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| Component video cable problem I have a problem with component video cable, also, from my 9000ES to my Runco DTV-5800 rear projection. I get a distorted dark picture, but no blue screen. Thinking it had to do with the TV, I've been trying to get Runco to do something about it, ... | |
| Musical Fidelity repair Why not ask Upscale Audio? They're in you area and they deal Musical Fidelity. | |
| Your favorite three Rolling Stones songs? 1. Satisfaction2. Satisfaction3. SatisfactionThen . . . Sympathy for the Devil, Street Fighting Man, Midnight Rambler. And then . . . Honky Tonk Women, . . . oh, forget it . . . too difficult. Sort of like saying, "Pick your three favorite Gratefu... | |
| Do HDCDs sound terrible on non HDCD players? I don't have an HDCD player. I have the Steve Earle, El Corazon, Garcia and Grisman, Shady Grove, Neil Young, Silver and Gold and they all sound much better than the average red book CD, though no better than the better red book CD's. | |
| Right Angle Power Cord's I have a 2 meter Transparent PowerLink Plus with a right angle connector that doesn't really suit my needs. I've just been preoccupied with other things to think about getting something different. If you're interested in it, e-mail me. | |
| What is your "evaluation cd"? Here's a couple:Rickie Lee Jones, "Pop Pop"Rosanne Cash "Ten Song Demo" | |
| Converting to Analog Good post David99!I just got back to vinyl and find it hard to listen to most CD's anymore. In fact, I'm listening to music more now, finding that vinyl is much more pleasing to the ear -- none of that harsh digital edge on the highs.I'm sure I do... | |
| Looking for Best Monitors A friend is using Revel M20's with a B&K 305 and they sound fantastic. They retail for $2k, but try Steve at:http://www.soundvideo.com | |
| DVD Players that Play DVD-Rs I have the Sony DVP-S9000ES, and it does not play CDR's, so I assume it will not play DVD-R's, though I have never tried it.The manual states:"This player can play the following discs: DVD Videos, Super Audio CDs, Audio CDs, Video CDs." | |
| phono preamp The Antique Sound has separate volume controls for each channel. | |
| phono preamp Antique Sounds makes terrific tube phono preamps at very reasonable prices. The sonics far exceed what you would expect at the price. I have a PP-1, which cost around $500, but I don't think it is made anymore. I also have a Croft Vitale tube pre,... | |
| Surround Sound Processors SSP : I give up I'm not sure what is causing your problem, but it might be resolved with an external subwoofer crossover. Paradigm makes a neat little one, the X-30, which you can find used for around $120. (I see one just sold on audiogon), which I am using, as ... | |
| Why are there so many unopened amps, ect for sale? Good question, but be aware when buying ANYTHING not from a dealer -- the warranty card is meaningless. It is really just a marketing tool. Whether you send it in or not is irrelevant. The only thing that counts, when you need warranty work, is th... | |
| Do you listen to your heart or your eye? I listen with my ears.I don't care what the speakers look like. | |
| Does anyone own a Shunyata Hydra? I can't compare it to the PS Audio, but I was amazed when I first plugged my stuff into the Hydra. Improved everything -- clarity, resolution, and sound stage (expanded it tremendously).I considered the PS Audio, Richard Gray and Hydra before buyi... |