jmcgrogan2
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| do you have a sperate audio and HT system? I'm integrated just like yours. My stereo preamp has a SSP loop which I have my Denon receiver running through. I'm fine with it for the last year or so. Much better than when I tried to go music through a high end SSP (Proceed). The only limitati... | |
| VPI Uprgade?? I would think the most cost effective upgrade path would be to trade it into a dealer for a VPI Aries Scout. You may want to e-mail VPI with this question.John | |
| After Market Power Cables - Gold or Snake Oil? Checkmate110, I don't understand how they work, but they do. You do bring up a valid point about plugging it into an everyday wall socket though. I have two 20A dedicated lines run for my A/V room, using PS Audio Power Ports as receptacles. I foun... | |
| Any comments = Gateway 42-Inch Plasma TV under 3K It's the same as the Sampro that sells at Costco for about the same price. It's not a HDTV monitor. The Sony is better, but at a higher cost. The Sony PFM-42B2 is 1024 X 1024 pixels, but cost a couple grand more. I'm reluctant to go plasma for rel... | |
| Vienna Speakers: Compared to other Hi-end spks? I do own a pair of Beethovens. I agree with Joe that they do require some effort to set up properly, I think because of the rear port. You will need to place them well out into the room. The ones I've listened to at Tweeter rarely do them justice,... | |
| OK, best speakers for 2500 USED...... I'll second the Vienna Acoustic Beethovens. I also like the Silverline Sonatina II's in this price range. I bought the Beethoven's, but the Sonatina's were very, very close second. | |
| used high-end DAC or affordable newer model? It depends. I'm sure you will have some argue both sides. The newer ones have the latest digital section, while the older ones have the better analog section. I personally prefer a older EAD, Sonic Frontiers, or Classe DAC to the newer MSB link II... | |
| Classe vs. Meridian I will side with the Classe here, though I do believe it to be a lateral move for you. A Classe CDP.3 will be different from your Meridian 506(18), not necessarily better. I have a Classe CDP-1 which I think is still Classe's best non-SACD effort.... | |
| To biwire or not to biwire...? If I were to biwire again, I would use cables made by the same manufacturer and similar in construction. I could see using a heavier gauge on the bass, but I think the construction should be the same. BTW, I'm back to single wire now. IMHO, your b... | |
| Class A solid state power amp The Pass amps are very good, if you want something a little older (less expensive), you could check out some Threshold's. You can get a very good price on some vintage Threshold amps. I like the sound of some of the older Threshold amps better tha... | |
| 4 Velodyne HGS-15's or 2 Velodyne HGS-18's? Good way to rid the house of rodents and cockroaches. I have a Mirage with (2) 12 inch drivers that shakes my house, but hey, I get more if I could. Overkill is the way to go. I'd get the 2 HGS-18's. Is 4 HGS-18's an option? | |
| Great Small Speakers w/ high WAF? Phil, take a listen to the Vienna Acoustic Haydn's. I'm sure she won't complain about the Rosewood finish. | |
| Great bargain - but outta my reach I almost bit last weekend on a pair of BAT VK-120 monoblocks (wired at the factory). List was $10000, they went for less than $3100. Good condition, good feedback. If I hadn't just dropped a couple grand upgrading my power (dedicated lines, power ... | |
| Vienna Acoustics and cable Tim, if you try the silver make sure you can get your money back. Caution: This is a generalization, but in my experiences silver cables sounded better with tubed electronics, while copper sounded better on solid state. I agree with your opinion t... | |
| "Sale pending"--why post it ? I do it for the same reasons as stated by Tobias, Porschecab and Lak. Tobias, you didn't think I was serious about opening a ad that way, did you? I was merely commenting on my shock that some folks came at me harder AFTER I posted the sale pendin... |