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| Best AV Processor for 2 channel I have both a Parasound Halo C2 and Proceed AVP2+6 and I can tell you that the Proceed kills the Halo pre-pro when it comes to the analog 2 channel and SACD. Redbook CD's also sound better when fed through the digital input but the difference is m... | |
| CES Rumors Parasound does have a new pre-pro and amps that look very promising.Below is a link that has pics and specs on the new Parasound gear.http://www.htguide.com/forum/showthread.php4?t=10489A couple of nice things about the processor is bass managemen... | |
| Theta Dreadnaught vs. Earthquake Cinenova? I have to admit that I love the Dreadnaught!If your total budget is $4,500 though I think you would be best served to get the Earthquake or any other quality amp in the $2,000 to $3,000 range (Parasound, Bryston, EAD etc..) and spend the rest on a... | |
| Opinions on Lexicon MC-1 re:2-channel transparency I happened to own both the Lexicon MC-1 and Meridian 565. For just pure listening I enjoyed the 565 MUCH more than the MC-1 in both music and movies. For ease of use though the 565 is a pain in the A**. I have not personally tried the 561 but a fr... | |
| THX speakers for HT?-Atlantic tech 450,s, M&K 150s As far as THX speakers the M&K 150s are one of the best I have heard. The dialogue from the center channel was the clearest, which IMO is the most crucial element of a good HT. For THX speakers they actually sound pretty good for music as well... | |
| Klipsch love them or hate them. For music there are plenty of other speakers I prefer over the Klipsch Heritage line, the other klipsch lines I personally don't care for. For Home Theater though I don't think there is another brand I would ever use.I personaly feel the Klipsch A... | |
| 4 Velodyne HGS-15's or 2 Velodyne HGS-18's? Get a Earthquake Supernova MK-IV 15 or a pair and get ready to be stunned.I had a Velodyne HGS-18 and thought it was the best sub for a HT/music combo. I happened across a deal on a Earthquake Supernova MK-IV 12 at a divorce sale for only $400 so ... | |
| Lexicon MC-1/EAD TM 8 Signature/Anthem AVM20? Onkyo makes the Integra line.If music is important to you I would not go with the MC-1. I have had the Lexicon MC-1, Meridian 561 and the Proceed AVP. The most musical of the 3 was the Proceed AVP but the Meridian was a close second. The meridian ... | |
| Lexicon MC-12, Anthem AVM-20, B &K Ref 30? I would go with a Meridian 561 or 568 then the Proceed AVP or AVP2. On the balanced outputs it is best when the pre-amp is fully balanced but results do vary so you should try for yourself. If your interconnect runs are going to be long then you w... | |
| Taming bright Thiels Harmonic Tech Truth Links should work well for the interconnects but I wouldn't use there speaker cables. I got the best results with my 2.3 when I switched to Cardas Cross speaker cables with Truth Links. | |
| Classe vs Meridian vs. Theta Of the 3 processors you listed my personal choice would be Meridian. It's Home Theater performance is right up there with the Lexicon MC-1 and the Music is great as well. Even better the Meridian processors are the only ones at this time that have... | |
| UPS or should I Say Oooops UPS IS THE ABSOLUTE WORST IN THE INDUSTRY!!!!! I have had too many problems with them and I have vowed to never use them again. Shipper and receiver beware!!!!! | |
| Audio Video Processor The MC-1 is great for HT but too grainy for music. Meridian and Proceed both do a better job for 2 channel and are as good if not better than the MC-1 for HT. I found the Proceed AVP to better match different systems that I had going through my HT... | |
| Best cables for Thiel 2.3 You may find it better to sell the Krell and get a Plinius integrated instead though. The krell (KAV line) sounds good at first with Thiel but grows to be too annoying real fast. | |
| Best cables for Thiel 2.3 Harmonic Tech Truth links for the IC's and Cardas Cross for the speaker cables. Cardas cross or better all around if you can afford it but the HT Truth links are good for taming the high's at a reasonable price. |