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| preamp or no? if so, which one? I do have an old version of the EVS attenuator that I used as a backup preamp. The main problem might be insufficient gain and/or impedeance matching with any passive preamp. Don't know what the sensitivity on the Classe for full output. | |
| preamp or no? if so, which one? Try an used Levinson, Wadia or Theta CD player with vol control. All make great combo with Thiel speakers. I used to own a pair of Thiel 3.6.If you want separate digital front end, there are too many DAC with vol. control to mention. | |
| Vandersteen-like "In-between" speakers Motdathird,If you are opened to used speakers, you can get a pair of used Avalon Radian HC or Dynaudio Contour model ?? for $6500. I think it has all the improvements/qualities that you described.Maggie MG-20 would be another great choice. I think... | |
| Power Amp suggestions in $2000 range ? Used Rowland Model 1 amp or Levinson 27. | |
| 300B which way to go? The impedance curve of the speaker will matter more than efficiency. Efficency determins loudness but impedance curve can determine the amount of distortion.Most SET amp have high output impedance that will interact with speaker impedances. So you... | |
| Thiel Cs 3.6. Outdated? For seating and speaker placement, You will want to sit at least 8 ft from the drivers. 12 ft will be better. Then the speaker need at least 3 ft away from any wall. Particularly side wall. So generally speaking, you will need a mid-size room to f... | |
| Thiel Cs 3.6. Outdated? I also used to own a pair as well. Great speakers and drop dead gorgeous bird-eye maple finish.Very difficult to drive as well. I used Aragon 4004mk2, Levinson 23.5 and Levinson 333. I think McCormack DNA-1 will work as well. Not sure about 0.5 th... | |
| Best HT pre-pro with 2 channel audio bypass Another vote for Anthem AVM-20. Great sounding DAC and excellent sounding analog bypass in both 2 and 5.1 channels. It's not going to be as transparent as a levinson 380S but it sure does a lot more for half price.but I think the best part of Anth... | |
| Which Amp. Rowland monoblocks would be a good choice as well. | |
| HDTV/5.1 Question There is another option. Just select straight PCM digtal output from the HDTV receiver instead of DD. Some of the HDTV receiver has this option. | |
| High Definition? Just got a new TV and a OTA HD receiver (Samsung 351). The OTA is working fine for me due to a clear shot to the broadcasting tower. Do have some ghosting however.Definitely try out Attenaweb.com. Type in your address and out comes the results. Al... | |
| 30 ft speaker cables?? If you are willing to try something really inexpensive instead of the megabuck cables, here is one:Audioquest GR-8 from HCM Audio. It's a 10awg speaker cables. Good sounding and fairly transparent. New 30ft pair is going for $180.If you really nee... | |
| Best powersupply for PC audio? Get around the problem by using a USB sound card with digital output and go to an outboard DAC. This way also reduces RF noise coming from the rest of the PCs.And it's probably a lot easier than to replace a power supply.Eric | |
| Experience Sound Blaster Wireless ? Sounds like the better option is still to run a balanced XLR digital cable.The main thing I liked about Sound Blaster Wireless is the RF remote with LCD. It's very similar to a MP3 player format in which there is a playlist and etc. So I would def... | |
| Worst remote nomination... Old Marantz CD-65 CD changer remote. It's a ultra thin membrane remote. The damned thing broken on the second week. After replacing it under warranty, it broke again in less than 3 months. Gave up and used the universal remote instead. |