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I have found the 1994 model excellent for my use. My only issue is not having Volume-Punch-Through. I wonder if the new model has that..

If concerned about jitter, the Monarchy DIP II is one of the best units around for the price, takes optical or coax input. audioadvisor.com sells them, sometimes for $199. They list for $249 and come highly recommended. I have one on the digital out of my DVD player, and have no need for a...

Got the older Bellogetti black metal 4 shelf rack. Racks are perforated for further cooling. Very strong rack, plus ventilation is a real plus for amps and super receivers. Only drawback is the cable trough on the back support, it should have been about an inch bigger in area. Excellent black...

As a 750 owner it has proven to be an excellent system for around $2200 (US) complete. Careful speaker placement, and calibration has yielded excellent 2 ch. as well as home theaeter perfromance. Again, I have not auditioned the Teatros myself, but did listen to several competing systems...

One of my favorite horror classics is the werewolf in London..to be released by Universal on DVD Tuesday (9/18). I have it on my Netflix list, however when reading the description of the movie on more than one website it seems no one is sure if this movie has been processed for DD 5.1 or Dolby...

Look for deals on the Pioneer DV-C36 Elite. I would not recommend it for progressive video, because it does not have 3:2 pull down. Don't confuse it with the non-Elite Pioneer models, (503, etc.) as this one does share many circuits with the higher priced Elite models. But for standard video...

A 5 disk changer works for me. It's a Pioneer Elite DV-C36 dvd changer. It has a great picture, and I feed the digital output through a Monarchy II processor, the audio is very good for everything! I have no need to use the analog outputs. It also has progressive video, but I can not take...

From a pure fidelity stand point in my opinion, I think the KLOSS table radio sounds better than the BOSE clock radio. From a fidelity perspective, not "room filling sound" (in Paul Harvey's words). Listen to a vocalist and compare.

I was waiting anxiously for a B&K amp and it was Friday so I knew I was probably out of luck for the weekend. Then came a knock on the door at 8:30PM!!! There was the amp! OH, UPS can do no wrong!!! Seriously, I have had few if any REAL problems with UPS. Nothing is perfect. I always liked...

Thanks for explaining about the powered vs. unpowered sub as having nothing to do with using the speakers output of the receiver to the sub. Confused me for a second there, but by the second cup of java it all came into focus! I almost always assume people have powered subs but I know that not...

Must be early for me, did not quite get the earphone analogy however, that is the preferable way in most cases. Using the speaker connectiion will have the sub crossover limit the bass to your mains, so the subwoofer handles all the bass. The receiver or preamp has a built in crossover filter...

"....why do men let their wifes tell them what speakers they can and cannot buy? I am 28 years old and if I want some BIG ass speakers that totally mess up the decor then I will have them, it is MY money that I work every day for... " Well, to her they are 'BIG ass speakers' not something...

For under $50 bucks you could get two 50' rolls of flat 14 gauge wire at Radio Shack.

Discrete output uses matched individual transistors on the output, versus an integrated module. WARNING: Skip the NAD 925THX..I had one for 4 weeks before one channel went out. Never did get it fixed, after over 2mos. in the shop, dealer set me up with a B&K instead (3220). $300 more, for only...

Discrete output uses matched individual transitors on the output, versus an integrated module. WARNING: Skip the NAD 925THX..I had one for 4 weeks before one channel went out. Never did get it fixed, after over 2mos. in the shop, dealer set me up with a B&K instead (3220). $300 more, for only...

Will they have a selectable crossover for the sub(s)? If so they should make a competitive pre/pro.. I would rather use a separate amp like a B&K, Anthem, Parasound, etc. etc... myself. No slam against Sherwood, I am not impressed with amps from any receivers in general. And instead of...

"B&K makes a couple of 3 channel amps. The cheaper one, the ST3140 retails for about $800 but you should be able to do better. And B&K has 5 years manufacturer's warranty." There is the reference model, 3220 for about $1400 discounted. Not cheap, but a big step above the 3140. A good solid...

"How many components can be plugged into same wall socket? " Reminds me of the old joke, how many people can you fit in a Volkswagon? or.. How many fishermen does it take to change a light bulb? (3, one to change it, one to tell about the one they missed and one to describe how big the bulb...

Actually, the quote about not finding Bose in a dance club is quite ironic. In the 70's and through the mid-80s, Bose were often seen in clubs, used by live bands. And they sounded good! This was before the concept of the cube and little sub. They were closer to the old 901s in design. But I...

I have an M&K 750THX system (about 6 mos. also) and initially thought it was on the bright side. Just short of what I would consider harsh. Since then they now sound better than ever. And here are three things that have happened over that time which I believe contributed to the improvement...

I am using a 'modest' receiver as a pre/pro. It's a NAD T751 and anyone listening to this as a receiver knows it 'sounds' pretty darn good. I think from a sound quality perspective it is very much competitive with receivers up to at least $1000 and some over. Well, it did retail for $700 but...

The picture (in my mind) is complete, thanks!

I thought DD 5.1 was done periodically on other satellite (& dig. cable, I assume) channels besides HBO and PPV. I saw a programming guide that gave that info. Will post it if I find it again.

Wouldn't there be some kind of compensation to avoid a dip in response, by extending the 'actual' frequency where the cutoff starts?

It has always been my understanding that 100 hz in this case, is the point where it starts to roll off. Imagining a bell curve, with the peak being 100 Hz. The DEGREE of roll-off (the 'shape of the curve') is controlled by the type or configuration of the particular filter being used...

I thought he could not use 12 ga... 14ga at RS in 50' rolls, is less than 50 cents/foot.

I thought he can't use 12 ga and the RS 14 ga in 50' rolls is about 50 cents or less a foot.

VERY nice! It seems your mains are close to the side walls maybe just the left one? (don't know whats behind the curtain!) maybe some panels to reduce reflections? I used 2" styrofoam 2X5 sheets covered with carpet runners.. makes a great wall hanging.

I will have to try that again, Mike and see if it cues into a track about 1/2 second late on either random mode or single play...interesting. [Edited last by DaleB on August 28, 2001 at 07:44 PM]

Interesting in that all this talk about getting larger gauge wire, one could simply go back to RS and get 14 ga. It sounds like he wants to make a smarter but still economical decision here. Although, the HomeDepot option might prove even cheaper. I thought the 14 ga. flat RS wire was only $20...