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Need input on building a new HT/music system
Drummermitchell,Nice equipment, thanks its reassuring to know that the Arcam brand is reliable, I've heard nice things about the Revels. Can't wait for my jl f113 to get here next week.Thank you for sharing 
Need input on building a new HT/music system
This is the first I hear about Arcam not being reliable, I've read that it had software issues and that most were resolved that being said there alot of isues with most electronics, does this mean we should forget about it?Why should'nt I ask othe... 
Totem Forest, Devore super8 or Spendor A6
Hi Johnnyr,I was obviously laughing when I posted "face lift" because I saw a funny review of the Vandy's but seriously they were very impressive its just that I'm looking for a smaller speaker as I had mentioned previously its aesthetically impor... 
Totem Forest, Devore super8 or Spendor A6
Hi guys,The info you gave me is very appreciated I could'nt ask for more specific and informative observation from all you pros, I am taking everything you said to help me make an intelligent decision before my purchase.The Vandersteen has great r... 
Totem Forest, Devore super8 or Spendor A6
Stereo5,Overall I listen more often to big sound than accoustic as well,sounds like the devores and spendors have something in common although I'm sure that they are excellent speakers. Thanks alot this is very good to know.Roger 
Totem Forest, Devore super8 or Spendor A6
MlsstlI have a wide range of music preferences but as you mention "modern" it describes the majority of my listening preferences, your input was so helpful to me,thank you very muchRoger 
Help with system overhaul What would you do....
Ricred1, I was in the Air Force as well from 1966-70 Air defense command and SAC. Glad to know a fellow veteran. I was a lead guitarists for the Jaguars a band in Forest Hills Queens, NY, I briefly got into sound system. Then went through a few co... 
Help with system overhaul What would you do....
Ricred1, I wish that I could find a dealer period, with the kind of money your spending on your gear you better trust your dealer lol, well with my budget I can maybe afford the grills of the wilson sophia's if there was such a thing.I guess I bet... 
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Sthomas12321, wow awsome stuff at great prices tooIts just too bad that here in Ft lauderdale there are very few dealers and so many speakers that I would love to hear. Thank you for the suggestions. 
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Audiodude1aol,I totally agree with you, a friend of mine (sound expert) is coming friday to assess my family room because I have issues like the wall on my left is all glass its a decent size room in an open floor plan so I'm not sure that the roo... 
Help with system overhaul What would you do....
Allchemie,Thanks for your feedback, I was starting to think that no one uses AVR's anymore.The avr600 uses class G amps.Arcam did report that an upgrade to hdmi 1.4 (3D) will be available this year.I was so impressed with the sound of the Totem Fo... 
Help with system overhaul What would you do....
Mceljo, Thank you, I appreciate your input, For sure I've received some great advice here from the experts and I'm reassessing which way I want to go.Thanks to allRoger 
Help with system overhaul What would you do....
My nephew just got a Rotel amp 1575(250w)and 1570 sound processor, for approx 5k (not expensive) sounds pretty good with his b&w 802D, I will listen to it next week at the dealers.Thanks guys. 
Help with system overhaul What would you do....
I got it Arni, I am dumping my receiver, that was a decision I made before posting here, I am considering separates but right now I am still leaning towards the Arcam avr600.First and foremost I measure quality of sound with my favorite music, reg... 
Help with system overhaul What would you do....
Thank you so much for your responses, the concensus from you guys is definitly weighing towards separates which I can understand, but thats why I picked the Arcam avr600 which is 120w per channel of real power not fudged and as I understand it has...