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| Audio stores going out of business? I have gotten locked-out of a few brands that are not sold in my area. Most high end audio manufacturers--to both their credit and detriment--protect their distrubuters. So that makes it nearly impossible to get something mail-ordered. And on top ... | |
| B W 804 for Home Theater I will definitely check out the CDM-9NTS. I just read the review of them in Stereophile and I am interested in hearing them. I currently use a B&K Ref-30 processor and Acurus 125x5 amp, so I think as long as I keep in the range of the 804 or t... | |
| What kind of power needed for Martin Logans? Well, sorry to dissappoint, but I feel that the room I use for home theater might be just a little too small to accomodate the MLs. I have now begun auditioning other speakers, Vienna Accoustics, B&W, etc. Wish me luck. | |
| What kind of power needed for Martin Logans? Thanks all for the input. I plan to audition a Krell and Sunfire amp in the near future. I am also trying to arrange the equipment in my home theater room so as to best suit the new ML speakers. | |
| Best progressive scan DVD player for under 1500??? Put another check mark in the Sony column. I wholeheartedly endorse the DVP-9000ES. I love this player. | |
| Mix match 4/8 Ohm speakers on one amp? Yes. Each channel is independent of the other, and each amp will react to its own speaker load. I have the same situation myself, using an Acurus 5 channel amp. I do not recommend this set-up, however, as it causes uneven volume across the soundfi... | |
| B K Reference 30 Audio/Video Preamp I listened to Integra after reading about them in Stereophile Guide to Home Theater. Nice stuff, but just a tad expensive for the Pre-pro. What impressed me about the B&K was the upgradability and the price, and most importantly, it sounded gr... | |
| Recommended for digital coaxial cable Illuminations D-60, 1 meter. Bought from Audioadvisor.com. Am running this with a BK Ref-30, Acurus 5ch amp, Sony DVP-9000es. Sounds great. | |
| New Audioquest cables vs. Old? Yes I am the best . . . oh you were refering to the cable. :) But seriously, I agree that the Audioquest new stuff is extremely overpriced. The one exception is their new Coral. Not a bad price, pretty good sound. I personally own the old Lapis in... | |
| Anamorphic dvd's? Since you have a widescreen TV, just check the DVD for a few key catch phrases that you need for a good widescreen image:16:9 enhanced for widescreen TVsAnamorphic widescreenIf it don't say it, you don't get it, and you will be miserable for havin... | |
| Toshiba SD9200 or Sony ES DVD player I own the Sony 9000ES. Great player. Would buy one again. I read a review and they said that the Sony edged out the Toshiba with Progressive video, while the Toshiba edged out the Sony with sound. I must say the video from the Sony is phenominal i... | |
| Sony SCD777 vs Meridian 508.24 I don't think there is a CD player out there, my poor Meridian included, that can truly beat the new SACD format when you factor in cost. I have both the 508.24 and the new Sony DVP-S9000ES. In SACD mode it really gives the Meridian a roughing up-... | |
| Best HDTV? The panasonic 16x9 set is nice. Crisp picture, but I could not get past the fact that the screen was just too small. Ended up with 55" Mitsubishi Diamond series. I highly recommend one if your room can fit it. | |
| I am Not hurting anything right ?? If the speakers have bi-wire posts, then the manufacturer obviously thinks it is okay to bi-wire. I say take the jumpers out. Let me know how it sounds. | |
| aragon 8008bb vs bryston 4bst You might try them both out with your electronics. They both have excellent qualities. I personally own the Bryston, but the Aragon was a top contender. |