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| Remote control of hidden components? If the repeater idea doesn't work you can try something like the Universal RFS200 package that includes a nice remote and an RF unit that operates on radio waves rather than infrared so it can work through doors, walls, etc. It's a nice universal ... | |
| Need an " exciting sounding" digital cable The Stereovox cable is almost ruthlessly revealing in my system, and it's not all that expensive so might be a good place to start. Best of luck. | |
| Would an amp or preamp have a larger SQ increase? In general I find preamps make a bigger absolute difference in overall sound in my system than amps. But one area where I find amps make relatively more of a difference is with regard to bass, which seems to be high on your list of priorities. The... | |
| Looking for an XLR to XLR IC to add warmth The Acoustic Zen Matrix Reference will do that, and the original version is warmer than the Ref II if you can find them. Best of luck. | |
| Best speakers for about $2000 a pair Never heard them, but Salk Song Towers have gotten some nice reviews and I think they're in that price range. Best of luck. | |
| Amp for Silverline MInuets I saw them driven at a show a few years ago by what I think was a small Monarchy integrated fed by a cheap CD player Alan Yun said he picked up for a few bucks at a garage sale (I think there may have been a Monarchy DAC somewhere in there but not... | |
| high end subwoofer...which one tho? You might want to take a look at this review:http://www.soundstage.com/equipment/paradigm_sub2.htm | |
| Warm to Neutral Speaker Cables under $800? I see there are a couple listings for Acoustic Zen Satori cables for around $350. Been using these for years and they've bested all comers, and they're well below your spending limit. Nice & natural in the highs, but they let the natural timbr... | |
| who has experience with Joseph Audio? Amazing how this stuff hits people so differently. I'm completely opposite of Seditious3, and it's B&Ws that strike me the way the Josephs sound to him. In fact, probably one of my top 5 show experiences was hearing Louis Armstrong from St. Ja... | |
| Power Conditioners Probably hard to go wrong with Synergistic Powercell, Audience Teflon, or RSA conditioners. I'd certainly have those on my short list, which they are. But as someone who recently had dedicated lines installed, you might consider doing that first a... | |
| what has a Thiel soundstage, but more sensitivity? I knew there was somebody I forgot. Green Mountain Audio also employs 1st order crossovers and at least looking at the Continuum 3 may be an easier load than the Thiels. Not all that much to look at though if such things concern you. | |
| from B&w 805's to Usher be-718 - what to expect? I would think you'd at the very least hear a very big improvement in bass weight and extension since this is an area of strength for the Ushers and not so much for the 805s. That said, I don't think the Ushers will open up and sound their best wit... | |
| what has a Thiel soundstage, but more sensitivity? I like the CS 1.6 recommendation as well since you've obviously fallen for the Thiel sound already. They may be more sensitive than the 1.5s, but you might want to check the impedance curve since they may also appreciate some juice. I like the Con... | |
| power condtioner If you don't already have them, I'd recommend installing 20-amp dedicated lines first. Cheap relative to the better power conditioners, and at least you'll know you're starting with a good baseline to compare power conditioners (if you even feel y... | |
| decent RF universal control system Just to be clear, the reviews on CNET of the Harmony 900 seemed very positive except for the inability to program sequential macros. This was a major disappointment (and a curious omission on Harmony's part at this price point) for a lot of people... |