philkoan
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| how do you select a center channel to match when the company only makes monitor speakers? You can set up a 6.1 system that is not much different than a 7.1 system by adding four more Harbeth speakers, or use 7 different brand name of speakers for HT. | |
| I have seen some Interesting comments about Mcintosh lately The reputation of McIntosh and B&W has extended to many Asian countries such as China, India and Vietnam. There are plenty of buyers who are willing to pay any price to own a McIntosh B&W system. In the future, US buyers will see even more... | |
| I have seen some Interesting comments about Mcintosh lately "Having no authorized dealer within arms reach I bought a new MC402 over the phone from an authorized McIntosh dealer. Maybe 5 years ago.Paid for it with a debt card and $125 to have it shipped..I sent in the warranty card info and Mac sent the ca... | |
| The one piece of gear you will never sell Mac MX160, Mac MC452, Focal 1038 Be, 1008 Be, CC 1008 Be, SR 1000 Be, IC | |
| Better 2-channel music Emotiva Stealth DC-1 is the solution. I connectOppo 103 -------> Emo XPA1--> Focal 1038Be Marantz SR7007 --> Emo DC-1 --> Computer -------> Emo XPA1--> 1038BeThe sound is clean and detail.Next step is to replace the SR7007 by the... | |
| Better 2-channel music Zd542, my friend suggested Wyred 4 Sound DAC-2 for digital music sources. Your advice? | |
| Better 2-channel music Zd542, Regardless what surround processor I'll upgrade in the future, is the Emotiva XSP-1 worth to try as a 2 channel preamp? I have til 7/15 to get the last chance of 20% off, or $800. | |
| Better 2-channel music I've just realized that besides a good CD player and a good DAC, a very good 2 channel preamp is the key and the heart of the system. | |
| Better 2-channel music The Cambridge 851C doesn't have balanced or unbalanced inputs to accept 2 front channels from the Marantz Av8802. We can't do HT bypass. | |
| Better 2-channel music Elevick, Oppo 103 is good for movies, and I won't be thinking of the 105. This week, the local store will set up several CD players including Cambridge, Naim, Mac...for me to compare. I don't think I'll go that far. The Cambridge 851C fits my need... | |
| Better 2-channel music It was a great review. I think I'll try it. Thank you Twoleftears. | |
| Better 2-channel music Runnin, I didn't have a chance to A/B between 103 and 105, but I believe the 105 is far superior to 103 especially the analog stereo. I bought the 103 right after a "test drive" at a local audio HT store, and that was a mistake! I hope that keepin... | |
| Better 2-channel music Elevick, so you said it's unnecessary to upgrade from SR7007 using only 7 channel outputs to AV8801, unless I move to AV8802 for Dolby Atmos. It was my mistake to choose 103 instead of 105, but the Cambridge 851C should be as good as or even bette... | |
| Better 2-channel music Zd542 and/or Elevick. How would you compare the quality of movie sound between the Marantz AV8801 and Marantz SR7007 using 7 channel output to a 7 channel power amp? Would the difference be significant? | |
| Better 2-channel music Thank you Elevick. I take your advice and hold on the Marantz AV8801 or AV8802 but try the Cambridge 851C first. Crutchfield has 60 days to try. |