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DAC Question
I have it connected via coaxial out on my hd-dvr. Meant TV as in HBO, Showtime, etc. Sounds much better then the analog connection. Given that you have a 20es cd player (I have dvp7700) I think you may want to look at a ead dsp7000 or bel canto as... 
DAC Question
I have the 203.2, you can get this version off ebay for about $15 plus shipping. The difference being the analog filter and the number of inputs/phase switch. I find it fine for tv, the sound is a little on the forward side for music though but be... 
rotel rc 995 vs. adcom gfp 565 preamps...
I think the main question you need to ask yourself is if you are going to used balance outputs or remote because the adcom does not have them. Otherwise it is a great pre, a lot of options on the pre-outs. You can run bypass (which I do very clean... 
great hdmi cable....archives
Lots of people use monoprice or bettercables. I sometimes run into issues with my cable box if I change inputs on my tv when I come back to the hdmi connection all I get is staticm turn the tv off and then it is fine again. This all started after ... 
Is HDMI connection better than Component?
With the toshiba the hdmi will transmit 1080i for hd-dvd and normal dvd's that it upconverts, with component you get 1080i for hd-dvd but only 540p for standard dvd (you lose the upconverting) so hdmi is the way to go if you have the input. 
Best Budget system? $500-$750 tops
I have a both a perreuax 200i reference integrated and a panasonic sa-xr50 that I use with my kirksaeter silverline 220's. While the perreaux has a much larger soundstage and musical presence, the panasonic for $220 with digital in sounds very det... 
Dead Can Dance's Into the Labyrinth
You should give immortal memory by Lisa Gerrard a listen. 4ad had many great bands-this mortal coil, lush, cocteau twins and still has a lot of new releases worth giving a spin. 
What happened to Monsoon Audio?
Check ebay for the 14 series (i think this is correct as was their top model), scored a pair for $35. Not bad for 2 satellites and a 8" sub. Just replaced them with a pair of fosgate monitors ($159 from ac4l.com) and a panasonic sa-xr50 ($229 from... 
Denon PMA-501 Denon PMA-700
Had a pma-700 amp (I think this was the model...had integrated I had). IF was same had processor loop, very large amounts of bass vs. sensitive volume control. Small speaker wire connectors in back looked like they would handle bananas but would o... 
Philips 963SA normal characteristics?
I have well over 1800 hours on mine, and paid less than $350 for it with a 5 year warranty. My Sony DVP-S7700 stopped playing dvd's so I took it to work to use with my hd600's. I got a new amp and speakers at the same time (bad idea since I lost m... 
Talkin' bout YOUR generation...
For me I did not have really one band that stuck out, but these always seemed to be in heavy rotation-The Cure-Kiss Me Kiss Me Kiss Me, Head on the DoorDepeche Mode-Music for the Masses, 101, ViolatorThe Smiths-Strangeways Here we ComeSiouxie and ... 
New York-UPSTATE
I am in Middleport NY. In between rochester and buffalo. 
I have a confession to make
This is how I do it when I dont have any money for upgrades-http://forum.audiogon.com/cgi-bin/fr.pl?0&1&new&h24&4&&Only look at the forums or block buy.audiogon.com at the firewall (I do it at both work and home). Still get... 
Hasselblad 503CW or Bronica SQ-Ai
I always liked shooting with my rollei 6008, just as sharp and contrasty but german engineered or you could always go old school with a sl66e and one of their tilt/swing lens. Had the Hassleblad 555eld digital and had nothing but problems with it,... 
Anyone still do insightful or intelligent lyrics?
In this day and age, the lyrics of VNV Nation's Ronan Harris seem to really speak to the disillusionment and frustration that a existentialist feels while looking back into the society that surrounds us. They are as intelligent and timely at this ...