Recent content by John A. Casler

As a general rule, "IN-ROOM" speakers offer a better option, than "in-wall" or "in-ceiling".

Unless you need a tuner, why not pick up the Behringer A500 (around $225-$250 street NEW, and I would guess close to 1/2 that used) In fact there may be any number of pro-amps (but most have fans which shouldn't be any big deal for parties) that would be as capable. With the CV or...

Look for KLIPSCH or Cerwin-Vega speakers in PawnShops and Craig's List. They will do what you want.

How big (dimensions) is the space inside the columns? What is your budget?

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While I too suggest that the composite and S-Video will likely be virtually the same, your other optionn if you have an AVR that will upconvert (actually transcode) to HDMI is to run the signal through upconversion of the AVR.

Hi John, Hard to say if you made an upward move or not. It likely depends on the condition of your Aragon. For sure if both were new there would be no contest. FYI Aragon was recently taken over by a company called Indy Labs and will begin marketing the Aragon and Acurus brands again...

Hi Kris, I am wondering, with all those amps, are you looking for a Pre/Pro or an AV Receiver? I have many clients who use an AV Receiver as a Pre/Pro, but I just wanted to make sure before suggesting something.

Look for the BIC F12, might be $20-40 over your price, but likely worth it.

What are your mains?

That is the amp I would suggest, and I would NOT get the plate amp version, but the component version. We use a slightly modded versions for our VMPS Subs.

Oooops, I forgot to mention, I'm on Beverly Glen in Century City. All you need do is come over the hill.:D