kr4
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| 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... | |
| Two-channel is inferior to multi-channel, no? Yes, I know about Ambiophonics but that doesn't validate the silly proposition that I was responding to.Kal | |
| B&W 802D problem I doubt it. OTOH, there is a parts website for B&W where you can look for the part and buy direct.http://bwgroup-support.com/forms.htmlKal | |
| I want to burn hi-rez DVD audio discs. Why burn discs? Direct streaming via a good DAC is the way.Kal |