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Tekton Double Impacts
Would like to thank Terry (aka teajay) for his review which pushed me to move forward with purchasing the Double Impacts with the internal upgrade.The speakers arrived on Monday and I was able to set them up Tuesday evening.I pulled the trigger ba... 
2.0 or 3.0 or 4.0 for HT Movie Audio?
An update.Still playing with 2.0 for movies and have been pleased with the results from two separate sets of speakers: the Vaughn Pinots and Gemme Tanto V2s. Need to get the Charios into rotation next.Once I move some gear, I will make a final det... 
Best Media Player for EAC and/or dBpoweramp?
Larry,That was exactly my thinking re. the optical drive. If I am getting perfect copies, as checked by Accurate Rip, then will a different drive make a difference?I have not tested older, and possibly damaged cds, but the copies of new cds have b... 
Best Media Player for EAC and/or dBpoweramp?
I am using Windows 7 (64bit).File type preference is WAV & FLAC (DO NOT use iTunes at all).I am currently using J River as my Media Player.Using secure ripping checked via Accurate Rip.Have ordered a TEAC optical drive in hopes of an improveme... 
2.0 or 3.0 or 4.0 for HT Movie Audio?
Thanks to everyone who has posted. Healthy feedback regarding the benefits (and limitations) of each configuration.------ Byron: You said: "I am currently listening in 3.1, and it is a very close approximation of 5.1. In some ways, I prefer it to ... 
Recommendations for a used Receiver
A major thank you to all who have posted their suggestions regarding receivers.I'm not at a point where I've narrowed it down to say one, two or three choices. Still researching and reading up on the brands as well as some of the units on offer he... 
2.0 or 3.0 or 4.0 for HT Movie Audio?
Just for clarification, I can run a sub or subs in a .1 or .2 configuration, just prefer not to at this time.So if you are running a sub or subs, would like to hear your impressions as well (don't mean to suggest I'm only looking for feedback from... 
Recommendations for a used Receiver
Any recommendations on older Marantz and NAD receivers that might work for my needs?Would they be at the same level of the other brands mentioned or are they above or below, depending on model, of course? 
Recommendations for a used Receiver
Thanks to everyone who has posted their recommendations. Appreciate your choices! and I'll check them all out. Don't know much about B&K so will need to read up on them.Some additional info may be helpful. I had a Sony 5300ES that I sold - tho... 
Recommendations for a used Receiver
Meiwan: Regarding your recommendation on the Arcam...Just read the Ultimateavmag review and it definitely fits my needs. Like that :-the 6th & 7th channels can be used to bi-amp the L/R channels.- it has 4/8 ohm settings- it has stereo direct.... 
ARC VSi60 vs Ayon Spirit II/III
If your budget means going with a used Spirit II, I'd jump on a used unit at the price offered for the unit listed currently, if the local pickup works for you.I'd be making the trip to NYC if I could justify two units! 
ARC VSi60 vs Ayon Spirit II/III
Gary,Any updates. Have you auditioned the Ayon Spirit II/III?I have a Spirit II and can highly recommend it. I've also had my eyes on the ARC vsi60 since I'm a bit of an Audio Research guy as well. But have the opposite problem - have not been abl... 
Zu Soul Superfly
After a week in triode mode (40wpc) I just switched to pentode (60wpc) with the Ayon Spirit II.Music comes across fuller and with more body, and the bass seems to be more controlled. Had the name Soul not been in the mix, I would have started by s... 
Zu Soul Superfly
Re. "I fell in love with the black trim and have decided to go for maple with black."Mike,Looking forward to seeing your photographs of the maple/black finish. Are you going with a matte or gloss maple finish?Venicelake,What type of brown finish?-... 
Zu Soul Owners' Impressions: Standard / Superfly
Re. Additional Photographs of the Superfly.I will try to take some more photographs, including of the speaker rear, if I get some time tomorrow.If anyone has some suggestions on how to get additional photos posted, please let me know. Otherwise, I...