kythyn

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Small headphone system
Thank you for the detailed response. If I cut my budget in half to $1000, what would you recommend?  
Splitting HDMI?
Nekoaudio,Your suggestion sounds right.  The subwoofer is also from Gallo Acoustics and is powered.  The speakers then connect to the sub.I'll look for amps with USB input.  Are there are any brands/models you might suggest? 
Splitting HDMI?
Cleeds, thank you, I'll look at that.  I wonder what the sound quality of a split HDMI signal is like.Fuzztone, thank you.  I was looking at the Schitt line of products, but haven't figured out what to put between it and the PC.  Maybe an external... 
Magnepan Sweet Spot
douglas_schroeder, You are right, I do!!boblh1,Thank you for your kind offer.  I owned the 3.6s in 2007 and let them slip away!  
Magnepan Sweet Spot
Gammonit_2006.  I love the maggie sound, but think I am being overcome by the inconvenience of living with them. Even with the blinds open in the afternoon when sunlight is indirect, the six panels of the Tympani ivs block a lot of light.  I have ... 
Magnepan Sweet Spot
One of the downsides of the maggies I have now is that the blinds have to be closed during the day to keep from exposing them to direct sunlight.  I'd like to be able to enjoy the sunlight which means choosing a speaker (budget up to $2500) that c... 
My speakers are set. Magnepan Tympani IVs
Georehii - thanks for all your help. I will know in the next couple days if I can stretch to a pair of the JC1s. Will hey work with my passive preamp or should I start looking for another preamp, and should it be tube or S.S.?atmasphere - will the... 
My speakers are set. Magnepan Tympani IVs
Atmasphere, the ribbon was replaced on one side. It appears that the socks have been off all the panels, so I believe they were checked thoroughly.  What amps did your customer run?richopp,  which ARC gear specifically would you recommend?  I have... 
My speakers are set. Magnepan Tympani IVs
mijostyn, if you look at my virtual system you can see my current setup and positioning.  I’d appreciate your feedback on what you see.jssutter, I understand the hesitance about the Crowns. What other options, biamped or not would you suggest?robe... 
My speakers are set. Magnepan Tympani IVs
 bdp24,Thanks for the response. I tried to go with Satie’s approach. Bought a Crown 5002 amp, located the only servicer for Crown in south Florida and left it with him.  That was a year ago, and now he and the amp have disappeared.What other optio... 
Streamer
Thanks for the feedback. I don't download on iTunes and will happily use dbPoweramp for ripping. Is JRiver still the preferred management software, or will dbPoweramp do that too? I only need the Apple format for putting music onto my iPhone and i... 
MMGs
He had specific requirements of selling only to those with 3 or more positive feedbacks.  If I pair this with a Crown Macro Reference to drive Tympani IVs, will it help with the reputed "hardness" of the Crown in highs? 
MMGs
I sent the seller a message, will see if he will deal with me without the 3 positive feedbacks. 
MMGs
Schubert,Thanks for the heads up.  What would you suggest as an under $500 preamp to go with the Crown or Wyred4Sound?  Or should I go straight to a DAC instead of a preamp? 
MMGs
In a complete change of direction, I am going with Tympani IVs and will sell my MMGs.  I am considering a few amplifier options, including the Odyssey Khartago bi-amped with my Adcom, a Crown Macrotech Reference standalone and a pair of Wyred4Soun...