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  1. Your amp puts out 90wpc before it starts getting audibly distorted, which is definitely enough for you r28's to play very loud, probably too loud to stand in the room for an entire song. I doubt you would notice any difference in sound quality between 18 to 10awg with those wattage numbers and those distances. Banana plugs are great for ease of use, but bare wire to terminal is one less transfer through, again not audibly noticeable. So I'm saying you will be fine in whatever you chose to do. For the record I use RCA banana plugs from Menards, 12awg c2 monoprice for wire on everything in both my systems. Keep in mind the 12awg is harder/larger to hide and doesn't bend/conform very well for running in tight places/corners.
  2. If you or anyone is worried about the 7055 stepping up to the challenge I would gladly swap my mint mm7025 for their 7055. Congrats on a great deal on a great amp. LMK if you want swap:-)
  3. Put the ear plugs in and the dog in the laundry room and played with my HK990 and rf7ii's for a short while today. Had a kill-o-watt I've been meaning to see what my system is actually drawing. I plugged the panamax into the Meter, and the Meter into a 1' extension cord into the wall outlet. I know this equipment is far from perfect, but I was just curious as to about what it would pull. The HK990, HD990 cd player, and AC T8 on idle pulled abut 220 watts. 200 watts alone for the HK990. Yikes I sit 14' from the rf7ii's for my db max on my iPhone decibel X ap doing readings. This room has 18' ceilings and is open all around it. Idle draw 215-220 watts Vol -35 av watts 220-225, peak 225, 81db peak Vol -10 av watts 300-305, peak 345, 106db peak Vol 0 av watts 460-470, peak 750 111db peak My HK goes to +10, but didn't think it was a good idea to go any louder. In bench tests it hit 200wpc@8ohm, and double down 400wpc at 4ohm If the HK draws 200 watts on idle, does that mean at my peak of 750 watts, 750-220(idle watts) 530 watts Divided by 2 channels = 265 wpc into the 7ii's?? I know the doubling of power, gain 3db standard, but what about in a real world setting listening to Money for Nothing, that was my CD that was playing It was extremely loud Any opinions? Anyone have a better way of measuring or done something similar? Might try and do the same with my Marantz Home theater set up tomorrow watching Fury Road I know the methods and measurements here are not accurate, but they have to be ballpark ideas. The HK should bottom out at 200wpc@8ohm, so did the ohm dip to 6-4 to allow for more wattage? Or are my measurements that off?
  4. I'm right down the street, I still look at this ad and try and figure out a way. I'd have to trade my wife for them, cause she'd leave me if I brought them home. GL with the potential buyers hopefully coming in.
  5. Klipsch jumpers are fine, copper is better than brass. No audible difference IMO, just something to mess with that in theory is better.
  6. has to be wrap at that price point
  7. A4L refurb gear has a one year warranty not the full mfg warranty if memory serves me. I believe you have the option to take it to an authorized repair shop instead of sending it back. I looked before buying and have an auth dealer within 20 miles so that works for me. I have bought an AVR and an amplifier on different occasions from them and couldn't be happier. Remember that someone bought a "new" one and had to return it for whatever reason for it to be fixed and refurbished and re-sold. So there is a chance that a new one could have issue too, and the same headache, but you paid 40% more.
  8. That anthem looks impressive, and the price looks equally as good. It gets expensive running a pre/pro, especially with the amount of speakers we run in our systems these days. A 5 channel can be had at a decent price as you can see with the anthem, but that still leaves you 2 channels to go. Then you wonder, do I get a large two channel for my fronts to go with the Anthem? Or do you get a lesser amp for the surrounds. Either way it's expensive. A good AVR with preouts is a good option. Add dedicated power amps as it is economical for you, while using the avr's powered channels to do light duty on the surrounds. I've never ran a full pre/pro set up. So far the intrigue hasn't justified me wanting to put out the cash.
  9. I just removed my brass jumpers and cut some 12 guage wire at 3.5" long, stripping 1/2" of each end and this is how it turned out. 12 gauge is about as large as you can go for wire, at least with my 7ii's and 64ii. It was tight fitting it through the hole in the binding post, also with as stiff as it is it was a little time consuming
  10. I have rb51ii's I use as front heights and I run them about 4-6db hotter than calibration set them. I love the effect they have in my system. Some people run their subs hotter, some run center, run the calibration as a starting point then tweek it to your preference. Also on my Marantz 6010 I think there is a height effect of low, medium, and high which also affects the sound, not sure on your model though
  11. I had a hiss from my XPA-3 with my 7ii's hooked up to an avr. Hiss and/or hum can be many things though. For the price I think you could try it out and see for yourself, and if you are not happy sell and come out in decent shape. Whenever I buy I try and wait for a good deal so if I don't like for whatever reason I can sell and ship for roughly around what I paid. Doesn't always work that way though, but say I lose $30-50, I can at least take my personal "what if" out of my thought process.
  12. I doubt they would be that different. I've been through a few mid/higher end cd players and to be honest, when your buying in that level I wonder what is a actually audibly different. I didn't A/B/C between my UD5007/2900/HD990, but after changing them out it's not like audio fell from the heavens on each one. I might get roasted but I think the pre/amp/avr/room and speakers make much more difference than the difference between any of the 3 above.
  13. I am not sure on inside components? I'm sure there are some differences, not sure on the DAC between the two. At the time of purchase I had no use for XLR or dual HDMI, only difference I liked was the brushed face and wasn't able to pay the large difference for that.
  14. I also own a ud5007 as it matches my main set up, the 2900 was for two channel only. I can't remember the difference between the 7007 and 5007, but the price difference was extreme IMO, so I went with the 5007 Edit 7007 has an additional HDMI out, and XLR outputs, and brushed alum face
  15. This is my 2900 for sale, just wondering why the drive belt is known to go? Is it due to frequency of opening, or time on the belt. This player has had so little use, and is firm and strong. Also the price is listed in the ad at $150 DLVD
  16. I meant your new system is bad a-ss! the swear filter got me
  17. Don't be afraid of dropping down to the rs52ii or even the rs42ii if you have troubles locking down a set of RS62ii's. The 52/42ii's come much more often and cheaper, but they still do a wonderful job. I have the 7/64ii combo and have the 42ii's and they do just fine for half the cost of the 62ii. Good luck, can't go wrong
  18. ***************SOLD 1/5/18*************** Very clean, rarely used Denon 2900 SACD/DVD player.Built like a tank at 18lbsPlays just about any kind of disc available in 2004(msrp$1000)Loading tray is tight and smooth like it's brand new. Great unit, only selling as I found my HK's receiver's matching unit.Included is the remote and power cable, if I can find the manual it will be included also.$150 seems to be a fair price shipped, especially in this condition, judging by past sales.https://www.cnet.com/products/denon-dvd-2900/review/
  19. Looking to buy a clean faced Panamax M4300PM for a decent price. If you have one around please PM me pics and a price shipped to 60585. **************NO LONGER NEEDED FOUND ONE*************
  20. It will be a process, but learn your system. I hooked my uncles up for him and he screws it up on the regular and can't fix it himself. He hits the wrong button etc. Then literally his HT is down until I can make my way to his house, sometimes a week or two. My guess for a professional to come set up your system and cal TV it would be close to $800. He leaves, you do something accidently, and now what. You might come on here, but you can't explain to others what you did so they can help fix it. It's worth the time to know, it's fun to get to know it, it feels good to not fear screwing something up, or anytime a young kid grabs your remote you gasp :-) It's a challenge, but I have learned so much in the last 7 years, still continuing to learn every day on here and other sites. Good luck. Hopefully a member can help you and teach you. Your system is pretty bad ***!
  21. I switched from my SS-1's to an RS42ii and was blown away by the difference in sound. A major upgrade IMO. I'm sure your RS7s are even more pronounced. I got caught up with my front stage(7ii/64ii) and just assumed the rears were on par. When I found the right deal on the rs42ii's I realized what I was missing. I also was surprised what a pair of SS1's brought used when I sold them. In good condition(2years ago) I think they sold for about $150. Enjoy the RS7'!
  22. I really wish I could take these off your hands. I see them on my local search. It's a great price! GLWS
  23. I'm a HK owner and fan, but stay away from the 3770 or any HK past 2005 IMO. The 82ii's which I also used to own are very efficient and can be powered by almost any AVR or receiver. If for two cannel only and no video check craigslist for a modest avr or int amp.
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