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I have some test tones and a Radio Shack db meter.

There are lots of great ways to get good sound on a budget. http://www.affordableaudio.org/ They might have some ideas for you.

Whenever I do upgrades, it's always with an at-home, A/B comparison of new gear/whatever is to be replaced. I've purchased my gear lately from the internet, and I've gone through some lengthy trial period comparisons before keeping anything - never relying on memory.

In a little while I'm going to try some Blind tests. I'm gearing up for some renovations in my apartment, so the gear is going to have to move. Since it'll be uprooted I'll side by side my bedroom amp with the living room one. In the meantime, my unscientific experience has been in my...

I've heard the AML1s, one of the best studio monitors I've ever heard. If the rest of the PMC line is anything like them, you're in for a very revealing and dynamic speaker. I've seen some other very-rave reviews on their floorsanders recently. Compared to a pair of Dynaudios, they will...

I would go with Jolida! Since it's a second system, you might as well have some fun with it. Try checking out a place like Response Audio (responseaudio.com) and see if they could pull off some tweaks. They're pumping out some pretty impressive Jolida mods these days. I think there will be a...

A stereo system sounding like a live band is an illusion created by audio components sitting in your home. Recently I heard a flea-powered tube amp and a pair of $2K monitors that sounded more like music, than the mega-watt solid state system with very expensive $14K floorstanders (from the...

They're not the best looking speakers out there, that's for sure. :( Their website isn't too sexy either...but these speakers can (soundwise) be very impressive. They'll embarrass a lot of so-called "hi-end" speakers out there. I have the MicroWalsh Talls, so they are pretty small and don't...

bshplt - If you're looking for big soundstage, imaging and bass, consider one of the Ohm Walsh series. They're easy to place and will work with either amplifier. Huge sweetspot, so no fiddling!

Sure thing, Phil. Thanks for the AVA info! Neil

Some nice alternatives to the Studio 20s are: Monitors: Alegria audio Ling or Emma http://www.us.alegriaaudio.com/products.htm Floorstanding (if you're paying retail for the Digms + good stands): Vandersteen 1C Ohm MicroWalsh Tall

The 20s are a nice little monitor for the money. Once you start getting into the more expensive Paradigm floorstanders, I think there are better options elsewhere. The 20s and a sub is nice combo.

Hey Phil - in my room I really don't need a sub or center for the Micros. They get into the upper 30Hz range, and the mid-range is so spot on, I really don't miss the rest of the bottom octave. Ohm does make a center version of the Tall with the tweeter facing more forward. I've heard...

We're actually on the same page, I've heard some amazing surround systems in mastering/mixing studios, so I know it has its place and can sound right. I just think it's good to be able to run before you walk, so most surround systems I here forego quantity for quallity. Luckily for me, the...

Phil, I hang with the same handle at the two-channel section and now, the AVA thread. I haven't posted anything there in a while. Since I'm new to the AVA thread, I was going back to some older posts and noticed Frank's comments about surround vs. two channel. I'm going to revive that one...

Phil - I think I'll give Frank a buzz. That's what I did with the Ohms, I just called the man who makes them, and he sent me in the right direction! Enjoy your rig, see ya over at audiocircle... Neil

I'm curious to see what the preamp lineup will be. I like the look of the new ones, but I was hoping they'd cover the same price points as the older ones. Right now I have a pair of Ohm MicroWalsh Talls. There's a great review on them at 6moons.com - the reviewer really tells it like it is...

I like the idea of going with an pre/amp company that is under the radar and surpases all of the chi-chi gear out there. I didn't realize the wait for his gear was that long (made to order)! My Ohm speakers took that long (heavy back orders), and was more than worth the wait. Both...

That is very cool - nice score. I've been toying with the idea of VanAlstine gear, sounds like you have a fine set-up.

Hey Bernard - Those 805s are some serious speakers, my local B&W dealer pairs them with Classe and McIntosh with nice results. A pair of speakers like thos require more than the ol' receiver to get the most out of them! Same for the Dalis. Since your budget is 2K, I'd recommend the used...