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Why aren't the older members still active ?
Ipods, ipads, diversions, kids, cash or lack thereof, time and lack thereof, twitter and all the other internet hash probably have taken some enthusiasm and users away from this site. Anyone with a pulse and a voice can be heard or read on a blog ... 
Phonograph preamplifier recommendation
Thanks for your input. I have put a bid in for the PS Audio... 
Looking for processor recomendations
With the Cary, i know the video just passes through. I will use this feature with my projector, but for a dvr, digital cable, apple tv, would I be better off buying a video processor to process the video signal and hooking the video processor thro... 
Looking for processor recomendations
Thanks for the response DB. I also have the feeling that at the price point we got the units for, the sound is hard to beat. I don't think the Marantz is near it's equal, though I may be wrong. I will only use it for 2 channel, home theatre and di... 
Looking for processor recomendations
I secured a new Cary 11a one for 2k USD...silver faceplate to match my older cinema 7 amp. At this price, I can live with paying the extra 500 bucks over the feature laden Marantz. Also, found out from Cary that for 595, the software and hardware ... 
Looking for processor recomendations
I have a chance to get a new Cary 11a for around 2k...below cost. I think this may be too good to pass up (or too good too be true)...As much as would rather save some $$ and go with fully loaded Marantz, this one is hard to pass up. 
Looking for processor recomendations
Thanks for the responses...Mcroth, can the D2 be upgraded to support hdmi 1.4 and 3D picture? I guess can it be made into a D2v? If so, any idea of the upgrade price? 
Looking for processor recomendations
I would be happy to have a Cary 11a, used. I believe they can be upgraded to hdmi 1.4? In doing some basic research another model that pops up is the Marantz 7005...I see it is loaded with features, how is the sound quality? Any other recomendati... 
Tube recomendations for a newbie
Thanks for all your good information. I will take a wait and listen longer approach before I start to mix and match. 
magnepan 1.6 subwoofer recomendations
The Rel series mate very well with the 1.6's. I have a REL b3 and I find it disapears in the system, it is fast enough to keep up with the Maggies and it isn't bloaty. 
Best Used Integrated under $2000?.....$3000?
if you can find the Chord 2600 it would be an excellent choice in the 3k range...fantastic integrated amp with full bodied sound, depth and soundstage... 
1000.00 to spend what would you buy?
38 shares of microsoft... 
What is an Audiophile?
someone who tries to spend money to obtain perfection and when they think they have it, must spend again to find out if they did indeed find it... 
Miss your audio when traveling?
i don't miss it, have an ipod, some noise cancelling headphones, and 5000 songs on shuffle play. i do miss my listening room -- a real nice place to relax and tune out. sure beats the lounge at the Delhi airport... 
Clever Little Clock - high-end audio insanity?
i find the clc clock makes a good timer when using the clc cheddar version while making omlettes, particulaly the bacon cheddar omlette, something about the clocks wave pulses that makes the bacon crisp better and the fat drip off...when i take th...