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| Do I connect video out thru receiver or to TV? Ooops, I didn't address your last question regarding optical, coax and RCA. I'm assuming you're talking about audio only here. The optical and coax inputs are for audio and video sources that themselves have digital outputs, such as your DVD playe... | |
| Do I connect video out thru receiver or to TV? Hi. Don't worry it's not a dumb question at all, actually you can do it either way.The easier, less costly method would be to hook all your AV cables into the Denon and run only one video cable from your Denon to the TV. If all your components hav... | |
| Theta Basic or Pioneer PD 65? Which One is Best? I also own a Theta Pearl and for almost a year enjoyed it mated to a Bel Canto DAC 1.1, but now that I just purchased a Kora Hermes, the Bel Canto is taking a break. Both DACs work very well with the Pearl. If you have any reservations about the T... | |
| monitor or floorstander? Hi Fuji. How close to the wall do your speakers have to be? The reason I ask is that I love ProAc monitors, but they use rear ports which might not work well too close to a back wall. I use ProAc Tablette 50 Signatures with Blue Circle separates, ... | |
| Is there any such thing as a high end receiver? Yeah, I'll throw in with the people that have mentioned the Magnum Dynalab MD208. Magnum Dynalab is known for their tuners and the preamp/amp section of the MD208 is based on Simaudio integrated amps. Expensive, but well designed and nice to look ... | |
| please help a rookie Don't forget about cables too! | |
| please help a rookie Welcome aboard friend! I'm maybe closer to a novice myself as I've been completely immersed in this hobby for only a little over two years and counting.To be clear, are you saying that you have about $1-1.5K to spend each for the pieces you're con... | |
| Proceed Transport & Kora DAC compatability problem Hi Ljgj. Since I'm a tube newbie I'm gonna be tube rolling my preamp first. I was able to wrangle a few pairs of NOS Tung-Sol and Sylvania 6SN7s and am gonna see what happens. After I get a good feel for those tubes, then I'll see to the Kora. And... | |
| Who has tried Virtual Dynamics cables? Brulee, I've got VD thrice, and I love them! Done wonders for my system! I'm thinking of upgrading the VD ladder and also springing for some ICs too. When and if that happens, I plan on lending our friend Dekay my three VD Power 2s to see if he li... | |
| Proceed Transport & Kora DAC compatability problem Fantastic! Glad to hear that you've solved the problem and you're already liking the sound. Mine has about 200 hours on it now and I love it. In a few months I'm gonna start experimenting with different 6922 tubes to see if I can improve the Kora ... | |
| Who has tried Virtual Dynamics cables? Hi Jim, I was first awakened to the Virtual Dynamics line of cables and cords by Audiogon member Ewha. He had noticed nice changes with just a single Basic power cord. I replaced 3 Absolute Power Cords with VD Power 2s and was just plain stunned a... | |
| Proceed Transport & Kora DAC compatability problem Lbsilver, I just got the new Kora Hermes myself. I'm using it with a Theta Pearl transport and haven't had any of the problems you describe. The only slight hitch is that there are a few very faint audible clicks if I use the remote to access a tr... | |
| Absolute Power Cords? Any opinions? Stbhorn, I believe Rick sells the Virtual Dynamics Power 3s for $50, the same price as the Absolute Power Cords. The Power 2s I have are a single thick cord, but many of Rick's other designs are composed of three separate strands. I don't know whi... | |
| Absolute Power Cords? Any opinions? No kidding Sam, these Virtual Dynamics Power 2 cords ARE hard to bend, but I think that depends on which ones you get. Mine are 7/8" thick tree branches, but some of the other VDs have three strands making them easier to bend and twist behind rack... | |
| Very Basic Tube/SS Pre-AMP/AMP Question I'm running a tube preamp with a solid state amp and really like it a lot. Prior to that all my experience was with solid state, but I think my tastes are leaning towards tubes. I'm starting to experiment with different tubes now, which is another... |