drivers by overpowering them is all. Thanks, J

Thanks for the replies guys. I have requested more pictures of the cabs etc. The Seller has yet to respond. What's the difference in the k-55 and k52 drivers? Also what is power handling on the Corns would 200+ SS watts be too much? I ask cause I only have HT recievers and a pro amp at the moment. I will eventually get a new amp/integrated sometime afterwards. what are thoughts on cheaper integrateds such as: Creek 5350 classic, Prima luna models, bel canto s3001 & vintage mcintosh 6100/6200. If you have suggestion in this range pls fell free to add them. I have tried a jolida 102b (with decent tubes) with my rf3's, didn't notice any special jump in performance over the SS amps I had at that time. Thanks, J

Hi There, Been away for a while, but back with questions. I'm considering getting cornwall cwo from local ebay seller: http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ih=013&sspagename=STRK%3AMEWA%3AIT&viewitem=&item=230041921262&rd=1&rd=1 I guess if memory serves cwo is either cornwalls in oak/oil finish right? I emailed the seller back to try and get the serial numbers to try and help identify the production year. The drivers from the pictures looks either really dusty or in bad shape. The seller says the the wood is in excellent condition. Any opinions on these, should I go for em? Vintage Corns usually sell in the 700-800 dollar range right? Thanks, J

If that's all your looking for?? Try a decent 120-200 watter from Rotel, B&K, Mcintosh, ATI, or Bryston etc etc...with Cheap Creek OBH- 12 or a Parasound 850 Preamp. You'll be amazed at the spl's you'll get then. Not to mention the extra BASS and Dynamics. I've thrown several Parties with mine (Mostly House Parties, One Block Party) Very Good Loud Sounds for the money!!!! On the other hand if your looking for "Audiophile Type" sounds you may need to audition some......and look at better source player. Good luck

Sorry to Butt-in, Are there any other post with "reviews\first imprressions" on the Blue Berry, Besides the " Thanks Mark" Post?

I too can't wait for results from the shoot-outs involving the Sony Es players and the Ah! I've been saying for a while now, that "IMHO" The ES Players are some of finest players you can get in their price brackets. Even simular Units from Marantz, Rotel & Arcam (sp?) couldn't cut it. Something about the systems utilizing the ES's just sounded so right for me. If my moneys were different I'd definely have one in my system.

Great write up(s) guys...... I guess when I can muster up the coinage, I'll be getting one of those AE-3 DJH's Thanks alot, Jalen

Sssweet!!!! See some of you guys round here have to be "Da Man Next to the Man" In the Microsoft or some darn Company. It's Hard Trying to keep up. Does Your AE-3 DJH have a remote???? J

Oh, Now Here You Guys Go!!! Just when I was getting ready to Try something from A.E.S. in front of my system. You Guys turn and shoot them down. Is A.E.S. gear any good or should I look at something Else? Any of you ever try any of the Rogue Audio Pre's 66 or 99 Magnums??? How do you think they would compare to the A.E. Gear Pre's? Thanks, Jalen

I for one am very happy for you Gary. I can't wait to get my systems kinks worked out. Cheers, Jalen

By The Way, DeanG just picked up a 9000ES from http://www.audiogon.com . You may want to ask Him for his thoughts on the Player? Good Luck, Jalen

Yeah Dean, I hang out at The "Gon" regularly. I just picked up My Mcintosh 7100 from there a few months back. I've seen those 9000es there quite a few times both moded and original. For Myself, I think that getting Amps, Pre's and Speakers are fine from the used markets. But, For some reason I'm a bit skeptical about buying used Cd players. I think I may just hold off and buy a new near top of the line Sony Es Model when we get back State Side In a few years. Thanks, Jalen

Minn_Male: What Source (CD Player) Are You Using Now? I Bet that adding a good Cd Player to the mix would get you on the right path. I heard a few Marantz, Rotel's and I own A Cambridge Audio D500se. But, IMHO none of these units compare to a Good Sony ES (777es, 9000es, 555es) Model. With the Sony's at work, the Cd's I brought sounded more like real music. Soundstaging, Airy Highs, Decay notes and Piano's had real weight to them etc etc......Of course the 9000es model from above is only avalible from the used markets now that it's discontinued. May be worth a try. Note: I Beleive The 9000es didn't do cd-r's Take your amp to your nearest Sony ES Dealer, and give some of their higher end models a listen. May turn out to be just what the Dr. odered.... Jalen

Yeah Dean, Those were my thoughts exactly, when demoing those ES players. The 9000es even in the unmodified state was very Airy and had huge Soundstage. Just sounded right for some reason. Man, I wish I had've gone for one of those instead of My cheaper Cambridge option. But, Live and Learn. For now on when demoing gear and it sounds "Right" I'm going to shoot for the whole set-up. Jalen

You Guys are obviously not too concerned about multi-channel playback (DVD-A\SACD) with your Tubed CD Players in place. Just curious, have any of you heard an Sacd demo on players like the Sony ES models or The New Philips 963? And what were your thoughts? From what I hear alot of these models are pretty smooth with "REDBOOK" playback as well. My experiences are only with the Sony ES Models (SCD-1? - 222ES). IMO, they were all pretty solid units on mostly REDBOOK, with an Outstanding demo of DSOTM on sacd thrown in. Any thoughts about how these or other "quality Sacd Players" compare if at all to your Tubed Joints? If you haven't figured it out by now? I may be in the market for new CD player as well, is the reason for all the questions. Thanks, Jalen

Took me about 3-4 days(movies, TV and cd's) before my RF-3II's settled down. I would have to crank My Ol' Pioneer to about half way to get decent lvls out of it. On that 3-4th day I only had to turn it a couple notches to get to those same lvls. Enjoy Your Speakers, Jalen

EL, Your center is still brand new isn't it? You may have to run it in a little more for it to loosen up. The Newer Ref Line is supposed to be better per the People who compared the older and newer models. I'm guessing there won't be that much difference from the RC-3II's and the new RC-35, only the appearance. But, then again I've yet to listen to the newer line-up. Good Luck, Jalen

I can't speak on the Adcoms. I do have an older Rotel RB976 (RMB 1066 Is the newer version of my amp) 6ch X 60watts\5ch X 70watts\3ch X 150watts. If your looking for an immediate improvement with your HT? Then the Rotels(100-200 Watts) is the way to go. I think you'll also notice alittle difference in your music as well (Bass Response, Dynamics etc....). Good Luck Jalen

Nice set-up E.D. I get mine (JVC) On Tuesday afternoon....can't wait Cheers!!!! J

thank you for the response....... J

Yeah, Marksdad: Redbook (Regular CD's) Whats your opinion on Cd Playback???? J

Hi Guys, How are those Denons (2900's) with Redbook playback? You Guys Ever do any Sony Es, Cambridge Audio, Philips 963 & Rega Planet type comparisions for redbook with your Denons? I would like all the details if you have the time........ There's still some Denon 1600's avalible at under $500.00 (pretty solid unit per reviews. Pregressive Scan\No Chroma Bug, DVD-A) what are you guys thoughts on this Player? Since the Wife just bought a new JVC 56" HDTV WS Unit. I may be in the market for a good Progressive (well rounded) dvd player as well. Thanks, Jalen

Thanks Mdeneen: I don't know anymore....Dac.....Mac SS pre........Arc....or just say the hell with it for now, and get me a better Av pre (Outlaw 950) for my HT rig. anyway thanks to all whom responded.... Jalen

Truth Be told. I personally don't think that the RC-3 Is a 100% perfect match for the Rf-3's. On Paper they have the same size horn loaded tweets, so the highs should match-up better (That's ok). Problem I have In My Set-up is that the F3's always seem to over power the C3 in big action movies (Dialog is almost always lost mist of the booms). My problem may very well be with the Processor (Aging Pioneer). Your Yamaha on the other hand may be alot better with these type of scense. At Least that what I read about Yamaha's (Good With Dialog). So, until I get a better processor the RC-7 seems like the better option. As far as the KG or KS matching with the RF-3 goes. For Rears You Could Easy Live with nonmatching for a while( I did with JBLs in the rear sounded fine). The Rs3 are better mind you! The Center to fronts is a whole other story. You'll have to just try it out and see. Borrow\buy a radio shack spl meter and set things up via the reciever pink noise sweeps (You Can also get a set-up disc Avia, Sound and Vision for these sweeps). And see what you come up with???? Good Luck, Jalen

Kjon: Now a DAC may be a good option as well. Again, I knows Jack About Dacs...Dacs Are Digital right? Do they Offer Digital to analog conversions? If not, then the only option for me and a Dac would be with my aging Pioneer Reciever.... Martin Logan speakers are something special. At least the one model(?) I heard a demo on. (Almas Hi-Fi) Out In Dearborn, MI had a pair of their (ML) Top Of Their Line 8' tall Joints, ran off of mostly Krell electronics. Man, these had the hairs standing on my neck and arms, My ears were turning like some kind radar. You could feel the electricity flowing from these guys. The Jazz they had playing (Probably Dana Krall don't remember) The Female vocalist was standing right there in front of me, about 8' away from the speakers, like I could reach out and grab a Boobie or something. SWEET!!! I guess that is called Imaging??? Or is that soundstage? Who here owns a dac? any comments??? Jalen