rodney01

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Room design - home theater
Hi guys, thanks for all the responses..With music is the main focus, we are not going to have a projector. After back-and-forth with the architect, cuffered or tray ceiling will be the choice. with 8 feet at the wall and 9 feet center (this design... 
B&W Nuatilus
Here are some pics I found.http://www.watch.impress.co.jp/av/docs/20041206/marantz1.htm 
Best amp for $2000-3000
Take a look at the Mcintosh Amp. You can find one MC352 used below $3000. You won't be disappointed.Rodney, 
McIntosh MC- 501 vs Pass X-600 vs Parasound JC-1
Another vote for Mcintosh. I have a MC352 to drive the B&W 803 and pretty happy with it. The bigger brother 402 or 501 will be at least as good as the 352.Rodney 
Any experience on McIntosh Amp with B&W Speakers
I am currently using a 352 Mcintosh Amp with the 803 and I never regret the purchase. I heard that the 6900 is similar to the MC202 + C42. If you have extra few hundred dollars, go with the MC352+C42. They are all discontinued and you can find gre... 
Next Biggest Improvement after Speakers ?
How come no one mention about the CHAIR :( 
McIntosh C 352 vs. Bel Canto evo
I would go with the MC352. I never listen to the Bel Canto so I can't really compare. But the look of the Mcintosh is way superior to the Bel Canto.Rodney, 
What's a good AMP to drive my 803 N?
My vote is the Mcintosh MC352. More than enough power to make the N803 sings. You can find one around 2500-3000 on Audiogon. What other equiqments do you have? 
Too Bright Big Blue Meters : Re: McIntosh MA6900
I have my Mcintosh equiqments inside the shelf with tinted glass. They look just right to me.Rodney, 
Review: Richard Gray 400s AC filter
Nice review! I also have a RG400 and thinking about upgrading. I have a few hundred bucks to spend. Here are some possibilities:1) Upgrade power cord, or2) Add another RG400, or 3) Sell my RG400 and get a PS audio 300 or 600.Suggestions anyone?Tha... 
Review: Richard Gray 400s AC filter
Nice review! I also have a RG400 and thinking about upgrading. I have a few hundred bucks to spend. Here are some possibilities:1) Upgrade power cord, or2) Add another RG400, or 3) Sell my RG400 and get a PS audio 300 or 600.Suggestions anyone?Tha... 
AC Filter necessary?
I was told by a respectable power company that Amp and Sub are able to protect themselves. They recommended to plug the Amp directly into the wall. This will allow the Amp to draw more current. My Amp is plugged into the wall for the last 6 months... 
Anyone have, or heard a McIntosh C41?
I saw the C41 a few times but didn't have a chance to listen to it. I heard that it sounds similar to the C42 (the one I have) except the C41 do not have the 8 bands EQ. For SS, this is one of the better one and I am happy with the sounds of my C4... 
B&W N803 vs. Revel F30
I would go with the B&W N803. First is the look and second is the sound. Although I haven't heard the Revel F30 yet. I am pretty happy with my N803 so far. Brianmgrarcom is right. At the begining, I ran the N803 with 110/channel, terrrible res... 
Is adding a power amp to an A/V receiver worth it?
Absolutely, I used an Onkyo 919THX receiver to push the B&W Nautilus 803. It was weak and bass was unexceptable without a Sub. Then I purchased the Mcintosh MC352, hugh different. Musics are more alive, details and I no longer need a sub. Rodney,