zd542

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what speaker new or used for 5k?
If I'm not mistaken, didn't you buy new speakers not too long ago? If so, what happened to them? 
Suggested Phono Preamp
You can't go wrong with the P75. With that in place, a future upgrade can be something like a dv20 low output version. I have all of this stuff too. I'm not getting the info from a magazine like so many others. 
My stereo isn't doing it for me. Need advice
I'm not an electrician, but I thought you had to have 2 legs in order for your AC to work properly. I had one leg go out in my house a few months ago and nothing worked. It was a nightmare. Maybe we're not talking about the same thing? 
Tubes in a Cary V-12R
You can use the 6 pin tubes. Pins 1 and 6 are not used for anything, so it doesn't matter. 
Parasound Halo A52 keeps shutting off / protection
How many channels are you using for the speakers, 2 or 4? 
My stereo isn't doing it for me. Need advice
"05-20-15: ColiI guessing he's using 2 legs of the electricity which will destroy the sound, make sure only 1 leg is used."I assume that's a joke."05-20-15: RlwainwrightIt would seem that even a cursory reading of the responses indicates that you ... 
what speaker new or used for 5k?
"05-20-15: JugheadWhat companies do in home trial for class d amps? I'm fine with trying it as long as I can return it if it doesn't meet my standards."The Cable Company has class d amps that they lend out for demo. 
what speaker new or used for 5k?
Vandesteen Model 2 or 3. They'll work great with what you have now, and will sound amazing as you upgrade your components to one's that will really bring out what the speaker are capable of. 
Convert Sony blu-ray player Coaxial to RCA
I would get something else. The absence of analog outputs suggests that Sony was too cheap to put a dac in the unit. Theres plenty of other options. 
My stereo isn't doing it for me. Need advice
"Bottom line is that, with the exception of your CD player, your choice of HiFi gear should get you a long way toward satisfying sound."Why wouldn't you factor in the CD player? It doesn't make sense to leave it out. 
Why does my tube amp
"More comfortable than in Mercedes Benz E350, but I doubt that I can outrun E350 with Subaru XV."If its snowing, you can. Quite easily. 
My stereo isn't doing it for me. Need advice
Unlike most of the other posters, I do not know what your problem is. But I do know how to fix it. 
My stereo isn't doing it for me. Need advice
Take music that you like to listen to and go out and demo equipment until you find something that will make you happy. In the mean time, don't spend another dime on your system. 
JL Audio F110 Loud pop when pc unplugged ?
How do you have them connected? An IC to each one, or an IC to just 1 and make the other a slave? Also, balanced or se.? You can also try lowering the volume on the subs all the way and then unplug them. 
Best older universal for CD playback??
"05-18-15: ColekatSony DV 9000 ES is outstanding, and it plays SACD 2 channel."That's the same one I recommended in an earlier thread. I haven't seen one come up for sale in a while, but they were going for about $400. One of the reasons that play...