shoup1cobra
Responses from shoup1cobra
| Double Bi-wire impedance concern The top pair of binding posts are strictly a pass-through that goes to an upper terminal where the monitor connects. I already have that disabled (up top.) I would disconnect it completely from the upper pair of binding posts (down low) to ensure ... | |
| BDP with analog outs Sony BDP-S5000ESSony BDP-S1000ESPioneer BDP-05FDPioneer BDP-23FDDenon DVD-3800BDCIAll are higher-end units that are readily available in the used market.Panasonic DP-UB820-K is a 4k player with analog outs.And the aforementioned Oppo units that ar... | |
| Affordable Streamer with great Internet Radio, Tidal, Android support? https://www.paradigm.com/en/wireless/pw-link$157. Works with Android. Should cover all your needs affordably. | |
| Best Way to Integrate Subwoofers? MEN220 from McIntosh would give you crossover capability and Lyngdorf room perfect.Or, MSB Sub Iso in front of the main amp (s)http://www.msbtechnology.com/accessories/sub-isolator-features/ | |
| What screen for high ambient light room? Very happy with the Da-Lite Parallax. Not a cheap option, but if you pull up the videos on their website, it's the real deal. | |
| Tool fan needs help with speakers (and electronics) NHT or Paradigm. NHT will be sealed, Paradigm will be ported. Would definitely pick up used and save a ton of $$$. Two pairs of NHT 3.3 on here and eBay for around $1500. It's a large speaker, but was very highly regarded. | |
| Digital Room Correction For Speakers I tried DSpeaker, ARC/Paradigm PBK, a JBL Synthesis EQ and Audyssey to no avail. Of those, ARC was the best, but it still messes with areas I don't want it to mess with. | |
| Is there any "audiophile grade" Reggae out there on CD? Second votes for Stick Figure (Weight of Sound) and Rebelution Live at Red Rocks (their studio albums sound terrible, but that live album is amazing.) | |
| Favorite band or artist of all time? My go-to is 311. A little bit of everything, mixed into one. | |
| Sound Quality of red book CDs vs.streaming The Sony HAP-Z1ES doesn't do Tidal, so I have a separate unit just for Tidal. CD's were way better than streaming, for me. I tried analog and digital connection methods and couldn't get it close. Now, Hi Res is a different story... | |
| All Quiet on the Oppo front? The Pioneer doesn't have 7.1 analog outputs... | |
| Speakers under $5000 maintained a reputation for quality sound over the last 15 years. NHT, not mentioned yet. |