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| HMDI Cabling HDMI is transitioning from version 1.1 to 1.3.1.3 allows all kinds of nifty advantages due to its higher bandwith (ability to move more bits per second).Assuming the "3" in "HDMI-3" refers to version 1.3, you are buying a more advanced cable which... | |
| missed buying opportunities I could have purchased a house and saved for retirement but bought audio equipment instead... Doh! | |
| Help me hunt for a SS integrated I've been using a BAT 300X-SE in a small room with Thiel 1.6s and have no complaints.The preamp section uses 2 6H30 tubes (10,000 hour lifspan) so it's not 100% solid state, however. | |
| Air tight ATM 211 and MAXX The only similar problem I've had was turning off my Almarro A203A (EL84 based integrated, 3 watts/ch) and turning it immediately back on. This blew a fuse for some reason.I was told to let the amp rest a few minutes befor turning back on. | |
| Keep SACD Petition link I agree SACD is very good.I'm waiting to see how the new 24-bit, 192K sampled HD multi-channel standards play out.Probably won't sound too bad... | |
| Is there a modern equivalent of Allison Ones? Wilson has some monitors designed for wall placement. | |
| Best "Rock/Pop" Debut Album? Jethro Tull - "This Was"Silver Apples - "Silver Apples"Dan Fogelberg - "Home Free" | |
| Thiel 3.6's vs. Vandersteen 3 sigs Thiels are as good as the music put into them. | |
| MoFi tinged with distortion Play the same recording on CD to see if the distortion is present. If noise is on CD then mastering at fault.Also, listen through headphones to eliminate your speakers (bad crossover component, etc.) as the culprit. | |
| Go DirecTV Been using Direct TV for years and I don't agree with your assessment.While the picture isn't that "bad", I do see a lot of false contouring and digital artifacts (resulting from the set-top converter box no doubt). Dish has been recently aligned ... | |
| Sexiest Pop Song Ever? "Poetry Man" - Phoebe SnowComfort food for your, uh, ears... | |
| Best SS amps with sound similar to tube amps BAT 300XSE. Said 'nuff. | |
| Most Impact on Sound Stage/Imaging? Room treatment. | |
| Consumer Electronic Show ? I attended one year with help from a friendly vendor.The weather was miserable and, silly me, I just didn't want to intrude into places where people spent lots of moolah so they could conduct their busines without a lot of distractions.I went next... | |
| Who Do You Credit For Getting You Into This Hobby? The Nuns at St. Mathias grade school?In second grade, they walked our class into the assembly hall where a chamber orchestra (Chicago Symphony members?) of about 15-20 members were gathered.That morning, I vowed someday to play the French Horn!Hug... |