elliottbnewcombjr

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Which receiver to keep, Yamaha CR2020 or HK 630
Yamaha, without a doubt. I have the 1020 for my garage/shop system, too cheap to buy the 2020. My first Yamaha, it’s a quality piece. Yours 105 wpc has far more power than the 30 wpc HK, and it has both MC and MM phono. Features up the kazoo. Al... 
Is a home theater even worth it or doable?
Oh hell yes. However I won't bother going past 5.1 setup in my smaller setup 55" monitor. I agree, a lot of streamed content sounds better when I switch the AVR to 2 channel. Blu-Ray/DVD programming separates center channel info, that is just mi... 
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jjss49 5,999 posts 04-13-2023 at 12:12pm  is this like the doggie that barks to get some attention? .................................. didn't start that way, but this AM I saw the advantages, though I have told many a mutt to 'shut the ____ u... 
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samureyex OP 63 posts I can say since you worked your butt off,  ............................ No joke, I arrived 165 lbs of twisting steel and sex appeal. Made a big deal of a project, stayed up 7 nights/8 days; result MONO. went down to 125 ... 
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  dogberry lets see if they allow butt also, buttt implies a wider butt  
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My Morning Thought, Say Goodbye every 6 months or so! that way I get some very nice support from known and unknown members. I'm yapping away again, (now an obligation) until my buttt hurts, then down to listen to some music.  
Rumble showed up on NEW record???
Are you guys sure, I also see the bottom of a McIntosh TT. OP: Which TT are you using?  
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Sony site, how friendly? https://www.dpreview.com/forums/thread/4707796    
Who else can't sleep the night before their fancy new gears arrive?
asvjerry 3,508 posts 04-12-2023 at 08:52am  @elliottbnewcombjr .....wedding money? *L* How that was rationalized is a tale to be told...;) .......................................... Got married 1967, age 19, had a kid at 20, not exactly a ad... 
Noise inside speaker cabinet when moving ?
I had a very subtle ’zzz’ out of one speaker. Woofers shot out of the bottom (enclosure on 8" high legs), and a staple holding the insulation had fallen out onto the back of the woofer’s cone, and was ’zzzzing’ Meaning, forget my ’you don’t have ... 
Bass/speaker excursion issues
HSU is still around, ask them, send them a short video. https://www.hsuresearch.com/subwoofers.html   I always wanted to hear a/some HSU, seems they know what it's all about.  
How Do I Stream Netflix Audio On A Smart TV To My AV Receiver
ARC, Audio Return Channel is 'magic', it works https://www.sony.com/electronics/support/articles/00012943    
Cartridge Advice Please
IF you are tempted by a expensive cartridge, you can find one with a broken cantilever, send to Steve at VAS, have him put new cantilever/stylus. https://vasnyinc.com/ Ask his advice before buying, there are models he tells you to avoid.  
Vibration isolation or absorption?
mitch2 3,301 posts 04-11-2023 at 06:56pm  "Craps sake Elliott, a whole $12.95! You are going to send Robert off the edge!" .......................................... Well, add the price of wrapping the edges with black tape to make them disap... 
What is the most challenging music to play on a stereo?
I agree/forgot Piano, 1st a great piano RECORDING (hard to get right), then how does it sound?