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Powering off Equipment-Silly question
Humm,Cold typically causes contraction, not expansion. My guess is that you have a moisture problem, not a temperature problem.Enjoy,TIC 
Looking for great cd player with analog volume
I have owned all of the following CD players w/built-in volume and prefer them in this order (favorite at top of list, least favorite at bottom)Resolution Audio Opus 21Quad 99 CDPCary CD-308Theta Miles (superior balanced version)The Opus 21 is exc... 
ultimate final word best cd set up
I previously owned a Sony DVP-9000ES and personally, I think just about any good dedicated player will outperform the Sony for Redbook CD playback. The Sony is a pretty good DVD player and it has the benefit of SACD support (which I did not use), ... 
Have anyone seen these speakers? Or system?
Some people have WAY TOO MUCH time on their hands.......Enjoy,TIC 
dear lord, i need help...
I love my Reference 3A MM DeCapos. I stole them here on AudiogoN for $1000 for a perfect pair. I couldn't be happier. They replaced a more expensive speaker (from Muzikat's list!) and are better in every respect.Plus, the DeCapos have one huge adv... 
Down-graded and happy?
I woundn't necessarily call it a downgrade, but I have greatly simplified my 2-channel systems and I'm extremely happy. System is now:Quad 99 CDP CD player w/built-in volume controlChannel Islands VMB-1 40 watt mono-block chip ampsReference 3A MM ... 
Analog or digital interconnects for cd player?
If you are connecting your CD player to a pre-amp, integrated amplifier or receiver, you need to use a pair of analog interconnects.If you CD player has a digital out and you want to use an external DAC (digital to analog converter) or you want to... 
What's a good integrated with a theater setting?
Here is a list of integrated amps that I have actually owned that have HT Bypass/Processor loop. My guess is that the newer versions of these amps, or the models that replace them, also have HT bypass/Processor loop.Anthem Integrated 2Plinius 8200... 
B&K AVR 307/317 help
Call customer service at B&K. They will step you through it. I had to use them once for setup help with the remote on my AVR-202 and they were very helpful.Enjoy,TIC 
Best Universal Remote?
The Harmony SST-659 is a great universal remote that you configure via a menu driven web page. Once you put your devices into the web page, it downloads your remote with all of the commands and macros. No programming required! I own one and like it. 
TV with HDMI only & VOOM support only DVI
You have a choice of either a DVI-HDMI cable or using a DVI-DVI cable and add a DVI-HDMI adapter.Here is a source for a factory terminated DVI-HDMI cable:http://www.pccables.com/ Go to the HDTV section for selectionAudioAdvisor has an AudioQuest D... 
Reference 3a vrs Focus Audio
Nick,I own the DeCapos (non-i version) and I think it is a great speaker overall. Unlike Phil above, I do not find the DeCapo "tilted-up" at all. In fact, I would consider it just the opposite based on my listening experience over the last year.On... 
Okay, I have a decision to make, please help.
Hi Chris,I previously owned the Cary 308 and think it is a good player. I sold it to another A-gon'r that has a Cary SLI-80 Sig. If you are interested, I could possibly get his e-mail address for you so you could enquire about the combination of t... 
Recommendations for a variable out c/d player....
I've never heard any of the $4000+ players, but I have owned several of the more moderately priced players tha have remote volume control. Of the ones I've owned, I really like the Resolution Audio Opus 21 ($3500 new, $2500+ used) or the much less... 
In a quandry...Help
Steve,Do you have 7.1 speakers setup too? Do you use a single pair of Dali's for front L&R main speakers?I have a couple of "different" suggestions based on your answers.Personally, I think the music portion of the system is much more critical...