bob52r

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Arcam r-Cube Portable
i have a smaller jawbone. it is wonderful for travel. not a greaqt solution at home. limits on volume and distortion when set for higher sound level. i would like to get something with better audio which is semi-portable. 
5.1 small speaker recommendations
Definitive technology pro cinema series--more dynamic and quality sound for the money 600 to 1000 series depending on your room size and needs 
Inexpensive All-In-One Solutions
thoughs: definative tech procinema 60.1 sold by waverunner on ebay $325 factory refurn good for small room only 12x12 maxavr denon 1912 all the bells and wistles $400 on line newor skip the interent radio and streming with a lower model $300. the ... 
Which speakers do you like in the $5K price range?
hi---you and my self have chatted about equipment over the last year. i have pass aleph 1.2 amps and a pass preamp and upgraded from b&w 802 ser III to silverline lafolia. i couldn't be more pleased. silverline's are much more neutral soundin... 
Highly Recommended Added 2 new 20A lines
the electrician rec'ds 2-20amp lines to my existing pannel. he says i need a seperate ground field for the two lines.the electrician will pull the new wire thru existing conduits so that the new wire will share a condiut w/ old wire. he says there... 
Granite Slabs
OTHER METHODS------my large floor standers are much tighter from low bass to the top-end and image better being placed on aurio 1.1's. i improved upon the effect by placing a 2"x2" grafite square between the aurio and the base of the speaker. i ha... 
Pass Labs Aleph Amps & B&W Nautilus Speakers
we were chatting while you were shopping to replace your class a forte. i think that you made a good decision and i truly hope that you receive much pleasure from the combination in your rig now!!!! hows the sound???bob from miami 
Pass Labs Aleph Amps & B&W Nautilus Speakers
i used aleph 1.2 monoblocks w/ matrix 802 ser III. this is a fabulous combination. the aleph sound mates well w/ the metal dome tweeters on the matrix series. i owned the 802's for almost nine years and tried many amps and cable combo's. with the ... 
Diaganol Speaker Placement for Small Room
i have done a set-up w/ listener facing into a corner and speakers on either side of the corner. this set had positives:-no early reflections from side walls-fit the needs of this roomthere was one major problem------the corner placement over emph... 
Speaker placement at dealers
i wish hifi farm had a branch where i live. how close is hifi farm to the DC airport where SW Air lands. i'll spend a cheapy weekend to properly demo speakers with a good knowledgable dealer. does hififarm have any left over piega p-10's. i'll com... 
Speaker placement at dealers
recently i went to the local hi-end room--they have all the top majors because the shop was set up by a recording engineer. two owners later, most of the salesmen are selling names in sealed boxes for list price.i had just came back from selling m... 
Review: Piega C8 LTD Speaker
the p8 and p10 are being blown out on the internet right now 50% of retail or less. would folks who have expeirence with both lines comment. i am not bugeted for more than $5000. for spkers to fill a large room[irreg 30'X35'] would my $5000 being ... 
Sony SCD-777ES Power Cables
big bang for the buck w/ TG cords. 
Pass X-250 Owners Power Cable of Choice
i use aleph 1.2 monoblocks. i've tried custom pc 11, whale eel, harm tech etc... final choice and far from the most expensive: bob crumbs TG hsra serII. this cord is 90% to 95%of the $500+ cords[black momba, synergistic reserch]-tight deep bass/we... 
Tubelike solid state: Ayre Vs Aleph
try the aleph 1.2--sweet midrange and trebble, imaging to die for and good ,not great bass thru my b&w 802's. power cords make a world of difference. i was spoiled by the bass of my old krell with these speakers[aleph's just don't have that ti...