jonathanb3478

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DVDaudio
Damn, my speaker diagram didn't work :( 
DVDaudio
Check my Multichannel Music system for component details, but I have 6 identical speakers (one is a rear surround, but is not currently used by any of my software). All are stand mounted at the same height and equidistant from the listening positi... 
How much to spend on a cd changer as a transport
I WILL NEVER for go the convenience of a changer and for that reason bought a Sony SCD-C555ES. I can attest that it is a very well built machine and if you can find one, I would highly recommend one.There are, as of this writing, 3 want adds for t... 
Outlaw ICBM hurt my 2-channel?
Based on my experience with mine, I would say that the real, but extremely minor, degradation of detail and added noise is completely worth the absolute transformation of your system's low end capability.Reworded: You would be trading an amount of... 
Personal speaker evolution
Update to above post.The CDM 1NTs did not work out for me. I have replaced my mixed 6 channel setup of 2 CDM 2SEs and 4 CDM 1NTs with 6 Dynaudio Audience 42s on 6 matching Lovan stands. 
Speaker advice: $1200 budget
I would recommend a pair of Hales Concept 2 speakers, in your case. They are exellent fullrange floorstander 2-ways in a large, heavy, sealed cabinet. I've seen them on Agon for just over 1k several times. The driver compliment is a metal dome twe... 
Anyone ever heard of 'The Wave tube amps?
Please post your thoughts on them, once you have them to listen.Thanks. 
Recommendation for REALLY inexpensive receiver
You could get a new Onkyo SR600 for $500 even. It has DTS ES Discrete, and Dolby Digital EX (not THX) with 80 watts by 6. My close friend bought one a few months back, and it sounds pretty good. Never heard the Outlaw though, but the Outlaw does n... 
Thoughts on Amplification - Requesting feedback
Dennis,Yes, attack and controll would be other, accurate descriptions of the characteristic I heard. 
Thoughts on Amplification - Requesting feedback
To reiterate what I heard, the effect was not limited to low-frequency impact. It was the definition of all notes through out the frequency range. If the had a sudden onset the Parasound would relay that in its entirety, and the Audio Research wou... 
How much does your system retail for?
5.5k soon to be 7.5k for multichannel MUSIC. Not even a TV. 
What's your profession? Age?
Age: 25Profession: Phone Computer Tech Support for a technology services outsourcing company.System retail: 5.5k soon to be 7.5k 
Survey-What is your most used source?
SACD at this time. 
Personal amp evolution
Parasound HCA-600Purchased new in '95 for $400.Haven't bothered to upgrade since. 
Personal speaker evolution
Pioneer 3-ways w/12s - $200 - new - 1990 (I was 12)Polk S6 - $300 - new - 1992Paradigm Titan - $165 - new - 1994B&W CDM 2SE - $550 - new - 2001 (moved to rears)B&W CDM 1NT - $1050 - new - 2003