kotta
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| A Novices Impression of the Sony DVP-S9000ES Enjoyed the RCD-855 as well but its been awhile. I remember I changed out the RCA plugs for better quality ones. Internally soldered very pure copper wire from board to plugs. Also, I believe I either changed out the power cord or added an IEC cha... | |
| speaker wire termination At the amp end, alot has to do what will the amp binding post accept. Most all will accept a banana connector/bare wire. Not all will accept a spade. On nearly every one of my amps/int. amps I've changed out the binding posts. I like Superior Elec... | |
| Speaker cables for NAD C356 and PSB Image B6 I order some Atlas "Equator MK II" spk. cables recently and they are superb. Very pure 6N copper 14ga. Can be order from England for a very reasonable price. I believe it was 5pds. for a Metre. (Bare wire) Shipping was around $10 and arrived in a ... | |
| Best Powercord for a TV? I went and got from a computer store a generic/standard 18 ga. SHIELDED power cord. It seemed to have made a difference from the unshielded version. In my case w/my TV (LG 42LD 520) the picture quality is superb. Don't feel the need to "upgraded" ... | |
| Cambridge Topaz AM10 vs Yamaha AS300 vs Onkyo If you're considering the A9050, it's $399 on Crutchfield. So, I'd get the Yamaha A S500 (it's $399 as well.) It appears to be a step up from the A S300. Different chassis, nearly 3 lbs heavier. More power. Also, it seems that the spk. binding pos... | |
| need cable upgrade advice for Dali Mentors I've owned PR's,VS's and TC's. All very fine cables. Recently commented on a previous post about Atlas Equator 2.0 spk. cables. For 5 pounds a meter bare wire, these are steller spk. cables. Very pure copper (6N) and very well constructed. IMO, th... | |
| Interconnect recommendations, please Recently I purchased some Atlas Equator 2.0 spk. cables from Futureshop.co.uk (also HifiCables.co.uk) and if their IC's are anything like their spk. cables. Oh my goodness. What fantastic spk. cables for a very reasonable cost. Very well construct... | |
| Paradigm 11 v.5 - can you tell me about them? Paradigm makes good loudspeakers. I own some Phantom Floorstanders (I think they're the V4 version) and they match extremely well w/my early 80's Sansui int. amp. It's all about how they sound to you. You could look into the 5 and 7's are well. Fo... | |
| Looking to get started. please help Very good points! Placement, room, electronis and many other factors involved. Buying used is a exc. way to save $, but if I were to buy a used set of floorstanders I'd look for the factory shipping cartons. Blookshelf spks. are easiler to ship an... | |
| Looking to get started. please help If you're looking for a floorstander you might consider the Magapan MMG's. There new and they would ship from the Magapan factory w/a trial period. I believe under $600. They would sound unlike any box spk! Bass output may be an issue depending on... | |
| Looking to get started. please help If you are looking for and Int. amp, there's an Arcam Alpha 8 for sale on Agon for $235. Another fantastic int. amp is an NAD 302, if you can find one. Matched w/the right spks. and other aux. equipment...pure musical pleasure. As far as Spks, the... | |
| RS5s - upper or lower connections? I'd say the upper set of binding posts. (For the tweeter) Whether you will hear a difference, I don't know. I guess it depends on how long you've been an "audiophile." :) | |
| price point to move to separates vs integrated I've owned my share of int. amps along the way (the most in cost around $1500). I will say my bought used $125(slightly modified) Rotel RB-951 amp paired w/a completely stock $65 Adcom Gtp-350 pre/tuner sonically destroys any int. amp costing many... | |
| Help me put a system together for my son The Brio is a very nice 49w int. amp which does have a good phono pre-amp built in, which used would be under $400. But no headphone jack. I personally have not tried but I would take a good look at the Marantz 6004. The NAD 326BEEE comes to mind ... | |
| Integrated amp: jumpers versus cables In my experience it will a difference, one I've always heard for the better. You should find a nice set for under $50. You could also make your own pair. Easy w/a little practice. |