hondaron

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Audioholics
Gene is a valued member of the music reproduction community whether in 2 channel or 7.6.6 mode. He strives to formulate an opinion only after careful listening and discrete measurements. He can explain what the measurements mean and why the sound ... 
Improving the Musicality of a Home Theather
Wow, do t know where to start thanking you guys. Firstly, I thank Bruce and Mike at Audio Breakthroughs. My Proceed was going and I called 6 dealers in NY area when supply of gear was scarce. He had gotten his hands on two Anthems. I feel blessed ... 
Improving the Musicality of a Home Theather
@thespeakerdude  spot on, blue ray is 11 years old and is 1080P, same as plasma. Will there be a noticeable difference going to a 4k source and say and OLED? Live in a smaller 1904 vintage home, and thinking about the video upgrade path when we m... 
Improving the Musicality of a Home Theather
Thank you for the insightful reply’s. I didn’t do the math myself, the installer, Audio Breakthroughs in Manhassett, NY did a fancy ARC computer room correction with three microphone positions and the music and theater is basically flawless. I don... 
Made in USA
Anthem AVM70 processor and 5 channel amplifier made in Canada. Revel speakers made in US Bluesound made ? pioneer Elite Japan  
Revel F208 - worth a try?
What about Revel M126Be as a solid choice of a nice sounding bookshelf speaker? They are in the Performa series and may be worth considering.   
Best DACs under $7,000.00
Sorry to ask the question but what about a Bluenode streamer, could this be upgraded with any of these fine DaC’s being discussed here.? I have a relatively low budget system with Anthem AVM70 processor, Revel M126Be bookshelves with a Velodyne su... 
Best DACs under $7,000.00
Sorry to ask the question but what about a Bluenode streamer, could this be upgraded with any of these fine DaC’s being discussed here.? I have a relatively low budget system with Anthem AVM70 processor, Revel M126Be bookshelves with a Velodyne su... 
Improvement in Musicality for home theater system
Guys, I’m not against better sounding equipment (tubes?) but I do have a family/budget. They are musicians and have a high standard for realistic music and a great home theater. That’s why I did some homework and bought the Antham AVM 70. To clari... 
Improvement in Musicality for home theater system
Excellent ideas folks thanks. Need to listen and then make sure I can use it in a manner fully described by Jerry and also one other gentlemen on the post. It’s getting we excited that I can actually upgrade the sound quality significantly from th... 
Improvement in Musicality for home theater system
Thanks folks, I listened to the speakers and made the choice of the Revels over the B&W’s bookshelf and happy I made the choice that was right for me. and believe me the B&W’s are very good. Well it seems as though I have to go listen agai... 
Improvement in Musicality for home theater system
Thanks for all the really great suggestions. What are your thoughts on getting a good $ 5k amp like Mac, Parasound or Luxman as one choice and compare in home with my second choice being the Pass Labs integrated?   
Let me end the Premp/Amplifier sound debate ...
I have a related question, would there be a significant difference listening to a 25 year old Adcom versus a Pass, which arguably is probably the best sounding amplifier I’ve heard?   
Let me end the Premp/Amplifier sound debate ...
I have a related question, would there be a significant difference listening to a 25 year old Adcom versus a Pass, which arguably is probably the best sounding amplifier I’ve heard?   
Are there speakers that disappear regardless of the recording?
Sorry if I offended anyone…. Revel M126Be are a nice pair that work very well in older houses and or smaller rooms. Not cheap, but I liked them better than the cheaper priced B&W bookshelves. Just an opinion….