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| How big a deal is the 120 hz feature on new TV's? It's a big deal. For me, someone who watches lots of movies, the greys, blacks and shadow detail aren't good enough yet - they're better on SOTA LCDs like Sony XBR and Sharp, but they're not quite good enough yet for me. Plasmas still beat LCDs ha... | |
| Vandersteen 5a vs. B&W 802D vs. Maggie 3.6 vs.? If you like Vandies then why not go with the 5As or Quatros? They sound great on all kinds of music and they can rock.Personally, I'm not a big fan of the 802s, like the poster above I didn't find them very dynamic (ompared to other options (I lis... | |
| Who has the best plasma monitor these days The best plasmas, in fact the best flat screens period, that I have seen are the new Pioneer Kuros - best color, best blacks, best shadow detail (BY FAR the best) and fewest artifacts. The Panny's are very nice, especially for their price point, b... | |
| Cambridge 840C, YES it is as good as the reviews The point here is that moderately priced digital sounds pretty darned good these days, whcih can but be a good thing for music lovers over-all.I haven't yet heard the Cambridge but I did audition the Opus 21 in my system - I wouldn't want the Opus... | |
| Will older films be produced on blu-ray or HD? LOL, is no one else here even *slightly* amused that the original poster thought "older" films were Alien and Aliens????!Drew, I'm with you.Popular classic and older titles will get HD *if* the source elements are doable and the studios think they... | |
| Why are LCDs more popular than plasma? Last week I got to watch Master & Commander on new Pioneer Elite plasma, a Panny plasma and a Sony LCD...NO comparison.The LCD had some nice qualities and if you were not a critical watcher you would probably be pleased. But it still didn't do... | |
| Audio Physic speakers: where on the value scale? I like the Virgo IIs a lot and love the Avanti IIIs - they just do so much right and are so musical.They want to be fed by quality electroncs to truly sing, and they need thoughful placement - but man, when you do that they will reward you.Excelle... | |
| Blind Shoot-out in San Diego -- 5 CD Players LOL! If you find a $500 player that "trounces" the Meitner or APL PULEAZE let me know what it is. I've never heard a $500 player that bettered the above (or the Reimyo for that matter) but if it did I wouldn't - erm - "hesitate" to buy the less ex... | |
| Arcam 300AVR sounds simliar to A90? I'm not familiar with the A90 but I own the AVR300 and find it plenty dynamic for movies. It's one of the best sounding receivers I've heard for both music and movies.I'm mainly a 2 channel high end type of person but dynamics are very important t... | |
| Best Cheap Speakers - New or Old I love my small speakers - Nola Minis. They used to retail for street [price of $595 but can be had in the $350 a pair range here at A-gon. The previous incarnation, Alon Lil rascals can be found occassionaly for $300.These are just terrific sound... | |
| B&K507 vs Rotel 1057 vs Arcam350 vs Emotiva UTS? Arcam 350. It is NOT "slow".It's a killer receiver and fab on both music and movies. Should mate well with your Gallos. | |
| Arcam vs. B&K If music is really important to you then I would definitely recommend the Arcam. I have the AVR300 and love it (using it with Nola speakers). I prefer it with an aftermarket power cord, which doesn't have to be an expensive noe BTW.I've had a coup... | |
| Arcam vs. NAD vs. Rotel AV Units Any of the three would probably do you OK. For musical audiophiles the Arcam & Rotel units have the edge - nothing the matter with Nad, it's good budget gear, but more entry level. The Rotel & Arcam are both excellent for music, although I... | |
| HT Receiver or High end integrated for music?? I arrived at this the other way 'round from others - I'd already had high end 2 channel audio for many years and wanted a second system for music & HT without spending megabucks and getting complicated. I disliked virtually every HT receiver I... | |
| Cary 306 SACD: How good at redbook playback? The RB playback on the Cary 306/SACD is stunning, even better than my Cary 303/300 with NOS tubes.How much more is really a question for your ears and (mostly) your pocketbook. |