john_z
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| Two Questions... Ok. First, give the guy a little credit here. For a $1,299 total speaker budget including (powered?) subwoofer (implied by the Bose system) it's not such a bad idea to consider a matched sub/sat system from a single manufacturer. Am I wrong on thi... | |
| Recommendations on a 3 channel amp? Primare has a relatively low-profile power amp that can be ordered in a 3-channel configuration. I haven't demoed it myself but their gear is pretty nice quality stuff.. I own the 3-channel Arcam 10P amp and am very happy with it.. the low profile... | |
| home theater connections Hi B_mak,A DVI switcher is one option, but there's another option. I have the same issue with my HDTV monitor which only has one DVI input. However, it also has two HD compatable component video inputs as well. I run my HD tuner to the DVI input a... | |
| DVD Player Setup. Hi Kenn39,I agree with you regarding PCM.. my comments above were regarding the typical Dolby Digital choices on movie DVD's and was just quoting my Sony owner's manual where "best" choice = most discreet channels... I agree the PCM track can soun... | |
| DVD Player Setup. Hi Roryfan,I respectfully disagree with Reubent on this one. As far as movie discs are concerned, it's always a good idea to check the disc's audio menu before starting the movie to be sure it is set to the "best" soundtrack (ie: highest number of... | |
| DVI Connections Most HDTV's equipped with DVI/HDMI will also have at least one set of HD-compatible component video inputs and your digital tuner box should have a component video output option for HD. I would suggest leaving the Denon connected to your TV via DV... | |
| Arcam, Musical Fidelity questions... I own the original FMJ cd-23 (not the text version) and it's been a great-sounding, reliable player. Decodes HDCD, too. (not sure if the newer players still do that). I have never a/b compared it directly to the newer 33 or 36 in my system, howeve... | |
| Can a monitor sound like a floorstander?? I think if you are going to speak in absolute terms on this subject, then yes, it's difficult to compare a monitor speaker to a floorstander apples/apples. However, speaking in relative terms it really depends on which specific floorstander you ar... | |
| CD Redbook versus DVD Audio I had a similar experience when comparing the redbook cd version of Alan Parson's "I Robot" to the 24/96 DVD version issued by the Classic Records label a few years back.This disc is not a true DVD-A, but the "tweener" 24/96 stereo format that wil... | |
| Need help using a subwoofer crossover Does your CT-120 provide speaker-level in/out connections? If your pre-amp or integrated amp is meant for stereo only (no processor) and/or lacks an output labeled "subwoofer" or similar (which are usually filtered) you may get a better result usi... | |
| Anyone with a high-end home theater sans sub? Flrnlamb -No, not talking about gay porn here, please don't take offense at my question. Just wondering because there were a couple of very lively and informative threads on the 'Gon several months ago regarding proper bass management for home the... | |
| Notice how many SACD collections for sale? Bring back 96/24, baby! ;~)jz | |
| Anyone with a high-end home theater sans sub? Flrnlamb,Did you used to post under the "Exertfluffer" handle in the past? Your post sounds a lot like him..? just curious. JZ. | |
| Ever use "switched" outlets on preamp? I use them to power some low-wattage lights I use behind the T.V. to backlight it during home theater. It's convenient because they only come on when I use my A/V receiver. They do not seem to add any perceptable noise to the system, but I have th... | |
| ARCAM compared to Krell If you like the way your Arcam amp sounds, have you considered upgrading to their P1 monoblocks? At 175wpc and with a dedicated power supply for each channel, they would very likely provide all the grunt needed to drive your HTM1 and 802's with po... |