mdomnick

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Bass Response and concrete floors
Cant say I'm an expert here, but I recently moved, and have my system on concrete floors/walls. I have placed the boxes to my equipment behind my gear (hidden behind a very large tapestry), I have 2 squares of carpet under each main speaker, and f... 
Acoustic Guitar CD Recording/track to test Spkrs?
Buy Everything But The Girl's cd "Acoustic." There is also a Dave Matthews Live cd called "Live at Luther College" that is good. Finally, David Gray, "A Century Ends" and check the track "Birds Without Wings." 
Still Contemplating New Amp Choices..
cant say I have experience with all 3, but from all the research I've done over the years, I'd buy the Bryston. Check www.audioreview.com for reviews for whatever that is worth.Good Luck.m-FYI: no, I do not own Bryston. 
No Sellers willing to do COD anymore???
I dont mind doing COD, but I got burned when I sent an amp COD from NC to CA and the SOB refused the shipment. I got my amp back, plus UPS Ground shipping charges. What was really unbelievable was he actually asked my to send it again!!!! Wish I r... 
All in one systems
lol...thanks for the advice, but I think you are missing my point Psychic...she is going to buy a cheap HT and I want to know what the best one is, or see if I can find a used system in that range. 
Line Conditioners
I have heard the same thing about RGPC. In fact when they first came out they did get a poor review, but later the magazine re-reviewed and changed their tune. In short, the theory of how the unit can store energy is not fully understood by other ... 
Preamps in general
Bookner,I can't commnet on Sunfire as I have not heard any of it. I think Bob Carver is a dedicated audiophile and I respect him as a designer (however I did own a Carver amp, TFM35X, which wasn't musical at all, but I'm not sure Bob was affiliate... 
Preamps in general
Thanks for all the input guys...I think I may try the MC1, but out of curiosity (this may be a dumb question) is it possible to use 2 seperate preamps, 1 for HT and 1 for 2-channel with the same amp/speakers? I can't think of how that would work, ... 
Top Ten Speakers of All Time?
I know i'll catch sh*t for this, but hey, I believe it to be true...Paradigm makes a great sounding speaker. Keep in mind I am speaking of price ranges here, but for under $3K, someone will have to work real hard to prove otherwise. 
Best Sounding used amplifier under 1000???
The Anthem Amp2 is a great sounding amp (Hybrid design) and I've seen it as low as 800, but more average of $1k.Bryston is good stuff.Marantz MA500 or MA700 rock. 
Preamps in general
I am using the DC-1 v.4 and am looking to upgrade. I love Lexicon stuff, but I'll be honest, when I bought it, I merely spent the money based on their reputation, and the recommendation of my salesman. I am now asking myself if there is a better p... 
Puff Goes the Sunfire Mk II Subwoofer
i agree...try removing the RGPC one at a time to see if you can isolate the potential problem. Please keep us posted on results, as I am curious about RGPC stuff.Thanks and good luck!!!m- 
Line Conditioners
Budrew,I am currently using the Monster Power Center Ref 5000, which I upgraded from a lower model (I forget which). I can't really comment on the differences between the two, I didn't really do a side-by-side, however the lower model does get bet... 
Girlfriends and wifes, how do YOU cope?
the girlfriend left (not too broken up about that), never been married....just me and the mutt, and we are both happy:DCinepro 20, here i come!!!! 
Non Audiophiles are funny people
lol @albert...too funny. Hell, I'd have my jaw on the floor at your speakers!!!!