mcroth

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Waht is the best streamer for the money under $2500 (no DAC or storage required).
Innuos Zen is what I purchased. It has been flawless for over a year. 
More Power or use subwoofer to boost bass for music
It you're thinking about a new pre amp you could demo the Anthem STR and play with ARC (Anthem's room correction). Also equipped with a very nice DAC. Good luck! 
My system is where I want it be and it sounds awesome...
Never finished. Never ever.Ha! Enjoy the tunes! (for now.) 
You know you've been thinking about speaker placement too much when...
Nightmare! 
Synergistic Research Cable Risers?
Use them on one speaker (left or right) and see what happens to the soundstage. 
Insane ground loop; anybody wanna try?
Not too sure if this will help since you said you unplugged the sub.  My hum problem was coming from the Sunfire True Sub.  Try to carefully tighten up all the nuts that make ground contact to the plate on the amp. Especially the contour and volu... 
Quick How to Stream MQA via Tidal to Bluesound
@jank Are you sure you're getting the MQA software decoded through the Oppo? I attempted doing what you said with the Oppo 103 and only getting 44.1 according to the Anthem D2 processor.  I would like to remove the laptop and just use the 103, but... 
Looking for processor recomendations
That is a great buy on the Cary 11a. I had it narrowed down to the Cary 11a or the Anthem D2. I think you will be happy with either one. Try the Cary before you buy if possible, it's supposed to be buggy. But at that price you may be able to live ... 
Looking for processor recomendations
The Anthem D2 does not support 1.4 or 3D. If you have a D2 and want to upgrade you send the unit back to Anthem and they send you a new D2v for around $3500. These processors are full featured and have a ton of set up options. Do not hesitate to c... 
Looking for processor recomendations
Stretch your budget a bit and get a used Anthem D2. Can be had for around $2200. Does music and movies very well. 
Sony SACD 5400 ES: how to get it in standby ?
Yep, the Sony reads please wait when turned on. I think they used standby to distinguish between the two. But what do I know, I think my player talks to me. :) 
Sony SACD 5400 ES: how to get it in standby ?
I think the player is telling YOU to standby and make sure it powers off. 
Sony SCD-XA5400ES-Best SACD for under $10,000
He's busy listening to music. 
Parasound AVC2500 shuts down
make sure its overheating? Is this a serious question? 
2ch amp and HT receiver connected to same speakers
Process of elimination. But this is what makes our hobby so much fun right? Absolutely start with cable or satellite. If it is not cable or satellite kill all other breakers in the house except the one feeding your system. See if the ground loop i...