johnwowen

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Help...Buzzzzzzing....!!!
I recommend you disconnect ONE of your i/c's connected to one of your monoblocks. (I'm assuming the speakers are buzzing while everything is connected and on, but no music is playing). If the buzzing stops with one i/c disconnected, I think you ha... 
Good budget CD with variable out??
Does the Parasound CDP 1000 have a variable out? 
Good budget CD with variable out??
The one that is hard to beat for the $$ is the Marantz 67SE. You can get one used for around $300. 
***Aerial 10Ts - What's your opinion?***
Hey Dub, IMHO - Since you 99% watch movies, why spend the $$$$ on the 10T's when you could just go with the Aerial 5 or 7, and still be matched with your center channel speaker? The 10T is wonderful, but I think you are overkilling using it when y... 
Amplifier suggestions
Try picking up a used pair of Clayton M-70's. They go for a little over $3k. Check out the reviews and the owner reviews. Good luck 
Power cord for Sony DVD7700
Gfroman, Please tell me also,how you were able to do this? E-mail me @ JohnWOwen@iname.com with instructions please, and where to get the parts necessary. Thanks in advance, John 
BATVK500 in Plinius league?
Madisonears, Which Clayton(s) have you listened to that you are comparing to? Thanks, John 
What makes an amp hum/ground loop?
Hey Cspra, Thanks for your comments. However, I mentioned that I was connected directly to the cd player. It has analog o/p's, so there is no preamp. Thanks again for your thoughts. John 
Small Speakers w/ Full Range Sound
are you closed to the idea of using a sub-woofer? If you'll go with a quality unit, the world of possibilities will open up regarding your speaker choices. Good luck! 
Pass Aleph selling their technology?
Thanks for the information Jrt. John 
Best cd player
Donald is right-on about the Sony SACD player. It makes music! Also, Pioneer has a new DVD player that plays both the DVD 24/96 AND the SACD format. I have not heard that unit and can't comment. Check out their site for that model.