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I used to install a lot of Adcom for my home A/V customers when I ran a company that did that. IMO, they are the most "audiophile" sounding product for the money. they compete with gear 5 times it's price.
after reading the review on nickspicks.com about the sony strda3000es I want one too!They can be had for around $600 if you hunt a little bit online.
just bought a 3000ES from the Oades today...hope to have it this week!
congrats Nick... I'm really hoping to have mine ordered very soon too *crosses fingers*
How would you classify the "sound" of the ES line?Is it warm? or... Analytical and un-colored? or... somewhat bright and shiney? etc. The speakers in my potential playback rig are very flat and uncolored and I think would benefit from a little warmth. Somehow the digital nature of the sony doesn't seem like the right fit just from thinking of it but who knows.
sony strda3000es will work QUITE nicely -- feed it a digital signal (coax or optical) and it will make your polks sing. Also will feed a 5.1 or 7.1 surround system.Can be had for around your budget
anyone know the cheapest retailer to find one of these? as many people fluff these units, i bet someone has shopped around and can save me the legwork
Quote from: Nick in Edinboro on December 27, 2004, 07:13:07 PMHow would you classify the "sound" of the ES line?Is it warm? or... Analytical and un-colored? or... somewhat bright and shiney? etc. The speakers in my potential playback rig are very flat and uncolored and I think would benefit from a little warmth. Somehow the digital nature of the sony doesn't seem like the right fit just from thinking of it but who knows.What kind of budget do you have. The Jolida hybrid integrated amps are moderately priced, especially if you find one on Audiogon, and should add some nice warmth to your system. The preamp section of the amp is tube based which adds some nice warmth while the amp section is solid state to keep it affordable. I don't personally run one but a friend of mine has one (I forget the model) and I think it sounds very good for the money.
What kind of budget do you have. The Jolida hybrid integrated amps are moderately priced, especially if you find one on Audiogon, and should add some nice warmth to your system. The preamp section of the amp is tube based which adds some nice warmth while the amp section is solid state to keep it affordable. I don't personally run one but a friend of mine has one (I forget the model) and I think it sounds very good for the money.
Quote from: nmculbreth on December 27, 2004, 11:29:21 PMWhat kind of budget do you have. The Jolida hybrid integrated amps are moderately priced, especially if you find one on Audiogon, and should add some nice warmth to your system. The preamp section of the amp is tube based which adds some nice warmth while the amp section is solid state to keep it affordable. I don't personally run one but a friend of mine has one (I forget the model) and I think it sounds very good for the money.Can you find out what model Jolida? I've been considering a 1501 but I don't know anyone who has one and I'd like to ask some questions about it if that is what your friend has.