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| SPDIF from TV works fine for cable TV, but motorboats w/ YouTube, Amazon streaming, etc Also consider the quality. The bitrate on youtube and amazon can be very low. Sometimes its way less than 128kbps. If you have a smart TV, transcode a song to MP-3 at different bit rates, and put them on a USB stick. Listen to the song starting wi... | |
| (Used) speaker cable replacement suggestions for Virtual Dynamics David? I think you need to be more clear as to what you expect from the new cables. What is your system lacking?Also, keep in mind that you're used to listening to time and phase correct speakers. Once you go down that road, its hard to switch back to a ... | |
| Best cd player from list to make with Creek & Vandersteen " If you like the sound of the Creek integrated so much, why not purchase a Creek cd player to mate with it? I believe Audio Advisor sells them."Your recommendation certainly makes sense, but there's a couple of things to consider. Starting with... | |
| Integrated Amplifier for Monitor Audio Silver S2 Speakers I just noticed from reading one of your other posts that you have an Oppo 103. If you're willing to conduct a simple experiment, I think you'll find the results worth while. If you look on the back of your NAD, you'll see that the amp and preamp s... | |
| SET amp comparable to First Watt SIT 1? I would try your current amp first and see how you like it. You really can't trust someone else's opinion on this type of thing. If you end up looking for a new amp, Shindo is a very good choice. I happen to know the importer for many years and ha... | |
| Best cd player from list to make with Creek & Vandersteen I had a similar Creek/Vandersteen system and used a Rotel RCD 1072. You may have to wait for one to come up for sale, but its worth it. When I sold mine here on AG a while back, I got top dollar for it about 5min after I hit the enter key to post ... | |
| Integrated Amplifier for Monitor Audio Silver S2 Speakers Everyone has to do things their own way. However, some of the other posters recommend formulas for how much your speakers should cost relative to other components. There's really no nice way to say this, but if you select components that way, you'... | |
| Interconnects " Go to musicdirect.com They have Audioquest Colorado at 60% off! My entire system is wired with AQ Colorado. Clear, clean sound! Go for it."Those are very good cables, as well. I have a couple pairs myself. In this case, I would still recom... | |
| 2.0 Stereo speakers on a $2000 budget? "mb1, Yes, at his/her budget the 2C signatures are out of range. I was thinking they were within 10% of budget ($2200). Buying used would be within budget. I have heard earlier versions of both the 1C and 2C and felt that the 2C would better press... | |
| What is best [under $200] blue ray player with all area code free? I would try some of those Canal Street type of retailers like B&H. They sell cheap and usually have a good selection of gray market products. Check Amazon as well. | |
| 2.0 Stereo speakers on a $2000 budget? " The OP has a budget of $2000 or less.Why would you recommend these? Just curious!"He may be willing to buy used. | |
| Best options for connecting my iPhone/iPod/iPad for home stereo use? Try the Dragonfly. They sell them at Best Buy so you can always bring it back if you don't like it. | |
| Interconnects You should be able to find a good used pair of AQ Cheetahs for less than $500. For your application, I think a silver cable will be a better choice. No reason to spend more. I use the same cables on some very expensive equipment and have no desire... | |
| 2.0 Stereo speakers on a $2000 budget? I would go with a pair of Vandersteen Model 1's. You can put them next to anything you want up to 2k. Over the years, I've compared them to at least 30 different speakers, and have yet to hear something that I would say sounds better for anything ... |