unclejeff
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| Are the performance of separates worth the price? Ejlif is correct in suggesting a Cd player with volumn control. Unless, of course you need the pre for vinyl. The only problem with most such Cd players is that they don't have an analog passthru for your tuner.I am only aware of one Cd player tha... | |
| Best Kept Secret in Audio?? Your experience with McIntosh is not unique. I own the McIntosh 2102 (tube) amp and it beats out just about anything else, even at a much higher cost.there are McIntosh products that can't compete but those that can, win. | |
| HDTV plasmas with 4000:1 contrast ratio. Just get yourself to somewhere you can judge for yourself in a side-by-side test. If you like it, buy it.There does seem to be some consensus that Panasonic is the best *ss-kicker in quality, well it is this month anyway.DVI is important. Built-in... | |
| Average Price Spent for Speakers Speakers are very important and since they can have such a visual impact that elegance gets them into the living room and this can make up for all of the components that one's spouse will only...tolerate. this is one reason that B&W Nautilus c... | |
| There's no accounting for taste.... WOW. It sort of reminds me of the book, MASH when guys in the shower would walk up to the Dentist and complement him. | |
| Digital Direct TV vs HD via Cable The first thing you need to get a handle on is the availability of what we call OTA (over the air) High Definition broadcasts. I seem to remember addressing this earlier and perhaps in a thread that you either started or were a part of. Then again... | |
| Best sounding direct tv receiver I am running my Satellite's audio through my Audio Aero Mark II's DAC. Since the audio feed from satellites is compressed I really don't think there is much more I can do to improve it. My results are better than using the tuner's DAC.I have also ... | |
| What makes your Home Theater system Movies were made to be projected. If it is the theater effect you want then you should begin with a very decent High Definition projector. | |
| Bob Dylan: What do you folks thing about this? Mt10425: you said it well. Enjoy dylan for what you get from him; forget about whatever else he has to offer.Dylan is fantastic....he is not John Lennon! | |
| Wiring in series or parallel Good responses. Ozfly, I had forgotten the thread you listed. Very informative. | |
| Mix & Match Interconnects I don't really have a problem mixing cables. Yes, I do use my favorite interconnects starting at the CD.I am of the opinion that decent quality Acoustic Zen, XLO, etc. cables are better terminated and of superior quality than what one usually find... | |
| The Best Audio Dealer Well. we do have our opinions!Still, it is nice to know that most us really do support the brick and mortar stores.Then again, I would hate to cross some of...'us'...on an internet deal.... | |
| 2 amplifiers, 1 pair of speakers Kr4 speaks great wisdom! You will N-E-V-E-R want to put yourself into a situation where one amp's output might have a chance to to into another amp.Nope. don't even ask why as you just might wind up outsmarting your self. Busted amps and possible ... | |
| Home Theater Processor Wish List I think, perhaps Meridian might work for you as it runs more on a computer chip that is programmable.A word to the wise. I looked in your direction as i wanted surround while not losing my 2-channel Audio Aero DAC.Many recent threads agree that 2-... | |
| need help, looking for tube cd player..... Audio Aero Prima. audiogon's bluebook shows they average a bit under $1,000.00, used.If you find one hereabouts, you must act quickly as they go fast. |