tgrisham

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Subwoofers location
This is a good read...http://www.harman.com/EN-US/OurCompany/Technologyleadership/Pages/WhitePapers.aspx?CategoryID=White papersclick on subwoofers. 
Von Schweikerts for HT: setup and combination.
I have a similar but not identical system of speakers. I have the VR-4JRs, the LCR 15, and the TS-150s for 5.1. I use the Audyssey system in the Onkyo receiver plus tweaking with a RS meter. I have placed VR-1s as sides and like them better but am... 
Tube Pre-Amp for Class D amps
I am using a Modwright tubed pre-amp with Wyred4sound class D amps (and before that Bel Canto class D amps) and think they complement each other very well. 
Von Schweikert VR-33
I am curious. Since you already bought them and are awaiting delivery, what is the reasoning behind asking opinions now? You will be biased for or against them before they even arrive. I think any opinion expressed here will be potentially destruc... 
Class D amps
It is difficult to evolve a system with proper synergy (I admit a term used too often). However, the room-source-preamp-amp-speaker combination is critical. I found that the Wyred4sound Class D amps when paired with my Modwright preamp works well.... 
A question for Maggie owners
Sorry, I've been out of circulation for a few days. I really appreciate all the information. The guidance and advice is priceless. Many of you speak from direct experience-exactly what I wanted. Now, the hunt! Any and all other ideas are welcome.... 
A question for Maggie owners
Thanks Koestner. A good description and the kind of answer I am looking for. 
Don't Feel Guilty Spending $$$
I feel so much better now. In fact, I recently bought a vintage 1986 Porsche 911 Turbo that I am fixing up. I felt guilty for a few days. Every time I drive it and work on it I feel good. Every time I listen seriously to my stereo system and upgra... 
Hi-rez using Rega and E. Electric Plus DAC
I use the mac mini with a Hiface USB spdif (RCA) converter to the RCA digital input of the original Minimax. Great sound. I have used the optical digital out (glass fiber)to the minimax and to my ears it is not quite as good. The cost of the Hifac... 
Musical, Warm and Smooth bookshelfs under 500
used Von Schweikert VR-1s. Warm, detailed and wonderful soundscape. 
Suggestions on using a Roku w/external DAC?
I see no responses so far, and I may not contribute much. I recently got a DVD player that streams Pandora as well as Netflix and others. I am very impressed running the sound through my Decco DAC/Pre/Amp via Toslink. I now have moved the Roku box... 
What's better than a Jolida 100cdp & under 1k?
Ah Tjoeb 4000 with upsampler and tubes. I switched and never regretted it 
Is Bass Non-Directional In A Two-Channel Rig?
I still find this research pertinent and it will answer some of your questions.http://www.harman.com/EN-US/OurCompany/Technologyleadership/Documents/White%20Papers/multsubs.pdf 
Why magic at 80 db?
Rodman99999-Thank you very much for the website digido. A wonderful lesson in mastering and re-mastering regarding loudness levels. A bookmark for sure. 
Cat damaged speaker, Help
Your post caused me to investigate, just for fun. I used Parts Express for some old garage speakers, but yours are much nicer. I found a website that is interesting but I have not used them. They sell an adhesive just for this purpose as well as r...