Only the surround back channel amp can be configured to be used by ZONE2 or ZONE3. So if you want 7.1 you will need an additionla amp for ZONE2 or ZONE3.
I have 2 changers, one is probably the best changer made (sound quality), it is a CAL Audio CL-10. That piece of equipment resides in my 2-channel setup. It has a digital output, but also has great DAC's in it so, I always use the analog outputs on it. You may be able to pick one up used for...
Does the Denon DVD-1600 or DVD-3800 provide better PQ then the Denon DVD-2200? Is there any other DVD Player's that provide equal or better PQ than the DVD-2200 at equal or less $$$?
First set reference level and verify phase. Then, I start out with them not toed in and listen to a stereo source that will produce a good center image (I like the Tracy Chapman - Tracy Chapman CD for this). I then listen and adjust the toe-in until the center image sounds right. I then listen...
I was hoping DVE would have phase tests for a 6.1/7.1 setup since AVIA only has them for 5.1. Anyone familiar with DVE know if the following test are intended to verify phase Band Limited Pink Noise - Half Left Band Limited Pink Noise - Half Right Band Limited Pink Noise - Half Right...
Are the following audio tests on DVE intended to check phase? 2 Band Limited Pink Noise - Half Left 4 Band Limited Pink Noise - Half Right 6 Band Limited Pink Noise - Half Right Surround 8 Band Limited Pink Noise - Half RS & CB 10 Band Limited Pink Noise - Half LS & CB 12 Band...
Pretty much the whole CD. Amused To Death, was recorded using Q-Sound. This type of recording is processed with psychoacoustic effects to produce an extremely wide, deep and totally surrounding experience with only two loudspeakers. Tracks 1, 3 & 12 are interesting.
It is possible as long as in setup, you go to "Zone 2 Control" and set the "Power Amp Assignment" to "Zone 2". I have moved to a 7.1 setup, so I use the internal amps for my surround back speakers now and powermy "zone 2" with an external amp fed by the zone 2 pre-amp outputs on the 3803.
Zone 2 can play the tuner and all sources providing you have analog cables from the source to the 3803. In my system all my "digital" sources are connected to the 3803 using both digital cables (coax or toslink depending on what the source offers) and a pair or analog cables. The obvious...
I ususally arrange an in home demo and use a variety of music I am familiar with. But, some of the pieces, I use are: Sarah McLachlan, Surfacing, track #7: A multi-track studio recording that shows imaging but also shows the capability of putting up a huge soundstage. Toto, Tambu, track...
Matt, If you have a Boston Acoustics dealer you may also want to look into their in-wall/in-ceiling speakers. I installed some of the BA VRi in-ceilings and they are pretty good. see http://www.bostonacoustics.com/ds_product_line.asp
In your budget range there are many good speaker systems to listen to, including the Vienna's. Before you go off on your search, consider all factors not just budget. In my case, I had a similar budget but was also limited by size/weight of the center channel and that the surrounds had to be...
I second the recommendation for used used ProAc Response 1SC's. Used, Jolida, Aronov, Golden Tube Audio SI50 (although their SE-40 amp wasthe diamond in the rough) or CJ - altough that will push the budget.
Let me describe my room to see if that affects things. My room is 23' x 23 ' with a 6' x 9' alcove centered on the left side of the room. There is a open stairway in the rear left hand corner of the room, leading down a level. (room is built over a garage) The ceilings slope from 8' to about...
I am looking for recommendations and opinions on subwoofers that are physically small (probably no more than 16" in height) that can go deep and are accurate. I do not need it to be loud (accurate frequency response is a preferred trait to max spl's). Predominant usage would be for HT with some...
That depends on costs vs perceived value. I had a mediocre Sony ES CD player that sounded "bright" and cd's played on it had a very 2 dimensional soundstage. So, I picked up a used Audio Alchemy DTI (clocking), a Audio Alchemy DDE (DAC)and the necessary cables (1 toslink from CD player to DTI, 1...