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Aerial 7T/6 vs Vandersteen Quatro/Treo/2Ce Sig II
Curse this thread!! The talk about how great the Dali's are, especially along with the negative comments regarding Aerial Acoustics, has me wondering if I should consider the Dali speakers for my home theater.I built my HT speaker system around th... 
Proceed HPA3 vs Parasound Halo A31 for Aerials
Thanks Kenny. I am weighing my purchase options vs the potential cost of repair should my Proceed require repair.My thought at the moment is, that, even if it costs me $1300 (quoted by a reputable amplifier repair shop)to have a restoration perfor... 
Advice on AV Receiver versus Separates
To the OP-Couldn't help myself from asking; what is the origin of your username? Sounds almost like you are "creeping" on Kal... 
Proceed hpa3 + hpa2 or simaudio titan?
The Proceeds use mostly generic parts; and they can be repaired. Two more repair shops are Pyramid Audio Repair and the Service Bench.At the price they sell for used you will not find a better value for power and sound quality. They literally doub... 
How to kickstart this area
I agree with the constant Polk threads being a potential reason. Nothing against Polk; as my first "good" speakers were Polks which I still own. However, even in the AVS forums, it appears the talk is being consumed by entry level products. Speake... 
Oppo BDP-105 vs OPPO BDP-103 HDMI OUT
Can someone please PM me, or, give me the source to have my Oppo 103 modified? 
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Bacardi-Just so I am clear; You prefer the 103 over the 105? 
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db-Yes, I agree that it probably is the analog sound of the Oppo/Lexicon that I prefer compared to the all digital path.I see where you have an Oppo 105. Do you think, considering that I am mainly using my system for HT, that the 105 would provide... 
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OK-I can clarify with more information on my system.I do not have a dedicated HT. I have a section of my open and very large basement I use with a projector, screen and my audio equipment. I have no sound treatment what-so-ever.As far as the room ... 
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James-I forgot to add that I also have very revealing speakers. I have three Aerial Acoustics LR5's for my left, right, center. I am only running a 5.1 system with a seaton submersive sub and inexpensive in-wall speakers for my surround channels. ... 
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I am into Blu-rays with the HD codecs. I use an oppo BDP-103; that has both digital and analog outs. The Oppo can also decode all latest Codecs.Recently I purchased both a Marantz AV8801 and a pre-owned Lexicon MC12Bv5 with room EQ.I compared the ... 
Luxman vs. Accuphase
Side step a little:Is Luxman available for purchase in the United States? I owned an R-106 and a R-115 receiver and they were absolutely the best sounding electronics I have ever owned for 2 channel music listening; much better than separates I ha... 
Ready to Plunge into Aerials; One more question...
My finalists were the B&W Nautilus and the Aerials. The B&W's came in at a DISTANT second.