danvetc
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| Should I go for sub-woofer or new speakers? There are a lot of good subs, and a lot of good reasons to use a sub/monitor combo. I use an M&K MX700 which, like most M&K subs, is controllable and can "get out of the way" of your beloved monitors. Borrow a sub if you have to, but you s... | |
| HELP: Bel Canto DAC and my cables aren't working.. Yes. Power down, then reconnect with no signal from the DVD, then power up. Enjoy your new dac, it is a good one.Charlie | |
| CD player and DAC I have great luck with the Bel Canto DAC1 (original) using a Pioneer DVD player as a transport. It is not so-so performance, buy the DAC1 with confidence.Good luck,Charlie | |
| home theatre amp recommendation If you could find a Carver AV 753x, it would provide 3 channels as clean and beautiful as your Bryston. (Used only now, as out of production.)Good luck,Charlie | |
| Earplugs for conerts? Try the soft plugs you can get at any Home Depot/Walmart that are sold typically for protection from loud machinery. You roll them tight and insert them in the canal where they expand and give good sound suppression while not specifically interfer... | |
| Please recommend a good 3 Ch amp for HT Carver AV753x. Now used only, (about $650.) | |
| Ok this will be a good thread. While my "source" cost more than my speakers in my own system, the reasons for placing speakers highest on the chain are born out not only by my experiences. It is also supported by accomplished designers of audio componenets, some of whom I have ... | |
| Do I need or want preamp tone controls Yes sir, get the tone controls. It is very likely the recording was not mixed in your room or with your speakers. Embrace the flexibility! Enjoy your music, Charlie | |
| NAD T761 or something else? I have one. It is wonderful. Look no further in this price range. Charlie | |
| What are the best live acts? David Allan CoeBruce SpringsteenRolling StonesSammy Hagar (solo)Moody BluesYesYour local Symphony | |
| create a system for 2K I would bet that he would give you a hug if he heard the Harbeth P3 coupled with NAD components. As a musician, he would be immune to hype, (NAD being "mid-fi",) and enjoy the accuracy this combo would produce. These speakers are about as cheap as... | |
| Hi end audio who cares I would listen with you and your group anytime, Will. | |
| Ok this will be a good thread. Speakers! | |
| To Power Condition or not? Pixie dust. Oops, wrong thread. Not!Charlie | |
| Power Cords - Pixie Dust? Pixie dust. Except they are prettier than stock, which makes them sound better to some. Nothing wrong with art for art's sake, so I have some BC65s. Hell, you have to stare at the things for hours on end, no?Charlie |