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philjolet

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Streaming audio & video question?
bigwavedave Let me know what you end up doing, I am in the same boat as you with my AppleTV. I considered an Oppo digital player but went the cheap route.good luck 
Sealed vs. Ported Speakers
I read an article a few years back that said ported speakers have more bass output but roll off quickly where a sealed enclosure goes down a bit lower (with a smoother rolloff) but has a bit less output.Based on this information I wonder why more ... 
This probably a really silly question...
you could try a Speltz Zero autoformer to increase impedance especially if you use a tube amp with them.fwiw I find my 50 watt NAD to be plenty of power with my 300ti speakers.let us know how it goes for you I am really enjoying my pair and would ... 
What are your general thoughts of B&W speakers
Mpit I like the blanket analogy, the speaker never opens up, the music does not fly out...we have beaten this horse to death...:^) 
Streaming audio & video question?
try this:4x2 True HDMI® Matrix Switch w/ Analog Audio Outputgood luck 
Has anyone heard the Audioquest Dragonfly?
Johnny regarding the miniplug comment I made I guess I was thinking about a $250 device and a cable that costs almost as much just to be able to use it would make it less cost effective. Also I wonder about the quality of the connection of the min... 
Harry Pearson HP No Longer at TAS
Mofi, thanks for the heads up, I have been reading TAS since issue 9 (love the old cover art) and will find hpsoundings to keep up with Harry's musings. 
Has anyone heard the Audioquest Dragonfly?
Johnnyb53, I remember your thread but the Agon search engine does not recognize the word Dragonfly (or whatever the problem is) and could not find your thread - which is pretty pathetic imo.I fing it interesting that you are not especially interes... 
Which speakers should I get. $500-$1000
Mikirobsorry for the delayed responseI have owned Maggie 1.6, JM Reynaud Trentes, and Audio Note Kit 3 speakers and the 300ti's hold their own. Of course they were all different systems and the system I run the 300ti with is quite cheap compared t... 
Which speakers should I get. $500-$1000
I am pretty darn happy with my Sound Dynamic 300ti - 17 year old three way speakers that are nearly full range (down to roughly 38hz) and easy to drive (NAD C326BEE sounds terrific) paid $400.00 plus they rock pretty good.these little guys hold th... 
Any other AQ Dragonfly Early Adopters out there?
Stereophile raved about it tooI wonder how it compares to my MusicStreamer II which I really enjoy and think is a terrific bargain at $150.00. 
Best tube integrated? anyone know?
for high efficiency speakers try Audio Note Oto or Soro integrateds 
QUAD 99
stop using it and call Quad 
What are your general thoughts of B&W speakers
have heard the 802D and found it to be overly warm and not especially detailed or openI am not a big B&W fan and this did not change my mind... 
Dan Hicks & His Hot Licks type music, any others?
Dan HicksHow can I miss him when he won't go away? LOLI saw him on the Tonight show many years ago, he's a tall feller...If I can come up with anything I will post latergood luck