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- From: DEASTMAN@vnet.ibm.com (Don Eastman)
- Newsgroups: rec.audio.high-end
- Subject: Acurus/Aragon/Requests
- Date: Mon, 28 Dec 92 09:47:32 PST
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- A while back I asked for comments about the Acurus A250 for use with
- my B&W 801's. I received many comments/recommendations and I would
- like to thank those who responded.
-
- No one responded with a dislike for the Acurus (two people own it
- and very much like it). Two people tried it and preferred/own the Aragon
- 4004 (better bass control, image, transparency, etc.).
-
- A couple of those who responded suggested I listen to Krell, Rowland, ML
- and Bryston. If I could afford a Krell (even used) or an ML I would
- audition them, but I can't afford them at this time.
-
- Due to the high praise for the Aragon 4004 I contacted Mondial and talked
- with Anthony Federici (only praise for the way I was greeted) and he gave
- me the name and phone number of his nearest Aragon rep. to request a loan
- of the 4004 for in home use. The rep. is 70 miles from my home, but he
- brought the Amp down to the Acurus dealer in my area (10 miles from me)
- and left it for me to demo. I still have the amp at home waiting for
- mine to arrive. Yes, I liked the 4004 better than the Acurus in my
- system and decided that the extra expense was worth it. This is one
- company (Mondial) IMHO that has a great respect for their customers.
-
- I now have TWO more questions (both controversial):
-
- Speaker Cables:
- I currently use Kimber KC-1 interconnects throughout my system with
- Kimber 8TC bi-wired to the speakers. Question: What do you other
- Aragon/801/802 users use as speaker cable?
-
- CD players:
- I currently have a Pioneer Elite CLD-95 combi-player (as I have mentioned
- before I am also heavily into video) and use it as my CD player. It has
- dual 20 bit DAC's and is not the run of the mill pioneer product. I am
- considering purchasing a dedicated CD player. Any comments about the
- sound of the CLD-95 compared to hi-end players? How about the new
- Sony 779ES? I was considering an outboard DAC with my CLD-95 but it
- has only a TOSLINK output so I am not sure if its worth the expense.
-
- I have really enjoyed this 'net' and have learned a lot from you folks.
- Thanks. Don
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