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Options for Integrated amp?
Is the Rotel lacking in some area that you are looking to improve? The Rotel is actually a good choice with B&W speakers, in general (check out the Rotel reviews in any of the British Magazines, like What Hi-Fi) and the Arcam CD72 is a nice un... 
What song says something about you?
The song, "Where I Live," by folk singer, Bill Staines (From the album Sandstone Cathedrals). Most of my career (27 years) has involved extended business travel and there are times when I am more homesick than not and I reflect about the journey .... 
xrcd 24 - someone did digital right
Czbbcl:Have you tried the xrcd web-site for a complete listing? The url is below: {url}http://205.231.187.178/shopping/xrcd010603.htm{/url}Regards,Rich 
First System Amp . . .
My ADCOM 545 from 1989 was decommissioned this past December. I had it paired with an ADCOM 500 II preamp/tuner; SONY SCD 555ES SACD changer; and Acoustic Research 302 Classic Series speakers and was very pleased with the set-up. I replaced it wit... 
Marantz 2275/2270 vintage receivers
The prices that the Marantz 22XX series of receivers from the 1970's command on auction sites like eBay have risen fairly dramatically in the last two years (up anywhere from 30 - 100%). The Marantz 22xx series have a fairly devoted following, com... 
what's my problem?
Hi Loose:Give your Unico time to break in, before you do too much more. I had a similar experience, when I replaced my ADCOM 545 with a Musical Fidelity A3 integrated amplifier. It took about 2 months for the break-in to run its course and then, I... 
used sony or modified music hall
On one hand, if the modified Music Hall sounds fantastic and your only concern (theoretical) is build quality ... I would say don't change a thing. I use my Music Hall with a vintage Marantz 2216B receiver and Acoustic Research 15 speakers (placed... 
used sony or modified music hall
I actually own both a SONY SCD C555ES SACD changer (in my main system) and a Music Hall CD25 (unmodified; bedroom system). They both have very good build quality (although the SONY is positively tank-like) ... both are very good at redbook CD play... 
Help with new Dvd
I don't know which brand of VCR you have, but the Macrovision protection circuitry of the DVD player may be kicking in. Try hooking up your DVD player, as the instructions state, to your TV directly and see what happens (no VCR in the DVD/TV loop)... 
Rock Lyrics - Best Reference to Other Rock Group
Another Bob Dylan tune ... "You Aint Goin' Nowhere" complete with a playful tap at Roger (Jim) McGuinnBob sang it as ...Pick up your moneyAnd pack up your tent McGuinnYou Ain't Goin' NowhereWhen the Byrds originally released the song, McGuinn reve... 
Should I buy a Denon 2802 or Harmon Kardon 225?
Abex. Just curious ... what speakers were you using with the HK, that produced such a dark sound? I was using the Denon with both EPOS 11 and later with Acoustic Research 302 Classic series and the sound (for music) was annoyingly lightweight and ... 
Upbeat music suggestions?
Here are 6 suggestions that run the gamut ... Jazz Instrumental Mark O'Connor (In Full Swing)Jazz Vocal Ella Fitzgerald and Louis Armstrong (Ella and Louis Again)Frank Sinatra (Songs for Swinging Lovers)Bluegrass/FolkOld and In the GrayNanci Griff... 
Should I buy a Denon 2802 or Harmon Kardon 225?
I would actually respond the opposite of Elevick's answer. I replaced a Denon 2801 (5.1 receiver; 5X100 wpc) with a Harman Kardon 3370 (2 channel receiver; 2X70 wpc). The Denon had better build quality. The HK was more musical and sounded cleaner ... 
Great Vintage Amps-which one for you?
Kimmy:Sounds like a vintage Sansui Amplifier. Check out the following website for a manual:http://www.agtannenbaum.com/s_cat.html#SANSUIRegards,Rich 
cd burning speed
If you are making a copy ... logically, there is no conversion of data. The 0's and the 1's were already decided when the source disc was created and you are just making a straight copy. Can the cd burner make a mistake in copying the bits ... I g...