elorian

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Which HT reveiver to replace Nak av-10?
Thanks for all the replies. I'm much more concerned with timbral accuracy and warmth than raw power or a ton of connectivity options. My setup is pretty simple and likely to remain that way- just a DVD as source and a single video monitor.I listen... 
Cars. What does the typical audiophile drive?
1. '97 Chevy Camaro Z28 w/ 6spd manual.2. Some sort of old beater pickup w/ 4 wheel drive (moving to Vermont shortly and will need a winter vehicle :).3. Tough choice- guess I'll have to go with a Calloway Sledgehammer Corvette. Second choice woul... 
Personal speaker evolution
This is a little off-topic, but with all of the *ahem* comments on Bose, I though it might give everyone a chuckle. This week I had a real estate agent over to look at my townhouse in order to put it on the market; she sees my spare pair of Audios... 
Personal speaker evolution
Cool thread idea-Bose 4.2s (~250 new)PARADIGM ESPRIT BIPOLARs (~1250 new)Audiostatic ES100 electrostats (1000 used)REVEL PERFORMA F30s (~3100 new)The 4.2s are now my HT rears with the Esprits as the mains(added a reference CC also; maybe I'll add ... 
Hum a problem with Planar 25/ Grado cartridge?
FWIW, I'm currently running a P25 with a Dynavector 17d2 MkII cart and have had no problems with hum (very low output mc). 
Question for Paradigm Owners, what speaker cable??
I've had good results with both Audioquest Crystal II and Aplha Core Goertz MI2. I'd biwire them if you can- it seems to improve the sound noticably. I am using a pair of Esprit bipolars as the mains in my HT with the reference CC and love the sou... 
Best speaker for medium to low power tube amps??
You might want to consider Revel Performa F30s; I am running them in a 12.5x19.5x8 room with a Jolida SJ502a which puts out ~60Watts/ch (I am using Ei KT90 power tubes; I'm not sure if that increases the power at all, but the amp is rated to deliv... 
Home theater system only plays Pro logic, no digital or DTS
CAUTION- *DON'T* select DTS on the disc unless your receiver can decode DTS. From what I hear that can be a very loud and unpleasant experience (for both you and your speakers! :); evidently it comes through as *extremely* loud noise.Glen makes a ... 
Anybody dealt with HigherFi.com?
He sounds like a pretty good guy to do business with- thanks for all the info! I look forward to hearing your results Mateored :). 
Revel F30, Dyn 1.8/3.0, V.A. Beethoven?
Thanks everyone for all of the input- I think more auditioning is definitely in order; you've all given me some excellent food for thought. 
Revel F30, Dyn 1.8/3.0, V.A. Beethoven?
Thanks for the excellent input Kirk. I do have one further question inspired by your post- could you give me some idea of the tradeoffs (in terms of sonic quality) in x-over choice? I understand from a frequency response perspective that the highe... 
Anybody dealt with HigherFi.com?
I think they actually use the name Moon Audio on the site (at least I am pretty sure I saw it). 
Revel F30, Dyn 1.8/3.0, V.A. Beethoven?
Whoa, just re-read my post and I think I should clarify the 'hassles' that I was talking about- mostly concerns about shipping damage and having a dealer or very experienced AGon'er to aid with any problems/damage during shipping (I have had the u... 
Best Log in name??
I think I'd have to say Cornfedboy- A fellow Coloradan if I am not mistaken (though from Iowa originaly? Of course, Ilive in Massachusetts now... :). Garfish and Tubegroover are also quite creative. 
For You: THE most imprortant element...
Actually, I think your's is the first comment I've received on my A'Gon alias Paulwp :). I thought it doubly appropriate given the forum topic here and the fact that I tend to lurk more than post (though I am *not* the phantom -2, -2 lurker-rater ...