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| New Processor - HDMI Switching??? The Arcam FMJ processors only do video switching and not processing or up/down converting. Ideally your dvd or blu-ray will send HDMI digital to the display and it will process the HDMI input to it native rez. Seems like a bad idea for the AV9 to ... | |
| Mcintosh,Meridian,Anthem,Classe surround sound Should add the Arcam AV-9 to your list. Recieved wonderful reviews, and owning one, I agree. | |
| HIGH end 7 channel amp Can't say whether or not the amp by itself has an "airy top end". I have the amp hooked to a pair of JMLabs Diva Utopia Be's. Set up properly, I have not heard a system that can beat it for the same price. I can say that I have not heard any limit... | |
| HIGH end 7 channel amp I have the Arcam FMJ P7 and am quite pleased. Very warm possibly at the expense of some accuracy, but would rather enjoy the music than listen for flaws in the recordings. Amp choice will depend on the rest of your equipment. May need a bigger amp... | |
| Best Pre-Amp/Amp for Focal JMLab electra 920 Depending on your budget, Arcam's Diva line separates or the FMJ separates. Both sound great, just depends on the features you want and a bit more refinement in the FMJ line. I use the FMJ line with JMLab Diva Utopias. Very happy. | |
| What cables should I buy.? I have the Divas and I am using Audioquest CV-8 cables. Quite happy with the results. If cost were no object, I might have auditioned more expensive options, but the CV-8s sound great to me. | |
| DVD music concerts Up - Peter GabrielDavid Gilmour in ConcertThe sound on the David Gilmour concert is especially well done. Very realistic 5.1 mix. Demo material for my system. | |
| Best speakers ever 4 small room? The JMLabs Diva Utopia Be's that you have as a second place on your list need plenty of space and careful placement to run at their best. They should not be placed in a corner or too near the back wall. If placement in the room is not a problem, I... | |
| Dream Weaver I have a DreamWeaver I and am quite happy with both the performance and customer service. I had a bulb blow out at about 800 hrs. The bulbs are rated to go over 2000 hrs. DreamVision replaced the bulb for free. HD picture is beautiful once the set... | |
| Problem with Arcam or JM LABS Sounds like a problem in the DV78. Check the audio output settings in the player and make sure that you are not "double processing". I have the AV8 and DV29 and had problems with cds because the player was trying to do surround processing on the s... | |
| What subwoofers are suited 4 audiophiles I recommend Essex Audio. They supply the drivers for REL among others. They now produce their own line of subs. I use them with Focal Diva Utopia Be's and love the results. | |
| Which $7000 speakers to ask Santa? I recommend the Divas as long as you have the ability to work with placement in your room. They can be a bit picky depending on the room, but once they are dialed in - incredible. Can probably find a used pair for $5k-6k. | |
| Best PRE AMPLIFIER / AMPLIFIER for DIVA UTOPIA I recommend and use Arcam with my Divas. I have the FMJ AV-8 pre/pro and P-7 amp. Works wonderfully for both movies and music. Amp is essentially dual monoblocks in stereo mode. Could not be more happy. | |
| Utopia Micros + Sub vs. Utopia Divas vs. Merlin I have the Divas, and while I dearly love them, they are very room and placement dependent. If you have the ability to work with the speakers position and not horribly limited by furnature, doorways, etc, then I would vote for the Divas. Should be... | |
| Best Bass Amp Strategy for Zu Def Pro The Zu room at RMAF was using a Crown Pro amp for the bass. While not a pro audio fan, they did sound very nice. |