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cc_rider
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Aug 29, 2011 - 9:40am |
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mzpro5 wrote:In the end that's all that counts.
What? I thought what really counted was the cables. Spun using a combination of pure gold and spider silk, then hand-woven by Nepali monks using a proprietary weave to reduce cross-talk, with quadruple shielding made from a limited run of copper-platinum-alloy wire. Each cable is terminated with pure tantalum contacts, soldered by Guatemalan virgins in a sterile environment to minimize frequency-robbing contamination. You're telling me that doesn't count? Damn it.
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mzpro5
Location: Budda'spet, Hungry Gender:
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Aug 29, 2011 - 9:23am |
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winter wrote:I have an iPod and I plug it into one of those Bose wave-speaker dealies . I like it. In the end that's all that counts.
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winter
Location: in exile, as always Gender:
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Aug 29, 2011 - 9:21am |
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I have an iPod and I plug it into one of those Bose wave-speaker dealies. I like it.
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kurtster
Location: where fear is not a virtue Gender:
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Aug 29, 2011 - 9:19am |
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mzpro5 wrote: Good choice kurt, seems like you did a bit of homework before buying. I know via the interwebs a few guys that have that model and well received.
Good to know. I was always leary of Onkyo, don't have any reason to be, but just was. Spent a lot of time on homework for this purchase. We went 2 weeks without any music other than puter speakers. Its got enough forward compatibilty to keep me going for years. Already 3D video capable without any modules. Can be updated periodically by direct downloads from the factory. Can't wait to hear what RP sounds like with a direct connection. Its going to take me awhile to get into that aspect of the receiver.
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black321
Location: An earth without maps Gender:
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Aug 29, 2011 - 9:14am |
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 kurtster wrote: A Hsu would be my first choice in my dream rig.
I just had to replace my 20 yo Pioneer receiver due to age and lightning.
Having very limited funds, I turned to my favorite outlet, Crutchfield. Granted, they don't carry much in the way of audiophile material, but they now have a 60 day tryout no questions asked period for equipment.
Ended up with an Onkyo TX-NR609 AV receiver for a very reasonable price. Its THX certified so the specs are a hair better than their non THX rigs.  I'm going to keep it. Has USB for direct connection to a puter and Internet streaming playback via ethernet connection. Its overkill for listening in 3.1 but as long as it doesn't fizzle out anytime soon I will be happy.
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Onkyo's always a solid brand. Another good site for audio deals is accessories4less.com, although their inventory seems a bit lean lately. They did have your unit for $339. Factory reconditioned, but I have no problem buying those types of units, as they are usually thoroughly tested before being released again. Since this site is an authorized dealer of all the brands they sell, products come with factory warranties. Bought my Kef XQ10s at this site, for 50% off retail.
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mzpro5
Location: Budda'spet, Hungry Gender:
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Aug 29, 2011 - 9:09am |
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kurtster wrote: A Hsu would be my first choice in my dream rig.
I just had to replace my 20 yo Pioneer receiver due to age and lightning.
Having very limited funds, I turned to my favorite outlet, Crutchfield. Granted, they don't carry much in the way of audiophile material, but they now have a 60 day tryout no questions asked period for equipment.
Ended up with an Onkyo TX-NR609 AV receiver for a very reasonable price. Its THX certified so the specs are a hair better than their non THX rigs. I'm going to keep it. Has USB for direct connection to a puter and Internet streaming playback via ethernet connection. Its overkill for listening in 3.1 but as long as it doesn't fizzle out anytime soon I will be happy.
Good choice kurt, seems like you did a bit of homework before buying. I know via the interwebs a few guys that have that model and well received.
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mzpro5
Location: Budda'spet, Hungry Gender:
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Aug 29, 2011 - 9:06am |
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black321 wrote: mzpro5 wrote: I bought the sub blind but at that time there just wasn't a comparable product for the price.
If I had to buy a sub right now I would seriously consider Hsu. I'd take a drive over to SVS to audition their newer models but Hsu would be in the running.
Yes, HSU has a great rep as well...I just dont like buying things I cant audition with the rest of my setup (I think Hsu has a money back trial period?). JL has a nice sub series out...sounded very impressive. But, I was advised against a purchase as the sub models are not very reliable. I also would recommend getting an outboard DAC for your sooundbridge...can really enhance the sound of streaming audio like RP. Check out audiogon.com for a nice used audio market. I'm using a Squeezebox, not a soundbridge.
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kurtster
Location: where fear is not a virtue Gender:
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Aug 29, 2011 - 9:05am |
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black321 wrote: mzpro5 wrote: I bought the sub blind but at that time there just wasn't a comparable product for the price.
If I had to buy a sub right now I would seriously consider Hsu. I'd take a drive over to SVS to audition their newer models but Hsu would be in the running.
Yes, HSU has a great rep as well...I just dont like buying things I cant audition with the rest of my setup (I think Hsu has a money back trial period?). JL has a nice sub series out...sounded very impressive. But, I was advised against a purchase as the sub models are not very reliable. I also would recommend getting an outboard DAC for your sooundbridge...can really enhance the sound of streaming audio like RP. Check out audiogon.com for a nice used audio market. A Hsu would be my first choice in my dream rig. I just had to replace my 20 yo Pioneer receiver due to age and lightning. Having very limited funds, I turned to my favorite outlet, Crutchfield. Granted, they don't carry much in the way of audiophile material, but they now have a 60 day tryout no questions asked period for equipment. Ended up with an Onkyo TX-NR609 AV receiver for a very reasonable price. Its THX certified so the specs are a hair better than their non THX rigs. I'm going to keep it. Has USB for direct connection to a puter and Internet streaming playback via ethernet connection. Its overkill for listening in 3.1 but as long as it doesn't fizzle out anytime soon I will be happy.
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black321
Location: An earth without maps Gender:
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Aug 29, 2011 - 8:37am |
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 mzpro5 wrote: I bought the sub blind but at that time there just wasn't a comparable product for the price.
If I had to buy a sub right now I would seriously consider Hsu. I'd take a drive over to SVS to audition their newer models but Hsu would be in the running.
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Yes, HSU has a great rep as well...I just dont like buying things I cant audition with the rest of my setup (I think Hsu has a money back trial period?).
JL has a nice sub series out...sounded very impressive. But, I was advised against a purchase as the sub models are not very reliable.
I also would recommend getting an outboard DAC for your sooundbridge...can really enhance the sound of streaming audio like RP. Check out audiogon.com for a nice used audio market.
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kurtster
Location: where fear is not a virtue Gender:
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Aug 29, 2011 - 7:58am |
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mzpro5 wrote:Ahh a thread I can really relate to. Here ya go:
Outlaw 990 - Pre/Pro Outlaw 7700 - 7 channel amp
SVS 20-39 PC + - Sub Woofer SVS MTS-01 towers - front speakers, SVS MCS-01 center speaker SVS MBS-01 rear surround speakers
Behringer A500 - Aux 2 channel amp for outdoor speakers
Sony CDP-545 - CD player Phillips CDR 765 - CD recorder/player
Technics SL-DL5 - turn table
Squeezebox 3 - use to stream RP and 8600 songs in my computer collection
Remote Harmony One - The One that controls them all That is just the audio portion of my set up. Here is the video:
Samsung PN58A650 - TV DirecTV HR-20 700 -TV receiver
Oppo BDP-83 BluRay player
Panasonic DMR E515 - DVD recorder/player.
HT/AV is my passion and I have been able to get a pretty nice setup over the last 10 years.
A most excellent collection that I have had the pleasure to enjoy. Not bad for an office rig ...
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mzpro5
Location: Budda'spet, Hungry Gender:
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Aug 29, 2011 - 7:53am |
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black321 wrote: mzpro5 wrote: They are great speakers. I bought the sub used but the rest were from the factory. They are only about 80 miles from me so I just picked them up personally.
SVS has had some personnel changes and they are going thru a transition. "Word" is they may have already gone thru their "golden era".
How about your B&W's? I have a friend that loves his.
Personnel changes are usually not a good thing. I was considering one of their subs, but was never able to find a way to audition, so went with the Velodyne when my local shop had it up for sale at a good discount(was previously a demo unit). The 805s are a great monitor, but originally were a bit bright...however, the bel canto really resolved that issue. Looking forward to testing out the Bryston BDA1. I picked up the DM 640s, which had a blown tweeter, used about a year ago, as well as the Adcom...fixed the tweeter, but the DM 640s suffer the same issue as being bright...but again, using a Bel Canto adjusted the sound very nicely. I bought the sub blind but at that time there just wasn't a comparable product for the price. If I had to buy a sub right now I would seriously consider Hsu. I'd take a drive over to SVS to audition their newer models but Hsu would be in the running.
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black321
Location: An earth without maps Gender:
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Aug 29, 2011 - 7:24am |
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 mzpro5 wrote: They are great speakers. I bought the sub used but the rest were from the factory. They are only about 80 miles from me so I just picked them up personally.
SVS has had some personnel changes and they are going thru a transition. "Word" is they may have already gone thru their "golden era".
How about your B&W's? I have a friend that loves his.
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Personnel changes are usually not a good thing. I was considering one of their subs, but was never able to find a way to audition, so went with the Velodyne when my local shop had it up for sale at a good discount(was previously a demo unit).
The 805s are a great monitor, but originally were a bit bright...however, the bel canto really resolved that issue. Looking forward to testing out the Bryston BDA1.
I picked up the DM 640s, which had a blown tweeter, used about a year ago, as well as the Adcom...fixed the tweeter, but the DM 640s suffer the same issue as being bright...but again, using a Bel Canto adjusted the sound very nicely.
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mzpro5
Location: Budda'spet, Hungry Gender:
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Aug 29, 2011 - 7:15am |
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black321 wrote: mzpro5 wrote:Ahh a thread I can really relate to. Here ya go:
Outlaw 990 - Pre/Pro Outlaw 7700 - 7 channel amp
SVS 20-39 PC + - Sub Woofer SVS MTS-01 towers - front speakers, SVS MCS-01 center speaker SVS MBS-01 rear surround speakers
Behringer A500 - Aux 2 channel amp for outdoor speakers
Sony CDP-545 - CD player Phillips CDR 765 - CD recorder/player
Technics SL-DL5 - turn table
Squeezebox 3 - use to stream RP and 8600 songs in my computer collection
Remote Harmony One - The One that controls them all That is just the audio portion of my set up. Here is the video:
Samsung PN58A650 - TV DirecTV HR-20 700 -TV receiver
Oppo BDP-83 BluRay player
Panasonic DMR E515 - DVD recorder/player.
HT/AV is my passion and I have been able to get a pretty nice setup over the last 10 years.
How do you like your SVS? They are great speakers. I bought the sub used but the rest were from the factory. They are only about 80 miles from me so I just picked them up personally. SVS has had some personnel changes and they are going thru a transition. "Word" is they may have already gone thru their "golden era". How about your B&W's? I have a friend that loves his.
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black321
Location: An earth without maps Gender:
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Aug 29, 2011 - 7:12am |
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 mzpro5 wrote:Ahh a thread I can really relate to. Here ya go:
Outlaw 990 - Pre/Pro Outlaw 7700 - 7 channel amp
SVS 20-39 PC + - Sub Woofer SVS MTS-01 towers - front speakers, SVS MCS-01 center speaker SVS MBS-01 rear surround speakers
Behringer A500 - Aux 2 channel amp for outdoor speakers
Sony CDP-545 - CD player Phillips CDR 765 - CD recorder/player
Technics SL-DL5 - turn table
Squeezebox 3 - use to stream RP and 8600 songs in my computer collection
Remote Harmony One - The One that controls them all That is just the audio portion of my set up. Here is the video:
Samsung PN58A650 - TVÂ DirecTV HR-20 700 -TV receiver
Oppo BDP-83 BluRay player
Panasonic DMR E515 - DVD recorder/player.
HT/AV is my passion and I have been able to get a pretty nice setup over the last 10 years.
Â
How do you like your SVS?
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black321
Location: An earth without maps Gender:
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Aug 29, 2011 - 7:10am |
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Main:
Marantz SR8002
Marantz DV9600 (Universal Player)
Bel Canto DAC 1
B&W 805s (front)
Kef xq10 (rear)
Velodyne SPL1000 (sub)
Roku Soundbridge
Roku XDS for streaming video
Still working on a center channel for this system, probably a B&W HTM series.
Also, considering replacing the Bel Canto DAC with a Bryston BDA1 with USB input for computer files.
and the two channel system in the basement:
Adcom GFA/P555
B&W DM640
Denon DCD1560 (CD)
Bel Canto DAC 1
Technics SL3200 (turntable)
Nakamichi BX1 (tape deck)
Xbox 360
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HazzeSwede
Location: Hammerdal Gender:
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Aug 29, 2011 - 6:13am |
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I just might show you mine...just don't want to derision you.
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mzpro5
Location: Budda'spet, Hungry Gender:
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Aug 29, 2011 - 5:11am |
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Ahh a thread I can really relate to. Here ya go:
Outlaw 990 - Pre/Pro Outlaw 7700 - 7 channel amp
SVS 20-39 PC + - Sub Woofer SVS MTS-01 towers - front speakers, SVS MCS-01 center speaker SVS MBS-01 rear surround speakers
Behringer A500 - Aux 2 channel amp for outdoor speakers
Sony CDP-545 - CD player Phillips CDR 765 - CD recorder/player
Technics SL-DL5 - turn table
Squeezebox 3 - use to stream RP and 8600 songs in my computer collection
Remote Harmony One - The One that controls them all That is just the audio portion of my set up. Here is the video:
Samsung PN58A650 - TV DirecTV HR-20 700 -TV receiver
Oppo BDP-83 BluRay player
Panasonic DMR E515 - DVD recorder/player.
HT/AV is my passion and I have been able to get a pretty nice setup over the last 10 years.
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SmilinJimmy
Location: Canada Gender:
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Aug 28, 2011 - 6:15pm |
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Upstairs: Bose AM3's (painted to match the wall) streamed through a Soundbridge Downstairs: Bose 401's in the front; Yamaha sub; wall mounted rears (angled correctly of course ) all balanced with an old-school Radio Shack sound meter (Somewhat) Portable: Milwaukee boom box and a 6' 1/8th to 1/8th extension cord to the PC to cover the side yard Update: And now a Logitech Squeezbox in the kitchen. (Maybe I should have posted this in the "Things that sound dirty but aren't )
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DaveInSaoMiguel
Location: No longer in a hovel in effluent Damnville, VA Gender:
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Aug 28, 2011 - 12:34pm |
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oldslabsides wrote:My ears are so far gone I'm guessing it doesn't take much to impress me anymore. Still, the old Sansui sounds terrific; bass flat, treble boosted slightly for my aforementioned crappy ears. Those old receivers are great. I pretty much use the old Sony and my homemade speakers just for RP (and some streaming TV). Sounds great.
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Red_Dragon
Location: Dumbf*ckistan
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Aug 28, 2011 - 12:28pm |
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DaveInVA wrote: RP sounding pretty good right now through my 1970 vintage Sony STR-7055 Receiver into my homemade speakers...Unfortunately RP doesn't yet have a high enough quality stream to sound great through my Electrostats yet. My ears are so far gone I'm guessing it doesn't take much to impress me anymore. Still, the old Sansui sounds terrific; bass flat, treble boosted slightly for my aforementioned crappy ears.
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