Recent content by Brian OK

FWIW, Here was my upgrade path to separates from a Yamaha DSP-A1 (not a bad amp section at all, as many have attested, and so do I). And the DSP-A1 was not bad at all in terms of processing, less the DSP funky stuff which I never listened to) First step was to buy (and in my mind/ears the...

Fair enough. It is so "non cumbersome" to get the materials, spend a few buck, and assemble a quality PC with appropriate materials to get where you want to be with quality AC delivery. UL is a good thing, no doubt, but with DIY, one is working with all ( or mostly, depending upon source )...

It's all in the connections Wayne.................molded or quality IEC and AC plug ? Which one would you pick if a few buck separated an extension cord or a well constructed DIY type cord ? And don't say it doesn't matter :#O BOK

It is just one more degrading connection you should avoid, IMO. And other than a Home Depot type 12AWG extension cord ( which you could use it as a speaker cable, as it is said these days ;*), there is no such thing as a "high quality" extension cord. It's just either a wrong room setup with no...

Kurt, Points well stated. One cannot always tell with a cursory look at bare cable -- can get one in a tizzy about possibly being ripped off. One always hates to be taken as the fool. I have purchased from BJC (Component set) and appreciate your forthrightness on the website. Clearly...

I took apart a couple of Signal Cable power cords in order to use the good IEC and AC plugs they use for a DIY project (inserted CV Audio wire in said project). FYI, Signal is considered a good low budget alternative to pricier wire offerings. I found .90 cent (probably less if spool bought)...

I'm partial to EAD (owning an Ovation+) and you will be hard pressed to find a better 2-channel pre/pro that excels at HT too. Problem lies in finding a used one in good shape and well cared for by someone. If you find a used O+, then it could run you between 1600-2000. Just a stellar unit...

I'm partial to EAD (owning an Ovation+) and you will be hard pressed to find a better 2-channel pre/pro that excels at HT too. Problem lies in finding a used one in good shape and well cared for by someone. If you find a used O+, then it could run you between 1600-2000. Just a stellar unit...

Perhaps you were "listening" to your new TV..... focused on the image and oblivious to the sound...... Sounds great with crystal clear imaging with "deeper bass black levels" type of phenomenon. The objective subjectivists conundrum. I would beware of the WAF here... a delighted wife could...

Perhaps you were "listening" to your new TV..... focused on the image and oblivious to the sound...... Sounds great with crystal clear imaging with "deeper bass black levels" type of phenomenon. The objective subjectivists conundrum. I would beware of the WAF here... a delighted wife could...

EAD Ovation+ . Best of the lot listed above. 2-channel is superb. Used could be found for $1500-1800. The Ovation+, or Signature, is one of the best pre/pros for musicality you can have the pleasure of listening to. BOK

EAD Ovation+ . Best of the lot listed above. 2-channel is superb. Used could be found for $1500-1800. The Ovation+, or Signature, is one of the best pre/pros for musicality you can have the pleasure of listening to. BOK

Like Chris says, boxing the speakers, as in an enclosure, is certainly not what the speaker designer had in mind. It will most likely skew you HF dispersion in a bad way and offer way to much absorption for the mids and HF which you need for the depth/soundstage within your listening space...

OK, I get the drift now ;*) I actually owned the 550i's years ago, so I have some benchmark. Granted my gear is all different now, but I remember the 550i's as not being too bad at all. A "wee" bit overpriced, but not shabby and the fellow I sold them to was tickled to pick them up for my...

If you want to forego DIY, then buy the Monster which you seems to be talking yourself into based upon your closing comments. Eichmann is mostly what I use. I do not DIY them because you need to know what you are doing here. I leave it to the pros in the case of Eichmann (Bolder & Chris...