bdgregory
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| Many questions about HT pass-through options thanks for the responses so far . . .Let me add a little qualification to my set-up. My listening in this room is probably 85% 2 channel, but virtually all of the 5.1 listening is Music/Concert video. We watch movies in the living room, and I fran... | |
| What are these tubes if you search on "6SL7GT" on Tubes Asylum you'll get a lot of info on that one. | |
| Neat cheap amp suggestions . Help me have fun. . . . hip waders in the garage . . . there's a visual I can relate to. | |
| totem alternatives to totem hawk/forest? If you're budget is in the range of Forests - look at the Mani-2. Search the archives on Mani-2 and you'll find plenty. It's not cheaper nor lighter that the Forest, but has the Totem qualities, and if anything is better. If you're looking to spen... | |
| Neat cheap amp suggestions . Help me have fun. A really fun one that's also hard to find is the PS Audio Model 1. They can be spotted now and then on ebay for $140 or much less depending on condition. I had one a couple of years ago and regret selling it.You may also be able to find a good B&a... | |
| Hints on how to sell on A'gon? Elizabeth makes a good point about packing. In every case that I received items that were damaged in shipment, the sellers (most of who had excellent feedback and lots if it) said it was all the shippers fault. That's BS most of the time. Packages... | |
| Speaker Recommendation Needed I'll add my 2 cents to what Seandtaylor99 said about the Rel integration. I also can't address the Spica TC=50's, but I have a Rel Storm I, and a Storm III. I've run the III with Totem Sttafs, and now it's set up with Mani-2's. I ran the Storm I a... | |
| Dumb question about Speaker Positioning thanks everyone for the input . . . I somewhat fully subscribe to the 2 channel school of thought, but I'm still intrigued by some of the more well recorded 5.1 videos. I'm not ruling out clearing out the multi channel equipment at some point, but... | |
| Speaker Recommendation Needed I'd consider Totem Sttaf's - which can be found used at the upper part of your price range. They image like there's no tomorrow. The only concern I may have is with a room that large they may thin out. As for the GMA Europas - I agree with Evita ... | |
| Vr4jr worth 3x Vr3? I have VR3s and VR4gen III's. The 4's are worth what I paid . . . every dime of it. The VR3's are a steal at the prices they can be found at. You can probably duplicate them with a really good set of monitors or compact floor standers - exept you'... | |
| Hints on how to sell on A'gon? there's a lot of good advice above. It's hard to disagree with any of it. I'll add some of my hot buttons.1) provide a succinct and FACTUAL description. Especially describe the condition, age, and amount of usage/wear.2) maybe provide a little bit... | |
| Here's a challenge:a class A sound system for less regarding the nearfield listening discussion above: I'm not sure if there hasn't been this level of discussion on A'gon previously, or if I just missed it. I frankly thought my rooms were already set up in nearfield; but I decided to experiment ba... | |
| Personal speaker evolution I've upgraded again, so here's my updated evolution:Wharfedale W45's were my first (guess about $100 in 1972) - still have them but gutted the cabinets and rebuiltwith with new Audax drivers/crossoverInfinity Monitor IIa's ($500 or so in 1975) - I... | |
| cartridge ideas $200-$300....... I second the Grado . . . if you can find one used w/i your price range. | |
| Preamp recommendation $300: see desired features The Rotel RC1070 can be had for $300-350 and has a "contour" switch, not tone controls, and is defeatable.It has a nice phono, tape, remote. I don't recall if it has a headphone jack though. Another option that is worth considering is a Sherwood-N... |