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Shane, I assume you're aware that the 1056 provides 7.1 processing, no? I believe you just have to add an extrenal 2 channel amp (which, understandably, is a bit of a pain). I'm going to test the 1056 vs. the Marantz 7500 this afternoon. I've been getting cold feet about the 1056 -...

Philip, The Receiver is great for music. Just for TV viewing (and DVD, to a lesser extent), I need to turn the volume all the way up and it just feels like I'm pushing the receiver too hard. Literally. It gets really hot and just doesn't sound as punchy as I want it. I have been looking...

Thanks for the replies. Steve, I've been reading the rave reviews that 1014 has been getting on this site. The only problem for me is that I don't believe stores that carry it around here carry B&W as well. But it sounds like it might be worth a listen. Mark - with respect to the 1056 -...

Last week, my five year old Sony ES Receiver just died. Out of nowhere. I found myself catapulted into the nebulous world of shopping for a new receiver - something I hadn't done in about 5 years. My budget is about $1,000. These are my experiences (all NYC stores). First, a bit of quick...

Thanks, Chris. That article was really helpful and I'm sure it'll be even moreso once I'm setting the thing up. I won't be able to position the sub in the corner of the room with 1 foot of open space on all sides, though. Does positioning really make as big a differene as people say?

Thanks, Chris. Has anyone out there had the opportunity to listen to both the Rava and the Velodyne? Also, after reading through the posts here, my sense is that Adire has good customer support. Will the people there be willing to walk me through setting up the rava? I'ver never owned a...

Hi, I'm a long time lurker here and am blown away by the knowledge and hospitality on this board. You guys really have it going on. I am wondering if you guys would help me out. Please keep in mind that I'm not all that knowledgable, especially when it come to technical jargon. Thanks...

The store with the Paradigms only has one receiver that would fit in our budget and that's the TEAC. I know that the TEAC doesn't have anything near the reputation as Marantz but it didn't sound bad at all. That said, with all the fanfare surrounding Marantz I have a hunch the 4200 would sound a...

A couple other things I forgot to mention (sorry, I'm disorganized): I listened to the TEAC with the Paradigms and it sounded good (the Phantom Menace). Surprinsgly so. I mean, about as good as my 602's and Sony 7ES setup. Unfortunately, the dealer that carries Paradigm does not carry Marantz...

Here are some specs on the TEAC: 100W per channel (100 x 5) Built-in Dolby Digital & dts decoders S-Video Switching — 2 inputs / 1 outputs Ultra Wide Bandwidth 24-bit / 96 kHz D/A Converters Quartz PLL Tuner with 30 presets (AM/FM) Sound Modes: dts, Dolby Digital, Dolby Pro...

My friends and I are buying a HT setup for a buddy of ours who is getting married. We've decided on: Paradigm Titan - mains Paradigm Atoms - rears Paradugm cc170 - center PDR 8 - sub For the receiver, we're deciding b/t a Marantz 4200 and TEAC 9260. This system will be used 70/30...

I think I'm going to go with the Axiom M3's (from the outlet), the Denon 1802 (under $400 from Federal Stereo - btw, does anyone know if Federal Stereo is an authorized dealer?), and an NHT sub (demo). Of course this can all change b/c I'm going to audition the 303's and the Titans on Monday...

Thanks. Another question if anyone else is listening (although I'm sure this has been debated at length): Is there any general feeling on whether, assuming I stay within a $1300 budget, I should put more money towards the speakers or the receiver? In other words, I can perhaps do any of the...

After doing some browsing on these boards this morning, I have another idea? Axiom speakers from the factory outlet, coupled with a receiver such as the Outlaw, Marantz 4200, Denon 1802 or Onkyo TX-SR600. Anyone have any thoughts on this setup, in particular, a receiver that would mesh well...

I've posted on these boards a few times b/f and got some really helpful/insightful advice so I thought I'd try again. A buddy of mine is getting married and some of us in the wedding party would like to chip in and get him a HT setup. It'll be used 70/30 (HT/music) - w/lots of action movies and...

Ok, perhaps I can jump start this thread. Are there any below $300 cd changers out there to complement 602's? I'm thinking about a Marantz or Denon - are there any universally revered models out there? Although I dream of the Rotel 955 at night, right now I'm thinking about going w/a less...

Just as law school exams and the bar exam approaches, it seems that my Sony7ES may have met its maker. First, while the machine was off, the tray suddenly opened...I turned the player on and now it won't stop rotating and will not go back into the machine. I have B&W 602's and a Sony30ES...

Thanks everybody. And Brian - no problem..ask away! OK, so Rava, HSU, Velodyne...those are the three I'm looking at now. B&W 602's, 1 bedroom apt. in NYC...50-50 music/HT. I'm open to advice/suggestions... Dustin, why do you say that the VTF2 isn't what I'm looking for? (is it b/c it'd...

Will the Velodyne CHT-10 or CHT-12 go well w/my 602's? I guess I'll add them to my list, along w/the Rava and the Hsu. If I'm willing to spend a little more, would an SVS buy a good investment?

Any particular model of Velodyne or SVS that would go well with my 602's? What about Klipsch?

Thanks. Looks like I'll be spending a little more on a sub that I originally planned, but I don't mind if it's the integrity of my system that we're talking about. Consensus so far seems to be in favor of the Rava, and possibly the Hsu VTF-2. I don't think my local dealer carries these...

Jeffrey, I'm the least handy person in the world, so unfortunately, that's out. But I will definately look into the models that you suggested. Thanks! GH

I'm putting together my first HT system and so all of this is pretty new to me. I turn to you guys for some pearls of wisdom. I have B&W 602's up front and the B&W CC 6S2 as a center. I'm moving into an apt. in NYC soon, at which point I'll add surround speakers (probably the 601's). I'd...

>The main reason I would not consider the 56 is because it >only has an optical digital out, so you are forced to use >a Toslink cable, vs a regular digital coax out, which >allows you a simpler and cheaper connection. I'm a newbie. So I'm not sure what all of that means - how much more...

Thanks. I've written off the NAD and Rotel and will probably buy the 56 or the Toshiba 4700. As far as I can tell, people seem to be split over which is the better player. Just wondering - and I hate to beat a dead horse, as I know it's been addressed on these boards - but if anyone has a...

Thanks. I'm not at all handy, so I think I'll skip the kit... The Definitive Sub may be too good a deal to pass up, but I'm just concerned that it might be too small for my 602's. I'd rather spend a bit more now rather than deciding after the fact to replace the DefTechs and upgrade. That...

I don't think I can hold out any longer. I'll be purchasing a dvd player in the next couple of months. The more I research players, the more frustrating it becomes - it seems somebody has something negative to say about every player. I have a Sony '32 Trintron (no component output) and am...

I'm wondering if anyone can provide me w/some advice. I have B&W 602's and the matching center speaker, and a Sony 30ES Dolby Digital receiver. I have the opportunity to buy the Definitive Technology Sub 80 for $150 from a local dealer. Will this sub be a good match for my system or should I...