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Fisher Tube Amp Center Channel question
If my memory serves me correctly, this center channel is not a line level out and was designed for a center channel for a big console(these are screw terminals and not RCA's, correct?). You would be better off using the right and left out to the s... 
Modwright Mods Sony or Denon
There's not many DVD/A discs out there anyway. My Denon seems to "choke" on some of the titles. Surprisingly, if you do want dvd/a's, I found that Mediaplay has the best selection and prices-wow was I surprised.By the way, does he mod the denon 22... 
digital FM tuner.....
I like Denons. The 380RD is nice and very inexpensive. I gave up on my MD for the simplicity of this unit and a great remote too. 
feedback on a new system please
what is your speaker placement? Some bookshelf speakers are much better sounding on stands while others are designed to be in a bookshelf. Rear porting can be a huge problem within 3 feet of a rear wall. 
Dynaco ST70 Tube replacement
Are your amperex "worn out"? If not, then you will be spending a bundle to replace them. NOS are definitely better than anything new. I have played with most of the russian and chinese tubes and really like the resolution and detail of the svetlan... 
Good In-Ceiling Speakers??
I've had more garbage than good. Speakercraft really disappointed me. Niles has been good and I was really impressed with Paradigm for the money. 
CD player with variable output
Nakolawala,Interesting input regarding digital/anaolgue domains.Thanks! 
CD player with variable output
Be careful on variable outputs. Some have many more steps than others and may even put out more/less voltage. ie Marantz has very few steps compared to sony. The sony ES is much more adjustable than marantz and will play quietly much better for th... 
Please help a rookie wire his sub
There are 3 ways to use the sub for stereo.1-use the sub out on the AVR and set the crossover where you like it. The AVR should have a decent crossover system.2-If you truly are only using stereo, you just may get better performance by using the c... 
Sleeper preamps: $500 new/used
I have 2 favorites: Classe 30 for around $400 or a Sumo Athena for about $250. They both sound awesome with nice phono. I really like the MFA better than both of these plus it promotes tube rolling. The problem with the MFA is dual volume controls... 
Is Quality Prog. Scan DVD Under $500 possible?
Try finding a Denon 2200? 
ready to drop the hammer an a new hk avr235
1-sell the carver and increase your budget by that amount.2-bi-amping the right and left isn't helping as much as you think. On HT, the center and sub do the bulk of the work.3-I think you touched on headroom. Some brands may be rated at less powe... 
Audible Illusions M3a owners tube life?
Pre-amp tubes will last 5000 to 10,000 hours with 6dj8's outlasting 12ax7's generally speaking. Tubes being biased too high will burn them out faster-extremely high bias will have the tubes burning bright blue inside.And yes, better tubes will las... 
Newbie Question
Definitely match your 3 front speakers. It's worth it! 
which speaker?
Start with a new sub. It will ad a lot of life to your wharfdales by alleviating some stress. A good sub will also allow you to set the receiver to small speakers which should put a lot less strain on the amp/receiver. I've been told that a good s...