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  1. Bill Bradstreet

    Control A/V Unit from Computer (via RS-232)

    Thanks Parker. I have already posted on their forum as a suggestion for new products, but I haven't asked them that question... good idea.
  2. Bill Bradstreet

    Control A/V Unit from Computer (via RS-232)

    I've been doing some searching, but I haven't found a good answer yet. My wife is visually impaired and finds it very easy to control our Audiotron via the web interface. I want to see if I can get our Outlaw 950 (which has an RS-232 port on it) set up with something similar. I'm thinking...
  3. Bill Bradstreet

    Is it worthwhile to upgrade to prologic II?

    I think it is a good improvement over Pro Logic. I just made the change recently and like it. It does a much better job than PL. I have PL in my car and drive a lot. I am very familiar with what it does (or doesn't) do. PLII does it much better... movies and music.
  4. Bill Bradstreet

    How do I get cable TV in surround mode?

    I can't answer the whole question as I don't bother with PIP. I have a digital cable box, which might be a bit different than your setup too. So, I have RCA cables going from the cable box to my pre/pro. I have an coax cable going from the cable box to my pre/pro. I have an s-video going from...
  5. Bill Bradstreet

    Outlaw Audio

    I agree that just because you have amps you aren't using in a receiver you don't lose flexibility when you want to upgrade. I just plunked down some money for a 950. I chose this because I didn't want the extra amplification. I didn't want to use more space in my rack to store a larger unit...
  6. Bill Bradstreet

    Outlaw Audio

    Nick, I do have a separates set up for $1,500. I just bought the 950 from audiogon.com for $750 and picked up a Rotel RMB-1075 for $750 as well. So, that's $1,500. It is a great set up. I also have a couple of norh monoblocks hooked up for a second zone as well. So, I've essentially split the...
  7. Bill Bradstreet

    Rotel RMB-1095

    I have a 1075... it heats up my 14x22-foot room. Seriously, this is the warmest room in the house. I never turn the amp off. I really like the way it sounds/performs. I can only imagine what the 1095 is like.
  8. Bill Bradstreet

    Outlaw 950?

    I'm getting very close to pulling the trigger myself. I have a few more days to decide before I lose my spot. I was deciding between the Rotel and the Outlaw, but since Rotel does not have a tuner built-in, I think I've knocked it off my list. I want to reduce the number of components to be...
  9. Bill Bradstreet

    OUTLAW 950 order confirmation

    I'm trying to decide whether to take the 950 they have waiting for me or wait and buy a preamp later. On the subject of credit cards, the prior poster is correct about not carrying a balance. I see it a little differently. It is your decision, obviously, but I wouldn't do it unless you can...
  10. Bill Bradstreet

    I need someone to tell me if this was a good deal

    Thanks. It sounded like a good deal, but I didn't have the time to any research.
  11. Bill Bradstreet

    I need someone to tell me if this was a good deal

    I just pulled the trigger on a used Rotel RMB-1075 for $695. I was watching a few ebay auctions... one 1075 went for $785. The other went for $850. I didn't want to go over $750, so I feel good about the price. What do people think? $695 for a 6-month-old amp that wasn't used much? I...
  12. Bill Bradstreet

    New Outlaw newsletter

    Hmm... I'm curious what the price and release date for this amp will be for sure. I need to decide on the 950 since I got my letter the other day. Marrying it to a 7x100 amp would be a perfect fit for my room. The price will have to be right though. If it is too high, I'd rather get the 5x200...
  13. Bill Bradstreet

    YAMAHA's DSP's overlayed on DD/DTS....

    When I was in a townhouse, in a room that was less-than-ideal, I used the DSPs in my A3090 all the time. Now that I have a room that's rectangular with a ceiling (the townhouse was cathedral ceiling), I have found less use for the DSPs. Maybe it is just because I have to take the time to tweak...
  14. Bill Bradstreet

    Wiring system between two rooms

    Sorry for the confusion. In the end, there will only be one source, and as a result, music from upstairs can be played downstairs (or the movie can be seen/heard while downstairs). Right now I have a source on both floors. I only want to have the source up in the HT room. Thanks
  15. Bill Bradstreet

    Wiring system between two rooms

    I don't want to lead this thread too much, but I'm in the process of figuring out how to wire my HT system to my two-channel system. I want to be able to play the same music on the first and second floors. Also, I have a DVD-Audios that I want to be able to play downstairs with the DVD player...
  16. Bill Bradstreet

    MP3, How important is it to have on a CD player?

    Obviously it depends on your playing preference. I chose to connect my computer to my system to have access to what is approaching 4,000, 160kbps-encoded songs. I think I'm up to 35meg at this point. I spent more money that $150, but still felt it was something to mention. While it would be nice...
  17. Bill Bradstreet

    Rotel 1066 Troubleshooting

    Thanks. I like the look of the silver.
  18. Bill Bradstreet

    Outlaw 950 support group

    I've been planning on getting a 950, but I'm about to plunk down some dough on a Rotel instead. I know it will cost me a lot more to do this, but in the end I'll have a more flexible unit. My A3090 seems to be showing a little age, which gives me an excuse to upgrade that to the 1066. I'm going...
  19. Bill Bradstreet

    Rotel 1066 Troubleshooting

    Sorry, can't help you on the troubleshooting, but I'm curious what the Silver 1066 looks like. Can you post a picture??? Thanks
  20. Bill Bradstreet

    Yamaha RX-Z1

    How much are you going to spend on the Z1? I thought they were around $2700-3000. If that's the case, you don't have to spend much more for a pre/pro and amp. Actually, going the Outlaw route (if you are the patient type) would be ~$2700 I believe. This would be a better value, IMO. You'd...
  21. Bill Bradstreet

    Difference between 950 and 1066

    Hex strings, huh? I'd love to get some more info on this. Do you have anything you could send me? Or a link to the info? Thanks! I just want basic functionality from a web site ... like volume mute, -5db, -10db, -15db, etc., select CD, select tuner, DVD. Even if I have to write a little VB...
  22. Bill Bradstreet

    Difference between 950 and 1066

    I'm going to piggy back with a related question. Can I control both of these units from my computer? I see in the Rotel manual they mention that you can control the 1066 with third-party software. What third-party software will do this? Will it also work with the 950? This is a key...
  23. Bill Bradstreet

    Difference between 950 and 1066

    I called my local Rotel dealer the other day. He's telling me $1500+ for the RSP-1066. Anyone have any advice regarding getting this down a bit? I'm going to see about more dealers nearby, but can I order this mailorder from somewhere?
  24. Bill Bradstreet

    Yamaha RX-Z1

    My 3090's left channel isn't working anymore. I got home last weekend and knew something was wrong. I got home this weekend and did some looking around. I'm sure it is something in the 3090. :-( I'm going to have to start looking for my HT setup now too. I was just about to get a pre-amp for...
  25. Bill Bradstreet

    Outlaw Falling Out Of Favor?

    Jed: You may be right, and if you have any suggestions please do share. I may end up moving this to my HT setup upstairs, but not right away. I have some odd criteria in my wife-factor that can make my decisions seem strange. Things need to be very easy to use. Put it this way, most appliances...
  26. Bill Bradstreet

    Leave power amp on?

    I have a pair of LeAmps, and I've chosen the 'leave it on' route too. I only turn it off when nobody will be listening for more than a few days. I'm lucky in that my receiver doesn't produce any popping when I turn the receiver off. But, normally, I just leave the receiver on as well.
  27. Bill Bradstreet

    Help me find another Yamaha RX-V3000

    Link Removed Link Removed I hope these links work, otherwise, just go to www.audiogon.com and do a search on "Yamaha RX."
  28. Bill Bradstreet

    Outlaw 770 vs. Seperate LeAmps (IRDs) ?????

    I agree with the vote for the 755/770. I have two LeAmps in my two-channel set up. I LOVE them. They are great. But I'm leaning towards a 770 for the HT setup when I make my next change (can't wait for that!!). I imagine you'd get a slight sonic improvement using a bunch of LeAmps, but I can't...
  29. Bill Bradstreet

    New Ultra review.

    I just like that quote! He starts review out by saying you can't even call them on the phone, then he uses the "give 'em a ring" phrase. ;-) We know what he means of course, but still funny.
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