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| Big 2 channel Amp OR Smaller 6 channel and TRIamp? Headroom, of course, is not power, per se, unless it is used. So, do you think that the OP's scenario (B) is superior to scenario (A) for that reason? | |
| Upgrading from a Classe CDP 300 and SSP 600 If there is really $7K of difference, especially if you stick to HDMI (and save another $500 by getting the Oppo 93)! Remember, the Mac has MultEQ XT and the Integra has MultEQ XT32. (All this is inferential, of course, without hearing/using the M... | |
| Upgrading from a Classe CDP 300 and SSP 600 Good choice. | |
| B&W 801 questions They are biwire compatible but why bother? | |
| Anthem AVM/20 upgrade to Integra or Marantz?? "Now, I'm purposely hyperbolizing, but I don't understand why, in theory, a processor with a better DAC would not sound as good as a processor with a lesser DAC. Is there something at play here that I'm missing. " Because there's more to it than t... | |
| Big 2 channel Amp OR Smaller 6 channel and TRIamp? Can you explain how you reached this conclusion? AFAIK, the current (and power) required is a function of voltage swing of the source and the impedance of the load. | |
| Big 2 channel Amp OR Smaller 6 channel and TRIamp? For the KEF Reference 203.2 (could not easily find the specs for the 203.1), the LF crossover is 300Hz in these speakers and sensitivity is 89dB/2.83v/m so the woofer eats half the power and the power rating is 50-200w. So, I would guess, again, t... | |
| Big 2 channel Amp OR Smaller 6 channel and TRIamp? Same old, same old. (A) without doubt.With scenario (B), your woofers would see only 100w.Kal | |
| Anthem AVM/20 upgrade to Integra or Marantz?? What is happening is that the complexity of multichannel and/or digital setup has made it nearly impossible for one to judge much from dealer demos. Not only are there so many more variables to complicate the decision but dealer competence can nei... | |
| Using my 2 channel system with a HT AV reciever. It won't sound funny but there may be a tonal difference between the L/R and the other channels. That is the price you pay for keeping your 2 channel preamp/amp. The only solution is to have the same electronics for every channel.Kal | |
| To audyssey or not to audyssey, that is the ...? My personal opinion on room correction is that you need to do what you can with the room first. Room correction isn't a substitute for proper speaker placement, proper sub placement, taming echoes in the room with carpeting, etc.I think everyone a... | |
| Accidentally bought a Quadrophonic LP. OK to play? No problem. Just play it. Judge for yourself.Kal | |
| Wireless to my audio system ? I understand that there are Apple products out there but I am familiar with the SqueezeBox Touch which does this very well.Kal | |
| Subwoofers location Right. There is no useful rule about placement with regard to main speakers as the best position(s) are determined with respect to room dimensions/boundaries and listening position. The whole idea is to minimize modal excitation.Kal | |
| sub connection No need unless you find that the AutoON function (if your sub has that) is less responsive than you require.Kal |