darrylhifi

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Best under $2000.00 : Denon,Marantz,Onkyo,Pioneer?
Sound, Marantz. Video, well hi def DVD is not far off so I would not knock yourself out on the video side , because when hi def DVD is a reality, you may want one of those machines. Right now Sound quality is just about maxed out at that pricepoin... 
How do you shield a Center speaker?
http://www.audiovideo101.com/learn/askus/displayaskus.asp?questionid=89&List=... 
New speaker "break-in" music?
Yes thats an excellent way to flesh it out. 
Breaking in power cords
If That does not bring you to the page, go on Google and typeCommon Household Appliance Energy UseIt will bring up a chart. 
Breaking in power cords
http://www.city.ames.ia.us/ElectricWeb/ energyguy/appliances.htm 
New speaker "break-in" music?
Electronica. 
Breaking in power cords
Allright you got me , Im a midget and I shop in the kids depatment. I have tiny furniture and a tiny stereo system . To me a JVC shelf systems speakers look like Legacy Whispers ! Seriously Its a full size Maytag Clothes Dryer .Its a 20 amp circut... 
Amp suggestions for audiophile virgin
If it were me , I would go for an Integrated amp , Like a Classe 101, of which their are several available used here on Audiogon. 
Breaking in power cords
What chu talkin about Willis ? My Dryer is a Maytag , it operates off a 120-volt receptacle. When I had the thought , I cleared it with Jerry Ramsey of Audio Magic.I definetly notice cleaner sound.........or was that cleaner laundry ? Hmmmmmmmm...... 
priorities-better cables or power conditioning?
IMO I would run The dedicated electrical lines 1st. Besides your system starving for power, all that digital , mixing in with your analog/power is a disaster and cables will not correct that. 
Breaking in power cords
If you have kids and laundry is a never ending thing , a Clothes Dryer. Up to 5000 Watts. 
What is the best Big Screen TV?
Nice Post Wolf Man. Their was some news I read today that Intel decided to pull out of LCoS.Questions for you. You are saying DLP and LCD will have 1080p capability, does that mean plasma and D-ILA can not, will not, or its not clear whether in th... 
Best of both worlds?? Dreaming perhaps??
Classe SSP-60. I own it. One of the few machines that have a dedicated analog XLR input, as well as a 7.1 input. HT is excellent, cant comment on the video switching as I always go straight to the TV. Unlike the SSP-75, The SSP-60 internally has s... 
Need Help with Hum
I do agree with the above, but also I found that sometimes if your external power cords are laying in a certain position, perhaps too close to a component, or speaker cable or interconnect, that also can cause a hum. Also still keeping your digita... 
Looking for the identity of a 70's song
Yes if you type Sugar Sugar on Google you will get the lyrics and links.