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| Good/bad idea? Oppo in 2 channel w/out preamp? Lcherepkai-It is not that the VC is good or bad. It is simply that it is a digital attenuator and, as such, must lose resolution with attenuation. Almost all do. (There are some that get around this by DSP.) So, a little attenuation means a little... | |
| Adding a 2nd center channel? Really? Are you sure they are duplicates and not synthesized?Kal | |
| Good/bad idea? Oppo in 2 channel w/out preamp? Yes, I have used the Oppo volume control (whether driving an amp or a preamp is not relevant). The only issues are the the gain of the amp and the sensitivity of the speakers. The Oppo VC was just fine in the upper range from about 75 and up. Belo... | |
| Good/bad idea? Oppo in 2 channel w/out preamp? AFAIK, none of the mods affect the VC and that VC is digital. Thus, it is lossy and how effective it will be will depend on how much lossy attenuation you need in your setup.Kal | |
| NYC Show The reason for the absence of many manufacturers is simple. The show was assembled on very short notice and with limited resources. See the post just above yours. | |
| Is there a cable maven in the house? There are cables that will connect an unbal/RCA source to a bal/XLR input but there is not guarantee that they will work well in all situations. Cardas makes some as does Hosa.OTOH, there are adapter boxes for this and these are much more likely t... | |
| Adding a 2nd center channel? I see no reason for this except for novelty. Has anyone any reason to believe that any recordings are mixed/mastered for dipole/bipole center speakers? | |
| Yamaha BD A1000 blu ray player. Any users? The Yamaha and the Oppo are equal in ergonomics as far as I can tell, aside from the things I mentioned. The Yamaha has more advanced network/streaming than the 83 series but less than the 93/95 series. Build quality is better than the 83 but not ... | |
| Yamaha BD A1000 blu ray player. Any users? http://forum.stereophile.com/content/music-round-50 | |
| Adding a 2nd center channel? 1. It is generally a mistake to use multiple speakers for the same channel as acoustical interaction between them corrupts spatial distribution and imaging.2. Use one of whichever speaker is better and better-matched to your L/R speakers.3. If you... | |
| HDMI vs Digital Optical output for Universal playe Hmmmm. Why not just try both? I really doubt there will be a difference for CDs.Kal | |
| Are New Sony SCD XA5400es Players Still Available? Such encyclopedic numerical listings are nonsense since they cannot convey the significant qualitative differences among the products. Besides, there are errors in the product listing.Kal | |
| OK to use Splitter for 2 Subs-Receiver has 1 port Yes. However, you should (1) place them equidistant from the listening position and (2) adjust them for equal output before you do your full setup because you have only 1 setting for subwoofer distance/level in your 905. Stacking them might be eff... | |
| Two-channel is inferior to multi-channel, no? Got it.Lame. | |
| Audyssey MultiEQ Unlikely. There are two factors. First, whether the particular processor has enough DSP capability to handle the newer firmware. Second, whether the manufacturer is interested in providing extended firmware enhancements for older products.As I sai... |