dbphd
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| 2-channel vs 3-channel/5channel If you get good imaging in stereo, you may not need a center channel for HT. We use the same 6.2 setup for music and HT, although I rarely turn on the amps for the two rear channels, so we really use a 4.2 setup, and it tracks dialog very well. I ... | |
| Auralex subdude I've been using SubDudes for years with a pair of Velodyne HGS-15s controlled by an SMS-1 bass manager. In my application, the SubDudes eliminated a boominess and let extended LF be appreciated. That may have been before I installed the SMS-1, I j... | |
| Parasound JC3 or Ayre P-5xE Thanks, Nnmusicman. The TT is a Thorens TD 124 with an SME 3009 Series III arm and Ortofon SME 30H cartridge. I haven't been a vinyl guy, but playing several $50 recordings on my cousin's high-end setup convinced me I should consider it. Then I fo... | |
| How to connect video input from projector As Doggiehowser writes, many permutations are possible, depending on your needs. If you need switching among video sources or if the AVR might help video processing, then going through the AVR is the choice. If the source or sources have better vi... | |
| How to connect video input from projector Take the video output directly to the projector via HDMI if you have it, otherwise component video. Take the audio directly to the receiver, HDMI, digital coax, or analog.I use HDMI to projector for video and 7.1 analog to processor inputs set to ... | |
| Parasound JC3 or Ayre P-5xE This thread has been inactive for over 18 months. Few seem to have listened to the JC-3 as of the last post. What's the current opinion? I've been looking for a JC-3, but perhaps I should also look for a P-5xe. I'll use either with an Ortofon SME ... | |
| Sony 9100ES, Oppo 103 105 Thanks, Jdub39. What amp are you using for the surrounds? I'd really like to try an 8801, but I'd feel obligated if the local dealer did let me take one home. The local guy I bought the Cary from seems to have connections, so maybe he can line up ... | |
| Sony 9100ES, Oppo 103 105 Jdub39,My question was did you try 5.1 or 7.1 analog directly from the 105 to the A 21? If I understand your last post, and I'm not sure I do, are you saying you prefer XLR stereo through the 8801 to XLR directly from the 105 to your A21 or that t... | |
| Sony 9100ES, Oppo 103 105 Jdub39,For a complete comparison did you try the 105 analog to the A21, using analog stereo for the front LR of 7.1? I can believe that Audyssey might provide an advantage with multiple speakers, though I wonder if set up using a tape measure and ... | |
| Sony 9100ES, Oppo 103 105 A prepro needs to be pretty damn good to better the analog of a 105. I think most of those prepros cost around $10K. I think the AV 8801 represents very good value, but I doubt it's in that top category. OTOH, if room correction is important, that... | |
| Sony 9100ES, Oppo 103 105 I concur with RW points. The analog section of the 105 is superior to that of the 103, but If OP is certain he will not want to use analog in the future, then the 103 is the less expensive buy.Re Sony 9000ES and 9100ES. I've had both, the 9000ES i... | |
| SME Series III or SME 3009 I came across this old thread and saw my post at the end of the year. I found a local source for Thorens expertise from whom I bought a beautiful TD 124 that he had mechanically restored -- it didn't need cosmetic restoration. He did a proper setu... | |
| Sub best at high crossover? Vicdamone, IIRC it used to be common practice to use the 3 dB down point when quoting frequency response limits. But that may no longer be the practice and it may never have been universal. Frequency response tends to drop like a rock below the 3 ... | |
| Sub best at high crossover? O holter, this thread is getting silly. You've received rational advice and if it feels good do it advice. What is it you're looking for? I personally use a pair of Velodyne HGS-15s with an SMS-1 bass manager in a medium size room, so my experienc... | |
| Has anyone bought the OPPO 105 and has an opinion You may need a monitor for set up, e.g. if setting crossover to a sub with the 105 rather than a processor, but I usually listen to music without turning on the projector.db |