tgrisham
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| Video and audio cables... Don't mix? I found flexible plastic corrugated hose for wires at Lowes. It works fine. Black, not pretty. The HDMI is several very small wires, the video single ended should be shielded. Although it is theoretically not ideal, I doubt you will see or hear th... | |
| Best Integrated Amp? Help... Creek 5350SE integrated amp. new for about $1600, used for about $800. Neutral but very life-like. Dynamic. Plenty of power. reliable. great midrange with a variety of speakers. I am currently using them with Dynaudio 70s. They run about 4 Ohms bu... | |
| Denon AVR-2808CI or Onkyo TX-SR805? I currently pass the 2 channel signal from the CD->DAC->Modwright pre-amp and bypass the Onkyo. I use the Onkyo for multi-channel SACD and DVD-A from the Oppo->-HDMI->Onkyo->Bel Canto monoblocks for the main left and right(via a HT ... | |
| Denon AVR-2808CI or Onkyo TX-SR805? And, another thing, the Multi-EQ XT Audyssey really does make a difference for surround sound. | |
| Denon AVR-2808CI or Onkyo TX-SR805? I cannot speak to the HDMI issue since I only have component input on my older HDTV. It runs somewhat hot, but not excessively so in my rack. I have had no popping noise, no need to unplug or reset, no failure of any kind. I was told that this 805... | |
| More evidence that LPS are still alive I also agree with the above statements about tape, but that day won't come again. Digital does keep getting better, esp. SACD and DVD-A. Again, it requires expert mastering and direct to disc with minimal eq. I was listening to Bob James/Dave Sanb... | |
| Denon AVR-2808CI or Onkyo TX-SR805? I can't speak to the Denon, although I have an older model. I absolutely love my 805. All the processing I need, easy to operate menus, lit remote, 3 zones. That said, I am not using the amps. I will try the amps for my surround speakers this week... | |
| More evidence that LPS are still alive Abucktwoeight- Score! I think that as the older audiophiles have passed on, their children have simply dumped their LPs at these stores since all they know is CDs. That's good for us. There will be a point at which there will be no more old great ... | |
| what gives with PSAudio & Cullen headquarters? It was explained to me that Cullen was a designer and subcontractor for Paul in the development of several pieces, including the DAC III. Paul gave him the rights to do mods for the units and still have them under the original warranty. Paul subse... | |
| Wise audio aphorisms Your ears are the only ones that matter. | |
| Removal of plug/wall outlet - hard connection ? I don't think it is wise. My Njoe Tjoeb 4000 CDP had a cheap little 2 wire cord. I replaced it with a better cable (and will upgrade it again soon) which is hard wired to the power block inside the unit, and then goes to a nice plug and nice outle... | |
| NAD C372 & Gallo Ref 3.1 Katee, you inherited quite a setup! The NAD is a fine amp. Driving speakers is not whether or not they will or will not, but more about the room and how loud you like it. The question really: I have a small/medium/large room and like to listen to ... | |
| Universal players as a transport I do agree the Oppos are very light. I like the smaller space it takes. I weigh mine down and use vibration control underneath. The small height works to my advantage. That said, the Denons as transports are excellent and durable. With a great DAC... | |
| Universal players as a transport Oppo. You will have to spend much, much more to better it as a transport. Even pairing it with a jitter reduction device will be cheaper, and in the long run, allow you to change transport as technology changes. | |
| Monitors + sub or Floor standers? John Marks in a recent Stereophile "5th Element" wrote about the inherent difficulty in designing a floorstanding speaker because of the resonant frequency of floorstanders at typical height. True or not, its an interesting analysis and may explai... |