mthieme

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New Releases on Vinyl?
Thanks for all the responses, I think I'll have to live with the fact that not evereything will be available that I want. I listen to a large variety of music, alternative, motown, some classical, classic rock, jazz, even bluegrass. Basicly whatev... 
Kimber Banana Termination???
Shakmal, I just purchased the same bananas ( I think ) for surround speakers and have yet to install them. I believe you can crimp the half moon at back side to help hold wires stationary for soldering then fill that large rear hole with solder. I... 
Moon Nova or Eclipse?
I have sent Costa questions 3 times and have recieved prompt replies every time. I wonder if he is inclined to not judge their products himself but to let the consumer decide? For what it's worth, the Stargate Aurora combo was reviewed in Home The... 
Moon Nova or Eclipse?
I will seek out the Nova for a listening session after reading these remarks, thanks. It makes me mad though, the more I think about it, to be told that decent digital starts at 5k as he put it. I thought it seemed exclusionary,(is that a word?) a... 
Moon Nova or Eclipse?
It's interesting you should say that, because I've always thought Sim had a house sound more on the warm side, and the Moon systems I've heard always impressed me as having a full midrange and detailed highs. As for the W3, I thought some more pow... 
Moon Nova or Eclipse?
I felt the same way, I can't afford the Cadillac, and that doesnt make the Chevy a waste of time. 
Revel M-20 with Sim Audio I-5?
Thanks, that's kind of what I was afraid of, I-5 has 70 per and I'm waiting for my local dealer to get a demo pair to run with it to tell. I plan to upgrade on the amp but want to be satisfied in the meanwhile. 
Are You Satisfied?
After reading the responses so far, I think I'm in a different category in that I'm really just getting started in building my "dream" system. It's comforting to hear that people actually get to a point of contentment, for myself I constantly wres... 
AVR/ Pre Amp Amp
Check out the Rotel receivers, I just bought the RSX1055, MSRP $1300 and have been very pleased. DTS-ES, Dolby Digital EX, Pro Logic 2, HDCD, 5 amplified channels, but it has 7.1 processing if you really want the extra channels, and a good tuner. ... 
new Paradigm Reference?
Thanks guys, I saw the pics at the sites mentioned above, they are definitely good looking. So I went back to my local dealer to listen again to the 100's and I think I'm getting them soon. I've definitely seen prettier cabinets, but have noticed ... 
new Paradigm Reference?
PbbI agree that the 100 doesn't need to get any bigger, but I'm curious to see how they will better the performance (for the money, I haven't been persuaded yet to consider much else). By the way, what is "AA" site you mentioned above? 
Lack of Simaudio Home Theater
Thanks for the responses,I haven't had chance to respond due to failing dsl modem. I agree with you both in that I need to upgrade my speakers and plan to. As I said before, I'm hoping to stay in the Paradigm line since I've read it keeps the voic... 
help with biwiring
thanks guys, 
Any good opinions of Mcintosh MX134/206, MHT100?
Aball, one more thing I have been wondering, and have forgot to ask when in the store ( I wander around all starryeyed) is if the factory warranty will be void if I purchase a used mac. This would bring a separates combo into my grasp. Like you s...