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Craig, Sounds like you need some good-ol'-fashioned industrial espionage for bizzy bee.

Hornsandtubes, What can I say...I told you not to get me started! Your experience with CW's I assume was rather limited....otherwise you would not have made some of your remarks...maybe? Funny thing is that even though my Cornwalls are stacked one on top of the other in 2 speaker pairs; and even though they have a dominating appearence in the room--they seem to dissappear when I turn on the music. Talk about a black backround--they are so black they become invisible! There is nothing more beautiful than that. That's my story and I'm stickin' to it! Cornwaller

OH NO!...NOT ANOTHER WIRE THREAD!

Craig, Gosh, I THOUGHT THEY WERE PRETTY COOL! This is truly a case where form follows function. Hell at least they are gold--what more could you want? Cornwaller

Oh ya they look cool with the copper cones....but I HATE all the tower style speakers! Since JBL put the design on the drawing board in about 1984 everybody and their brother has been making them since about 1991 or 2. At least JBL had the moxy to make a series that didn't require a subwoofer! The fact is, a tower design is deficient in reproducing anything below 35hz and you always see a sub-unit in the picture. This allows the maker to sell substandard designs and then sell another speaker(s) to make up for the deficiency and help further to line their pockets. ...and don't tell me about the fact that they take up less floor space--that's a givien; but it still is not reason enough to make such a design.(IMO) Don't get me started.... Cornwaller

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News Flash...... If you buy a player with only a digital optical out you are dependent upon the DAC in the Receiver/preamp--and not the dac in the player. This regime makes very good sense because there should be only one DAC in the chain. This should occur just before final amplification.IMHO. Cornwaller

Lynnm, You are exactly correct and I tried to point out this algo deficient regime in my first post on this topic and it seemed that everybody was so intent on disagreement they couldn't see the logic! Oh well, let them wallow in their own complacency. I guess this copying-burning will ultimately seperate the audiophile from the computer-whizz-bang- I-have-to-copy-this-fast-frenzy. A true musical copy can only be made from a good original CD by the use of an equally good bit-for-bit burner. Period. That's my story and I'm stickin' to it! Cornwaller

I have been 'biting my tongue' so to speak since this topic started, now it's time to chime in. I appreciate any and all information I receive on this forum; whether it borders on the commercial or not! Let's face it, when doing research previous to a purchase don't we all seek commercial sources? Further, the amount of it on this forum is so scant I can't imagine anyone complaining about it unless they are jealous. That's my story and I'm stickin' to it! Cornwaller

OK guys--64 views and only one reply????!!!! Surely someone out there has an opinion on this. Cornwaller

I would suggest you take a look at the Yamaha DSP 3090. They can be had for about $300 on Ebay and Yam hasn't made anything better until the RXV-1. The reason I say Yam is that a lot of the other guys are using their processing chip! and their units have one of the best DACs made. Cornwaller

The mess of wiring behind my rack "IS" an acid flashback.... Cornwaller

I was told that for someone with audiophile tendencies the second generation sony DTV rec. was best because it was full 32 bit and therefore produced the best sound? Any other wisdom out there? Cornwaller

Hey Guys take a look. A $950 Reserve. http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=3284&item=1950095128 Cornwaller

Kelly, I appreciate your analysis of the SS preamp dilema. Here is my two cents worth about the Yamaha. It was compared against Krell, Denon, Nad, Bryston to name a few. I have had the luxury to buy the best sounding (or in this case) the least sounding one. This preamp is a very well kept secret. It is smooth, no grain, nuetral, and natural. If you have $250 to experiment with, buy one and try it. I would be most interested to read your review. As to the SS pre worse than the SS amp I don't know that I agree with that either. I look at it like this...As long as we are dealing with a digital signal (cd,dvd,sat.) and you have to go analog at some point, why not stay digital/ss untill the very last piece in the chain--the amp. It is at this point that the one and only DAC is used (the one in the Yam is SUPER!DUPER!) and the result is then left to some pride and joy analog tubes and horns. Youre opinion? Cornwaller

Tom, Thanks for the encouragement. I was going somewhere but then I lost my directions; thanks for the compass also. I understand your mood--why not post a list of all the stuff you have for sale? Then if the "guys" by it at least you will know where it is, see reports about, and maybe even reaquire it at a later date? ....Sort of a prodigal child approach. And Kelly...remember that nervosa term I liked so much on Craig's website? I think you might still have it...put a little SS in your diet, 'ya think? Cornwaller

TB, " Tubes still sound like tubes with SS in front of them, for what that's worth" That's what I thought! Do tubes still soud like tubes with SS behind them? Cornwaller

Tom, 4 years ago when I was still chasing computer technology, I found that the cd/cdr/cdwr's then and even now made for data left something desired as far as music was concerned. Aside from the optical it seemed the differences were in the circutry. With all the emphasis in sampling rate and oversamplying this led to the dreaded data compression algo's that really don't do well for all the info involved in the subtile details of music. Therefore I have decided that the best way to go is with a unit made by someone that has some digital music experience--Yamaha, Sony, Phillips, etc. They all make units that once in the bay of a computer will do the best job of an all-in-one burn everything design. When you start thinking about laying down $400 for one of these, you might want to find a unit that is for music/dvd only and leave the data to NEC, Toshiba, or Teac. Cornwaller (or try to find a 1bit 1x in the scrap and try it)

Alan, Nice car!! The 1750 curb wieght takes me back to the days--I still have my Alfa GTV. Throw the rear view away! Cornwaller

Kjohnsonhp and deang, I have been thinking about this since 1992 but have only now decided to do something about it. I have been experimenting and have found that there is no substitue for the klipsch sound and HT. You do not need a dedicated center channel if the front mains or in Dean's case mains only have enough guts to play what they need to. For you KJHP, you don't need a center if you have a dsp with phantom center. And lastly, you will see some replys to my post re: suggestions on a tube amp for a SS preamp; that may shed more light on the hybrid ss/tube systems--whether HT or 2 channel. That's my story and I'm stickin' to it! Cornwaller

If you are hell bent on trying to re-invent the wheel, there is someone on this forum that has a set of factory plans.(don't remember who) Then what ever you do...MEASURE TWICE AND CUT ONCE Cornwaller

Yes I know this has been dicussed before; but I have the specifics on my system now and I'm finally ready to obsorb(print) all your knowlege. Preamp--Yamaha cx-1000u dual outs @1.5v/47ohm To: Tube Amps(2)????? this is where you guys come in.... 2 Klipschorns, and 2 (and/or 4) Cornwalls I have a Scott LK-72 that Craig is going to "make sing" I would like to utilize the other pre-out for the Amp(s) in question. Give it to me straight! Cornwaller

I for one am impressed with the concept and look of Craig's Site. I can't wait for the contents. I cannot help but wonder if he has a secret cure for the "nervosa"....maybe a good dose of common sense?? Maybe the same sensiblity that some of us lost when we scrapped our "old tubes" for Mr. Transistor?.........Now for a question: Is the new retro gear really that much better than the original? Cornwaller

Yes, I have defeated the filter. In my last post I had the dubious distinction of having a word, five letters; describing a female dog translated by the filter as " ***** "! I took exception to this and edited the word to this effect: "Mother-effer": which of course went thru with flying colors!! I ask you all, Is not the description of maybe one of my best breeding canine females ( which term is universally accepted in about 110 languages worldwide); better than mother-effer?? That's my story and I'm stickin' to it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Cornwaller (confused; but yet amused by non-literal interpretations) P.S. Oh yeah, back to Football--L8r.....

Hey Chris, Good for you! Those are the ones that seem to bring the lowest prices!!! You have discovered a secret....SHuuuushhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh. Cornwaller