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Thread: Rotel 1062/B&W 685 vs. Rega Brio/Dynaudio Audience 42 vs. Cambridge Audio 540A/Focal 807V |
    
New member Username: Ktp888
Post Number: 1
Registered: Jan-08
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| Posted on Saturday, January 12, 2008 - 07:43 pm: |
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I have narrowed my choice for an integrated amp/speaker combination down to these three different systems from three different dealers:
1. Rotel 1062 and B&W 685 ($1350 US total)
2. Rega Brio and Dynaudio Audience 42 ($1450 US total)
3. Cambridge 540A and Focal 807V ($1395 US total)
I would appreciate advice regarding build quality, sound quality, and speaker efficiency. Any help would be greatly appreciated. |
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Bronze Member Username: Hoanghai2k
Melbourne,
VIC
Australia
Post Number: 34
Registered: Oct-05
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| Posted on Sunday, January 13, 2008 - 01:00 am: |
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rega/dyn wins over to my ear... then what is ur cdp Kevin Pad??? |
Gold Member Username: Nuck
Post Number: 9576
Registered: Dec-04
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| Posted on Sunday, January 13, 2008 - 09:57 am: |
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That rega/dyn set is probably pretty good, but I heard the rotel/Bowers setup and really liked it.
I didm't listen long and hard, but the sound is something that I am familiar with and really like. The B&W 685's seem to me to be less restrained and demanding of power than older models, thankfully, not requiring an amp of epic proportions. |
New member Username: Ktp888
Post Number: 2
Registered: Jan-08
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| Posted on Sunday, January 13, 2008 - 02:24 pm: |
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Forgot to say, my cd player is marantz 5001. |
Silver Member Username: Unbridled_id
Chicago
Usa
Post Number: 217
Registered: Mar-04
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| Posted on Sunday, January 13, 2008 - 10:54 pm: |
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A number of places are selling the Nad c352 for 499 as it is being replaced by the c355, just an idea. |
Silver Member Username: Chicomoralessxm
Dutch isles
Caribbean
Post Number: 215
Registered: Feb-07
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| Posted on Monday, January 14, 2008 - 09:57 pm: |
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hmm i was looking at the amp as well . But my main problem was finding another pair of speakers that will match nicely with it? what speakers good nice with nad? i was told dyna and nad were not a good idea. |
Gold Member Username: Frank_abela
Berkshire
UK
Post Number: 2635
Registered: Sep-04
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| Posted on Tuesday, January 15, 2008 - 01:37 pm: |
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I only know the first two options and I'd take the 2nd. |
Gold Member Username: Stu_pitt
Irvington,
New York
USA
Post Number: 2386
Registered: May-05
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| Posted on Tuesday, January 15, 2008 - 02:12 pm: |
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Chico -
Look at PSB, Paradigm, and Energy to pair up with NAD. Some like B&W with them, but I'm not the biggest fan. I haven't heard Dyns and NAD together. |
Gold Member Username: Nickelbut10
Post Number: 1028
Registered: Jun-07
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| Posted on Tuesday, January 15, 2008 - 03:37 pm: |
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I havn't heard the Dyn's myself with NAD. But it is sure displayed a lot with NAD's Masters Series for some reason. I think Stu's rec. of PSB, Paradigm and Energy is perfect.
I like to looks of the Rega/Dyn combo though. |
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Gold Member Username: Artk
Albany,
Oregon
USA
Post Number: 5966
Registered: Feb-05
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| Posted on Tuesday, January 15, 2008 - 10:02 pm: |
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Ditto to Frank relative to option 2. |
Silver Member Username: Sukhoi30
New Zealand
Post Number: 170
Registered: Jun-06
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| Posted on Saturday, February 02, 2008 - 05:23 am: |
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Easy Choice - Option 2
3rd to Frank's suggestion |
