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  1. Gregg_M

    Best Bookshelf under 1000

    I have lived with Spendor s3/5's now for 6 months and they just get better and better. I actually bought 4 of them for my HT. I think my cost on them was 700 a pair. Great Musical Speaker. If you have a chance to audition a pair then do it. You will not be sorry. The only downfall is that they...
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    Amplifier upgrade (long and rambling post)

    Adam, I want too say that I purchased my Rotel pre pro/ Amp and Denon 3800 dvd for under 4K. I was not really concerned with firewire etc when I make my purchase decision. The way technology changes so fast I decided to get quality equipment that I wanted now and not play "what if" Also I...
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    Rotel, Lexicon, or Meridian

    Vicky, Did you mention a price range you want too stay within. Having just gone through an upgrade recently I know exactly how confusing and how expensive this little hobby can be. Gregg
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    Amplifier upgrade (long and rambling post)

    For 3K you might want to decide on a rotel pre/pro and amp. I just went through the upgrade bug and after a ton of listening etc. I decided to scrap my marantz 7000 and get the full setup. I have not looked back since. Gregg
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    GR Reseach AV1+ sound qualities vs. B&W / Sonus.

    Robert, If you are looking at Bookshelf speakers, do your self a favor and find a dealer that will allow you to audition the Spendor s3/5's. They are about 800/ retail. I looked at the the sonus and b&w and found that my spendors were equal too if not a bit better. They are well built and...
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    Bookshelf Speakers - Best all-around value?

    Rory, You are going to want a speaker that is not ported in the rear. THe sound will sound washed out and the bass (what there is of it on a bookshelf) will sound boomy and not right. I had a pair of paradigm mini's that did this. On that note, I own a pair of spendor s3/5's sealed box and...
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    Making the jump, need a little help.

    Nathan, Got any hints for my "boys" on Mario Sunshine. LOL It looks great on the wega
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    1066 Owners, Would You Buy It Again?

    Paul, My speakers are not common around michigan (spendor) no dealers, so to get the sound I wanted and to make the choice, I un hooked them from my marantz and went auditioning. I can not tell you enough how well my setup drives these wonderful sounding and inneficient speakers. Good luck...
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    Making the jump, need a little help.

    Nathan, When you go into Circuit city et al. Try and get an open box special. It has worked for me several times when buying expensive electronics. You just might be able to afford or pick up what you really want. Gregg
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    1066 Owners, Would You Buy It Again?

    I have had my rotel setup for about 5 months. I would not hesitate to do it again. It makes my speakers sound even better. The pre/pro in silver are gorgeous. Every manf. will have their problems and issues. I compared the sound quality to many other products (dragged my speakers with me) and...
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    Making the jump, need a little help.

    My wife and I purchased the 32 Wega last year for our living room. We have since moved and have my 53" in it's place as our everyday TV. That being said, the Wega 32 is a fantastic TV the flatscreen really cuts down glare and video games on it are great. If you can swing it go with the sony. It...
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    DVD player dillema, wait or buy now

    Brian, You could wait until your HT is set up. Now as far as the player, I currently have the Denon 3800 and have experienced lockup only on DVD's that were dirty or scratched. Otherwise this has been a fantastic piece of equipment. Also note that it has too be in a well ventilated area...
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    It's a "space thing"...need help.

    Craig, Spendor has 2 styles of loud speakers. I am using the center channel that goes with their "home theater" packages. The drivers are the same as the s3/5 and the cherry woodwork is an exact match for my speakers. It is ported in the rear which I plugged. The front Grill is cut a bit...
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    It's a "space thing"...need help.

    Craig, I just went through the same thing. I ended up with the Spendor s3/5's for front, rears and a matching center speaker. This is all hooked up to new Rotel 1066 and 1075. They are not an efficient speaker, but with its sealed box, the sound and sound stage is fantastic, even when close...
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    Why your speakers?

    Brett, I can not remember the exact odel number. THey were the high res floor satnding model with the 500 watt sunfire powered sub woofer. http://www.spendoraudio.com/ is the website. I purchased the s 3/5 for the front and rears. THey are a bit power hungry but my rotel amp is more than...
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    Why your speakers?

    I decided to revamp my entire HT except for my TV this year. I went from a basement where i could do anything with the 1600 square feet I had to a house that had a total of 1800 square feet (yes smaller but I am on a big lake) so to have HT in my family room I needed to get creative. After...
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    Crayon and My Sony 53inch TV

    Well guys normal glass cleaner worked. I was upset that it came of. I needed an excuse to upgrade. I think next I will give my son permanent marker and see what damage he can do. I just hope the wife does not catch on to my scheme. Thanks everyone for your input. Gregg
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    Crayon and My Sony 53inch TV

    yeah the protective screen is still on. Thanks Gregg
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    Crayon and My Sony 53inch TV

    Ok my 18month old Picaso decided to attempt his free form drawing style with crayon on my tv. What should I use to clean it. THanks in Advance Gregg
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    Advice for slightly used Pre/Pro

    You should probably look at rotel seperates as well. I just went from a marantz sr7000 to a Rotel 1066 and rmb1075 and the sound is night and day. Gregg
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    What Speakers Do You Own?

    I own Spedor 3/5's for front and rears and a matching spendor center channel. My sub is a velodyne 12" sub. All run by Rotel 1066 and 1075
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    Denon 3800

    Read the threads and then checked my serial number. My box was manufactured in february. Looks like i need to get the firmware upgrade. Thanks for the tip
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    Denon 3800

    I have a new 3800 that seems to be hicuping now and then. I was watching Insomnia last night and it was studdering and stopping. I had to stop the movie remove it and put it back in to get it going right. anyone else having issues with their 3800? I have had the unit since july. Greg
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    RSX 1055 or ..........

    I started auditioning the rotel with those exact speakers at the local dealer. I was HIGHLY impressed in the way the 1066 and 1075 drive them. Do yourself a favor and test the 1066 and 1075 you will not want to take them back to the dealer. Gregg
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    ***Official*** Rotel RSP 1066 Fact and LOGICAL discussion thread

    I have asked this once before, has anyone heard a hum from their 1075 amp. Since i am new to seperates I have never experienced this before? I do love my 1066 movies and music sound fantastic. gregg
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    Tired of Comcast

    Firts of all I am tired of the poor customer service and billing issues with comcast. I would like to get movies that have 5.1 surround sound. The so called digital service gets me a few more channels and their programmign guide (not much) THeir internet is running well. I want better choices in...
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    Denon DVD 3800 questions

    Glenn. I have had my 3800 now for a couple of weeks. Picture is FANTASTIC and the cd quality is good. It is a well built machine that i fall in love with everytime i watch a movie. It got even better once I did a bit of calibration with the avia disk. The only thing i have yet to try is the...
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    Tired of Comcast

    Ok guys I am fed up with comcast. What are my choices. Is satellite the way to go. If so then who's system. Let me hear it all. I do have a hd capable TV and willing to spend money to get it done right. Thanks for all the replies. Gregg
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    DVD-Audio SACD Question

    On the topic of having one set of inputs! I have the denon 3800 and looking at getting the 555es as a sacd player. My Pre is the rotel 1066. Why can't i just split the cable and attatche both into the Y cables and run the single end of the y cable into the preouts on the 1066. Will I lose something?
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    ***Official*** Rotel RSP 1066 Fact and LOGICAL discussion thread

    Dana, Thanks for the reply. I am going to try and work out the kinks this weekend (too windy to fish) Gregg
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