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Levinson 33H vs Boulder 1060/2060??
I would also add to your listening list the ASR Emitter Exclusive along with the Darts. I have listened to the Darts at Mike L house and they truely are fantastic. My ASR is also in the same league. Either of these amps will give you tremendous li... 
Cars. What does the typical audiophile drive?
WhartYes I did get it at a fair price 10 years ago. I am the third owner, the seller had the car for 21 years. When I bought the car it came with the complete log book from the original owner along with every dollar ever spent on the car. The car ... 
Cars. What does the typical audiophile drive?
IMHO if you are looking for a true sports car the 1970 to 1973 911s are the ticket. After having driving several 911 from the 80s and the 90s I bought a 1973 RS.The car was the same price as the used 911 cars vintage 95 and 96s.I know for many thi... 
Bluray owners- Which connection to get best sound?
PthaiThanks for the info.I had the Six shoolter on loan to me. Yes the sound was somewhat different in the analog domain using Theta's Six shooter than going straight into digital, but the extra cost of the Valhalla single ended cable times 5 did ... 
Bluray owners- Which connection to get best sound?
I use the coax digital out from the Pioneer BDP-HD1 with my Valhalla digital cable. This feeds my Theta Casablanca. The sound is awesome. I wish some of the new blue ray players had a digital balanced out . 
Seeking hot running amps
Mark Levinson 33 run's really HOT.A funny thing happened the other day. My amps were left on by my kids in my Music room with the door closed for 3 days. Did I freak........? The door is weather stripped and the room is relatively airtight.The amb... 
Blue ray player freezes with DVD ?
Thanks for the posts guys.The player that is on loan to me has a shipping date of Jan 17/07 from Japan.When playing the DVD movies so far 3 out of 4 freeze up. I have contacted my dealer and he is going to exchange the unit. His store demo unit " ... 
Mcintosh,Meridian,Anthem,Classe surround sound
Oops, sorry .Yes the Meridian 861 is also upgradeable via card lots.The 861 is a great processor in the same league as the Theta Casablanca.Have you guys listenend to the Bryston in the same room againts the Theta or the Meridian? To my ears the B... 
Mcintosh,Meridian,Anthem,Classe surround sound
Get a used Theta Casablanca.Then when things change at least you can upgrade it, unlike others at this price range.Look at the Discission forums Home Theater : re Theta, Meridian, McIntosh etclots of useful info.Good luck. 
Top 5 Home Theater Processors
My vote :ThetaMeridianML 40Halcro ? I have not heard, so I cannot comment.I tried others as well, some were mentioned including the flag ship Krell, Anthem, Bryston, Arcam and Lexicon. As good as these were they are not in the same league. The rev... 
Are projector screens transparent to sound?
The screen of choice should be the Stewart Screen.I mounted mine away from the wall and have sound panels behind the sceen which are not visible but make a profound difference to the room. I also elected to to put sound panels beside the screen in... 
Five Monoblocks vs. One 5-Channel Amp
Go for the monoblocks. No question about it. Your speaker wires can now be much shorter if you can place the amps beside the speaker. The balanced runs from your pre can handle longer runs then single ended runs without the hum or interference tha... 
Classe SSP-60 or SSP-75, SQ wise which is better?
I good friend of mine has had his years with no problems what so ever.It does not have the decoding as some of the new multi channel gear , but for two channel it is out standing. 
Classe SSP-60 or SSP-75, SQ wise which is better?
For two channel go for the SSP 75. 
What time do you wear?
Need to stay on time to be on time. I wear the following watches.Breitling Chrono, twin rotor Perrelet, Valgine, Pulsar Diving , Suunto and a Casio.They all serve their function but my favorite is the Perrelet.