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Dave’s Faves – Rogue RP-1
Rogue RP-1 Preamp, $1800 (3.2h, 15.25w, 14.4d, 16 lbs) Rogue’s RP-1 is an American built, tube preamp. It has the endemic tube luster you just might crave after you have a taste. RP-1 is a serious audiophile grade preamp. To achieve its conspicuous high level of clarity and three dimensionality, it is a pure analog preamp- no DAC or Bluetooth on board….
Dave’s Faves – Grado RS 1x Headphones
Grado RS 1x Headphones $750 Grado’s new RX 1x headphones offer a host of technological innovations to deliver conspicuously warmer, more musical sound than mass oriented brands. They are distinctly less bright and zingy than highly advertised brands that don’t use Grado’s TLC. It starts with Grado’s 50mm X series diaphragm. The diaphragm is twelve percent larger and more responsive than that…
Dave’s Faves – Rega Planar 2 Turntable
Rega Planar 2 Turntable $895 Price includes Ortofon Red MM Cartridge If you’ve done some home work on record playing machines I’m betting the name Rega isn’t new to you. Rega is a family owned company that still makes its turntables in the UK. There are distinct advantages to giving a rip about how you make mechanical devices. That… is what separates…
Dave’s Faves – Bryston Tiny A, $990 Per Pair
(13.5h, 8.5w, 8.25d, 90dB SPL, 8 ohms) To get more background on Bryston speakers please take a minute to read “Bryston Speakers”. The background story and speaker technology is described there. This entry is specific to the Tiny A. The warranty on all Bryston speakers is 20 years! Tiny A: Hot Off The Presses! Up until now, Bryston has only made 3-way…
Dave’s Faves – Bryston BCD-3, CD Player $4500
(3.325h, 17 or 19w, 11.53d, 10 lbs, Available in Black or Silver) I’m a huge CD fan. It’s still my favorite way to listen to music. You put the CD in the tray, hit play, and listen to music. It’s simple. It sounds great. No clicks and pops. There’s no time wasted with maintenance. I play albums all the way through. I’m…
Dave’s Faves – Bryston A1
Bryston A1 Speakers $4990 Per Pair Walnut, Black, Boston Cherry, Walnut Expresso (47.5h, 9.25w, 17d, 71 lbs, 88dB, 4 ohms) Bryston’s A1 is my favorite tower on the market for the popular $5k per pair price point! There are hundreds of competitors at $5k. But none do everything that the Bryston A1 does. Before reading about A1 here, please take a minute…
Dave’s Faves – Marantz Cinema 70s
Marantz Cinema 70s Surround Receiver $1200 (50×7, 4 3/16h, 17 3/8w, 16 1/16d, 20 lbs) Holy audio video! The brand new Marantz Cinema 70s is a terrific sounding, VERSATILE, surround receiver. First of all, Marantz’s new style is COOL. It isn’t big and boxy. It’s a delight that Cinema 70s fits almost anywhere. It has 50×7 horsepower with discrete transistors for all…