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  1. Mike Mitrook

    Battle of the used 5.1 processors

    Okay, so they are battling for my $$$. I currently have a Sony ep9es (first generation DD only). It sounds pretty good but I have recently upgraded to M&K K9s across the front and feel it might be time to do something on the processor side. The HT is in a small room (12’x13’) and from what I’ve...
  2. Mike Mitrook

    Plasma v. Projector?

    Well, the electronics are set, now it's time for the video. Here's the situation. I've read great things about both plasma and projectors. I’ve also seen both done well. Now with my HT (finally no more multi-purpose family room for movies!) the room is approx. 13x13.5 with the screen to be...
  3. Mike Mitrook

    Sunfire sub placement

    The age old dilemma of sub placement. My situation is that I'm moving and the room for the HT in the new house doesn't really have a good corner for my Sunfire Subwoofer. The design works best in a corner but if that is not an option, what should I do? Suggestions? I might be able to place it...
  4. Mike Mitrook

    Time to buy (B&K ref30, Rotel 1066 or 1055)

    The house is almost ready and I get a dedicated HT! I have been running Rotel separates (rsp-960 and rb-985 w/sony ep9es) and have been pleased with them over the years. The room is wired for 5.1 through 7.1 (depending on $ for speakers, value of 7.1 over 5.1 etc.). I have been able to find...
  5. Mike Mitrook

    B&K ref30 v. B&K AVR307

    I have the opportunity to purchase either a B&K ref30 (open box) and/or a B&K AVR 307 (new in box) from a B&M at a great price. Does anyone know if there is any difference on the processor end of the ref30 v. the AVR307? I know the ref50 and 5 series AVR are out of my price range. I'm a long...
  6. Mike Mitrook

    New HT speaker placement

    The new house is under construction and the HT is moving from the family room to a (almost) dedicated room. It's time to wire the place and I'm not sure if I should set things up for 6.1 or 7.1. The challenge is room size and window locations (I know, but I have to deal with them). The room is...
  7. Mike Mitrook

    Buy time (what's the best $800 receiver?)

    I hope everyone is having a great new year. It turns out my sister and her husband are (with a new Pioneer Pro530HD widescreen TV on the way). After following that bit of advice they are asking me about updating the audio in their HT. Budget @$1000 for new DVD player and receiver. I thought...
  8. Mike Mitrook

    In search of pre/pro recommendation

    After searching the forums (lurking) long enough, here it goes. As many others I am in the market for a new pre/pro. In anticipation of the usual follow up questions: I currently am using a combination (Rotel RSP-960 for dpl and Sony EP9es for dd) of pre/pros to get the job done. I’d like to...
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