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| Preamp with XLR input under 1k? Someone just listed a BAT 5i. They are asking $1500 for it but it looks like the seller may negotiate on price. You would probably have to spend a little more than your budget allows, but I say its worth it. The preamp is the most important compon... | |
| Will I hear differences between 8TC and 12TC? I like Audioquest better, as well. Why not also consider a good used pair of CV-6 or CV-8? They have a better grade of copper and DBS than the 33. I still say, though, that you already have pretty good cables and the money may be better spent else... | |
| Sad but true – budget HT 10 years in making If you are going to use B&W, you may want to pick a different amp. Your Yamaha will work but it may have trouble driving the speakers to their full potential. If you go in under powered, your system will never sound right. | |
| Your top 3 worst purchases ever Kurt_tank,"1. Sony DVP-S9000ES SACE/CD player. A fair 2 channel SACD player and a mediocre, at best, CD player. (Thankfully bought used - still own it for the few SACDs that I own, but it was not good enough to get me hooked on SACD as a format.) ... | |
| Cables more hype than value? "Wenn I had discussions about this with Nordost they Always became quite irritated."I believe you. | |
| looking for a place to buy blu-ray dvds "Best buy typically matches prices from Amazon online, if I'm not mistaken, right in the stores. Occasionally, I see some deals at Walmart, but then yes, also Amazon."You have to watch Walmart. There's nothing worse than finding out you bought a c... | |
| looking for a place to buy blu-ray dvds Amazon is the best place to buy movies and music. Usually the most choices and the lowest prices. One thing that very few people seem to be aware of is their A-Z guarantee. You'll see in the feedback that many buyers have issues not with Amazon, b... | |
| Shunyata python helix alpha vs MIT oracle z3 Bo1972,You recommend PAD power cords but not the IC's and speaker cables. I tried PAD IC's and speaker cables and thought Audioquest was much better. AQ power cords are not too good (just my opinion). So is that the same for you? PAD for power cor... | |
| Thorens TD 160 HUM I think your hum may be cable related. | |
| Prima Luna or sonic frontiers or audible illusions I have to agree. SF preamps are excellent, even the entry level ones. Given your 3 choices I would definately pick SF. | |
| Your top 3 worst purchases ever B&W 802 Matrix S3, Naim Nait (current version), PS Audio PCA-2 | |
| Audio out of sync with video Your media player should have the ability to sync audio and video timing. If not, try VLC. | |
| Cerious Technologies? I always wanted to try those cables myself. Robert is a very talented designer. I was one of his first Unity dealers back when he was just starting out. He really knows what he's doing. | |
| Rhea vs Pass XP-15 "09-23-13: PeterayerYes, thank you. I'm more interested in learning how Mechans would describe their different sound. Sorry for being less than clear."You were very clear. I was just kidding around. I didn't think anyone would my comment seriously... | |
| Cables more hype than value? Bo1972,I also have a question about the Onkyo receiver you mentioned. When you talk about 3D I always thought you were talking about 2 channel. The Onkyo is a HT receiver. Are you using all the channels or just the front 2? (For music, not movies) |