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Seeking recommendation for Mahler 2
For multichannel SACD, the best choices today are the MTT/SFSO and the Fischer/Channel Classics. They are remarkably "right" all the way through although the pacing of Fischer's last movement seems to lose a bit of elasticity. Sound is excellent o... 
"Best" multichannel universal player right now?
Audiolui: Video quality is top notch. It makes my DVD (I mean good DVD)look closer to Blue Ray. The sound is decent, but not compared to top tier players. Can we assume you mean via the analog outputs? I ask because the sound via HDMI is fully com... 
"Best" multichannel universal player right now?
Cannot say. Never compared in same system.Kal 
"Best" multichannel universal player right now?
Not but they are separated by the knee of the curve and the Marantz is HDMI 1.1, so no SACD via HDMI.Kal 
sub wiring question
Another excellent option is the nht x2 crossover which is much more flexible than the SMS, although it lacks the EQ.So, which SPL sub do you have? With or without the auto EQ?NHT: http://store.nhthifi.com/X2-Electronic-Crossover?sc=12&category... 
"Best" multichannel universal player right now?
Pioneer DV-58 if you can accept HDMI 1.2Kal 
"Best" multichannel universal player right now?
Ummm. What outputs are you planning to use?Kal 
sub wiring question
Connect the R preamp output to the RCA level input on the R Velodyne.Connect the L preamp output to the RCA level input on the L Velodyne.Then use the setup/balance procedures in the Velodynes to integrate them with the main speakers. What this co... 
Blu Ray Player
This is a fairly potent machine, imho, and you should have no problems with any modern player that will bitstream or decode the HD codecs. I cannot make any specific recommendations for BR players as my knowledge is pretty much liimited to "univer... 
Blu Ray Player
First, can you tell us which AVR it is? Some advertise misleadingly and it is important to know if yours will decode these signals from its HDMI input.Second, you will have no choice on the audio with any BR offering although you can read the fine... 
How to get a mono signal for whole house audio
His ineptness with a/v is common among electricians. The firm I have been using for years is excellent with electrical issues and very accommodating but puzzled by my demands. A/V issues are simply not part of their training.Kal 
How to get a mono signal for whole house audio
Using such a Y-connector would mean that you have mono everywhere. If that is ok with her, you can do it.OTOH, the electrician is responsible for screwing this up. Whether she wants to make a case of it will depend on how competent this guy was su... 
$3000k range amplifier
Wow!! $3000K! Way out of my price-range.Kal 
B&W 805S Embarassing Question
B&W uses little plastic plugs to fill the banana plug holes. Just grab each with a pair of pliers and yank it out.Kal 
revel salon2 room size
Well, I have had both the 802d and the Studio2 in my room which measures 14.4 x 26 x 8 and is open to a foyer and dining room. Give or take personal preference, construction and room treatments, it is similar to yours, so my comments may be useful...