buconero117
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| Do I really need R2R ? Not really. The tape project stuff is great but you are limited to a very small selection of media, expensive at that. I have heard the tape project demo and it is great. Since life is all amount the music, better to invest in SACD's and the comin... | |
| The Next Step - what would you do? Change the speaker first and hold on to the other equipment until that part of the upgrade is done. | |
| Best active speaker ATC is the way to go. Sound is better, in my opinion. | |
| Advice Please...H/K or NAD? I agree, the one that sounds best. HK warranty is better and service is usually local. | |
| Basic Preamp - suggestions? Your not going to want to hear this, but for about $125 you can get a used Chase RLC-1 remote controller. This unit is a basic line controller, e. g. pre amp but has a remote that does all the controls. The remote controls line source selection, b... | |
| height to place wall mount speakers Need to go to the 'Toole', that is Floyd Toole's book Sound Reproduction. Floyd has all the answers. The read is a must. | |
| Most unusual/mesmerizing female voice. What about Barbara Streisand? Her new Village Vanguard release will keep your attention, or mesmerizing. | |
| Transport and DAC or Upgrade CDP? Best to get in front of the curve and consider a oppo 83SE. The developing format for audio is blu-ray. | |
| VPI HRX Tuesday to Thursday is the way to go. Check with Harry? That will be the day, he is long gone with the junior in charge. Hey, all high end players work only two or three days a week, that is why they need to charge mega bucks. | |
| Subwoofers - Grille off or on? Yes, no grills when listening. I know, WAF is at play, so put them on when not playing them. If you have cats, it is another story. | |
| Burn-in info for Sony XA5400ES Break in? Give me a break. The 'burn-in' school just will not give up with that kind of foolishness. Speakers, maybe, but digital electronics should be fine, right out of the box. Aside from board and chip failure, the break in is sheer silliness. | |
| Sorry, a question about the Sony SCDXA5400ES. No, don't bite the bullet, but rather get a oppo 83se. The oppo is the future in that blu ray audio is going to me the hi end media. Perhaps if you are doubtful, get the oppo and then order the sony from SonyStyle. Sonystyle has a great return pol... | |
| If money were no object, what would be in your rig Too many people in need in this world to spend more then $10K. Give the money to some children, especially in Haiti. | |
| What speaker cables for vintage equipment Home Depot is your best bet. | |
| Dealing with a large TV between speakers Before doing anything you need to get the center channel's drivers in the same plane as the side speakers drivers. The way it is now creates all kinds of problems when the center is active. |