Quad 2905

[chrisa]

Rich,

The audio dealer downtown on Hillsboro now carries Halcro and Pass electronics. Its my opinion that you might get a fresh new take on your Legacys with good SS electronics. The big Mac and the Korato are probably not really representative of all SS.

I borrowed a Bryston 4BSST amp and the authority, control and refinement on my system was just amazing. Even with my rather slow AE-3 tube preamp.

Chris

[Inscrutable]

Rich,

Sounds like you had a very worthwhile and reasonably economical short course in what makes you happy. We should all be so lucky. Hate that I missed hearing the Quads - they would fit my tastes much moreso than yours.  If you ever get a chance to hear the bigger Hornings, I bet you will like them very much.

I have heard the big Soundlabs, and even though that was at a show several years ago and with the typical room constraints, they are still on my mind.  When I think I want planars, that is the image I immediately bring to mind.  Hadn't heard about their reliability issues though, so these comments might save me a lot of grief and $

[richidoo]

Inscutable, we do have a Quad dealer in Raleigh: The Analog Store. He does a good job, and has generous discount. He has 2805 on display. They are excellent. He has Cayin amp that compliments it well. 

chrisa thanks for the advice. I think you are absolutely correct. There are some great amps out there, and we are very blessed to have so many brands represented in our town. Bryston has been intriguing me lately. Do you know the name of the Hillsboro place?

[richidoo]

I split off the Legacy discussion:
http://www.audionervosa.com/index.php?topic=1004.0

[chrisa]

Audio Exchange. The owner has been at that location (across from Char Grill) since 1978. He's a Hokie no less, has a cockatoo guarding the place, and always has some interesting brands on display.

Chris

[canyoneagle]

Rich,
Thanks for the split, and sorry for hijacking   

Michael

[richidoo]

Thanks Chris!! I will go see visit the cockatoo.

Michael, no problem, easy fix point and click. Nobody hijacks more than me.

[Inscrutable]

Been to Audio Exchange a couple times.  Good guy. Got a belt and cartridge there once. Wonder if they still have any inventory of Innersound?