need pre/pro and amp help........

[topspeed]

His post has been answerd[sic] well enough.

Sorry, I must have missed it. What was your recommendation again?

[mtrycraft]

Sorry, I must have missed it. What was your recommendation again?

Do I need to recommend to the original poter before answering someone else? Maybe I should ask permission from you first?

[46minaudio]

Ive got a Lexicon DC1V3.Im selling..Let me know if you want it...?

[topspeed]

Maybe I should ask permission from you first?

Well yes, that would be preferrable but hardly efficient .

Marty, you're an interesting character. You hang out on an audio board (you very well may have more posts here than any other member) yet most of the time rarely choose to answer the question given and instead hijack the thread by debating other posters. If you like to debate, you should have become an attorney (or at the very least spend more time in the Off Topic forum) . It just seems like you argue simply for arguments sake. Like I said; interesting.

It's like a motorcycle guy hanging out with car guys, close but no cigar.

FWIW, I'm not trying to start a debate with you...just trying to understand you a little better.

[Resident Loser]

...but why don't most get the message right?...

It seems to me that most folks who post questions here haven't a clue...they are awed by flash and price, believe everything they read and generally sucumb to the "grass is always greener" mind-set.

The people who respond, base their responses on their own preferences and particular biases which have little to do with the realities of someone else...when the application and/or validity of those responses is questioned, the hair goes up and the adrenalin goes a-pumpin...they have been attacked...people like Mtry ask simple questions like "What's wrong with the Marantz?" and others read it as insult, inuendo and whatever. They just can't tolerate an alternate POV which doesn't rely on their suggestion or product or tweak du jour...sometimes a little common sense and careful analysis can go much further than simply trashing an entire system or looking to "fix" something that isn't really broken.

After having seen both sides of the coin, they can go on their merry way and do as they please but, perhaps, they can go about it in a cheaper or at least more efficient and expeditious manner.

jimHJJ(...that's my take, and I don't see anything wrong with that...)

[Mr Peabody]

RL, anyone who read the post knows what's wrong with Marantz. The guy wants something better, he tried two other products and knows, to his ears there is something better. He wants to know what others think is better.

Topspeed and the others are correct and have accurately pegged Mrtycraft. I don't know what his purpose here is but it's not to help or show much knowledge in audio. I think Mtrycraft needs a life. Is goal seems to be how many posts he can do and how much agitation he can cause. He is like the guy in the Monty Python skit, I came in here for an argument, no you didn't, yes I did. Your time is up. No it's not. etc.
I have to say though, I was patting him on the back when he gave Terrence a taste of his own medicine.

When you read the post "what audio equipment do you own?" you will notice the majority of responses are people who just own receivers. This tells me that not too many here really have experience or understand higher end equipment. I think that's why so many want to try to convince everyone that a receiver is as good as anything out there. On the other hand there are many here who are knowledgeable and can contribute and help. As you say though, one will have to read both sides and do some listening for themselves.

[46minaudio]

RL, anyone who read the post knows what's wrong with Marantz. The guy wants something better, he tried two other products and knows, to his ears there is something better. He wants to know what others think is better.

Topspeed and the others are correct and have accurately pegged Mrtycraft. I don't know what his purpose here is but it's not to help or show much knowledge in audio. I think Mtrycraft needs a life. Is goal seems to be how many posts he can do and how much agitation he can cause. He is like the guy in the Monty Python skit, I came in here for an argument, no you didn't, yes I did. Your time is up. No it's not. etc.
I have to say though, I was patting him on the back when he gave Terrence a taste of his own medicine.

When you read the post "what audio equipment do you own?" you will notice the majority of responses are people who just own receivers. This tells me that not too many here really have experience or understand higher end equipment. I think that's why so many want to try to convince everyone that a receiver is as good as anything out there. On the other hand there are many here who are knowledgeable and can contribute and help. As you say though, one will have to read both sides and do some listening for themselves.

Yet you have the nerve to ? mtry.When have u ever A/Bed any of this gear.?when you have please post back.Until then your post are nothing but bull****..

[Mr Peabody]

[QUOTE=46minaudio]Yet you have the nerve to ? mtry.When have u ever A/Bed any of this gear.?when you have please post back.Until then your post are nothing but bull****..

I have heard most of the gear I refer to and that, I haven't, I say so or say what I base my opinion on.

When have you A/B'd or even heard anything similar to the gear mentioned? If that was a prerequisite for posting here, most of you would disappear.

[46minaudio]

[QUOTE=Mr Peabody][QUOTE=46minaudio]Yet you have the nerve to ? mtry.When have u ever A/Bed any of this gear.?when you have please post back.Until then your post are nothing but bull****..

I have heard most of the gear I refer to and that, I haven't, I say so or say what I base my opinion on.

I will ask again.Haye you A/Bd any of these units side by side level matched to within .5dbs using the same speakers. under blind conditions.?It is really a simple yes or no answer.

When have you A/B'd or even heard anything similar to the gear mentioned? If that was a prerequisite for posting here, most of you would disappear.

Yes.Next up will be a highly reccomended Adcom GFP 750 I have just purchased.I will be using a Aragon 8008st for both the RXV 1400 in direct stereo (using the frt preouts) and the 750..

[Mr Peabody]

I have A/B'd some equipment level matched but mostly cd players and speakers, rarely preamps.

I have heard the GFP 750 compared to their 450 and couldn't hear much difference. I lost respect for those Stereophile recommendations after that.

I wish I could be part of your test. I would either have to eat crow or I would throw off your curve. I have a critical ear for detail, I would be surprised if I didn't hear some difference. On the other hand, I notice when I know it's a listening test or someone is expecting my observation that the additional pressure is hendering.