seminola22

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"High end" cartridge use on VPI SCOUT??
I found the MM phono on my Mac 2200 a little on the warm and smooth side for two cartridges (Ortofon Kontra B and MC30 Supreme) and found substituting the GSP ERa V and ELevator opened out and energised the sound.Currently I have a ZYX R100H on my... 
Preamp/ Amp matching
IMHO balanced linkage is of only real significance with long cable runs ( say >50ft) as per the professional usage for which it was intended (mixer desk to PA's). I have some McIntosh and Theta amps/preamps and haven't noted any audible differe... 
Meridian G08 an upgrade from FMJ-33?
I think they're both very fine players, I have the earlier FMJ23 and have listened to the G series in my dealer. I don't think this would be a very cost effective upgrade in terms of sound quality and you'd be better off spending your money elsewh... 
Advice on Home Theatre components...
Although you directed your query at Charles I might say that I used the Aeons / Scripts / Theatre initially with a Denon AVR-5800 (nominally 170 W/Ch) and they sounded fine and I have no doubt that they will work well with your 3805.The problem wi... 
Advice on Home Theatre components...
Your speakers obviously are your next upgrade point - I have the ML Aeon / Theatre centre / Script rears. They are excellent for HT as they have a very fast response, good dynamics and (where they score over conventional speakers) vertical stage h... 
All HDMI system possilble yet?
Not really as HDMI specs also include audio and this hasn't been implemented on the Pioneer HDMI link yet - to be truly digital of course you'd need an audio i-link or a proprietary version such as Meridian or Denon Link. At present it seems that ...