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Sounds like another listening party is in order!
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You know, this shouldn't be such a damn mystery. If a new format is marketed as higher resolution, it should provide an audible benefit, based on a set of objective standards. If Max's observations are correct, and I have no reason to think they're not, then Sony's SACD format must have ZERO standards spelled out in its licensing agreements with software producers (and don't they own some of these producers??).
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The auction was relisted due to "dead bidders". Now, that's a new one on me. I didn't know that the afterlife was a hot spot for eBay activity.
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Can anyone comment which video hookup is better - component video or HDMI? Any audio impact using HDMI vs RCA?
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For better or worse, the arrival of twins made me rethink priorities, and we got out of HT. Sold most of my HT stuff, and now enjoy movies in 2 channel.
Well, my 20 year old RCA Colortrack is starting to make "mechanical sounds" that I just don't think TV's should make. So, with the funds that we got back on the sale of the HT stuff, and my tax return, I went out TV shopping. The problem was, all the stores now have the HT sets on prominent display, and once you see the picture an HT set is capable of, you just can't turn around and purchase a conventional CRT set.
So, this weekend, this is what I purchased. It's a Hitachi 51" projection CRT set. I know the DLP sets are all the rage right now, and this is kind of a "last year's model", but the price was right (just over $1k), and they'll deliver it and set it up this Friday. Its also got the HDMI hookup to make things easy. Compared to the other sets in the store costing a bunch more, this one had a nice bright picture that looked clear as a bell to me, for $1 - 2K less.
Sorta makes me wish I kept all my HT stuff! [
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Did your Philips 963 arrive yet??
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I agree. My RF-7's sound great with my little 60 wpc integrated amp.
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Some might disagree, but I think the amp section is the unit's strongest point. The tuner is also pretty good sonically (the 930 has the best tuner in the x30 line). The preamp is probaby not as polished as other receivers of similar vintage. Might not be the most fair comparison, but I liked the preamp and phono section of my Marantz 1060 integrated much better. My Sansui 9090 does a better job, too.
Now, I wonder if I could get my 730 in front of someone who knew their way around schematics and a soldiering iron, and could update the caps, etc., in my 730. That would be an interesting experiment, I think. Any takers?? [
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If I get the Philips where can I get and how do you do the Blackgate gate mod?
Forum member Leok posted instructions on this. Search the forum and I'm sure you'll find the step by step.
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This is still available. Both individuals who indicated a willingness to buy have not responded to PM's or emails.
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Mark is at the plate right now, and I've sent a PM as he requested. If Mark decides to pass, Johnny dB is in the on deck circle.
Thanks to all for the positive comments about the 963. I wish I could hang on to it, but expenses are forcing me to "thin the herd".
Mike
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Bumped with a lower price!
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NO - Bad Idea for a lot of reasons: Mainly
1.) Vibration from the speakers will feedback into the amps and 'muddy' the sound.
How is this possible? Isn't feedback primarily mechanical? Amps are not mechanical devices. Maybe I'm misinformed, but I'm not sure how vibraiting and amp will alter the sound in real time (I'm talking SS, I'm pretty clueless about tube gear). I can certainly buy that vibration might potentially have ill effects over time, however.
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TDC's (a Tech Hifi House Brand)
Infinity QA's
Design Acoutics PS-10's
DCM Time Windows
DCM TIme Frames
Magneplanars
JBL L-100's
Magneplanars
Monitor Audio
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This is the one that has had all the well - deserved hype on this forum and elsewhere on the net, primarily for its ability to upsample CD's. If you've not heard what upsampling can do for your CD's, the 963 is a real eye-opener. Great SACD playback as well.
This was my DVD player in my HT system, and also used when I wanted to listen to SACD's and CD's. I've had it about a year, and it is in perfect cosmetic and operational condition. It is now available since I no longer have an HT system, and I have a 2nd 963 for my 2 channel system.
This player is stock, no mods. The remote was used once to program commands into my primary learning remote control. Original owners manual, and I'm fairly sure I've still got the original box.
$225 plus shipping.
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This is the one that has had all the well - deserved hype on this forum and elsewhere on the net, primarily for its ability to upsample CD's. If you've not heard what upsampling can do for your CD's, the 963 is a real eye-opener. Great SACD playback as well.
This was my DVD player in my HT system, and also used when I wanted to listen to SACD's and CD's. I've had it about a year, and it is in perfect cosmetic and operational condition. It is now available since I no longer have an HT system, and I have a 2nd 963 for my 2 channel system.
This player is stock, no mods. The remote was used once to program commands into my primary learning remote control. Original owners manual, and I'm fairly sure I've still got the original box.
$225 shipped within continental US.
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These folks make a very well made product that, while certainly not made of exotic materials and cryogenically treated (or other associated voodoo), is priced fairly and will work vary well in just about any home audio application.
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As with all things audio, there are poorly implemented examples of integrated amps, and poorly implemented seperates, just as there are outstanding examples of both. As far as lousy amps, I'm sure forum members here can list their personal experiences with many seperates. I could list one or two of my own experiences with amps that I couldn't wait to get rid of, but I'd rather not offend or start a flame war.
I'm the proud owner of an integrated amp, in my main system, that I wouldn't trade for anything.
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I go straight to the middle ground....'til my wife tells me to turn it down!
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Happy with the way all of them sound: RF-7's, RF-3's and RB-5's. Still curious about a Dean G crossover in my RF-7 though. One of these days.....[O]
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For $13K, if I can't at least drive away in it, it ain't worth it.
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I've got a 535 that I would be willing to part with. It would need to be shipped, as I am in MI. Let me know if you're interested.
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You guys are reccommending Hertiage Klipsch to go with a 15 year old Panasonic receiver? Seems to me that would not be the best combo.
Now, if you can find a pair of Heresy's for around $400, use the remaining $200 to pick up a new Panny digital receiver. That might be a much better combo. This assumes dad is not spinning as much vinyl these days. If he is, then maybe hold out for a HK 430 or 730 receiver to replace the Panny.
The speakers were 15 years old and he is looking for a starting point in the upgrade cycle. He wants to start with speakers and then other components as necessary.
Yup, I totally get it. But the point still stands that if paired with vintage Klipsch, that combo is going to be an ear-bleeder. Thus, I offered some suggestions about how to get the most out of the $600.
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Noob needs recommendations: PLEASE HELP! 2-channel amp/speaker combo
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You won't find too many folks here that are fans of the Bose speaker line, particularly the Acoustimass stuff. If you're looking for a good sounding pair of speakers, I think you could find some deals right now on Klipsch RB-3's. I recently saw a pair on close-out for $250 for the pair!
For two channel amplification, I can't say enough about my Harman Kardon 730, which is a vintage receiver that has held up exceptionally well, has a great amp section, and a decent preamp section with phono. You can often find the HK 430, 630 or 730 on Ebay, often for under $100.