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chaskelljr2001

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what' your favorite movie to show off your sys. w/
(01). Die Hard I (1988) (even after 17 years after its release, the action scenes from this movie is amazing)(02). The Specialist (1994) (for sound quality only)(03t). Basic Instinct (1992) (for video quality)(03t). The Matrix Series (for video qu... 
Sony RDR-HX900?? or Panasonic DMR-EH50??
"Isellstuff":I think that's what happened to my SLV-R5UC VCR as well...... the power supply went "koput".ANDNope..... I didn't replace the power supply. Being that the Sony SLV-R5UC VCR is about 15 years old or so, I felt that it was not feasible ... 
Best looking / worst looking amps & preamps
"Sdcampbell":My votes for the best and worst looking amps and preamps??The "Best" Looking Gear (at least........ to me):(01). Jeff Rowland Model 3 and 7 Mono Power Amplifiers and Coherence One Preamplifier (1984-92)(loved the gold front panels esp... 
create a system for 2K
My suggestion for an audio system for around $2K to about $2.5K???Speaker System: Totem Model # 1 Signature -- $1,200.00Integrated Amplifier: Classe Audio CAP-101 -- $900.00 (used)Compact Disc Player: Rega Planet -- $300.00 (used)Cables: Cardas Cr... 
Top ten DD turntables of all time?
Well "Rod1957"I only know of three which qualified as the top direct-drive turntables of all time. And they are:(01). ReVox 780 with Swing Around Linear Tracking Tone Arm(02). Any Higher-End Denon in the DP Series(03). Technics SL-1200 MkII (and i... 
What do you recommend for less than $3000
"dtanclim@hotmail.com":Since you only listen to jazz instrumentals and vocals, then this would be the system I would look into:Speaker System: Totem Model 1 -- $1,000.00Integrated Amplifier: Music Hall Mambo -- $1,300.00Compact Disc Player: Rega P... 
Best Value System
"Thf":I agree with "Gary17" listed above, you ought to be able to put together a great sounding system for about $5K, and in many cases, a lot less than that. The "core" of my present system falls into that range (the speaker system, amp, preamp, ... 
Your First System
"Pcookl5":What was my first system??? Well........ here it goes:The year???? 1983My age at the time??? 20 years oldAnd here are the components of that system:Speaker System: Polk Monitor 4'sStereo Receiver: JVC R-30 (30 Watts Per Channel)Cassette ... 
KEF 2005.2 + Harman Kardon 135?
"Jeremy":To counter "Rich's" statement saying that he didn't know "there was a H/K 135", and after checking "H/K's" website, it was comfirmed that there is in fact an H/K 135.But now, to answer your question concerning the use of a H/K 135 with a ... 
Best DVD player for the money?
"Kitchener":You still sort of left us in the dark as to what exactly you are looking for when it comes to what you want in a DVD Player.Like for example, what kind of system will this player be used with???? I ask this very question because I don'... 
Advice on Home Theatre components...
Mike:From what I have read here so far, it looks like you have put together an impressive system so far. At looking at your speakers, I was hoping to look for a quick fix and suggest that you round off your PSB Century 200Ci Center Channel and Sub... 
What is The Best DVD player for VIDEO?
"Vegasgreed":The "BEST" DVD Player for video only???? And what would I get if I had about $2,500.00 to spend???If I am going to put together an all out assault video rig for about $10s of thousands of dollars, and if audio isn't going to be an iss... 
OK Come Clean, whats in your closet ?
Well, I have to say that I don't have much gear sitting in my closet these days as over the years, I have sold most of my gear as I have upgraded. But needless to say, I do have a couple of pieces sitting around collecting dust in my closet at the... 
Audio's Most Enduring Products.
The Original Vandersteen 2 Speaker System. They have been one of audio's most enduring speaker systems since they were introduced back in 1977. They started out life as just the Vandersteen 2, then I believe they became the Vandersteen 2B a couple... 
Looking for new TV under $2K
"Cmach":I second "Lincoln30's" opinion. If you want the best picture that you can afford, CRT is still the way to go. If you want something that is about 40" or bigger, Sony is about your one and only option here. The thing is, that if you decide ...