ethos123
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| All in one Pre/Power/Streaming/DAC or Streaming Preamp/DAC combo ~$2k-4k recommendations @joshelston No connection between the harmony remote and the chromecast audio. It was just an example of another inexpensive device to improve functionality of a system. The chromecast would have to be controlled via your phone or tablet or whatev... | |
| All in one Pre/Power/Streaming/DAC or Streaming Preamp/DAC combo ~$2k-4k recommendations It’s a total aside to the question you asked, but take a look at getting a Harmony remote to alleviate the 3 remote problem and simplify using your setup for the non-audiophiles in the house. Even the mid-level models can do a great job of making ... | |
| Home theater setup recommendations? As several have already mentioned, without a budget and more info about the room, I can’t give you recommendations on specific equipment but I do have experience introducing a non-audiophile (my wife) to the benefits of a decent home theatre setup... | |
| What is the best system one can make under $5000 How do you plan to use the system? If it’s for a combo music & TV/movie system then I’d lean towards big floorstanders that can deliver deep bass. If it’s for music only and your musical tastes don’t mind lacking a bit of bass and lower volume... | |
| Best place for a Sub in my mini Theater P.S. multiple subs will sound better than a single sub because it helps to lessen the effects of the room at any particular spot. If you have the option, I’d suggest having 2...or more :). | |
| Best place for a Sub in my mini Theater The “best” place will depend on a lot of factors. The subwoofer, the rest of your equipment it’s playing with, and the rest of the room and what is in it (furniture, acoustic treatments, reflective surfaces vs absorptive ones, etc) all play a role... | |
| Any Benefit to Bi-Amping Bookshelf Speakers? It’s not the only, but it’s the first time my number of available amp channels didn’t match up with my number of speakers. Plus it’s the setup we actually use most and the one with the most reason to make concessions for style, practicality, &... | |
| Any Benefit to Bi-Amping Bookshelf Speakers? I appreciate all your thoughts and info on the B&W 700 series, integrated amps, and the 8012. Sadly, while I’ll inevitably wander down that “plan B” upgrade path eventually, I have a dedicated HT system in the basement and a 2-channel system i... | |
| Any Benefit to Bi-Amping Bookshelf Speakers? Thanks guys. I appreciate the info. Still a newbie and haven’t gone far enough down the rabbit hole to know the details about bi-amping other than that my speakers and receiver are capable of it. Guess I’ll have to go with plan B... speaker upgrad... | |
| Integrated for Aria 906 I have a Creek Evo100 with the Ruby DAC module that’s extremely wife-friendly and space saving. Plus it sounds great with the speakers I’ve paired it with so far...though I admittedly haven’t had the Focals you’re using. One weird downside is that... | |
| Looking to power my Rega R9's My bad, the user manual for your receiver is shared by the RX-V773 and I mistakenly looked at the diagram for that model instead and thought yours had pre-out RCA connections. Unfortunately, the "Audio Out" RCA connections on your model are for co... | |
| Looking to power my Rega R9's The more I've looked into it, the more I realize only a few integrated amps have BOTH the home theatre bypass AND the trigger input features I mentioned (Marantz does in your price range but only a handful of others)...worst case scenario without ... | |
| Looking to power my Rega R9's You don’t need to get something nearly as expensive as a Rega Osiris to better the sound quality you have now. A solid integrated amp with a home theatre bypass option will serve you well. For $1500 new there are several good ones you could try an... | |
| Just confused about where to start I've never heard the LS50W described as sounding that way. I wonder if there was a problem with that speaker, a poor quality source, etc., but there are plenty of other great options out there and it sounds like you have some you're excited about.... | |
| Just confused about where to start You've discussed New vs Used, but there's a middle-ground option...Refurbished. That gets you a significant discount and still usually includes a decent return policy if you aren't happy with the results. At accessories4less.com they have refurbis... |