Recent content by Dave_CG

In my experience, adding a 2 channel amp for Music etc, is an excellent idea. As with everything else, you'll hear every answer under the sun on these boards, but for me it worked wonders. I have a Yamaha RXV-1 running Klipsch KLF-20's in the front and Klipsh Reference III's center and Rear. I...

Definitely an interesting thread. I do always find it interesting how valiantly the "salesmen" on this board defend the stores right to charge high prices. We (the consumers) are bad citizens if we shop for the lowest price. It is our duty to support the local B&M stores and help fend off the...

Great thread !!!! I'm happy to see I'm not the only one out there who hasn't been sold on all the hype. I completely agree that speakers, placement and room acoustics dwarf receiver differences so much as to make them almost insignificant. Within reason of course.

are these shotgun wires like 24 gauge? would this have any other effect than essentially doubling the thickness of the wire? Why not just use thicker wire? Someone mentioned changing the soundstage and tone? LOL - maybe it would make the speakers sound "warmer". If this shotgunning is bad -...

I recently purchased this receiver as well, and noticed the same thing immediately. I don't have db levels, but Cliff's explaination seems to match my experience. I need to turn it up close to 1/2 way for low level listening, where my old system packed the punch lower down. I definitely have...

I have had pretty good luck in Hi end stores, but have noticed the profiling. I think no matter what I look like they tend to offer service because the entire front wall is a window, and they see me pull in and get out of the car. (No it's not a ferrari, but not a chevette either) They are more...

The multiple system trail. Amps, speakers, CD Players, DVD players, everything follows the same path. From 'Ye Old Colonial Theater'...to upstairs family room, to bedroom, to shed by the pool. Most visitors think i'm nuts, but my 15 year old Pioneer receiver still sounds great for music out...