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| Another sign SACD is dying Since orchestras like the SFSO, RCO and LSO issue and own their recordings, there's no reason they cannot offer downloads as the opportunity become financially attractive. In fact, I expect that is inevitable.Kal | |
| Paradigm subs????? Let me point out that another difference between V1 and V2 is that V2 incorporates a crossover with controls while V1 has only a gain control. Therefore, V1 requires an external crossover.That said, I prefer that arrangement since most AVRs have t... | |
| Discophile record store owner dies He and Joe (the original owner) were great. Walking into that shop, one always discovered wonderful new music and intense conversation. It was a large part of my education.Kal | |
| Technics SHAC-500 questions Next time you are in NYC, I will let you read mine. ;-)Kal | |
| Spyder 2 Pro monitor calibration kit ? Nope but (1) I have the SpyderTV which I hope to run this weekend and (2) there's lots of discussion of these products on www.avsforum.com in the forum on calibration.Kal | |
| SACD is it worth it? It's a personal decision. First, your CD collection is irrelevant since a good SACD player can also be a good CD player. Second, the critical issue is the number and diversity of the program offerings that appeal to you. For me, the SACDs availabl... | |
| rca and xlr inputs connected simultaneously? "I don't understand Kal's description of this setup as "crude". It's just not balanced."Agreed. The described method simply does not make use of the other side of the balanced input and, as you know, is pretty standard. This reduces the input gain... | |
| rca and xlr inputs connected simultaneously? No. The shorting pin shunts one side of the balanced input, converting (crudely) the input stage to single-ended. Consequently, I doubt (without actual experience) that you can connect both at the same time. But I would consult Krell.Kal | |
| DVI Connections A DVI switch.Kal | |
| NAGRA PL-L owner Question S Meter reading is OK. Rarely, do you ever get to an 11V output with domestic electronics.I believe the fuse is protected by a plastic enclosure so that, if it blows, the debris is contained.Kal | |
| Biwiring Remove them if you wish to biwire. Leaving them in would do no harm but would make bi-wiring even more pointless, if possible.Kal | |
| C37-Speziallack "The theory behind this product is simple but almost unbelievable"Almost?Kal | |
| Long HDMI vs. short, Long interconnects vs. short With decent connectors, it won't matter.Kal | |
| Long HDMI vs. short, Long interconnects vs. short How long is long? How short is short? I suspect you are dealing with distances which will make this a non-issue.Kal | |
| Plasma owners any problems?? No problems with my Fujitsu although it was a replacement for one with a few stuck pixels. As another said, heat in NE is no problem.Kal |