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Oppo BDP-95 as a pure two channel audio source?
Jayh31,I still have the Ayre CX-7e and have not sold it yet.To answer your question at this point yes I would chose the Oppo BDP-105 to the Ayre. I still love the sound of the CX-7e but as I stated using the same power and XLR cables helps elimina... 
Oppo BDP-95 as a pure two channel audio source?
Jayh31,The only way to truly know if it is for you is to buy a unit and try it, remember Oppo has a 30 day return policy you just pay shipping. You can read what we say all day but it is your ears and your system that it will be working in. I am a... 
Can You See The Pancake Makeup In Your Blu-Rays?
They are a lot cheaper now Elizabeth! My 50" Panasonic Plasma was 1800.00! They're even cheaper than that now. Believe me I waited a long time before buying. 
JL Audio F113 or F112 For Dynaudio Confidence 5
My room size is 20x15 and I've owned 2 REL subs, the Storm II and then I switched to a REL Stentor III. I heard about JL audio from car stereo days and was curious.Long story short I sold the Stentor III and changed to dual JL F113's and have neve... 
Signal Cable
I'm another convert to Signal cables. I use analog two for interconnects and the silver resolution for speaker cables.It's listed in my system. 
Will Kef 202/2c center match Wilson Sophia mains?
Musictime,I've checked out your page and looked at your setup which is very nice if I may add!If you are to use the Watch which is what you'd like to do if space permits.Unfortunately you have maybe two options.First is to try and raise the flat p... 
Will Kef 202/2c center match Wilson Sophia mains?
Save your money and buy a used Watch version 1 off of here.That's what I would try and do.The Watch center will match the timbre of the Sophias.Voices are very distinct on some recordings.The center is the most important speaker in a multi channel... 
Would it be worth upgrading from D2 to Classe 800
If you primarily watch movies only then maybe the D2? If you listen to music often I would recommend the Classe SSP-800.Just remember movies have music playing in the soundtrack and that also makes the movie that much more enjoyable in a system th... 
Power Cable options for Levinson 300 series
I still own a 335 and it has the removable power cord that was replaced even before I plugged it into the wall the first time with a BMI Whale elite. Huge difference in soundstaging and low end reproduction. The even bigger difference sonically in... 
D2v vs Classe ssp800, which would you prefer?
Try another dealer if possible.Or go back in and tell him exactly this. "You don't sign my paycheck therefore if you want my money then demo the unit as I would like toplease".If he cops an attitude just walk out the store don't even give a reason... 
Cable Elevators - What do you use?
Never have used them and never will!Could not hear a difference when I heard them in a over 100K system that I use as my reference. Serves no real purpose to me now that I'm older and wiser.I used to wonder why my ex wife would shake her head and ... 
Dolby True HD vs. DTS HD
Don't confuse output levels with "more dynamic"! Listening to both formats the biggest difference I was able to hear came from comparing the standard DD and DTS lossy formats to DTS-MA and DD TRU-HD lossless formats. The lossless tracks have much ... 
Meridian 861 v4 or classe 800 for movies??
Just for the record,It does decode the new codecs. That update was started awhile ago and was even mentioned on the Classe website! It has an EQ adjustment it just doesn't automatically do it for you!In regards to upsampling I can let my BD player... 
Meridian 861 v4 or classe 800 for movies??
Chadnliz,"Processor sucks"? What does that tell us overall? What other preamps or processors did you compare it to? Was it in your system or at a store demo? Have you heard the SSP-800 or are you referencing your opinion on the SSP-600? I have to ... 
set speakers large or small?
I own speakers Wilson WP/7's that will play down to approx 28Hz and then start to roll off below that. I still have them set to small. If you have a good sub and it's placed in the room properly and setup correctly it can only help your mains when...