swampwalker
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| Zones and remote control questions Even better might be an RF control. I know some Sony sat boxes use them, don't know if any receivers do. | |
| Totally Confused about home theater What I was trying to say was that for modest HT, the exact configuration of your surrounds is probably not critical. Many use various methods of diffusing sound for rears. Its a real kick to have DD/DTS in your LR with any decent HT receiver. So I... | |
| Safe audiogon transactions; lowering the bar. Hi Bill E.- I was agreeing with Bishopwill's statement: "Interesting point of view, Bill, in that you detail all the steps you take to protect yourself from uscrupulous buyers yet bristle at the idea that buyers might desire to protect themselves ... | |
| Safe audiogon transactions; lowering the bar. Bill E. Not trying to turn this into a major battle, but I agree with Bishopwill and my feedback here and on ebay is all + as a buyer only (over 50 completed TRANSACTIONS). I'm not so sure if the playing field will ever be completely level, but us... | |
| Is it my imagination? There is no question in my mind that people play the arbitrage game and the selling what you don't own game both here and on ebay. That's why you have to be very careful about auctions. I've seen lots of auctions terminated early and then re-liste... | |
| Totally Confused about home theater Psychic- I think you are getting too hung up in high end details. I would agree with Kirk; use three matched speakers across the front for HT (center is actually most impt.) and then use whatever you have for surrounds. A sub for the LFE channel (... | |
| Safe audiogon transactions; lowering the bar. Bishopwill is correct re: leveling the playing field. I have always wondered why it's usually taken for granted that buyer take risk by sending $ on trust. I have and continue to urge Agon to set up a relationship with an escrow service to try and... | |
| Safe audiogon transactions; lowering the bar. All of the above comments re: protection are appropriate, but IMO, there is no substitute for a long track record of impeccable feedback. Also verfied status here, and long record of forum posting means they use this site as an avocation as well a... | |
| I need your expert advise I don't know anything about the Monster, but I do believe that the NAD CDP may be the present weak link. You can certainly do a lot better for $600 used (maybe even consider a used DAC; could get a Muse 2 and a decent digital cable for $600). | |
| McCormack DNA1 power ratings Well, I guess that settles it! | |
| Is this the norm? I agree with Craig, Daniel, Tim, etc. They were probably hoping to "flip" the item at a profit on ebay and when they got no buyers, they bailed. So far, I have been very satisfied with all of my transactions here. | |
| Do CD-R's play on your player? If no, why not? It may be an issue with the difference between data CD-Rs and Audio CD-Rs. Try and buy an Audio CD-R (more expensive cause royalty included) and give it a try. The Audio CD-Rs I've burned on my real-time Pioneer CDR work in car, home, portable and... | |
| Headphone Amp. for Sennheiser HD 580 headphones... I am using the Senn 600s with Headroom Max. I like the processing circuit which removes some of the "music in the middle of the head" feeling headphones are sometimes prone to. Should be just a little under your limit used. | |
| personal experiences with quaility preamps... For $2K, you could have a BAT VK3i tube pre and a McCormack DNA 0.5 dlx ss amp(125 wpc) or BAT/DNA1 (185 wpc) for $2.75K. Very nice combo. Either would leave you with some $ for used cables. A lot depends on what kind of music you listen to and wh... | |
| Dedicated outlets vs Power Conditioner With respect to part of your question, I have had equipment fried by power surges twice. Both times were over 15 years ago; lost a Pioneer receiver and a CM Labs amp. I know at least once, the surge was associated with a nearby (not at the house) ... |