kthomas
Responses from kthomas
| Are A/V receivers digital? All A/V receivers have the ability to convert an incoming analog signal to digital, process it, and convert it back to analog. Some do so to ALL incoming analog signals. Others have analog "pass-through" capability. In short, if you want to be abl... | |
| How would you start with 5K? Charles - I think the 3801 is not intended to be that expensive - I had heard more around a grand. The 4800 retails for $2000, so I doubt they'll bring out another model at the same price point. In any case, Denon's whole lineup is really nice, IM... | |
| Dynaudio 3.0 vs. ProAc 2.5 I have no insight on the ProAc 2.5's based on personal experience. I have read a lot of positive feedback on it and am quite certain that it's a great product. I do own the Contour 3.0's, so I can give you my take on that product and points of com... | |
| How would you start with 5K? Your approach is pretty close to the advice I give friends when they ask how to start down this path - put your money into two good fronts and a matching center, but a decent A/V receiver (Denon is my choice as well, but certainly not the only one... | |
| A bad situation An unfortunate situation. The only way the buyer should feel screwed (instead of disappointed) is if you don't follow up to make the situation right, which it sounds like you're prepared to do. If you sent it UPS and it arrived damaged, UPS requir... | |
| What is in a Naim ? Almost every brand has customers who swear by it. Some have become somewhat infamous for their following - Naim is certainly one, Linn another - there are more. "Better" is such a relative term in this context that it's impossible to answer one wa... | |
| Which is better: separates or receiver? You've gotten great advice already....if you want convenience, are likely to not get the upgrade bug over time, and want the system for movies as much as music, I agree with the advice to buy one of the top-of-the-line AV Receivers (my preference ... | |
| Why Don't More People Love Audio? I'm not sure I understand your point, but I think I'm in the clear to buy whatever high-end gear I want since I have no talent for composing or performing music myself, so the purchase of an expensive luxury product of this ilk will not undermine ... | |
| Sony 900ES SACD sound vs CD - Help Martice - I agree, software is going to have to drive the desire to own a player. I also agree that the Sony 9000ES is the most likely purchase since it's a high-end DVD player to boot. | |
| Pre-pro with upsampling The Integra mentioned above is the only one I've come across. There's a cover-story review in the most recent SGHT - looks pretty competitive. | |
| Selling a DirecTV Receiver A close friend bought one from another friend and called DirecTV to get it entitled. DirecTV wanted $80 as a "transfer fee" for the access card. Remarkably, they backed off when my friend mentioned that the local digital cable company was offering... | |
| Best Integrated amp under 1k A Linn Majik is a nice alternative - $1095 list, easy to find for $500 used. There's lots of nice ones, and this is one of them. | |
| What to upgrade first? No doubt, listening for yourself to as much as possible is great advice. Since you asked, though, I'd do this - I'd find a Linn Majik integrated amp. $500 should fit perfectly. It's a great little integrated amp by a top manufacturer, they're rela... | |
| WHERE TO BUY THIEL 7.2 DISCOUNT? I thought Thiel was one of the most adamant, "You won't be buying our products on the web!!!!" manufacturers out there, so I'm doubting you'll find a retailer who sells them via the web or a particularly good deal on a new pair. If you're in an ar... | |
| Krell LAT-1 What is the MSRP? I've seen the ads and read the little news blurbs about their release, but have never seen a price. |