Nice lookin system. How are you liking the Stingray, 'dog? Also, what size room do you have?

My Europas continue to grow on me. I am thinking about getting a sub or a different amp, as my system is a bit bass-shy. I should add that I still haven't properly broken the Europas in (200 hours at high volume is the recommendation, if I'm not mistaken).

Anyway, I won't be changing the Europas anytime soon. They are so much better than the B&W 602 S3s they replaced.

dubzilla March 06, 2005 20:59

I'd like to see some photos Abbeydog, if you've got 'em. that's a badass sounding system.

dubzilla August 26, 2004 20:49

Wonderful to hear the Theta has made such a large difference, Abbeydog. I think I may give a similar approach a try myself.

Did you ever get the Sistrums under your Europas?

dubzilla June 20, 2004 13:43

I'm gonna weigh in as well, although I'm a newbie, so keep that in mind.

You have an excellent DAC, which should make up for some of the shortcomings of the NAD player. I know my Birdland Odeon Lite made a substantial difference with my NAD T562 CD player by eliminating grain, or at least eliminating grain as I perceived it. With that in mind, I might look at different amplification. For around 1k-1.5k, I think you're getting into a very nice class of used amplification.

BTW, I'm currently driving my Europas with a Belles 150 (rated @ 75 watts into 8 ohms) and it gets loud enough for me, seated about 6 feet from speakers..Also, the notes Roy gives on set up have proven to be excellent. I've got that equilateral T shape going and the imaging is supreme.

Ok, so back to amps...My list in that price range is as follows:

McCormack 125, as well as the .5. I like the amps because they are upgradeable.

Belles 150 Hot Rod or Reference. I love the sound I get from my current Belles..

I'm actually considering a Krell 300i, as well. I think their detailed nature might be well suited to the Europas.

Of the above 3, I think I favor McCormack amps the most because of their upgradeable nature.

For sources, I tend to like upgradeable ones as well.
I just bought the Philips 963 for a song, and it's well suited to mods as well.

As are the Jolida 100 (great reviews on here), Music Hall CD-25, a used Sony ( a few options in their line), and Theta transports.

Hope this helps. I'm sure most of it's a repeat, but I've been spending entirely too much time on the 'gon and in front of my stereo lately. I guess I'm comin down with a bit of audiophilia nervose. Good luck and keep us posted.

dubzilla June 07, 2004 21:40