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| Very tube-friendly monitor speakers? Here are a few good choices for hi-effeciency speakers.Reference 3A MM De Capo- easy to drive with SET, but 8-10 watts would be a better match than 2-3 watts.Galante Rapsody- Great reviews, but expensive considering how similar the are to the Adir... | |
| do you have a sperate audio and HT system? GF,If you remember from a couple of years ago, I was also an advocate of your type of integrated system. I've done exactly as you have and had a nice 2-channel system with an HT bypass loop to add on an HT receiver. It worked very well and is a ve... | |
| Best CD tracks used to compare equipment? I would highly suggest using material that you are VERY familiar with. Regardless of the type or artist, if you are absolutely familiar with the track, you should be able to hear the difference.That said, I usually use some very familiar live reco... | |
| Sound control when finnishing a basement? There are readily available access panels that can be installed directly into your drywall. These panels are made of molded plastic and come in various sizes. Drywall the ceiling and put one of these panels wherever necessary. Also, the make great... | |
| Zen amp: Worth upgrading to Select version? If you post this message on the Decware forum, I'm sure you'll get many replies. I'm auditioning a Decware Zen Select in my system tomorrow. I can't wait!!http://www.decware.com/cgi-bin/yabb/YaBB.cgiEnjoy,TIC | |
| Need Inexpensive shipping material I have found that styrofoam insulation works very well. Many speaker manufacturers use it. It can be cut to size and does not shift like packing peanuts.I purchased a 6 pack of 6'x12"x2" for a couple of buck at Home Depot. It's especially good to ... | |
| anyone listened to groups DADA & BUTTERFLY JONES ? I bought dada's CD "puzzle" when it was released in 1992. I do enjoy the music and lyrics and the recording quality is very good.BTW, the song "Dim" off of this disc was somewhat of a hit, at least on the radio stations I listen to (WOXY Oxford, O... | |
| Review: Theta Digital Miles CD Player Karl,I have the balanced version of the Theta Miles. It is very nice! I've tried adding a more modern 24bit/96Khz DAC, but I found the internal DAC in the balanced Miles to be superior. So much for progress!!Enjoy,TIC | |
| Any louspeakers that has a transferable warrantee? My suggestion is this:"Don't spend most of your savings on a HiFi setup!" It's really not that important and you may need that money for something else later.My suggestion for spending is to only spend what you can afford to completely lose on ANY... | |
| Tyler Acoustics, Linbrooks vs.addison line ? Good Call Ty at the phone number listed on his website. He is a straight-up guy and will answer your questions without pressure to spend more than your budget.BTW, I own Tyler Taylo Reference monitors........Enjoy,TIC | |
| ZERO Feedback talk. Monarchy amps. I own the Monarchy SM-70s which are 25 w/ch. stereo amps. The also are switchable to mono-operation at 70w/ch. and also support balanced operation.Personally, I think these amps are GREAT. I have had maybe 10 different amp setups in the last 2 yea... | |
| 2 channel audio w/video question? Yes, you can do this. Simply run the output of the DAC (CD and DVD sound source) into the pre-amp and also run the RCA stereo outputs from the VCR to the preamp. Of course both video outputs go to the TV. Then, run the analog RCA outputs from the ... | |
| Suggestions on Integrated to drive Tyler Ref. Mon The Tyler is a very good speaker. I have a nice pair in the natural cherry finish. It is a great all-around speaker, giving up little to the competition in any given catagory and not having any significant issues in my experience.I have driven the... | |
| I am pissed I always keep an eye on items I've sent using the on-line packaging tracking systems of UPS and FedEx. You can see the status of the package and e-mail the buyer or call UPS with additional instuctions. Obviously this effort shouldn't be necessary... | |
| Spring cleaning / audio sales Sean,I've seen two good deals this spring.Upscale Audio has "Opened once" B&K AVR-202's ($2850 orig. list) for $999. I bought one for HT use!My local dealer (and others) has the Acoustic Energy Aegis One speakers on closeout for $199 ($299 ori... |