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  1. Michael Barry

    Has anyone got/heard the new Sony STR-VA555ES?

    I thought that the STR-VA555ES (the new one) was the replacement for the STR-V555ES. What's the DA5ES? Is that the same unit, maybe, but with a different model number for the US? EDIT: Yes, just found out that the DA5ES is the eqivalent of the STR-VA555ES available overseas. Now it all...
  2. Michael Barry

    Has anyone got/heard the new Sony STR-VA555ES?

    This has been out for a while now, but I can't seem to find any reviews of it anywhere. If anyone knows of a link to one, that would be great. If anyone owns one or has heard one and would like to share their opinion, that would also be very welcome. Even on this forum, where I expected to...
  3. Michael Barry

    Scariest, Spookiest, will have nightmares for a week DVD!!!

    'Thesis', from the director of 'The Others', is great, although the DVD is a sub-standards transfer. A pity, because it's very tense and creepy. The movie that has creeped me out more than any other in recent years is 'A Stir Of Echoes'. Turn out the lights, turn up the magnificent 5.1...
  4. Michael Barry

    Electronic Crossovers for domestic use?

    Thanks for the replies. Chuck, I tend to agree and think that passive bi-amping might be the right way to go, if I end up doing it at all. Active bi-amping (done right) has definite benefits, but as you note, could be deliterious if not set up correctly with the intended speaker. I have never...
  5. Michael Barry

    Electronic Crossovers for domestic use?

    Does anyone know of an electronic crossover that one may use domestically? I wish to bi-amp my centre speaker - can anyone recommend a unit for this?
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