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Best Redbood CD Player Used/New under $7K
I have owned or auditioned Audio Aero Capitole, Wadia 861se,Accuphase DP-75v and Audiomeca Mephisto 11.x and I have to say that Audiomeca to my ears is the most analog sounding CDP of them all. All are excellent players in your budget.Good luck. 
Help with amp selection
There is a Legacy Powerblock amp in the Classified ads right here on Audiogon that should fit your needs. I owned one of these amps when they first came out. It is a 5 ch amp 250 watts into 8 ohms. It was made by Coda for Legacy.It fits what you d... 
Classe CD/DVD1...Anybody listen yet?
I also own the Classe unit but use it for DVD. The picture quality is outstanding . I have listend to cds thru this unit and agree with the other posters. A truly excellent CD/DVD player 
Wadia think about expensive CD Players ?
You have to Audition before you buy. Everyone has a opinion on whats the best cdp but nobody will be listening to it thru your gear. Others prefer the Capitole mk11 to the Wadia 861,to my ears thru my gear the Wadia is my choice,and yes I audition... 
Von Schweikert VR7 HSE Listeners
I have not listened to the VR7 HSE but own the VR5 HSE. I have owned or auditionedBW N802s,Piega 8 limeteds,Jm labs 946s and others and the VR 5 HSE is the best of them all. Huge soundstage and very natural.The only drawback with VSA is there is a... 
Hours sitting around just listening to music?
As if I didn't spend enough cash for my gear I have to fork up $$$ to send the better half out shopping so I can sit in the sweet spot and enjoy a nag free listening session. Worth every penny. 
where do you cross over your ht setup
Theaterhome, I think what exertfluffer is saying in his thread is what I have been telling you to do. Stop reading those Audio Magazines.Peacefaziod 
Ground loop, cheater plugs, power cords, many ques
Some amps do have a ground lift switch I believe Cinepro amps have them. I have seen other amps with this feature just don't remember the others. 
hum coming from my subwoofer
You have a ground loop caused by your satellite reciever.As Warrenh suggests you can ues a three to two cheater plug on your sub which will lift the ground or buy a ground loop eliminator. A ground loop exists when two or more grounds have a sligh... 
Best HT pre-pro with 2 channel audio bypass
Bryston SP 1.7 is excellent in 2 or 5 channel bypass and great sounding for HT. There are no video connections on this unit according to Bryston they degrade the sound. You will have to feed your video directly to your video source or buy a video ... 
New Velodyne Subs
How about the Velodyne Signature 1812 This thing houses 18 and 12 inch two way bi-amplified drivers. It retails for a cool $15,000. drool 
Bryston SP1.7 Bypass or Digital In ????
Distortion Agreed 100% on Brystons customer service. I e-mailed them early on a Sunday morning and by 8:30 am I had a responce back from James Tanner. Now that is CS support.He also sent me some hidden codes on the SP1.7s remote if your interested... 
Bryston SP1.7 Bypass or Digital In ????
I use the SP1.7 in 2 channel bypass mode. To me the beauty of this it allows use of your sub(s) in bypass mode. The Dac in the SP1.7 is very good compaired to others I have listened to (Arcam AV8, Mac MX132 Anthem AVM 20) to name a few. I use the ... 
Lexicon MC-12
Distortion, The SP1.7 does allow the use of sub(s) in 2 channel bypass mode. I talked with James Tanner from Bryston and he confirmed this.You have to enter a code on the SP1.7 remote control to enable the sub(s)in 2 channel bypass mode. Could any... 
Recommendation for multi-ch pre/pro
Bryston SP 1.7 great pre/pro with 2 channel analog bypass and as long as you are going to keep it that long it comes with a 20 yr. warranty.