riley804

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Basement 7.2 recommendation
what’s changed since then ?https://forum.audiogon.com/discussions/recommendations-for-a-new-basement-home-theater 
How can a system be judged with highly processed, non acoustic music?
@sebrof + 1dont understand why everything in this hobby has to be over analyzed  
architectual digest hifi setup.
why do you think a system has to be in the magazine?      the magazine isn’t about hi fi isn’t that why they have hi fi magazines ? 
Class A into Class AB
One thing about a Class G is it runs cooler than a Class A which can get really hot and it is not suited for an enclosed cabinet. most members are aware that class a amps run hot and need to be out in the open. 
Tornado and Thunder Power Cables
Power amp(2 channel)- Rotel RB1590Power amp(5 channel)- Rotel RMB1585Rotel amps are definitely not one that is recommended for 2 channel listening .   tend to be be cold / sterile sound and give the listener fatigue.seems you are trying to make a ... 
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Why the hate for mcintosh amps?
so what are the alternatives??seriously?do you not look in the marketplace?seems you like to start things regarding Mcintosh  
Considering ditching 5.1 for a soundbar; suggestions?
i have always suggested to members that if they want to have 2 channel and a ht setup, that they do it in different rooms if possible.you are the one that has to live with the decision of selling the ht gear and going with a sound bar if you decid... 
CD player choices
if you can try the m5 in another setup , try that and see if you have the same results.i would also look at getting a better cable to the cd player as something as easy as that could be the issue. 
CD player choices
I have a NAD M5 running through a Yamaha A S 2100. Speakers are Mirage M3 or OM5. Cannot decide between them. I was looking at other players for a little more vertical extension as the NAD is very good but not a lot of air. could it be the ... 
Mark Levinson 39 or Wadia 830 for direct to amp?
if you have speakers and a amp that you like....then why not buy a fairly new cd player vs one that is old ?         with so many members streaming now, you can pick up a  cd player pretty cheap.do a search on here for cd players with volume contr... 
Mark Levinson 39 or Wadia 830 for direct to amp?
some members like going direct to amp and others have said that they seem they are missing something in the music, so they add a preamp.  you can do a search here or even google for cd players with volume control if you still want to go that way..... 
Mark Levinson 39 or Wadia 830 for direct to amp?
my concern with either of those would be the age of them and if something should happen and it needs to be fixed.....can it be ? and if it can, what is that going to cost (factor in shipping both ways / parts / labor ). 
APPLE PHONES.......NO SERVICE
what model phone did you get ? is it a new phone or an older model?       my iPhone 7 was great in the beginning but after having it for a while, phone calls were not good at all.       conversations would cut in / out all the time.  upgraded the ... 
USPS records delivery delays
 If you want it faster you have to pay for better service. and I believe that you have that option to pick which way  you want it shipped ( media, regular, priority )....and you picked media to save a few dollars  which is perfectly fine.....b...