128x128

kr4

Responses from kr4

B & W Changes?
As examples:http://www.audioaficionado.orghttp://www.htguide.com/forum 
B & W Changes?
Try some of the more active forums. 800D3 will appear in early 2016 to complete the range. 
SACD player that will read the SACD layer
Really? I have Sony and Oppo players (and used others). These have settings to fix your default preference to always read the SACD layer and do. 
B&W 800D or 802D Cosmetic Issues
I just toured the 800 factory and your suspicions are correct. The finishes are manufactured to a high level of precision and consistency and the ones I have owned arrived in perfect condition. 
Two-channel is inferior to multi-channel, no?
Yadda, yadda, yadda. The horse is dead (as is this thread). 
Why is 2 Channel better than multi-channel?
Yadda, yadda, yadda. The horse is dead. 
Preamp/Processor
I firmly second the suggestion of the AV8801. 
High quality pre-amp improve sound processor
How can it not affect the sound if the signal is being passed through it? The idea is to use a preamp that is more transparent and less colored than an AV prepro/AVR. 
Preamp/Processor
What change is he looking for? 
External Crossover
1. Bryston and DSPeaker.2. Cannot say because I do not know your system or why this adjustment accomplished what you describe. 
OPPO 103 VE 105.....
Are you using the analog or digital outputs?If you are using the digital outputs, the 103 will do fine.If you are using the analog outputs, get a 105 (or consider a used 95 if the streaming functions are not important to you). 
"narrow" amp/blocks options For Bel Canto+Neat
Benchmark AHB2 
a couple subwoofer questions
The Sub-Dude works by isolating the sub from floor and, depending on your room construction, can be a help. However, it does not raise it significantly with respect to room dimensions and relevant wavelengths. One approach to that is http://www.ac... 
Flux Busters
Haven't used mine in years..........but I haven't played LPs in years. 
B&W 800D2 - Bi-amping vs Bi-wiring
800d2 not 802d.I use several at the moment. Mac MC-303Parasound A31NAD M22 x 2Benchmark AHB2Etc.