tombowlus
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| Multi-Channel Interconnects SACD Wow! Those Verastarr cables are rather expensive! I'd say at more than two and a half times the price of my DVD/SACD Player (Sony DVP-NS999ES), I may have to pass (though certainly, I'd be interested in a used set, if they should come up).Thanks, ... | |
| Multi-Channel Interconnects SACD I see that the Harmonic Technology Harmony Rainbow multi-channel cable is designed for both audio and video. Any thoughts on what sonic trade-offs you might expect out of a cable that is also designed to handle video?Thanks, Tom. | |
| Which 7 channel amp for growing system? I'd get a Theta Digital Dreadnaught II, which you can configure as you like. Three 225w modules and two 100w x2 modules would seem like and ideal setup.Tom. | |
| Speakers for Creek 5230SE Int. Amp. I was about ready to pick up a 5230SE, but came across a great deal on a used Arcam FMJ A22 integrated, so after picking up matching electronics (Arcam FMJ CD23T CD player and FMJ T21 tuner), I added a pair of ProAc Tablette Reference 8 Signatures... | |
| Bookshelf Speaker for Home Theater ProAc Tablette Reference 8 Signatures would be my first recommendation. Totem Model 1, Thiel SCS3, and Induction Dynamics S2 are also quite good.Tom. | |
| Multi-Channel Interconnects SACD Thanks for the replies. Your responses bring up two questions. First, if the wires were otherwise of simliar quality, are there any sonic advantages or disadvantages to running a 6-channel "snake" versus six individual cables (or 3 pairs)? Second,... | |
| Best affordable amp for Thiel CS3.6 No, I was rather disappointed that I was not able to compare the Enterprises to an FPB series Krell. I have heard that if you want incredibly strong bass, then nothing pushes Thiel speakers like Krell amps. However, I was more concerned about accu... | |
| Are Sub-woofers really for music? I had originally intended to avoid the use of a subwoofer, and I went with full range speakers (Thiel CS3.6). However, it turns out that my listening room has some rather extreme dropouts in the low frequencies (it's a very cut up and open room). ... | |
| Creek 5350SE vs Music Hall Mambo- Anyone Compared? Aaron:I had been considering both the 5350SE and the Mambo, but before I made a decision, I came across a great deal on a used Arcam FMJ A22. While I did not get a chance to hear the Mambo, the Arcam sounded much more detailed and transparent than... | |
| Subwoofers with your two channel system? My DD-12 cost me $2,100. | |
| Subwoofers with your two channel system? I recently picked up a Velodyne DD-12 (part of the Digital Drive series), and it has been the most significant upgrade that I have done. My gear is more than capable of reproducing clean, accurate deep bass - Thiel CS3.6's, with Theta Enterprise m... | |
| Best Floorstanding Speaker under $1000 USD If you were shopping new, I would recommend NHT, Paradigm, or PSB. In the used market, I would try to find Thiel, ProAc or Totem. The Meadowlark's are also worth a listen, but in the same price range, I prefer the other three.Tom. | |
| Matching Speakers to an Arcam A75 Plus Well, it's not 100% apples to apples, but I recently picked up an Arcam FMJ A22 which I am using with a pair of ProAc Tablette Reference 8 Signatures, and I find the Arcam/ProAc matchup to work very well.Tom. | |
| Why all these JC-1's for sale? Well, I for one considered the JC-1's, but after listening to the Theta Enterprise monoblocks, and then seeing some deals on used Enterprises in the same price range, the decision to go with the Theta's was easy (for me).Still, one does suspect th... | |
| Cambridge Audio Azure vs. NAD c320bee, c740 Thanks for the information. I ended up picking up a used Arcam FMJ A22 for myself (got it for a song), but I am recommending the 640C for my father, who is looking to upgrade from his old Pioneer receiver.Tom. |