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| Proceed AVP-2, Did they fix the glitches? Well, you're in luck. I've owned both the B&K Ref-30 and the Proceed AVP.I wanted to jump to an audio/video processor and figured the B&K had the most for the money. However, once I got it home I was not all that impressed with the sonic q... | |
| Does component video switching hurt picture? Unless the processor you buy utilizes broadcast quality video switching circuitry (Proceed AVP--for S-video and composite only)then you are losing quality. I owned a B&K Ref-30 for a short span, and the component video switching capability is ... | |
| Proceed AVP or Meridian 561? My vote is for the Proceed AVP. Madrigal should be offering the upgrade for it this year, complete with new processors and better analog volume control. If you listen to music also, go with the AVP. It is pricey, but it is the last processor you'l... | |
| what dvd player with progressive scan? Question--what is the chroma bug? | |
| What is a good amp that cost no more then 3500.00 Find a closeout sale on the Aragon Palladium II monoblocks (line is getting new faceplate next year). Bought mine for $3300. Arguably one of the best amps for under 10K. On the flip side, I also second the nomination of the Bryston 4B-ST. You say ... | |
| no difference between 4k meridian & 400 DVD? A few questions:What type of connections are on the speakers? Bare wire? Spades? Bananas?Which Sony DVD player?A few observations:I own a Meridian 508.24, a Sony DVP-S9000ES, an old Toshiba 1200 DVD player, and an even older CAL DX-1 CD player. Fo... | |
| Should i upgrade my Meridian 508.20 to 508.24? If you are itching to upgrade, I would. I own a 508.24 and it is quite an excellent player. I have made several high priced upgrades downstream from it (speakers, amp, preamp, cables--come to think of it the whole system) and the sound just keeps ... | |
| To turn off or not to turn off High powered solid state amps pull lots of power even idling, so I turn my amps off. Tube gear takes a long time to warm up. I have a CJ PV12 preamp and it takes about 2 days for the tubes to truly warm up sonically. I used to leave it on all the ... | |
| Direct View or Rear Projection TV I purchased about three different TVs while going through this same process. First, Sony XBR 36". Great TV, best picture. But after looking at it a while I just kept coming back to the same statement: the image is too d@mn small. Back to the store... | |
| need a good 100 watt, 2 channel receiver I second the votes for Rotel and NAD. Solid mid-fi equipment and you should find them at affordable prices. For NAD, check the online adds here on Audiogon. Some stores are offering some pretty good mail order deals (new equipment). | |
| Lexicon MC-1, Classe SSP-50 or Krell HTS If you are sold on one of these three processors because of the price, I would have to recommend them in this order: Krell, Classe, and Lexicon last. One other processor you might try, as it is used for around $2700 is the Bryston SP-1. Arguably o... | |
| Lexicon MC-1, Classe SSP-50 or Krell HTS Is music important? I don't think the Lexicon (I think news it is around 5k) will give you the sound quality your equipment can put out. The Classe would probably be a good match for your amps. I'd also look at the B&K Ref-30 (2700), and right... | |
| Is my dealer lying to me? Musical Fidelity A3CD. I don't see how you can go wrong with this one. $995 new online (only place to buy it). I don't own one, but from what I've read I believe you should take a listen. Others here might agree. Most online stores have a good ret... | |
| Favorite HT demo scene from a movie? U571 - the beginning scene, DTS depth charges will really test the quality of your subDesperado (SuperBit only) - pretty much all of it, best picture quality I've seen so far on a DVD, the DTS gunshots are awesome.The Matrix - the jump-kick in the... | |
| Need help choosing preamp CJ PV12. A slightly better soundstage than the PV10. I would offer you mine, but I have a buyer lined up right now. |