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Von Schweikert vs Meadowlark vs Triangle
thank you for the replies. I will look into some of the suggestion as well as look at bookshelf options. (I am not sure how much bass I am willing to give up though.) I will probably also look at Spendor and Totem.  
Speakers to replace B&W N804s ?????
thanks again for the replies. The focus audio speakers do seem very nice, albeit no local dealer & pricey. I really want to buy locallly so I can try the speakers out in my home. The 804s are probably going. I have spent way too much time twea... 
Cary 303/200 vs Cary 306/200
I have owned both and currently have the 306/200. In my opinion, the sound signature is different with the 306 being more detailed and neutral. I found the 303 to be more forgiven with a lusher midrange, but at the expense of a little accuracy. Fo... 
comparisons,McCormack upd 1vs lexicon rt-10
Can you provide any comparison on redbook cd playback of the players, i.e. top end, bass signature? Any idea how the McCormack stacks up against a Cary player (303 or 306) or the Ayre CX7 player? thanks 
suggestion for a multi channel pre/amp please
Mumum,I think you first need to decide what your needs are. Are you looking for a combined HT and music system or something for music only? Are you are a critical and/or avid music listener? What are your expecations of the sound quality you are s... 
Krell Reliability?
Four Krell products over several years and absoultely no issues here. I actually think their build quality is well above the norm. Their customer service has also been excellent, both timely and knowledgeable. While some may not care for the Krell... 
Balanced Power Conditioner, need suggestions...
thank you for the responses....If using a ext. cord provides a benefit would you be more apt to use a good power bar like the PS Audio Juice Bar with a 6-7 foot power cord or add a small balanced power unit for these video items. KSales - What do ... 
Krell/Classe/B&K
If cost is not a factor, I would still say Classe or Krell. I have a Krell HTS 7.1 with a Cary Cinema 5 amp. Its a great combination. I have also had the Krell HTS (original) and a Kav 250a/3 and Kav 150a. I found the Kav series amp to be fatiguin... 
Cary 303/200 vs. Ayre CX-7
Thank you for the comments. Truadiophile, I agree with your observations on both of these players. At this point, I have sold the Cary (with a bit of remorse)and kept the CX-7. I do believe the Ayre is a more neutral sounding player than the Cary,... 
Krell/Classe/B&K
From your info, it appears this will be more of a HT piece. All three of these processors will perform well with HT. I think the differences in HT will be subtle. You haven't indicated your amp selection or cd player, however. For music listening,... 
Proper setup of Krell Showcase triggers
If you are getting it to turn on with the triggers, it may just be a bad connection. I would also make sure you assigned the correct trigger if the Showcase has more than 1 (my HTS 7.1 has 2). I know on my HTS all of the triggers are configured fo... 
Krell KAV280p to replace my KRC3?
I think the Krc3 is a great preamp....very neutral & not outdated (albeit no longer made). I am not familar with the Kav 280p, but do know the Krc3 was a significant steup from the kav 250p. I would look at the Krell kct if you are really look... 
Favorite all-in-one remote control?
Home Theater Master MX700. The best I have dealt with...easy to program, intuitive to operate and easy for others to figure out & use. It truly eliminates other remotes. Main negative is no RF (newer models have) and a bit slow if channel surf... 
PrePro - Classe SSP-75 vs Krell HTS 7.1 vs ???
I think you will be happy with either choice. I have the Krell HTS 7.1 & think the preamp section is a strong suit. I use my Krell with the Cary Cinema 5 amp, and the sound quality is outstanding. Prior to that I was using a set of Krell KAV s... 
Krell Showcase set up help for newbie
I have a HTS 7.1 (setup is probably the same). If its not a setting on the dvd player, I would check your defaults for each source/input. For the dvd player make sure you have gone with digital not analog (none selected). Then check the default mo...