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| Will the analog out ever disappear? Possibly, but unlikely, because it not dependent on ever-changing digital technologies. Your CruelKiller Dominance Mk. II might have the latest codecs, or ancient codecs, but it can output analog, it will work with anything else. Unless there's ev... | |
| Direct Tv music channels ans use in audio system I use my DirecTV coax digital out to my Bryston BDA-1 DAC. It works reliable, however the sound quality is so-so. The internet radio channels on my Apple TV sound much better. It's certainly possible for the music channels to sound excellent, befo... | |
| VPI Scout - slow speed , help ? I'm not sure how familiar you are with your TT. Do you know that you can vary the speed in small but noticeable increments by moving the belt up and down on the spindle? The larger part goes faster, the smaller part slower. Just checking - it woul... | |
| Best phono preamp in the $ 1000 to $ 2000 range ? I have a BAT VK-P5 which sounds very good in my system, even though it is roundly criticized as second-rate by many. You could also pick up a Audio Research PH-3SE in that price range which I have not heard but so many rave about that it deserves ... | |
| Damn Apple..a fence sitter's dilemma Um, what's to wait for. In addition to Thunderbolt, you need a Thunderbolt capable DAC. I can see getting the MBP (Macbook Pro) instead of the Mini as a home machine simply because it's nice to have a screen without turning on the huge Plasma, but... | |
| Best speakers For ARC VT100MKII I'm hardly an expert, but I'll second the pairing of the ARC VT-100 Mk II with the Acoustic Zen Adagio. Really lovely. | |
| Is it wrong? Hearts of Space, Windham Hill, Andreas Vollenweider, some Vangelis - it's all musically valid and even interesting. I love new age, particularly early stuff where artists were still inventing the genre. I love it enough that I started my own Windh... | |
| How can anyone afford this ? Interesting question. I do okay, but live in the very expensive Bay Area, so I face a similar problem to you. For me the hobby is largely self-funding, because I'm willing to buy and sell. It is very very rare that I don't ma $100-200 on an item. ... | |
| Dual 1009 : Is it a good TT to buy ? I certainly wouldn't chuck it. The Dual 10XX tables were pretty great. I owned a 1019 for many years, and still regret getting rid of it. Like anything, condition matters as others have said. If you choose not to go ahead, sell it here or on the '... | |
| Time to Own Up Interesting question. I did it a little backwards - throughout the 80's and 90's I was spending $100/month on average on vinyl and CD's, yet had a middling Sony receiver and Infinity speakers. Once I found myself more interested in buying music th... | |
| Dali Helicon 800 or Acoust Zen Adagio in this room Sorry, I haven't heard the Dali Helicon, but I love my Adagio's so much, that I have to pitch in that they're super speakers. - They really reveal their source, they don't really require a sub, even with AC/DC, Yes and Zeppelin. (I mainly listen t... | |
| child-free environment? Yes I have kids, and yes, one of them can use my system. My wife on the other hand turns plays music on the computer or DirecTV over the TV speakers because she tired of my ever changing configurations. My 11 year old son has an incredible knack f... | |
| Best Cables for ARC gear Theoretically, any excellent cable should give pretty excellent results with ARC gear. I own an ARC VT-100 Mk II used with Aesthetix Calypso and Acoustic Zen speakers. I use Acoustic Zen Matrix Ref II IC's and Harmonic Tech or Tara RSC speaker cab... | |
| best $200 blu-ray for streaming Netflix Yes, that would be the apple tv. I have two (one older, one newer) and an Oppo for Blu-ray. The Apple TV in high-def is pretty awesome, but it's not blu-ray. | |
| Am I nuts or what? Apple TV Trebejo, you crack me up: Quote: "go down to your local university and talk to anyone at the EE department about whether the various wires you obtained can do anything special (I know what they'll say, and I agree with them)." That advice makes a ... |