chazzbo

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Surround Sound Pre-Amp
Meridian has tres col 3 channel stereo called Trinaural.I used to install McIntosh,Krell,B&W etc.But one time I loaded van with just fronts and center and thought I had left rears at shop.Guy said"Chill.Check this out" and played system that w... 
Wireless Computer Speakers
Hear B&W is even getting into game.Yamaha has had whole system for a while.But as was said A/C is required.I am getting a pair of self amped Quad 11 speakers since none can relive you from A/C.Most of what I have heard from cheaper computer sp... 
DAC recommendation?
Always a question of know much you want to spend.I have owned Bryston and sold Krell for 6 years.Good thing Krell you have is CD because like all Krell is brittle and clinical but will be fine transport.If you want to spend short money try the Ben... 
SVS Subwoofers for music?
You get what you pay for.SVS would be cost effcient for HT but muisc a multi driver sub will better it.Chazz 
ModWright Transporter
I want to follow if it acting as pre to amps is way to go.Chazz 
Mono Switch in Phono Stage
Nice thing about Grado is you can get any of wood bodies in either stereo or mono and they may still make a cheap plastic body.Denon would be good choice as well.Chazz 
Have $600 Need input on upgrade for Acurus Amp
McCormack DNA .5 or 1.Chazz 
McIntosh MT-10 Turntable -- thoughts/expectations
Sold Mac for 6 years and had to hum enough Mc 300/52's to wonder why anybody wold even think to use "overbuilt" McIntosh in same sentence.But look at how many overbuilt 50's pieces are still humping it.I am trying to remember what the integrated G... 
Apple TV vs. Mini vs, Sonos
Trying top get up on this myself but was going suggest squeezebox myslef.Also I am trying to think of the reasonably priced cylinder shaped Wifi add on.CNET has some good info on scene and might justify the layout for the Sonos.But lossless sound,... 
Anyone got a "Best of" jazz CDs for 2007?
Check out allaboutjazz.com.I have enjoyed the offerings of re-issues that are on ebay put up by the eba name absoltedistrinbutors out of Spain.They came out with some excellent re-issues this year including th Tommy Potter East-West (long defunct ... 
Subwoofer for Harbeth M30?
Your best bet for music would be a larger REL.Cheaper would be a Vandersteen 2wQ.A Martin Logan would be good also.All are multiple driver subs which rather than one large 12-18" sub which are good for HT these rare faster and more pith acurate.Th... 
Brag About Your Vinyl Collection
VG++/EX version of a Brooks True Blue that some lucky mgh get soon for $2K.But for pure "cool' is my original Jazz West copy of Lawrence Marables "Tenorman".Find the CD or Japan re-issue.Prices have just enraged me lately.I bought the Tenorman for... 
For best CD playback is SACD needed?
Hi-end Sony SACD is Stereophile Class A and can be brought to level with a $5-6K outlay with purchase and then modification from folks like Dan Wright that make the equivalent to $20K offerings from Linn,Meridian,etc.Sony,Marantz,and Denon are all... 
For best CD playback is SACD needed?
Hiend Sony SACD is Stereophile Class A and can be brought to level with a $5-6K outlay with purchase and then modification from folks like Dan Wright that make the equivalent to $20K offerings from Linn,Meridian,etc.Sony,Marantz,and Denon are all ... 
dedicated center channel?
yopu get proper video dispersion with center channel and not third LCR.But for music you might want regular.I have heard many processors and most 3 ch or 5.1 sounds worse than 2 channel the exception being Meridian with it's "Trinuaral" processor ...