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| Oppo BDP 83SE- RESULTS ARE IN Bacardi,As I understand your post it seems you've confounded replacing equipment with switching from HDMI to analog, and concluded HDMI is inferior to analog. Could it be that a new Oppo BDP 83SE is an improvement over an early PS3 and an Onkyo SC... | |
| The pursuit of bass... Jax2 asked: What is the difference between pink noise and white noise (noticed the recommendation for white noise in the Geddes reference)?IIRC, white noise has equal SPL/Hz across the spectrum, whereas pink noise has equal SPL in each octave band... | |
| Projector Shadorne,I think of you mostly as an audio guy, but thanks for reviving this thread. Several years ago, I bought a used Sony VPL-50 (Pearl) projector; it's native resolution is 1080p. Our carpenter built a 100" 1.3 screen using commercially availa... | |
| Are projector screens transparent to sound? I realize this is a bit off topic, but several of the replies here suggest relevant expertise.I use my system for both HT and music. Would covering the 100" screen with velvet drapes when not viewing improve depth of 2.1 imaging? The LRC speaker f... | |
| D2v vs Classe ssp800, which would you prefer? Docrobbi,In the latest Stereophile issue, Kal Rubinson writes concerning the Class'e CT-SSP "There is also the option of applying room/speaker equalization with a very effective parametric EQ, but no tools for setting this." Unfortunately, Rubinso... | |
| D2v vs Classe ssp800, which would you prefer? What about the new Classe' processor Kal Rubinson raves about in the latest issue of Stereophile? It's just a bit more than the SSP 800, and looks less self-consciously stylish. I haven't heard either the D2v or SSP 800, but the local dealer who h... | |
| VTI audio rack, any good? I have a couple of four-shelf VTI racks and a two-shelf rack filled with sand and with rather expensive custom made spikes separating each layer of shelves. The racks have served well and represent good value. The spikes can be unscrewed and used ... | |
| Problems with room acoustics?? Thanks for the link, Rodman. I ordered a set. Auralex SubDudes have worked well for me.db | |
| The Hub: Acoustic Research - third in a series My system for many years was comprised of an AR turntable with a Shure V15-II cartridge, a Marantz Model 18 receiver, and a pair of AR-3a speakers. I still have all of these, and hope to set them up in a vintage system someday. Incidentally, Pgulr... | |
| The Hub: History of Dynaco part 1 After having built a Heathkit amp and tuner, I built several Dynaco Mk IIIs, and they were easy. The PAM-1, though, was a maze of wires. I finished it, but it was a mess and produced more anxiety for me than any final exam.db | |
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| PS3 for blu and surround Scrowley,Given your response to Blu-ray, I suspect you would be blown away by a receiver with HDMI and the new lossless codecs. You can probably find a used one on AudiogoN at a good price.db | |
| What's the best Sony CD/SACD player? After servicing by Sony Laredo the sound of my DVP-S9000ES is much improved -- since I got a PS3-80, I've used it only for stereo with video processing turned off. But the sound of my XA5400ES is superior. The 5400ES exhibits what might seem oppos... | |
| B&W 803 vs used Merlin TSM I also will be interested in the replies you receive. I've probably heard the B&W 803 speakers, but don't recall them. I do recall being very impressed by the Merlin TSM speakers, and being amazed by the sound from such a small box.db | |
| Room design - home theater Thanks for the advice about curtains, Blindjim. I have a 100" screen that I'd like to cover when not viewing. I built a small stage in front of the screen that my LCR amp sits on, so cabling to and from it can be hidden under the stage. For flexib... |