mrjstark

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The most important link in the chain...
Hi T bone.Well it is somewhat low, but it reflects my own view on cables and tweaks in general. To give you more accurate numbers I did looked at my system a little closer. Percentage is just a guide line......I am not sure if I fit in my own rule... 
choice of pre amp
2nd for........................S*U*P*R*A*T*E*K........................... 
Advice on first HT equipment and setup.
You really think it is over.......I don't know.I wouldn't be so quick and buried HD DVD (just not yet). I have seen it, time and time again. If there is money to be made.....both formats will coexist. Eventually, one will win over. Untill new format. 
YOUR Favorite Bookshelf/Monitor below $500
Quads.....among others. 
The most important link in the chain...
" It just goes to show that there's more than one way to skin a cat."I like that expression.........John.However.....My cat is death.But you are right John, there are more ways of killing a dog than choking him with pudding.(i like this one too)It... 
Just took delivery of the Red Wine Audio 30.2 and-
Involving & poised. Full of subtlety and refinement with stark background and absolute musicality and forgiving nature which is astonishing at this price point. 5* in my bookJust my 2c. 
Tube CDP/DAC sound: too "refined"?
You can not concentrate and enjoy MUSIC if you are obsessed with perfectionism or .......have OCD. Choose your priority (or side). Just like in The Star Wars.............there is no coming back from the DARK SIDE. 
The most important link in the chain...
*All components are important.*Start with an idea of your perfect system, your goals/reservations and budget.*Do some homework, talk to people that have the "know how"and "been there, done that". Read a book about this hobby and at least few artic... 
Need budget CHEAP speaker cables
Radio Shack (Pro)........seriously. 
audiophiles get mention in today's WSJournal
Looks like *BOSE* "stocks" will be going up again. 
Tube CDP/DAC sound: too "refined"?
Midrange.......is everything. Getting it right isn't all that easy. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- "It's fun and beautiful to listen at initially but on the long run it becomes... boring. It's like too much ... 
Advice on first HT equipment and setup.
These should match your L&R Chorus CC700 S Center-Channel Speaker, $450 Chorus 706 S Bookshelf Speaker, $495/pair Chorus SW700 S Subwoofer, $695 This receiver has a room correction and it is one of the best bang for the buck.....together with ... 
Advice on first HT equipment and setup.
Freddy, can you list your stereo commponents....it could help........& speakers. It is possible to integrate HT into your present system. Your budget is more then enough to get you into HT in style and try to match your stereo. 
Clement Perry's new reference speaker
I do not work for Stereotimes in any capacityI do know that.......Wasn't directed towards you."I love music and I enjoy listening to it through the best equipment I can"So do I....."You might want to review your own integrity before you post any c... 
Just took delivery of the Red Wine Audio 30.2 and-
In my humble opinion RWA 30.2 sounded (very short audition during CES)very, very good (regardless of price). It was music to my ears.However my lock of exp. with RWA 30.2 should not be looked at as valuable voice.