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Need advice on good, clean, stable power
Saki70,It's all valid. I have the same question as you do, but I have not gotten there yet as I hope the dedeicated lines will do. If not, that may be next. If hospital receptacle is the case, I can always get electricuted at home first, check mys... 
Need advice on good, clean, stable power
Rodge827,Oh man, I got the pretty PITA picture. :> ) Along the new baseboard, it is. So you have tested all the toys, such as Panamax AC and Monster AVS, against the dediclated lines. Is the difference substantial? Can you tell that the amp is ... 
Need advice on good, clean, stable power
Rodge827,Thanks for the good tips. It sounds so easy and fun that I want to drop every thing and run straight to HD now. :> )Actually, let me check the breaker box to see if I have any extra slot and think of a way to conceal the wire for WAF.E... 
Need advice on good, clean, stable power
Thank you Yioryos. It seems easy and very informative. Besides, Yioryos, do most of you hire some body else to do it, or do you DIY? Do most of you run behind the baseboard or inside the wall? I have to spend time to think about this b/c I have cr... 
Need advice on good, clean, stable power
Aroc,According to the threades, I have read that some A'gon members plugged their surge protectors, such as Monster HTS 700, into the back of power regulators, such as Monster AVS 200. Can this combination provide continuous, consistent, isolated,... 
Need advice on good, clean, stable power
Warrenh,Thanks for the response. You are right. The sky is the limit. Unfortunately, my budget is @ $500 right now. I can either spend $500 on a regulator or all on power cables. Currently, the budget is not feasible for both. Since I do not plan ... 
Bi-wirring long run rear surrounds
Gaswho 52,I have speakers with dual posts for bi-wiring. The manual mentions only about the benefit of bi-wiring. However, it never mentions about the optimal length of the cable for bi-wiring. I like to see what others have to write about this ba... 
DVD-A recording titles to die for
Eldartford,Between listening to concert DVDs in DTS via a coaxial digital interconnet and listening to live stage performance on DVD-A recording title via multichannel interconnect, which you find yourself listen more? Eventually, I'll develop my ... 
Multi-Format Disc Player with HDMI
If you live in the west coast, there are Magnolia Hi-Fi stores and websites as well as Magnolia hifi inside Best Buy in major metropolitan area. 
DLP vs Plasma/LCD
Talking about the life of the bulb, my old model Panasonic plasma has a half life of 30,000 hours. It means that the luminence (contrast ratio) will be reduced to approximately half after that number of hours. Assuming I watch 8 hours of TV per da... 
How to add Dolby Pro Logic II support?
Yamaha RX-V1400 receiver, which can be used as pre/pro, has DPL II for less than $600 (Internet). One can bought at Good Guys or Circuit City for $799 MSRP. Personally I have it and tested only once. Never bother to use DPL II again. I often liste... 
How to calibrate dual subwoofers?
Thank you both Richingoth and Tom for your recommendations. I tried out your suggestions, and the room now sounds awesome. I place each sub next to each main speaker. Surprisingly, it sounds amazing. The mid range sounds clear during normal conver... 
How to calibrate dual subwoofers?
Thank you all very much. I'll definitely try both methods mentioned above. I'll let you know the results. 
How to calibrate dual subwoofers?
Theaudiotweak,What happen for most folks who have dual subs w/o variable phase controls, and I believe that is the predominant case? What is an alternative? Both of my subs have switches for 0 or 180, no variable phase control. 
How to calibrate dual subwoofers?
Richingoth,Thank you for the advice. I'll try that. However, I have few questions for you before I try your suggestion. Since the subs are split from a Y connector in the back of the Yamaha, it will be tight and difficult for me to plug and unplug...