john_z
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| older hi-end tube tv recommendations.....and hdtv. I bought my Sony Kv-34" XBR800 widescreen CRT as my first/main HDTV and it is still awesome after owning it over five years. It sits in the corner of my living room so the bulk/depth is not an issue. In fact, it still looks quite handsome if you a... | |
| Cables to connect TV audio output to a Bose Radio? My friend has a Bose wave radio and it cranks pretty loud on FM and CD. Should be plenty loud to watch TV. The problem may be in a low signal from the source. Are you using a cable box or satellite box to feed signals to your TV? If so, check the ... | |
| CBS, Nautilus 1/2 speed DIGITALLY mastered LPs I own Michael Jackson's Thriller and ELO's Time on CBS half-speed master vinyl and they sound excellent even on my modest Technics SL-5 table with Grado cart. I cleaned them at an audio shop (DB Audio, Berkeley) years ago on their commercial-duty ... | |
| Need recommendation for new CD/SACD player You should check out the new Arcam cd37 from their FMJ line. It's a dedicated 2-channel CD/SACD player - no video. I haven't heard it yet, but if it's anywhere as good as their CD23 cd player (which I own) it should be on your short list of machin... | |
| why did you buy a separate HT amp? I added an external amp to my receiver and it got a new lease on life. I'm still using a ProLogic "dolby-digital ready" receiver as my main unit (Sony GA7-ES). As such, it does not have equal power to all five channels, which was normal for the Pr... | |
| Is there a truly musical multiple CD player? Arcam Alpha MCD 6-disc cd changer. Oldie but goodie. -jz | |
| DON'T GET IT ...screen too large = eye strain??? I read that article with interest as well. I think the author was trying to put into layman's terms the concept of "how big is big enough" for front projector systems. Personally, I feel the answer is "it depends" - on many variables, including pe... | |
| Dubbing FM onto tape.... I would recommend starting with paying attention to your antenna, as a proper setup in this regard can make a huge difference in the clarity and stereo separation of the FM signal. I live in the S.F. Bay Area and use the outside roof TV (VHF/UHF) ... | |
| NAD Monitor Series 5100 variable output help Hello, I own the 5000 and it's volume control for the variable analog output is only accessable via the remote. The player will reset the level to a factory pre-set modest level every time the machine is powered up to avoid blasting you out. You w... | |
| Multi Ch. speaker placement tips needed Hello Blindjim,I am using a pair of Snell SR.5 bipolar surrounds in my 5.1 system and they seem to integrate very well with my front speakers from a different manufacturer. They mount on the wall (side or rear) and provide very good rear/side fill... | |
| what is the best amp you've ever heard Mesa Boogie, fed by my brother jammin' live on his 1971 goldtop Les Paul :-) -jz | |
| Anyone using the analog inputs from the processor? I guess like most things audio, the outcome depends on many variables. It's expensive to include a quality analog output stage in an audio component, as a result there are many popular DVD players on the market (like Oppo) where a digital connecti... | |
| Anyone using the analog inputs from the processor? I never said the analog connection sounded better than a digital connection, but I stand by my opinion that it is certainly an acceptable alternative. In my situation, I chose to invest in a receiver years ago prior to DD/DTS becoming defacto in r... | |
| Anyone using the analog inputs from the processor? Don't fear the analog connection! Done properly it does sound excellent. I continue to use a "dolby digital ready" receiver (Sony GA7-ES) in my system so I have never used a digital connection from my DVD player (Sony DVP-C600D) for DD. I cannot d... | |
| Nakamichi cassette playback in non-Nak deck? Well Audiogoners, sometimes you just get lucky. On Friday I went to look at the NAD 6100 cassette deck and ended up buying the matching cd player and receiver, too! The seller would have sold the tape deck by itself but the other components were s... |