I recently received from my brother-in-law an "AMP Series 1000" that is about 10" long, 5" high, and about 6" wide. It weighs a ton due to the fact that there is a 1000 kvA torroidal transformer in it that is feeding 6 orange outlets in the back of it. There are no RCA/Balances connections to...
I was just recently in another thread that brought up a neat tip from Robert Harley's book, "The Complete Guide to High End Audio" about setting the phase of one's subwoofer to best match the loudspeakers' phase in the room that you have. Before all components discussed in this book, he first...
What products do you use to clean CDs? Currently, I just use Sunlight dish soap and clean hands, however, it is time consuming. Any inexpensive product recommendations?
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I recently bought a Bryston 3B-ST amp and hooked it up via the preouts on my Denon 3802. As expected, the mains started to hum. Alright, I smugly thought, I've read the posts here, it is probably a ground loop potential problem between the...
I am looking at either the 3B-ST or the 4B-ST. I will be using my Denon 3802's pre-outs. The speakers that will be connected are Paradigm Studio 60v2. I usually do not have the volume cranked up. Any thoughts or comments as to which one to purchase? nb. used 4B-ST ~$1900 Cdn., used 3B-ST...
Can anyone post a link to Stereophile's Recommended Components list wherever it may be? I looked in their website and couldn't readily find it. I am mainly looking for the CD player list, but also for speakers. Thanks
I just want to get this clear in my head. I own a Sony SCD-C555ES SACD player and a Denon 3802 with Paradigm Studio 60v2, Studio CC, and Mission 700 bookshelf speakers for the rear plus a Paradigm PW-2200 subwoofer. The SACD player is connected to the receiver via the 5.1 analog output only...
About 6 months ago, I was bitten hard by the home theater/music bug. At that time, when I was purchasing the various Monster interconnects from a local AV store, I noticed that their prices were on average 50% more than the MSRP on the Monster website. This was not a local phenomenon. A wide...
I am looking for some information from those of you who own Parasound amps. I am trying to purchase an HCA-1205A in Guelph (near Toronto) but it is like pulling teeth! I keep getting everyone's list price ($2799 Cdn ~ $1775 US) in Ontario. I have phoned a dozen stores. Now, I have bought a SACD...