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Bryston 4B-SST vs. 6B-SST
My thoughts were, that the modular design of the 6B-SST may limit its abilities in comparison to the 4B-SST. I presume they have similar sonic characteristics, but since I have never heard the 6B-SST I thought it would be better to ask. 
A serious blow to Canadian audiophiles, must read
I was thinking comparatively about Tobacco. I suppose the curing, selecting, and blending process tobacco undergoes would make it more difficult to the homegrower. Unlike Marijuana which is easily grown and prepared for consumption. A lot of state... 
2 channel SACD vs Multichannel SACD players...
Eldartford, Thanks once again for the info. It wont be long before I upgrade my DVD/SACD player and this time I am going to look for one that offers DVD-A as well. I am really enjoying the multi-channel format as a change up from my normal 2 chann... 
2 channel SACD vs Multichannel SACD players...
Well here I go again, "....DVD-A 2-channel capability, where the stereo mixdown is done by the player using information provided on the disc by the recording engineer."There is proprietary two channel information on a DVD-A disc?I know there is al... 
Virtual Dynamics powercords How good?
I have two Power 3s. For the money I think they are fantastic cables. As with all fine things the Law of dimenishing returns takes hold. Although I do not doubt the performance of the Audition/David/Nite PCs. Is the 1000.00 PC better than the 200.... 
A serious blow to Canadian audiophiles, must read
".....legalize drugs, tax the hell out of them and put the money spent frivilously fighting a war you cannot win to better use."Ohh yeah, maybe save up for rebuildig L.A. after it goes up in a mushroom cloud."Consider how it became such a dangerou... 
Home recording studio questions
These guys are right on the money. I buy a lot of stuff from Sweet Water Sound. Tons of software, all the hardware, excellent advice, I highly recommend them. 
DAC on Universal player
Yeah, what Sean said....but, not SACD because, I dont believe the 2900 can output SACD in digital. 
CD Player Integration into HT Setup
Ken, since I have not compared, or even listened to your DVD players redbook performance, I cannot say that a DAC would "significantly" improve anything. I would post another thread, in this forum, asking opinions on the Cals redbook performance. ... 
CD Player Integration into HT Setup
I agree with Sugarbrie.I am not familiar with that DVD player, but, a nice DAC would/could be a great starting point. Most probably the DVD player has at least two digital outs (usually an optical and a digital) so, make sure your Processor and ne... 
where do you cross over your ht setup
Exertfluffer, thanks so much for the info. Today I tried running the LFE straight from the processor to the Sub. Which, in effect, bypassed the external controls/crossover. It didnt make any difference. But, when I choose, and I usually dont, to r... 
Cable/Interconnect recommendation for B&W and MF
Wow, lots of Pure Note recommendations. I cant argue with that. Pure Note Epsilons sound great. I came very close to buying them for my system. I certainly dont disagree with any of the previous suggestions. But, I would like to stress that improv... 
Multi-Channel Music: SSP/PrePro with Time Delay?..
Eldartford, you are exactly right. Sorry for the delay in responding, lots of goings on in my life right now. Nonetheless, I consulted the Sony manual and sure enough. In fine print, in the "notes" section it clearly states, "Distance and size set... 
Cable/Interconnect recommendation for B&W and MF
I second the ICs. I love Harmonic Tech Pro-silway 3s, but they are a little pricey by my budgeting standards. A'gon member "drubrew" makes a very nice Dhlabs/WBT based IC at extremely affordable prices. Also, www.Siganlcable.com makes really good ... 
where do you cross over your ht setup
I have watched a couple of movies since I made the changes mentioned above. It seiously improved the impact and extension of the lows in both DTS/DD. I may try bypassing the outboard controller(NHT SubTwoi) altogether, running the LFE directly fro...