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Usher BE-718 Crossover Question
Mtbrider... I took your advice and asked GR-Research if they could answer my question and received the following response:"They really do not use a textbook style network. It is an asymmetric network ideal for these drivers." 
anyone compared the hydra vs aR6 vs magic stealth
I went from a Chang to a BPT-2... added an aR-1 just for giggles... and based on what the aR-1 did... I purchased an aR-6. IMHO the aR-6 is absolute magic. I now hear layers of voices where before I thought one person was singing. 
Dedicated line problem
If your ceiling fan is wired to a switch that controls the speed of the fan, you might want to try replacing that switch with a regular single pole switch that doesn't have a speed control. I had the same problem that was corrected with a 29 cent ... 
has anyone tried ultrabit platinum on their cds
Fplanner2000... From my above thread, you'll see that I had the same experience that you did with my lousy sounding CD's.To add to that, I'm a NetFlex subscriber, and while they all play, some of them aren't exactly in great condition when they ar... 
Kudos to Audience Customer Service
I sent Audience an E-mail with the Serial Number of a used power conditioner I'm thinking about buying... and in less than 10 minutes Audience responded identifying the exact date it was manufactured. Audience is a very impressive organization to ... 
has anyone tried ultrabit platinum on their cds
I’ve been using Ultrabit religiously for about six months now. The blue velvet pouch (nice WAF touch) supplied with Ultrabit is a permanent fixture on my home office desk. What really convinced me this stuff was magic was when I dragged out CD’s t... 
Totem Mani 2 Signatures vs. Usher BE-718
I own the Usher BE 718’s and they’re amazing. The Usher’s replaced Acoustic Zen Adagio’s, which replaced ProAc Response D15’s. Based solely on the favorable reviews, I purchased both the Acoustic Zen’s and the Usher’s without auditioning them. I a... 
Processor as a DAC for music?
IMHO the Theta Digital gear is hard to beat for performance or price considering what they sell for on Audiogon. I owned the Theta Casanova which ran my 5.1 surround sound system for DVD’s, and L/R Stereo for CD’s. I now have a Theta Casablanca II... 
$ 2500 ....Stay with Vandersteens ??...what else ?
Here's another vote for the Acoustic Zen Adagios. You're missing out is you don't audition them. 
Any thoughts on Ultrabit Platinum??
There was another thread on Ultrabit not too long ago that you might want to check out. As for me, I'm adicted to this stuff. 
Usher Be - 718's for Home Theater and 2 Channel
I have the BE 718's for front 2 channel, and a mixed bag of Monitor Audio speakers for the center and surround speakers. I personally think concerns about matching surrounds to the front speakers are over blown. My son-in-law has the Paradigm's an... 
What's your latest "Discovery"
I picked up a CD by Beth Rowley about two weeks ago, and love it. It's one of those musical finds that makes it all worth while. It's titled... Little Dreamer. It was put out in 2007. Go to bethrowley.com The CD reminds me of Brandi Carlile's musi... 
Upgrade from AZ Mc2 digital to ????
You might want to try a Kimber Orchid AES/EBU. 
Usher Be 718 - matching center and surrounds
I've also got the Usher BE 718's in a 5.1 surround sound system, although I'm mostly a stereo guy. I'm using a somewhat inexpensive Monitor Audio center speaker, with really inexpensive Monitor Audio surrounds. The retail price of my center channe... 
Oyaide
I've got a bunch of Black Sand Mark V PC's with Wattgate 330i / 350i terminations and one with the Oyaide 004 series terminations. IMHO, the Black Sand / Oyaide has markedly more sparkle.