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Tip on room lighting
Generally,you remove the plastic protective screen all together,/unless you have children,or careless adults playing nearby. Removing the "cover" gets rid of all the glare or daytime reflection.If you do, you will see how that plastic alters color... 
S-Video Cable - is there much difference
Yo,Bulldogger, nope that ain't me. Don't have that kind of"pretentiouness". I have an older Pioneer Elite;the pro119.I have no component in. So my 2 main sources: dvd& sat require s-vhs. I have spent $$ trying to improve my picture. Some of th... 
S-Video Cable - is there much difference
I hope you guys are wrong. I just ordered the Monster s-vhs 2000. It will be here Fri. or there abouts. I'll post,with "my" version of the truth. Happy New Year;all. 
Are dolby digital and AC-3 the same?
As it was explained to me DD uses about 11/1 and DTS uses about 4/1 -compressions. 
Is DVD a good transport?
Sorry, for the two part ans. The Sony 7000/7700 are great dvd players.For cds?---Compared to what??---There are many cd only players that play cds better;just not cheap ones. 
Is DVD a good transport?
HDCD decoding is done by the dac /or dac section of an all in one player.While there are many good dvd players that play cds well, very few do cds as well as a great CD player.I have a Theta Gen 5a dac that does HDCD. I have lots of hdcds.When I s... 
Clueless on Bi-Wiring
There dozens of pro-con in previous threads.Not that long ago---look them up---you'll get all your ans., and you won't have to wait 
Best Bach Toccatta and Fugue in D Minor
Thanks,got my organist mixed up with my country western singer.I got both on vinyl(Fox& Murry) That last couple of minutes tears me up/ as in not boring to me.Sort of like the many John Williams-horn,piano,conductor,---us old guys!We never get... 
Idealism, Audio and Lost Youth
Speaking for myself,I can explain what's going on.Lost innocence comes into play as well as other factors.My first pizza was the best I ever had. Many things in life work this way;other than pizza.In audio,you don't listen as deeply at first.Back ... 
Anyone familiar with Ultimate Field Optimizer
Yup,own it;love it. It is a demagnitizer.treat your cables,equipment,and cds. A plug in device.The effect lasts for a listening session. Worth it to me. 
Magnepan MMG for HT
There is much bass/ full range info. on 5.1(to the rears) Unless you sub woof,you'll miss a lot.Have a friend who has them in a great room,but he sub woofs with great results. 
2-channel to 5-channel
I own a processor and 3 amps 1 for L R fronts,1 for center, and 1 for rears;or you could buy a 3 channel job,depending on how much sound;how much money to spend. Processors have rca-outs that go into the amps.They have the binding posts,unless you... 
Best Low Volume System
Ok we're talking BIG-BIG bucks,but here it is: Jadis 300-B,and the J1 horn speaker+ the millions it takes to bring out their capabilities. 
Wanted: Exceptional preamp w/remote
Thanks Rec. 
Speaker Suggestions?/Advice Needed.
NHT 3.3 used, around 15/16 hundred used. Vandersteen 3a or 3a sig's for a bit more.