mesch

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A whole new meaning to "live" music
I wonder if they would sound brighter with a white mice? 
How Do I set up a 2 Way system, for Movies/Music
I have never owned the OPPO however based on what I have read in this forum I believe the Oppo 105 and integrated amp combo would work fine. Not sure of the need for XLRs. What is the power requirements for the PSBs. 
System upgrade advice
I do agree with much of ZD posts, however I can’t help but believe that regardless of what you do with the rest of your system some dampening of the room via use of carpet and pad, curtains, and some acoustic panels at primary reflection points wo... 
Am i obliged to buy when seller refused at first..
Again, there are 2 sides to this story. Provided the information we have to work with is factual, it seems an error was made by the buyer in not following the correct AG protocol, the seller proved to be not the sort we would wish to deal with (be... 
New member and potential seller question
+1 Elevick. When I started I provided my phone number so that prospective buyer could call. Sold my amp within a day. 
Phono stage matching - how critical
I have always like the sound of HOMC cartridges over that of MM into MM phonostages. They seemed to be more exciting and dynamic. Must add that I was always dealing with ~$300 cartridges. Can’t speak to those in a higher price bracket. 
Preamps for $300 to match with B&K st-140?
Wow! Resurrecting a 12 year old post. Had a ST140 mated to a Pro10 for 25 years. Served me well. Drove Vandersteen IIs and then Sound Dynamics Ti3s. 
System upgrade advice
Yes! The room. I am not familiar with the Proceed pre, however feel that the Rotel/Paradigm might be a too bright match. Possibly a warmer sounding amp might be in order as well. Voice the room 1st. 
Cary Xciter DAC : USB input hit by lightning
Yes Zd, I owned one. My intent was to agree with your post. I think Trisk’s option 2 seems the best. :-) 
Cary Xciter DAC : USB input hit by lightning
An outboard USB/SPDIF converter is the best option. Likely would improve the sonics over the supplied USB input. 
How Do I set up a 2 Way system, for Movies/Music
You could use the Cambridge for 2 channel, less drain on the power supply. Otherwise, it seems to me that you should consider an integrated amp with subwoofer outputs for the upstairs system. I have an NAD c226BEE that I use for a 2nd system and t... 
Refurbish a Dynaco St70
Schubert, i believe you are correct. I live ~60 miles north of Cario so more of a toss up.Swamp, field work, report writing, Cancun & margaritas; been there and done that! Cheers. 
Refurbish a Dynaco St70
Swamp, actually I am from southern Illinois. We do have a cyprus swamp, one of the furthest north in US. Seems you have been walkin' through allot of snow given the many major snow storms in the last couple years. Anyway, back to the post, I curre... 
Refurbish a Dynaco St70
Swamp, yes I was and consider myself that way over my life. Hope to continue in same for some time. Took me some time after hearing that system to get to tubes, 2010 actually, now use a tube pre into SS amp. You don’t happen to live in south Flor... 
Integrated amp for B&W 685s
As a followup to my initial post, I was listening to the combo in a room that I was not all that familiar with. After playing around with both amp and speakers in my dedicated audio room, I have deduced that they seem to work well together. This s...