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philkoan

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ASSEMBLED IN CHINA
Don’t turn this thread into a protest China place. If you don’t like China, or even hate them, don’t buy products that are made or assembled in China, and enjoy your life. 
New Power Amp from... Monoprice
No XLR inputs. 
how do you select a center channel to match when the company only makes monitor speakers?
You can set up a 6.1 system that is not much different than a 7.1 system by adding four more Harbeth speakers, or use 7 different brand name of speakers for HT.  
I have seen some Interesting comments about Mcintosh lately
The reputation of McIntosh and B&W has extended to many Asian countries such as China, India and Vietnam. There are plenty of buyers who are willing to pay any price to own a McIntosh B&W system. In the future, US buyers will see even more... 
I have seen some Interesting comments about Mcintosh lately
"Having no authorized dealer within arms reach I bought a new MC402 over the phone from an authorized McIntosh dealer. Maybe 5 years ago.Paid for it with a debt card and $125 to have it shipped..I sent in the warranty card info and Mac sent the ca... 
The one piece of gear you will never sell
Mac MX160, Mac MC452, Focal 1038 Be, 1008 Be, CC 1008 Be, SR 1000 Be, IC  
Better 2-channel music
Emotiva Stealth DC-1 is the solution. I connectOppo 103 -------> Emo XPA1--> Focal 1038Be Marantz SR7007 --> Emo DC-1 --> Computer -------> Emo XPA1--> 1038BeThe sound is clean and detail.Next step is to replace the SR7007 by the... 
Better 2-channel music
Zd542, my friend suggested Wyred 4 Sound DAC-2 for digital music sources. Your advice? 
Better 2-channel music
Zd542, Regardless what surround processor I'll upgrade in the future, is the Emotiva XSP-1 worth to try as a 2 channel preamp? I have til 7/15 to get the last chance of 20% off, or $800. 
Better 2-channel music
I've just realized that besides a good CD player and a good DAC, a very good 2 channel preamp is the key and the heart of the system. 
Better 2-channel music
The Cambridge 851C doesn't have balanced or unbalanced inputs to accept 2 front channels from the Marantz Av8802. We can't do HT bypass. 
Better 2-channel music
Elevick, Oppo 103 is good for movies, and I won't be thinking of the 105. This week, the local store will set up several CD players including Cambridge, Naim, Mac...for me to compare. I don't think I'll go that far. The Cambridge 851C fits my need... 
Better 2-channel music
It was a great review. I think I'll try it. Thank you Twoleftears. 
Better 2-channel music
Runnin, I didn't have a chance to A/B between 103 and 105, but I believe the 105 is far superior to 103 especially the analog stereo. I bought the 103 right after a "test drive" at a local audio HT store, and that was a mistake! I hope that keepin... 
Better 2-channel music
Elevick, so you said it's unnecessary to upgrade from SR7007 using only 7 channel outputs to AV8801, unless I move to AV8802 for Dolby Atmos. It was my mistake to choose 103 instead of 105, but the Cambridge 851C should be as good as or even bette...