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Suggestions for first hifi system
Set a budget and try a few at that price point. Look here and see what is selling, and how is priced in relation to new. Buy used and try them if not you can usually re-coup most of your investment. Also try the usedcable.com lending library. For ... 
Expanding a 2-channel system to surround
I would look at receivers. 
moody blues justin hayward
I have purchased these all as SACD that he was involved with. They are better than the original but not all that great. Unfortuneatly the Moody Blues we recorded on 4 track tapes. I have bought just about every pressing or release they have ever m... 
What's the biggest spade you can buy?
Take a look at Cardas or AudioQuest. I have the same issue with Harmonic Tech Cables and McIntosh amps. I tried to spread them open a little wider but that just ruined them.Also WBT has some nice spades available as well. You would think manufactu... 
Suggestions for a new SACD player.
I have been very happy with my Ayre C5xe and I see them listed here pn AG all the time. I saw one listed for 3875 which is close to your budget. Once you get it you would want to send it in to Ayre for the MP upgrade 250.00, but I can attest that ... 
Anyone heard Linn's new dc motor and step-up?
I hope to hear that in the next week or so. My local dealer is setting up a demo unit, but Linn sent him something that wasn't right for him to complete the task.I am not sure that I will unvest the $$ for it, but always good to know what is avail... 
subwoofer suspended from ceiling?
Not a good idea from a structural vibration point either.I think within time you would be listeing to your roof, rafters and walls rather than the sub. 
Top 5 Rock n Roll Vocalists
Well since we are mixing gender and looking for best musical talent I will pick living not dead:Justin HaywardLinda RonstadtBrian FerryAnnie HaslamJon AndersonFavorites is another storyOoo Ooo one more Bob Dylan! 
Next step up from my Rega P3
At that price range I would take a good listen the P7. From what I have heard at the dealer is that TT is great value when compared to the P9. At about half the price of the P9 the P7 offers 75-80% of the sound quality. I think Rega offers turntab... 
Review: Running Springs Audio Dmitri AC filter
I agree I have had a Jaco and Haley in my system now for a few years and have been very happy. I too had tried a few others but the RSA stood out as an improvement. Can't afford the Dimitri so don't want to know. Lots less stress that way. 
Buzzing when VCR connected to TV
I have tried a cable coax filter, disconnecting the DirecTV, lines coming in, and no change. It is abuzz that actually I can hear a chopping noise that occurs as I rampp up volume on the pre/pro. Also if I turn off the VCR it goes away, but that c... 
Buzzing when VCR connected to TV
The problem is that the buzz is worse when video is connected between VCR and TV via S-Video or Composite.It lessens somewhat when using coax. I am using this only to play some old concert VHS tapes and since it has an analog tuner I don not have ... 
Buzzing when VCR connected to TV
Stringreen, I don't understand how seperating the TV via longer cable would help? The only connection from the VCR to TV is video. How does that introduce an audible buzz?Do you think if I were to run the VCR Video out to my pre-pro then back to t... 
How does processor loop work?
Not sure if your question was answered so here goes:Take front L&R output of pre/pro connect to input labeledPROC, Unity Gain or HT pass thru. Then take 2 channel pre out put to amp. It's that simple and I just discovered this about a year ago... 
Denon "Universal Blue-ray" DVD-A1UDCi, $4,500
McIntosh will have one later this fall. based I am sure on a lot of the Denon peice but I am sure they will add their signature sound to it. I hope to see more. For me I have but one set of 6 channel inputs on my MX135 and it does not process the ...