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| AR 3 Speakers Stringreen, following your comment, I could try the AR3a speakers with the Proceed HPA-2 amp, 500 watts per channel into 4 ohms. I've heard them only with the Marantz Model 18, 40 watts per channel into 4 ohms. Might be an interesting experience. ... | |
| AR 3 Speakers My original pair of AR3a speakers are sitting on the floor of my closet. From time to time, I imagine having the Marantz 18 and AR table I used with them checked out to create a vintage setup, but I'm unlikely to do it. Nevertheless, I'll hang ont... | |
| Marantz AV7005 or Oppo 105 Yesterday I installed a Parasound Halo JC-2 analog stereo preamp in place of a Cary Cinema 11a. After a bit of adjusting to match the volume of the surrounds that go straight to the amps with that of the stereo that goes throughout he JC-2, I enjo... | |
| Marantz AV7005 or Oppo 105 I don't think you need to give up 2-channel analog if you use an Oppo 105. I'll be replacing a Cary Cinema 11a processor with a Parasound Halo JC-2 2-channel analog preamp. Stereo from the 105 will go through the JC-2, surround channels directly t... | |
| Anyone own the Darbee Darblet DVP 5000? When I was getting the message that my TV didn't have the required content protection needed to receive HBO and Showtime, one of the questions asked by the folks at AVS was if I had Darbee in the video chain. Has anyone had a problem sending the r... | |
| Marantz AV7005 or Oppo 105 You might not need a center channel or 3-channel amp if you get good imaging from stereo. I took down our center channel. IMO LR surrounds are important for enjoying some music and most HT.An Oppo 105 can provide many of the functions of a process... | |
| Balanced analog or HDMI from Sony 5400ES I've decided to replace the Cary with a JC-2, so I'm trying to find out what the going market is for the Cary. So there will be money spent eventually.db | |
| Balanced analog or HDMI from Sony 5400ES Yesterday I connected the 5400ES to the balanced input of the Cary and listened carefully. The sound seems substantially improved, with more detail and soundstage depth and delineation than it had been using the HDMI connection.db | |
| RIP Panny Plasmas I walked past a big KURO at the local AV shop and was surprised. It was perfect for those holiday TV casts aimed at simulating a fireplace in your TV, because the KURO not only did the image it did the heat. I suspect the KURO is a power hog. Pana... | |
| Long cables from turntable or phono stage Nick,I'm ordering a pair of 30" Mogami 2534 cables with ProFi RCA connectors from LA Pro Audio. They appear to be pretty nice and the cost is very reasonable. I'm using Mogami 2549 interconnects throughout the setup. db | |
| Long cables from turntable or phono stage Nick,LA Pro Audio recommends Mogami quad 2534 with ProFi RCAs. They are supposed to be exceptional for isolation with excellent sound quality. Nearly three times the cost of 2549s, but still not very expensive. I think 2.5' cables are all I need. ... | |
| Long cables from turntable or phono stage Nick, I forgot to ask if you're pleased with the sound of vinyl using the Mogami 2549 cables. I'm close to ordering, but need to exchange the locations of the Parasound JC-3 and Sony 5400ES so I can determine the length more accurately.db | |
| Long cables from turntable or phono stage Thanks for the link, Nick. I'm going to try a pair of the 2549 Mogami cables.Al, it appears as though there may be a capacitance mismatch, so I may need to add capacitance using the device you suggested after I install the Mogami cables. I'll do s... | |
| Long cables from turntable or phono stage Al,The input capacitance of the JC-3 is about 200 pF. I'll probably use Mogami 2549 cable cut to length for my application, most likely around 3'. I suspect LA Pro Audio can tell me the capacitance per foot. They've been very responsive to making ... | |
| Long cables from turntable or phono stage Thanks Al. I'll order a kit from DB Systems. The turntable currently has what looks to be a 1.5 meter AQ cable that I understand cost less than $200. I think really good vinyl sounds superb, a bit better than SACD of the same recording played on m... |