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| Marantz dv 8400 go to 9500 or seperate dac As a previous owner of the 8300, 8400 and 9500 I can confidently advise you to but a DAC. The 9500 was very little if no improvemnent at all over the 8400. The 9500 did have a better video and the SACD was a bit better. The redbook was just not th... | |
| Denon DVD-5900 vs DVD-3910 From my research before I traded the 3910 in on a 5910CI is that the 5900 has a better audio section. And they both are equivalant in video. You can download the specs and manuals at Denon.com and pull up the 5900 in archives. | |
| MC352 owners I have had mine in a cabinet with about 2-3 inches clearance above and 2 inches on each side. I use a infra-red thermometer to check it and it has gotten to 105 degrees. I spoke with Joe at McIntosh (Chucks counterpart) and he said that it should ... | |
| packing a turntable for shipping No experience but I think I would would box all parts in seperate boxes. Then place all of the boxes into a single larger box layered with peanuts. As to the suspension, not seeing the TT, I can only suggest locking it the center of it's travel to... | |
| ESOTERIC X-03 VS. AYRE C5XE As an owner of the C5XE I can only comment that it is worth every penny. I have been spending the last month or so rediscovering my CD collection. It does an excellent job on the SACD and DVD-A formats. I haven;t heard the X-03 but have listened t... | |
| Revel m20/m22 or epos/totem equivalent As an owner of the M22, used for rears at this time, but while I waited for my F32's I used them as froms and was so impressed that I considered cancelling the F32's. I did listen to Totem Mani2 before making my decision and I felt the Totems were... | |
| New 11' x 7' listening room....small speaker? As mentioned not knowing your budget or if a sub can be incorporated. I would try the Revel M22, or Acoustic EnergyAelite 2, or if budget permits the Linn Akurate 212 which is an awsome sounding stand mounted speaker. Actually the Linn could proba... | |
| Ayre models in black At extra cost all Ayre is available in black. I mentioned to one of the reps there in recent visit that they need to put some pictures on their website. As mentioned above leave a message and they'll get back to you, they always have with me. They... | |
| Does Verity Parsifals mate well with solid? The only time I heard the Parsifals was on Krell SS amp and it didn't stop me from falling in love with their sound. The price did, well actually not the price as much as my budget. | |
| wadia making mistake? It makes a statement that they feel SACD is a worthwhile format. They have always done a good job on Redbook I would like to hear what they do with SACD. It aslo leads me to think they have reached a Redbook sound they are satisfied with and aren'... | |
| Phono amp recommendations Just 2 cents here. I owna Linn Linto and just tried the Ayre PH5 for the weekend and well I gotta save the dough but it was much better than the Linn. Stereophile rates the Linn above the Ayre but I disagree. The Ayre sells for 2350 but maybe your... | |
| Wood blocks underneath components?? snake oil? oddly enough I just picked up my Ayre C5XE from Ayre Acoustics in Boulder after a small repair. The gentleman there asked if I had ever tried the myrtle wood blocks and gave me three to try. Why not,Right? I still have my minds jury deliberating, ... | |
| what is an audiophile ? a person who love music to the point of obsession with it's quaility of reproduction.AKA A fool with an expensive hobby | |
| TV and/ or system rack between speakers... I have the same issue but witha smaller screen. I really don't think that is has "screwed up"it has altered it to it's own sound. My speakers, Revel F32's, in this configuration do a very good job of imaging and staging. The sound is off the floor... | |
| 2 DD12's vs. 1 DD18 As an owner of the DD12 I would say go with 2 of the 12's, my room gets by fine with one but my ambition is to eventually sell the DD12 and get 2)DD10's. Every system I have heard with 2 subs sound markedly better and more controlled than with one. |