brainwater

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Center Channel Needed?
The center is important , for music but especially movies. I would suggest thet it is critical to use another 10 t or at least a cc5. if you cannot afford a cc5 then dont do it. The cc5 is a great center channel speaker and mates well with the 10.... 
Best subwoofer for 2 channel Hi End system
I met Roy of Green mountain at the show and he is a hands on kind of guy. I have always had much respect for his work but after meeting him , the respect carries to the man as well. 
Review: Denon APl 3910 CD Player
Kerry , I was commenting on any player I had owned and thoroughly tested in my systems. . I should have been more clear . My apologies and good point. Here goes : Bat vkd 5 se , Classe cdp 1 , Marantz sa 1 , Cal 2500 , Meridian g 98 . Thanks for h... 
Best subwoofer for 2 channel Hi End system
Aerial sw 12 hands down 
Tube Amp Rec Sought.
I second the Bat above and offer the CJ 17 ls 2 . 
Preamp or Amp?
The right preamp CAN make an astonishing improvement . To comment on a reference to Totem speakers above , i have found every model the company makes to be smooth and grain free . There is not a dud in the entire line . 
How do Adcom power amps sound?
Adcom amps get a bad rap . Some are in fact as the Kid correctly pointed out bright and edgy . Especially the 555 and 555 11 series . They do make good amps for passive sub enclosures . They are also bridgeable to 600 watts mono as well . Adcom ma... 
Efficency- Low vs. Hi?
Isnt it great to have Duke posting and helping on this site! I always look forward to his responses! 
Help my speakers are farting,,,,
Women dont fart , they poot........ but remember guys , two poots equal a fart ... so if you hear two...scatter!! RF 
Sonic Frontiers to Conrad Johnson .
Athens , i really thought you were in fact kidding. Sorry. Its hard to tell in writing sometimes. Didnt mean to offend. I do agree with newbee in that the CJ gear i have had in my system was not warn and colored by any means . Those days have come... 
Best of Audiogon Members
Dont be so modest Jaytoy. You too have been a signifigant contributor to the site and your comments are always welcome! I met Albert as well as Mike at CEs and both were as you described , humble . 
Sonic Frontiers to Conrad Johnson .
Athens , youre kidding......... right? 
Eagles on DVD-A
Being a redheadded stepchild I have difficulty expressing my overt enthusiasm for DVD A on this site. Analog , redbook , xrcd , hdcd ect and of course the sacd format all get treated with kid gloves while the mere mention of multichannel DVD A get... 
Sonic Frontiers to Conrad Johnson .
Get a CJ Ls 17 2 and forgetaboutit. 
Bipolar surround speaker palcement
Bipolar speakers are ususlly placed on the walls behind the listener at least a foot over the head of the listener at his seating position . Also experiment with width but a good starting point is mirrored to mains. Keep out of corners. Side place...