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| 1080p an issue for now? An important question is do you want to buy now, or can you wait a little bit. The two grand spread between the new LCD's and the plasmas will narrow over the coming year. Last year, the 40 plus inch LCD's first appeared; they were premium priced,... | |
| Best 60" flat panel? I would also second the opinion that Pioneers and Panasonics are very good if plasma is your thing. I would encourage you to avoid the budget models/brands though. A big plasma, especially top of the line Pioneers and Panasonics are expensive, but... | |
| 1080p an issue for now? You mentioned that you like the LCD picure best (It should look good, especially on HD since the pixels are a lot smaller than plasma pixels). However, you also mentioned that the LCD's may be a bit small; therefore, you're looking at plasmas in t... | |
| Any thoughts on Krell Products are constantly being made "new and improved" in order to get continuing market attention. It's a common business marketing tactic that I don't think will change. It isn't unique to Krell, or to electronic products for that matter. My favo... | |
| How to Preserve New Shiny Banana Speaker Ends? Newbee has it right in my view. Gold does not oxidize; that's one of the reasons why it's used, that plus its' conductivity. If it's darkening, it could be a build up of some of gunk which can be cleaned off with something like Caig Progold. Other... | |
| has anyone heard the nad m55 universal player ? 213Cobra has posted a very good review of this player on Audiogon. You can find it in the archives under his username, or search reviews under digital.Regards:Mark | |
| Placement of amps ? A large amp on the floor in front of the speaker could affect imaging/soundstaging. Reflections from the floor in front of a speaker are the first reflections of sound waves that you hear. That's why it's good to have a carpet in front of speakers... | |
| which technology really has the best picture Northwoods-maine, I use a Sony as well, but it's an LCD. I thought it was the best taking all things into account. Better than plasma on some points, inferior on others, but overall, it was my preference; although, I thought the Panasonics gave it... | |
| Most Impact on Sound Stage/Imaging? Addendum to my last post...proper speaker placement as well. | |
| Most Impact on Sound Stage/Imaging? Small cabinet, narrow baffle, rounded front edges.Coincident drivers.Active crossover. | |
| banana connection types Bananas, and binding posts, are not all machined to the same spec, so you can get variation.I use the WBT locking bananas. They're a bit pricey but they're a one time investment. They're good for life. You can move them to other cables if you like... | |
| which technology really has the best picture No rear projection TV can compete against a direct view TV. You will notice that rear projection TV's are slowly disappearing from stores. The only advantage they had was size. With plasmas, and now LCDs, both above the 50 inch barrier, the only a... | |
| The proverbial "giant killer" Lots of good points above.To suggest that quality is related to country of origin is prejudice of the highest order. As the Chinese increasingly learn what consumers in a market oriented economy want, they will become a formidible force given the ... | |
| Guilty Pleasures.... Well said Tboooe. That hits it right on in my view.As long as you have your priorities right; your family is not wanting; you're saving for your future; you have no debts; and, you have some disposable income left over, then what's the harm. If ev... | |
| turntable location?? One of the reasons why wood cabinets are not very good for electronics is that wood resonates at audible frequencies and it also transmits vibrations very well. The fact that the armoire is big and heavy does not solve these problems. Direct your ... |