uncertainsmile

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Surround pre quality
look into the nuforce pre/pro. said to be music first and foremost as a pre WITH the capability of a decent pro. 
2 monitor signals from 1 cable box
i know with my PS3 that both the hdmi and optical(audio) outputs are always active even though hdmi can carry the audio signal. i needed to use hdmi for picture and optical for sound cuz my previous pre/pro did not have hdmi. so, i would expect yo... 
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do you refer to goertz micropurl? i was vey interested in goertz but the amp oscillation thing shyed me away. i also looked at audio art and rs audio for IC's. but for my first foray into boutique cabling i was hoping to stay within 1 companies pr... 
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btw, i am following the "dumped power conditioner thread" which is in line with your thoughts mr. green. very interesting swing of the audio world pendulum i feel. it was suggested in another thread that powercords have the most impact outside of ... 
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thank you sir, for your being so thorough and to everyone else. my "dive in" philosophy is based on my reality, unfortunately. there's a cupula bucks available so i need to spend it or...if the roof leaks its gone, a car tire goes its gone, my dau... 
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blindjim, why do you suggest a twin outlet unit? my entire system has over 8 components to plug in? are you suggesting i plug the belkin into the hydra or ps audio unit?more thanks to everyone! 
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thank you gentlemen, so i gather vibration and AC purification are more fundamnetal to good performance than cabling, at this point in the systems life? i do, supposedly, have dedicated lines. but who knows what the electricians really did. whethe... 
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thanks tvad. looks interseting. their standalone conditioner seemed well reviewed as well. 
The Great Speaker Quest
i just bought a full set of totem dreamcatchers for my ht/2channel system. i couldn't be more pleased with them. i drive them with a jaton operetta which is 140 watts @ 4ohms. i have all the volume i could possibly need. though i should say the ro... 
Cambridge Audio 540d v.2 vs Oppo DV983h
if you have an hdtv get blueray. no question, imho. 
Animated Movies
ghost in the shell. awesome. happy feet, cars, again, ghost in the shell. 
Quad 12L2 or 21L2: Detail vs. Fullness?
congrats on your purchase. i wouldn't necessarily equate lively with bright and i'm not sure the 685's really carry the signature B&W brightness, but i felt the dreamcatchers just had more bounce in their step. the B&W's sounded great, but... 
Quad 12L2 or 21L2: Detail vs. Fullness?
btw, there was a review that said the dreamcacthers wash/flow the music over you. this is absolutley true and a very enjoyable experience. 
Quad 12L2 or 21L2: Detail vs. Fullness?
hi. i just built a system using totem dreamcatchers. so far they are excellent at imaging and the highs are crisp but not harsh. midrange is smooth, tonally accurate, but maybe a hair thin, and i mean a hair. i am powering them with a jaton operet... 
Best Surround Reciever Under $500 used
marantz sr-5003. up to date features. you should be able to find for @ $500 refurbed new.