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| Krell Showcase 7 Pre Pro Configure Problems First thing to check is to make sure you are using one of the "OSD" video outputs. If you are using composite video (single RCA) or S-Video, make sure they are plugged into the top outputs with "OSD" printed next to them. If you are using the 3... | |
| Pre amps cost vs. value ... what I discovered last month. I don't know if you're looking, but the other side of the fence would be something like the newer Krell Illusion preamps. There is a used Krell Illusion with separate power supply up for sale at $7500 (which matches the BAT costs). Fully discret... | |
| Pre amps cost vs. value ... what I discovered last month. Just to add some observations. The Crane Song Avocent may be an older device, but I cannot see that it uses op amps of any type (unless they are to be used as assists in power supply or other circuits. As far as I can tell from images, the Avoce... | |
| Where do I go from here? I would agree that the Parasound integrated would not be as good as the Hegel. The Parasound Integrated is nice and it's at a great cost point if you need an integrated with all those extra features (i.e. subwoofer crossover, phono preamp input, ... | |
| Where do I go from here? well, the idea is to use dedicated sources (such as a DAC or a turntable) connected directly to the preamp or integrated. In this situation, the Marantz processor would be "just another source". You would use the Marantz as the master preamp whe... | |
| Where do I go from here? the idea of merging an integrated or a preamp into a HT system is called a "hybrid system". You would just take the left/right outputs of the Marantz processor and feed them into an input on the preamp or integrated. It would essentially be a "p... | |
| Where do I go from here? sounds like the ML Motion series may be geared to be more of a "front row" perspective I suspect that this could be caused by the ribbon tweeters of the Motion. I feel that ribbon tweeters can be bright/forward sounding. The same character occurs... | |
| Where do I go from here? Another thing you could do if you feel the Marantz is a bit slow or laid back is do a fuse upgrade. A Hi-Fi Tuning Supreme fuse will give more attack and detail to the sound, as well as improving overall solidness of the sound itself. You will h... | |
| Solid core power cords under 300$ - List of manufacturers ? Nordost likes to use 16awg conductors. Whether or not they are solid-core, I'm not sure.I like to take an Audioquest NRG-4 power cable and chop the ends to re-terminate using Furutech FI-28 rhodium plugs for IEC and Male. The stock Audioquest po... | |
| Where do I go from here? I agree with soix on the pre/pro "premp section" argument. I also agree with many others that small tweaks in your system will help (such as placement, etc.) I also see that you've covered the idea that front 3 speakers need to match as closely ... | |
| Bass trapping - corners or walls? I don't know enough about your 12" sheet metal tubes (which I assume are your DIY version of ASC). I have no experience with ASC traps, so I can't comment.I don't have any experience with Dennis Foley's product. It might be good. It could be an... | |
| Bass trapping - corners or walls? @handymann - alternatively, you can make your own tuned membrane bass traps. Requires some woodworking (sealed box) and neoprene rubber sheets and some acoust-a-stuff. I can help advise on design of this if you want. I have made two sets of tun... | |
| Bass trapping - corners or walls? Your room will have bass nodes at different frequencies and spots. Some of these "room nodes" will be loaded on the left/right side walls. Some will be loaded on the front/back walls. Others can also be loaded on the floor/ceiling points. Howe... | |
| Furutech GTX NCF receptical break in, how long Paul, I have experienced that harsh broken glass sound as well at times where I thought it was burned in. It is also like some evenings it sounds okay but the next day it will be really bad and un-listenable. | |
| Home theater design help The room doesn't have to be a "perfect" rectangle, so having 36 feet instead of 33 feet is not going to make much of a difference. I think I remember reading at some point that the "double-rectangle" is not the best solution. It seems to me that... |