albertporter
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| Directv HD: HDMI or component for best picture? I have the new H20 box, it was installed about two weeks ago, along with the new 5LNB antenna.The differences between component and HDMI are big, which are better likely depends on the TV and personal taste. On my Sony HDTV Grand WEGA the componen... | |
| How do you know if you need a power conditioner? I have had terrible results with all power conditioning, from the cheapest to most expensive. Nothing I have ever put in my system did good, only harm.If you live in a high rise and share electrical with 200 other peoples TV's, computers and AC un... | |
| Contribute to best speaker count. I can't make a list and name three or less, too many excellent speakers. How about 10 or less, and in no particular order? | |
| $2k for new Cartridge Benz LP or...... I don't see weakness in the turntable or arm. If anything, that combo should deliver excellent dynamics and bass, more reason to play to the strength of the midrange which the Koetsu delivers in spades. It would be nice to have your report on the ... | |
| $2k for new Cartridge Benz LP or...... You could buy a used Koetsu Rosewood for the 2K and still keep your Benz as a backup, or sell it.I have owned several Benz and Koetsu cartridges and the Koetsu is a more satisfying cartridge by far. I never felt emotionally connected to the Benz, ... | |
| Clever Little Clock - high-end audio insanity? Guido Sez: Huh? Oh no, I know exactly how the CLC works. . . same as my lucky-pet-Pecan, which I used to carry in my pocket for several years. Guido, Is this the bit where you ask a pretty girl to reach into your pocket?She says," I feel silly doi... | |
| Clever Little Clock - high-end audio insanity? I am going for the Clock. TomTom, remember the clock is a TIME TRAVEL device. We may not be here when you get back. | |
| Anyone tried Acrolink power cables from Japan ? Alan.Maybe, but thought I remembered it being all one color rather than textured like the one you linked to. The part I remember as most positive about the Acrolink was it's VERY flexible, soft nature. The Elrod felt like it was housed in a "U" sh... | |
| Anyone tried Acrolink power cables from Japan ? Michael Wolf,If I remember correctly, they were gray. | |
| Is the Reimyo CDP777 Being Discontinued? I wonder why they spoke of having enough transports when I ask at CES? | |
| Is the Reimyo CDP777 Being Discontinued? I met the designer at CES this year and discussed this very topic. Knowing this was coming, he bought enough transports for repairs and to continue production of the Reimyo for years to come.All transports are eventually discontinued, so his prepa... | |
| Belden vs Canare I think the Belden has a slight edge.Belden copper center conductor is 18 AWGCanare copper center conductor is 25 AWGInsulator of Belden is HD Polyethylene Insulator of Canare is foam Polyethylene Capacitance (per foot) of Belden is 16 PFCapacitan... | |
| Anyone tried Acrolink power cables from Japan ? Yes, they were stock cables. | |
| Anyone tried Acrolink power cables from Japan ? I've had them in my system. While they are clean and exhibit low distortion, the sound is pale in uninvolving. Not much contrast in sound stage or between instruments and they lacked punch in the bass. I have not heard the VD but both the Elrod an... | |
| Clever Little Clock - high-end audio insanity? Yes, Sherod."Tomorrow Never Knows" "Yesterday""HiFi+"All three from Britain. Words from the Beatles, and words from the reviewer. I'll go with the Beatles version. |