jameswei
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| Best Integrated amp for my ProAc ProAcs go well with tube amps. Cary has some good ones.If you insist on solid state, a more tubey sounding solid state amp like the Pass Aleph 3 would work, but that is a basic amp, not integrated. | |
| MARK LEVINSON No. 40 PRO/PRE Yes db's idea is a great one.I have my L-R fronts driven by my higher fidelity audio system (Pass pre and amps) while my Oppo feeds a Classe pre/pro that provides the high level signal to the amps for my center + surrounds + rears.The Classe pre/p... | |
| MARK LEVINSON No. 40 PRO/PRE The ML 40 is an impressive machine. If you get one, be sure it has the HDMI module; the original design did not have HDMI capability.I like the built in video screen.The Classe SSP 800 costs less and also has a video screen. Plus it was designed w... | |
| Silver cables I could hear the difference when I tried silver cables. Clearer and sharper. I disturbed me to know that the type of metal made a difference.I subsequently upgraded to silver throughout, and I am very happy with my sound.My interconnects are Audio... | |
| Best modern speaker to match old Mark Levinson Audition the Thiel CS 3.7. | |
| Classe' ssp-800 Weak sub output? Make sure the volume for the subwoofer is turned up.On your "home" screen, select "controls."On the "controls" screen, select "system trims."On the "system trims" screen, select "level trims."Here, you can choose the subwoofer and adjust its level... | |
| Connection help Presumably, your HT receiver has high level outputs (RCA?) for the two front channels. These can be connected to your analog preamp inputs, perhaps "source #4 or whatever."When you want to listen to your 2 channel sources, just select them and pla... | |
| Pulling the trigger on pricey equipment If you do it, just make sure you are safe.I paid over $1000 cash for a pair of speakers once. We met in a Barnes and Noble store in a mall, but the speakers were in his car trunk outside. And it was dark. But he was a real gentleman and it worked ... | |
| Recommend a used vintage receiver for under $100? Check for NAD or Rotel gear. | |
| VPI Classic 1 Cueing Problem Calling VPI is a good idea.Personally, I would avoid making any changes to the tonearm, like raising it by adjusting the Allen screw.Also, instead of attaching a furniture pad to the tonearm (thereby changing its mass and resonance characteristic)... | |
| What brand is most recognized by non-audiophiles? Oddly, SOTA turntables have gained recognition among younger hipsters who come to vinyl through dance parties. Also, SOTAs have appeared in popular media, like the House MD television series and mentioned in the Sopranos. | |
| What brand is most recognized by non-audiophiles? I agree with McIntosh.Perhaps Mark Levinson is also recognized, since it has been offered as a premium sound package in Lexus cars for several years now.Yes, Bose has wider recognition than these, but I don't think the high end community considers... | |
| Wireless Speakers? I've read favorable opinions of the Dynaudio Xeo series. For a den, probably the Xeo 3 would be more appropriate.While I haven't heard the Xeo's, I do own other Dynaudio standmount speakers and they sound balanced and accurate.Here's a link:http:/... | |
| Classe power amps tech data and depreciation. Classe does not support servicing of its older gear, in particular the products manufactured before the 2001 B&W acquisition. I had to throw away a tuner and a stereo power amp due to poor service support. You can buy older gear for cheap, but... | |
| Would you upgrade to 3D for Blurays like Pac Rim? Been thinking about it.3D certainly enhances the viewing experience. I can see the benefit to Gravity, Pacific Rim, and even Avatar. But the degree of enhancement is not enough to make 3D a "must have" at least for me. I would still enjoy such mov... |