tgrisham

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budget lcd or plasma: 720p good enough?
720p is just as good as 1080p for 50" and smaller. I can quote numerous reviews and expert opinions that all support this. I just bought a 50" plasma 720p from Sears for $900 (minus 10% if you buy on line with their credit card and have it deliver... 
Small integrated
LVK47, Nzera, Audiofil-Thanks for all the suggestions. I was initially bummed out about the furniture and not being able to use the components I intended to use, but now it looks promising and maybe even fun to search for the best sound with the s... 
Decco from Preachtree audio
Sugith,In researching the Decco I ran across this thread. I am considering it for a simple system which is mostly for the large plasma, but I can't stand to have a room without music! How is it going with your new unit? Did they satisfy you with t... 
Small integrated
Celtic-Which tubes have you tried or recommend? 
Small integrated
Thanks for all the great ideas. The hunt is on!! 
Small integrated
Tvad-great idea. I have never heard of them and will investigate.Johnnyb-I have read about them but haven't heard much about them. Do you own any of them?Celtic66- I have looked at the Decco but I think it is too deep at 14". That was my first cho... 
Upgrading from Onkyo 875 to separates-worth it?
I can respond since there are so few responses to date. My system used the 805 as a processor and pre-amp outs to outboard amps. It is a great processor. I don't like burning all those watts in the amps for nothing and it is not sensible ecologica... 
avr receiver help
I am extremely happy with my Onkyo receivers. I bought an 805 for my main room and was so happy I bought a 605 for a small room. I use the 805 for processing only, but have tried it as a stand-alone and it is a great sounding receiver. Good luck! 
Review: Get Better Sound By Jim Smith Tweak
Thanks for your insights as well. I enjoyed reading your post and hope others will take advantage of Jim's book. I am keeping mine in my library. In case someone asks me about which piece of equipment they should buy, I will give them the book to ... 
Arcam receiver vs. Outlaw separates
I now use an Onkyo 805 for processing and it uses Audyssey room correction. What a bargain! I use outboard amps instead of the Onkyo ones built in. 
Can a sub be hooked up to speaker posts?
This is the arrangement for the REL sub I have, but most people want to use the sub's crossover. In this case, you have to run the amp output to the high level input on the sub, and then out from the sub to your speakers. In the case of amp>spe... 
Question for owners of Anthony Gallos 3.1
You can try facing them towards each other and playing them out of phase. It usually reduces the volume. Just remember to normalize the phase prior to listening. 
Looking for in-wall speakers
Zieman, thanks for your response. Any and all ideas are welcome. 
Looking for in-wall speakers
RW- You are absolutely right on. If I can swing it, I will go for a Gallo system with the A'Diva or Nucleus Micro Ti, on the wall, with a subwoofer +/- a center channel. Then, I would be happy with the sound for music and movies. I may not be able... 
Help / advice needed on monoblocks ?
Absolutely none, whatsoever.