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  1. john bourne

    Adcom or Rotel

    Howdy everyone, I was looking for your opinion as I have not found a place to place both these brands head to head. I'm looking to spend around 400 or so dollars on the used market for a 2 channel amp that I will not have to upgrade for a long while. The Adcom GFA-555 200 watt per channel seems...
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    proper sub setup

    Sorry for the simple question here, but I read a lot of technical jargon last night and confused myself silly. When setting up a sub is it best to: 1. set the gain on the sub amp at 1/3 or 1/2 and make the corrections with the pre/pro 2. set the pre/pro sub level to zero and adjust the...
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    HK525 and universal remote

    Okay this is an easy one, has anyone been successful in finding a universal remote (hopefully a touchscreen LCD) that can learn the hk codes. I have tried a Sima touchscreen, an RCA rcu1010 and now a Sony RM-AV2500 and none seem to be able to operate the 525. The Sony came the closest in that it...
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    HK525 plus pa2000?

    Howdy, I am asking your advice as to any benefit for adding a HK PA2000 to my 525 to power the front mains? I was planning on waiting to get a more powerful Rotel or Parasound, however, with the great deals that can be had on the HK I am starting to get a bit of upgraditis. I am starting a GR...
  5. john bourne

    FS: New in box Shiva MkIV

    This is brand new and unused in original box. I received this driver June 25 from Adire as a warrenty replacement to my original. The reason that I'm selling is that while I was awaiting Adire to replace I upgraded to a 18" monster and therefore will not be needing this capable sub. $100 shipped...
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    ebs shiva bottoming out?

    First I would like to take a second to thank everyone here for a wonderful education that you have provided me in the area of home theater. This is simply the best resource available and over the past several months has provided a wealth of free insight. Now my question - I currently have a...
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