mceljo

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Perfect sound Now what?
Lloydc - Do you realize that many people on the forum spend a lot more on their systems in a year than is required for season symphony tickets?A friend of mine had tickets to the Seattle symphony for nearly 9 years and didn't spend as much total a... 
Perfect sound Now what?
You'll never know you have the perfect system until you've changed multiple components and long for the day when it sounded as "perfect" as it once did. Then you'll find that the components you want are nearly impossible to purchase and you'll spe... 
The best speaker you ever heard?
Oeiras99 - What does purchasing have to do with making a speaker the best you've ever heard? Their sound doesn't change simply because you didn't take them home. If they're a significant investment and you're happy with your PSBs, why change? 
Do you listen alone or with guest s
Ironically, I often don't sit in the sweet spot even when listening along because my couch only reclines on the ends and the absolute best listening spot is in the middle. I do tend to lean a bit towards the middle. It's amazing how different thin... 
Do you listen alone or with guest s
I generally listen alone simply because my wife doesn't enjoy the volume that I like to listen at, but because my system isn't in a dedicated room my listening time is limited at times. As long as the volume is down my wife really enjoys listening... 
Upgrade Amp or Speaker for 2 channel?
Are you using the new DAC for the Arcam CD 73 player as well? If not, you might try a digital connection just for grins and see how it changes the sound. 
Upgrade Amp or Speaker for 2 channel?
Let me preface my comments with a note to clarify that my knowledge and experience is fairly limited in the audiophile world. Having said that...A review of some of your systems components made me think that unless there is something specifically ... 
2 Channel Speaker Placement Need Help
While reading your post I had a strange thought. Is there any chance that one of your speakers was ever repaired and connected backwards to the terminals? Try wiring one of them out of phase and see what happens. I did this in college to a neighbo... 
2 Channel Speaker Placement Need Help
I probably can't help you with setup, but will try to ask some additional questions to aid those that can.(1) Are the sound reflections in a particular frequency range? Is the bass overpowering the room?(2) Have you sucessfully set these speakers ... 
looking for an "all in one" unit.
I think Denon has a fairly all in on that even includes blu-ray. 
best $200 blu-ray for streaming Netflix
You should be able to get something cheaper that works just fine. My BDP-1600 Samsung retailed for more than $200 and was on sale last Xmas for $90. Just keep your eyes open, tis the season to get deals. 
Focal Scala Utopia Owners - I Need Your Help
Correction, I was thinking of the new Stella and not the Scalla. The Scalla isn't nearly as big and is fairly reasonable for a normal room, but I'd still think a JL Audio subwoofer sitting in the corner might have a higher WAF than spending double... 
Focal Scala Utopia Owners - I Need Your Help
My local Focal dealer always pairs the Utopia speakers with JL Audio subwoofers. The most impressed I've been was Diablo's with JL Audio subwoofer, bit I don't know which model other than it wasn't the Gothom (they do have one). I liked the Diablo... 
Cart before the horse or horse before the cart?
A little more information to help you in your decision.My previous receiver was an Onkyo TX-SR606 that was rated for 90 wpc and continuous 6 ohms performance. My new receiver is an Integra 50.1 that is rated for 135 wpc and continuous 4 ohm perfor... 
Cart before the horse or horse before the cart?
To answer your question, the previous year TX-NR807 wouldn't have 3D capability, but the majority of current models will have the latest in HDMI technology and that means 3D capability.Another co-worked just purchased the 2nd to the lower Pioneer ...