I've been using a pair of JMLab Chorus 706 bookshelfs with a Cambridge
Audio 500SE CD player and a Marantz SR4120 receiver for the last couple of
years and have been exceedingly happy.

I was thinking of replacing my receiver first. Any suggestions for a good
sub-$400 receiver? I considered an integrated amp, but I really do need a
tuner. I would even consider a power amp and use the Marantz as a pre.

My next project is to replace my JMLabs. There's a shop called Audio Vision
San Francisco close by and they seem to be a big Triangle dealer, which is
another brand that I have heard good things about. Any recommendations for a
good pair of sub-$800 bookshelfs?

Schiz

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"Schizoid Man" wrote:

I've been using a pair of JMLab Chorus 706 bookshelfs with a Cambridge
Audio 500SE CD player and a Marantz SR4120 receiver for the last couple of
years and have been exceedingly happy.

I was thinking of replacing my receiver first. Any suggestions for a good
sub-$400 receiver? I considered an integrated amp, but I really do need a
tuner. I would even consider a power amp and use the Marantz as a pre.

My next project is to replace my JMLabs. There's a shop called Audio Vision
San Francisco close by and they seem to be a big Triangle dealer, which is
another brand that I have heard good things about. Any recommendations for a
good pair of sub-$800 bookshelfs?

I think Triangle has just changed their model lineup; the dealer here is
discounting their Titus bookshelf demonstrator pair. Maybe you could get
a similarly good deal.

Amp-wise, NAD 320BEE and keep the Marantz as a tuner. Or maybe Parasound
still has cheap amps.

Stephen

Jeff S said:

I have heard that the Triangle speakers are very good,Made in France I
believe,a friend of mine has a pair and his only complaint was that the high
end is sometimes harsh,


French speakers in general can have a slightly lightweight balance when
compared to British and American speakers. The French seem to like their hi-fi
on the cool, detailed, and analytical side, and aren't really too concerned
with the deepest of bass. Still, the Triangles are really nice for the money,
and the new cosmetics are a big improvement over the old.

Boon