blindjim
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| Any new ideas on an old theme? well, I've decided on simply making some DIY platforms to place under each unit. Sub too.3 reasons... I can't justify $1800 for speaker footers what so ever. Two, I couldn't even justify spending $200 for another set of larger (longer) spikes from... | |
| What are your fav “Off Hollywood” films Blkadr Thanks. I'll put them onto my short (well sort of now) list. I'm a big fan of C Walken. the 'Prophecy' series, Pool Hall Junkies, Suicide Kings, King of the city, Deer Hunter (most of all), and I loved the Pope flick too.Roarke also played ... | |
| M Audio Audiophile 192, bang or bust? I found a better pic of the break out cabling supplied with the card... and yes it will. it appears it also has XLR as well as RCA analog in/outs. One pair each.The owners manual is a mite sketchy on some of the aspects of the cards facets but I t... | |
| PICK ONE... ONKYO 805 or MARANTZ 8001 Well, you're a mite late to this party, but thanks for the thoughtful input. IT'S ALWAYS SAGE ADVICE TO 'TRY FIRST'... when one can.I can see why the Rotel and Revel match was not a bad one. The rotel amps are more forgiving than are the Revels.Tr... | |
| auditioning sessions vs. listening sessions Mostly, Im with Sns on this one.It seems Im always on guard when I first begin listening.. at home or elsewhere. Checking for errors, incongruities, something a miss, or being intrigued by or excited from what Im hearing straight away. I can... | |
| Imaging problem, or lack thereof...any ideas RE RacksI've got two. w/amp stands for the Dodds, and in need of a couple more shelves... or a head shrinker. Yikes. Mine would have to be remote controled. All my gear is in a separate room from me and the speakers. | |
| What are your fav “Off Hollywood” films Albertporter posting pics.... uh, there's always that 'virtual systems' area I suppose... Could she be labeled as a 'vital component'? | |
| What are your fav “Off Hollywood” films Jax2I like Gary O... He's one of the few I usually can't pick out in a film right off...even by his voice.Got the Commitments, and a couple others named here. I'm becoming awed by these titles. i don't subscribe to international films... i've foun... | |
| Imaging problem, or lack thereof...any ideas Congrats on fidning the apparent problem. Perhaps there is some simple fix for it. Talking to MF ought to say so or not. Sorry that facet isn't working for you too.Good luck in the hunt for another int. SET & a good int are the two things I've... | |
| What are your fav “Off Hollywood” films Jax2 Thanks... I have the one about the hit man and the little girl. "The Professional" I'll look into the rest | |
| Imaging problem, or lack thereof...any ideas rEMEMBER TOO, THE 805 HAS A DIGITAL OUTPUT... FOR TRANSFERING AN AUDIO SIGNAL INPUT BY DIGITAL TO ANOTHER DIGITAL DEVICE.it's justa a parralel port and won't change it at all, just passes it on. maybe going to Wally world and getting one of their ... | |
| M Audio Audiophile 192, bang or bust? Personally, I'm 100% thru with any Creative Labs products which pertain to PCs. Four times I've bought their products only to have them fail or die shortly after the expiration of the warranty, or have them be labled expired due to passing their s... | |
| Best next step to upgrade sound? Braudio7 There's watts, then there's WATTS!your thoughts are my own too, for the present. I use an Odyssey Stratos SE I bought new and well outfitted direct from Klaus just a couple months ago. Bought it without audition too.... just based upon re... | |
| Imaging problem, or lack thereof...any ideas Does the DAC have a ch selection for making both 2 ch (stereo) output the same? Like the Lavry DA10 had a switch on it which allowed you to output the right ch to both speakers, or the left to both speakers, or combine to mono a stereo signal. I f... | |
| What are your fav “Off Hollywood” films Great.I suppose defining non Hollywood films is like the difference between commercial lable driven music, and that which is fueled by the artist (s) & director. Excellent can and is had, in each arena.I've found many main stream films, enjoya... |