djones1915

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Switched or Unswitched outlets--please
Actually, my Furman has a power switch on the front and I simply turn it on and my equipment comes on then--whatever I had on when turned off--usually the monos, 5 channel, --the rest, I turn off before shutting down the Furman.Is this wrong? I DO... 
"You can't handle -- The Yanni at Mandelay "
Chasmal--unfortunately, even though we all have our own "favored" music genras, for you to call Yanni "god awful," actually "without question," proves that YOU don't really know what music is and are close minded enough to stay this way-- Genius o... 
best sub for spendor S8r
Velodyne DD-18 or 15----fantastic integration-- Rel is good also, but not as good as Velodyne IMHO 
Are Integra Pre/Pros too good to be true?
I have an Onkyo 905 receiver that I use as a processor only. I have B&W 800 series all around with high end everything else. I have shared your same concern that something so "cheap" could be so good.I have purchased, compared and then sold-- ... 
Blu-ray vs HD digital?
Add the Blu Ray player--with your current system, the audio & video (especially the audio) will be one of the really "jaw dropping" experiences you will have as you progress on your journey to "Audio / Video PhileVille":-) 
Help Father of the bride dance song.
Butterfly Kisses--hands down--thread is now concluded--NEXT:-) 
What do you NOT plug into the power conditioner...
Ok then-- how does one know which conditioners do / can deliver the power amps need?It is the amplifiers that I have heard should be plugged directly to an outlet with having a 20amp dedicated circuit being optimum or even without the dedicated ci... 
How, or why does an amp stand improve sound???
Thank you very much for your commentary-- 
Meridian G-08 or ProAc Response TriTower Upgrade
My vote is the best speakers you can afford first -- everything else follows - the home audition is priceless if you can arrange it:-) 
What percentage of audiophiles use a sub ?
If you have the right sub, such as a Velodyne, and don't live in an apartment, condo or attached homes, the answer IMO is--100% should use one -- I have B&W 800Ds & love 2 Channel music & there is no comparison without the Sub 
Music Servers vs. High-End CD & DAC--Help Please
Great information and advice as usual!Thanks to all--I'm going to give it a try. 
Music Servers vs. High-End CD & DAC--Help Please
No--the sound quality is the most important 
Which cables for McIntosh - B&W system?
I have the B&Ws with Mac 501s---I have found Transparent to be my cables of choice after numerous comparisons 
Integra DTR-8.3 for Analog System
I don't have enough specific exp with vinyl, BUT, I do with Onkyo / Integra---they are simply wonderfully manufactured products---I have an Onkyo 905 receiver connected to B&W 800's with Lexicon Mono's--I have compared sound to the new Lexicon... 
McIntosh and Brystons: Fair comparison ?
I have the Lexicon/Bryston 501 monos on my B&W 800N's. I home auditioned the Mac 501's for 10 days against them in a diligent manner. I love the Mac appearance and resale value, but must say that I could not really ascertain any real differenc...