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HDMI and Component
Sulloj,Thats intersting, though I have been seeing that wrote often about it not being too different. I have an older high def big screen so I can't get into the world of HDMI, though its nice to read I am not missing much.It will be intersting to... 
Are DIY Cables Worth It?
Gregm, what do you have for DIY cables that may better Nordast Valhalla? 
What wall outlet to purchase?
I have 3 different outlets in my theater. Ps audio, Acme silver croyed, and wattgate 381. I am not to happy with the ps audio. The acme for 5 less dollars is a much more balanced in the frequency rage. The wattgates on steroides but its also 3 tim... 
Help Please recommend a 5ch amp around $2000
Parker, what did you replace the Earthquake with? What are your thoughts on its sound...is it bright in the upper frequencies at all? 
Help Please recommend a 5ch amp around $2000
Casual,I forget to say that you should look into a 5 channel Chiro amp. I always thought it was one of those little unknown gems that can be had for only about $700. 
Help Please recommend a 5ch amp around $2000
Casual,I am in the same boat is you. I have been running a 7 channel with a sunfire for my main 5 and chiro for the two side surrounds. On your list the only other I tried was the rotel and was not crazy about it. The Sunfire I prefered over sever... 
HiFI Fuses ?
I agree audiofeil.The powercords I put in my system are good. If I wanna uprade from what I have I now have to spend 3 plus thousand a cable...just to much for any common man. Not sure if cable companys know we have other lives, like spending mone... 
Wife/girlfriend or audio: if you had to chose?
Before you get down on Joeylawn, maybe theres things going on in his life we don't know or understand??? I'm not saying I'm just saying.Beheme, I had to laugh about your audio mags in the bathroom. I guess when audio becomes more passionate then o... 
HiFI Fuses ?
I recently put two of these in my processor and after letting them burn in a week I did an a/b two different times. The results where nice with the overly expensive fuse. Things are just more polished...smoother overall.Is it worth the price. It w... 
Buzz/hum from amps, NOT from speakers
I have the same thing. Sometimes the buzz in all components get somewhat loud, then it slopes down to be totally quite. It then starts the swoop again and gets louder to then go quite again. Sometimes the buzz comes on and stays on when components... 
Wife/girlfriend or audio: if you had to chose?
Beheme, I know your kidding, but thats my practical side speaking as usual!The scary thing is your probably right about many having intimate relationships with their music. I once had an intimate relationship with a rock......Pet rock that is. Rem... 
Wife/girlfriend or audio: if you had to chose?
Well Beheme, thats one way to look at it....I guess!There is the other side of the wife and kids leaving you when your down. I am most sure I got lucky and waited for one of the good girls with a great past history, but there are many woman who do... 
Wife/girlfriend or audio: if you had to chose?
Wife 5 months,Gundei, you sound like a wise young man!My new wife does get fustrated at times cause she thinks I pay more attention to my audio home theater then her. She has a valid point and no material item should be more important In my life t... 
Where can I find/buy blu-tak
Pdreher, One thing I have recently done is resonance of wires. Theres a lot of vibrations inside of most speaker and component wires. I think thats one thing that makes Ricks cables at virtual dynamics so good is he uses resonance control in his w... 
Where can I find/buy blu-tak
pdreher, I totally agree with mbolddal I would get yourself the yellow poster putty from wallmart...97 cents only.I have tried the blue tac and have some in my system. It does exactly the same thing as the yellow putty with just a little different...