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| Two-channel is inferior to multi-channel, no? More thoughts,If there is only one listener sitting inside the stereo sweet spot, a stereo recorded album, (CD, LP, Tape etc.) then likely stereo is going to give you the best compromise in sound quality via recorded music. If you have multiple li... | |
| Best setup for two subwoofers. If you want a very informed opinions, go to Scott Wilkenson's Home Theatre Geeks podcast. Home Theatre Magazine reviewer. A few weeks ago he had an episode with Dr. Floyd Toole and this guy KNOWS SPEAKERS AND SPEAKER DESIGNS! and much of the podca... | |
| HT Speaker Wire Suggestions....? http://diyaudioprojects.com/Power/Low-Inductance-DIY-Speaker-Cables/Go to the link above and try out making this speaker cable. It may give you the nirvana you want and unlike the vast array of over-priced and over-hyped nonsense in the audio/vide... | |
| Two-channel is inferior to multi-channel, no? If the music is mastered in proper and thoughtful multi-channel sound than it will be a superb sound reproduction vehicle. Taking your stereo Redbook CD or a vinyl LP and turning on one of your processor's DSP, multi-channel Codecs may not give yo... | |
| is a center channel really necessary?? In a multi-channel setup, yes it's an intregal part of it all. I direct you and any other here to go to Home Theatre's, Scott Wilkenson's Home Theatre Geeks podcasts. Two episodes ago he interviewed Dr. Floyd Toole. Any audiophile or hifi fan shou... | |
| vinyl cleaning with wood glue....works? Davidsss,Crackiling records is not always grimne or dirt in the groves. Other things tha can cause crackles and things you can't really do anything about include:Poor vinyl substrate. There were unscrupulously made LPs in the day using cheap vinyl... | |
| best AVR for dual use in HT/music? I've owned various Denon AVR's and they have all performed nicely in stereo and surround sound. My latest piece is an Onkyo TS-XR806. I'm very happy with it as a stereo receiver for my LP's, CD's and tapes but its also a very competent H/T surroun... | |
| Amp sub crossover and a sub crossover I agree with Altbrewer,By trying to use two electronic crossovers at the same time you only risk having more phase issues and lesser quality sound. | |
| Pioneer HT amps...what one...newbie The VSX-9040TXH has full set of preamp outs. You may like to have those in case you wish to supplant the internal amps with an out board amplifier. For about $500 US the 9040 is a very nice AVR. But check out other brands too before you buy. But i... | |
| Recommendations on Turntable for under $1k You will get numerous opinions most if not all will be bonifide and this question has been often asked at a place such as this. I'll give you mine based on what I know and own (KAB modded Technics SL-1200MKII).I reccommend that you go to KAB USA w... | |
| Rotel, no more DVD players? Gmood,Some people like to own a physical disc (Blu-Ray, DVD product). Next today Blu-ray still offers the highest in picture quality with 1080p and the ability to play the full Rez loss less digital surround Codecs. They also give you a lot of add... | |
| Outstanding Recordings Of Redbook CD's One to check out, Bruce Cockburn's "The Charity of Night" CD. I find it a totally satisfying Redbook CD. I use it to evaluate any CD player I check out or buy via used/vintage gear I pick up and used it to evaluate the CD playback of my Oppo BDP-83. | |
| Rotel, no more DVD players? DVD stand alone players have been usurped by BLU-Ray machines which also do DVD.Also some users have resorted to downloaded playback but to any enthusiast who still demands the best picture and sound quality they have moved on to BLU-Ray machines.... | |
| Needle Cleaning I use the Magic Eraser for detailed cleaning but for light duty work I bought a good Artist paint brush a Flat tipped one made from white nylon. I using a needle nose pliers carefully bent the brush tube up so that the brush curves upward allowing... | |
| vinyl cleaning with wood glue....works? I've tried white glue a few times. If you spread it out evenly and let it dry well (takes a while) it can give you good results. Try putting a piece of a paper on an edge as a lift tab as the glue dries. This will help give you a good start to lif... |