j_k
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| HDTV for regular television programs... Mitsubishi has 4 modes to watch 4:3 expanded to fit a 16:9 screen in the RPTVs:Expand & Zoom do not stretch the image but place the top and the bottom of the image out of the viewing area.Standard & Stretch do stretch the image; Standard i... | |
| Hum and the PS Audio P300 Just been thru this -- Same issues only with a ARC LS-25... My problem was due to 3 issues -- Corrosion on the ground rod and connection to cable ground where cable TV comes into the house (replaced the ground rod and all connection hardware); Fou... | |
| Another 'hum' thread... Is this system hooked to Cable TV anywhere in the audio chain?? If so, try disconnecting the cable for TS purposes. If not, check the advise above. Also check the ground connections in the cables...Good luck, grounding problems really suck to trou... | |
| ARC preamp compatible with Classe amps? My friend has a system that has the ARC LS-16 paired with the CA-200? (200Wpc stereo) that works quite well together. I would think that going up in the product lines would provide similar results. | |
| Tube preamp with Rowland Model 8 I have heard the ARC Ref-2 with the Roland 8 and it was really nice... | |
| Diagonal Noise lines Thanks for the response Bob. I found the problems, and here are the solutions (for the record):- My system had a ground isolator, which was the common denominator not checked previously. Removing the Ground Isolator cleaned up the cable signal, bu... | |
| CD Player Recommendation? There is an Audio Research CD-2 for sale on this site which is a recommended component (I have a CD-2 in my system). Linn Ikemi is another recommendation.I have no affiliation or connection with any sellers of the gear mentioned -- I have audition... | |
| Audible differences between speaker cables? If you want something to compare some sonic differences, Vampire wire CSS and Nordost SPM Reference are at the opposite end of the cable sound spectrum. Yes, cable will make a difference in the sound, the better the system, the more dramatic..... ... | |
| I can't believe there is no difference The easiest way is to run analog only inputs to the receiver and then do the comparison. completely remove the digital connection as one of the comparison tests. There is probably not going to be a night and day difference between the 4 combinatio... | |
| I can't believe there is no difference I agree with the others -- Get the Yamaha receiver out of the chain for 2CH listening and the differences will become apparent. BTW -- if you are considering Rogue, look into some of the older Audio Research gear for sale on this site.. The price ... | |
| Help on power conditioner upgrade I have a Q5 Equi=tech with the 230 30A input power and it has no problem with a tube amp. I have compared with the other 15A circuits in the room, and it is better on the Equi=tech than out of the wall... The Burmester 958 is also a nice unit, but... | |
| Any Comments on Nordost Speakers Cables?? I think the red dawn (2nd version) is a nice cable for the $$. Your mileage will vary with the equipment you use. | |
| Rap music on high-end speakers Tru,This thread is so far off track, I will offer you some HI-FI advise first of all... Look into some good subs with the proac 3.8s.. Some good subs are(least to most recommended) Carver signature cube, Bag End Infrasub 18, REL (the best you can ... | |
| Retube ARC VT-100 Mk. II - 6550's or KT88's? I agree with John 1's response with the following additions. KT-88s have not always been as reliable as 6550s, therefore ARC has made the choice not to use them in production (as well as for the cost factor). My experience with the tubes are: I pr... | |
| Best Amp for Eidolon I am using the ARC Ref300, and they are a wonderful pair. I have also heard them with the Rowland, and that is very nice. Burmester equipment is also a beautiful match. One of the things I have found and heard from others, give them as much power ... |