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Advice: Hooking up DVD for 2-ch. analog AND coax
If your receiver has assignable inputs then it should be no problem. Assign the digital to the "DVD" input and the analog to the "CD" or however you see fit. If your receiver auto detects, then use different inputs for each. Connecting both the di... 
Done and did it again
Not only does it sound like you need new speakers, but, if Outkast was requested you might need new friends as well.Just kiddin' with ya. 
Help me to tame brightness
Since you didn’t change your room, I would say the speakers are the culprit. I agree more time may be needed. 100 or more hours is probably more like it.Without calling for equipment change, here are a few suggestions. No particular order.1) Isola... 
Cables - Where to begin?
I just acquired a used Virtual Dynamics Power Three, about 100.00 dollars or so. I am mightily impressed with this PC. Having compared MIT Zcord, Transparent Powerlink plus, and Signalcable Magic power. It is easily the best of this bunch.I equall... 
Power Cord Quandry
Hmm how did this get in this thread? Ohh well copy and paste. 
Anyone have experience with ElectroHarmonix tubes?
I have the 12ax7eh's in my CDP. I really like them. I also have Stock Chinese, NOS RCA 5751 blackplates, EI 12ax7ln, and NOS GE JAN 5751s, currently I prefer the EHs. 
Power Cord Quandry
I just acquired a used Virtual Dynamics Power Three, about 100.00 dollars or so. I am mightily impressed with this PC. Having compared MIT Zcord, Transparent Powerlink plus, and Signalcable Magic power. It is easily the best of this bunch.I equall... 
Best HT pre-pro with 2 channel audio bypass
I set out to obtain the best 2 channel performance I could find in a Processor. The Competition ranged from close to not a chance. I wanted to keep it at or under $3600.00 for a new unit. I had some in-home auditions and a couple of in-store.The w... 
What is the best receiver for me?
What about the Panasonic Digital reciever? I have been hearing good things about these guys. I havent heard one yet. You can buy one cheap at JRs music world online.The Denon is a good choice, but so is NAD, and Outlaw.You could also try a search ... 
Bryston SP1.7 Bypass or Digital In ????
Faziod, you bet I am. You can send them to my email via A'gons auto mailer. Thanks so much. James Tanner obviously stays very near a computer. 
Bryston SP1.7 Bypass or Digital In ????
Faziod, this was knew to me. I had been using the Bryston for a while and didnt even know it. Until you corrected me on this. Being the consummate skeptical, I emailed Bryston, I had a response in the typical couple of hours, on a Saturday!!! Unbe... 
PCM or Bitstream
I believe PCM is the default for Audio, 44.1khz/16bit.While Bitstream is a multichannel (Dolby Digital or DTS) format available from encoded Discs, such as movies or concert DVDs.Just guessing, but, I bet if you select PCM only that the DVD player... 
Sound Card with External DAC
Well yes Onhwy61, but he did say, "this computer and its TRANSPORT will serve as the source...." although I agree with you, a harddrive based playback system probably would be better. It truly is an interesting topic. I am curious where the integr... 
Bryston SP1.7 Bypass or Digital In ????
Use 'em both. I have digital out from my CDP and both analog sets of outputs hooked up. This way I have choices. Two different ICs and the inboard DAC if I choose.I prefer analog bypass using the CDPs DACs. I guess its the tube output..? or maybe ... 
Is solid state on the brink of extinction?
I havent heard the Acoustic Reality so I really cant comment, but I have heard Pass Labs, and ohhh what a fine sounding amp. You never know, eAR's may be a giant killers. Guys with smallish budgets, like me, hope for this kind of stuff.Seriously t...