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| Directionality Unless there is some form of circuitry inserted into the interconnect, the notion that wire has "directionality" is mostly a myth. When wire receives an electrical signal, the voltage flows from positive to negative, and the propogation time is fa... | |
| Adcom 545 amp vs 545II Hi, Guy: I have owned the Hafler DH-200 and DH-220, as well as the Adcom 545II, 555, and 555II. I also sold Adcom gear at the time the Mark II versions were coming out. To be honest, I don't think you'll gain anything by switching from your Hafler... | |
| difference in Pioneer Elite dvd players As Lazarus28 says, either machine is excellent, and the choice depends on whether you want DVD-A output. I have a DV-37 and think it's an outstanding unit (often available discounted for $650-700). The recent issue of "Stereophile Guide to Home Th... | |
| Where R U????? Hello from Seattle, WA, my home since 1964 after relocating from the Maryland/Washington DC suburbs. Like Craig (Garfish), we've been having a wet winter, and I'm getting laid off from work on Friday, but at least I've managed to upgrade my sound ... | |
| Which are the most versatile high end speakers If versatility to you means a speaker that will handle virtually all types of music, you have essentially defined a good, full-range speaker. One of the best, reasonably priced, full-range speakers on the market is the Vandersteen 3A or 3A Signatu... | |
| Best Packaging in the Business VPI and Bryston both do an excellent job of packaging their products in boxes that will withstand a lot of abuse. | |
| How many channels? Hi, Craig: Please bear in mind that my answer to your question reflects one man's opinion, and that I have some biases when it comes to home theater (in my system, top quality audio is the priority, with HT a pleasant but clear second...).My short... | |
| Anti-skating: how to set Hi, Tom:I have several old test and setup LP's which (collectively) have both blank areas for setting anti-skate (in the way you describe), as well as recorded signals which distort in one channel or the other (you adjust the anti-skate until the ... | |
| Need help diagnosing clicking sound Dan: Can you provide one other bit of info? Where do you hear the clicking -- does it seem to be coming from the amp, the crossover, or the speaker? | |
| Help: power problem with Vandersteen 2Wq subs Thanks to everyone for your input. I will pursue Zorpman's idea and get an outlet analyzer to find out what is going on with polarity and ground, and then consult an electrician. | |
| Name That tune I believe the lyrics were taken from the old "Saturday Night Live" feature called "Deep Thoughts".... | |
| Integrated for Dad The Creek 5350SE is an excellent unit, and while the MSRP is $1500 you might be able to get one used. The other integrated that I strongly recommend to you is the Bryston B-60. It's a bit more money that the Creek, but worth it given the 20-year w... | |
| what dvd player with progressive scan? I have a Pioneer Elite DV-37 which I think is an excellent unit: fine picture, and terrific audio quality. There is a new one for sale here on A-gon for about $550 (MSRP is $1000). The DV-37 has gotten some excellent reviews, so I suggest you cons... | |
| Help: power problem with Vandersteen 2Wq subs I decided to call Richard Vandersteen this afternoon, and he said that the problem I described is a new one to him -- never heard of anything similar. After some discussion, Richard said that the only explanation that seems plausible to him is a r... | |
| Help: power problem with Vandersteen 2Wq subs Zorpman: Yeah, checked that too. The Vandy subs don't actually need a "turn on" audio current to fire up, like some subs that go into an idle mode when they aren't getting an audio signal. The interconnects that plug into the subs were "on". The c... |