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B&K ST-202 and St-202+ model differences?
Mtandrews,I have the non-plus ST-202 and it has the gold-colored graphics and rack handles. I recently pick this unit up and was curious to know if other ST-202 owner experience them running very hot. My fins on the back are too hot to touch. Does... 
Looking for High Efficiency Sat/sub System
I don't mean to thread-jack, but I've been eyeballing the Mirage OMD-5s. Like Stonedtemplepilot, I've been looking for the best full-sounding, small footprint speaker to place in my 2.1 bedroom system. I'd like a full range sound at low levels. Th... 
Arcam CD-92 -- good value used?
Pete,I don't want to rain on your parade, but I purchased CD-92(non-T version) hoping it would replace my Cambridge D500se. Well, it didn't. I spent about the same you are for yours(great deal!). I was hoping it was going to sound much better than... 
What is the best sounding HDCD?
Timrhu,I owned a Cambridge Audio CDP that could decode HDCD, but the indicator light was burned out, so I never knew what CDs I listen to had this capability unless I paid close attension to the liner notes/disc. I never sought out HDCDs nor thoug... 
Is the Adcom GFP-750 really that good ?
I would tend to agree with Plato and Daltonlanny on the sound of the 750. I had a $200 passive Creek OBH-12 that was awesome sounding! It even had a remote. I would have kept it except there were only two inputs. I liked it so much I thought passi... 
Odyssey Stratos, McCormack DNA 225 or Bryston4BST?
Canucks,For the money you can't beat a Stratos. Given the other amps you're looking at I'd consider the Odyssey Dual Mono(true dual mono with two PSs and two PCs) or for even a few dollars more the Mono Blocks. I'm a very satisfied Stratos owner a... 
odyssey loudspeakers...
I don't have the Epiphony that you are asking about, but I have the Nightingales. I am extremely impressed with the sound quality these Odyssey speakers produce, especially for their size and price. I can second Tsugury thoughts on sounding bigger... 
Fancy wall plugs?
I'm a novice with power conditioning. So if I understand this correctly, I can replace my standard Leviton wall outlet, that was wired into my house 30+ years ago, and may/should hear improvement in my sound? My amp, pre and CDP are all directly c... 
what preamp for Paradigm Studio 60/Odyssey Stratos
The Paradigms require some power to get them sounding good. Placement can make a big differnce too. They need room to breath.I've been using the signal power cords on my amp and my CDP and it seems to help. I made some other system changes around ... 
what preamp for Paradigm Studio 60/Odyssey Stratos
Fishcall,Disclaimer: I'm selling my pre-amp...... but that's not why I'm responding. I too have/had the 60s v2 matched with the Stratos and enjoyed the sound very much. I just sold my 60s because I wanted to replaced them with the Odyssey Nighting... 
Cincinnati, OH, any audiophiles?
Although not in Cincy. I'm just up the road in Cowtown, but would be willing to take part in something. Keep me in the loop. 
Matching an amp to speakers for beginners?
Petequad,You mentioned Odyssey and that is a great way to go. I'm one of many happy Odyssey owners. Klaus is a great guy to deal with. If you haven't called him I'd do so. He won't steer you wrong or recommend products that won't fit your needs. H... 
Replace my Cabridge 500se w/Arcam 72?
Tunes4Me,Thanks for the response! Did you do a head-to-head comparison between these two units? Can you give me more detail as to what differences you noticed? Thanks a bundle! 
Thiel 1.5 vs. Paradigm Reference Studio 60
I own the Studio 60s v2 and originally powered them with a 110W Yamaha receiver for HT. I am really not much of a movie watcher and have since ditched the receiver for a 150W Odyssey amp. What a difference in two channel listening! The 60s are on ... 
Cambridge D500se display bulbs burned out
Thanks Sugarbrie. I'll give them a call. I think I e-mailed them once regarding the remote and never received a response, but now that I have a number I'll call. Anybody else have suggestions or experiences with this???