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  1. Nick V

    Can't get my LCD RPTV to sync to my video card? HELP

    I have been using my comuter as a quasi-htpc for the past year or so. I had been only using the s-video output on my ATI Radeon X800xl plugging into my Hitachi 42V515 and it worked okay for watching downloaded movies and such. For Christmas I received a Blue Jeans Cable VGA-Component video...
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    Pioneer Elite 74TXVi vs Denon 3806 vs another

    I'd probaly stick with the Denon for the simple fact that once the upgrade bug bites and the warranty is up, you can significantly upgrade it's performance with modifications. In this one, the modifications are performend by Parts Connexion (largely Sonic Frontiers engineers). By all accounts...
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    After market power cord. Is it worth it?

    Monster 14 guage speaker cable (the black stuff that's very flexible) 9$ Advent interconnects (made by Acoustic Research)purchased at wholesale electronics store. Power cables that came with the units. I've had home made acoustic treatments for almost 2 years. They're unfinished 2' x 4'...
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    After market power cord. Is it worth it?

    One thing I will say is that my 2ch. system has remained the same over the past year or so, with the exception of cabling/power conditioning. Speakers: GR Research Diluceo (RAW Acoustics built) Source: Denon DVD-3910 Preamp: Monolithic Sound PA-1+HC-1b Amplifier: Rotel RB-1070...
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    After market power cord. Is it worth it?

    LOL! I don't even have anything to say. Enjoy your systems fellas, I'm out.
  6. Nick V

    After market power cord. Is it worth it?

    I don't pretend to pass my opinion off as fact. I never have, nor will you ever see it happening. The problem I see with all these challenges is that I have absolutely no desire to prove to ANYONE that ANY of these changes that I've made have quantifiable, measurable differences. I have...
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    What do you guys think about Swan Speakers & Onix Rocket Speakers?

    All of the AV123 products appear to provide fantastic value and performance to the customer. They have a somewhat cult-like following (especially on their own forum) but they often get a bad rap for that reason only. I personally own GR-Diluceos but those new Sig version Rockets (whose...
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    After market power cord. Is it worth it?

    Why is it that these threads always end up with such a vindictive, antagonistic tone. I bet you're going to tell me that my Sound Application CF-XE didn't remove any of the noise from my system either. How is it that the slighly audible hiss coming from my ribbon tweeters is now almost...
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    What Hirez Discs Have You Purchased Recently?

    I've purchased these SACD's in the past 2 weeks Elton John - Elton John Elton John - Madman Across the Water Elton John - Tumbleweed Connection Eric Clapton - Slowhand Derek & the Dominos - Layla Bob Dylan - Highway 61 Revisited Bob Dylan - Bringing it All Back Home Bob Dylan -...
  10. Nick V

    New NIN news

    What's the 2 channel sound quality like on the SACD version? Anyone compare it to the CD? I already own it on cd, so I won't be purchasing this SACD unless the SQ has increased significantly over the CD version.
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    Looking for a budget $$ DVD player with DVD-A/SACD/HDMI

    Thanks for the suggestions. The reason he needs HDMI output is very specific. He had purchased a 46" Toshiba CRT RPTV (with HDMI in). He purchased a set of good component cables from blue jeans to use with the DVD player, and an HDMI to DVI cable to use with his satellite receiver (with DVI...
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    Looking for a budget $$ DVD player with DVD-A/SACD/HDMI

    My brother is looking for a budget priced player that does sacd/dvd-a with HDMI video output. He's looking to spend between $300-350 and I'm not even sure if this exists. Can somebody please help me out?
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    What Hirez Discs Have You Purchased Recently?

    Just curious if anyone can comment on the sound quality of the new SACD release of NIN's The Downward Spiral? I seem to remember the CD having pretty decent quality for a rock recording, and was wondering if anyone has done any serious listening/comparing in 2 channel between the CD and SACD?
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    HDMI Cable Quality Concerns

    I bought this one http://www.ramelectronics.net/html/D...s.html#hdmi-r2 It gave me peace of mind that I was buying a "high quality, heavy gauge silver coated copper wire" and it's also realatively inexpensive at the same time.
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    Anyone have experience comparing Pio 47ai vs. 59avi vs. Denon 2900?

    Well I got a chance to listen to the 47ai yesterday, and I have to say I wasn't all that impressed. They didn't have time to set it up on a system that I was familiar with (my exact speakers) so they just set it up in a room with a $100000.00 two channel system. McIntosh Mono amps, and the...
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    Anyone have experience comparing Pio 47ai vs. 59avi vs. Denon 2900?

    Thanks for all the opinions. Unfortunately I can't really wait any longer (3910, Marantz, Yammy)to make my purchase as I am currently without music and movie reproduction, and I will be buying probably friday this week. Also, I am very well aware of Secrets, and I was actually very...
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    Anyone have experience comparing Pio 47ai vs. 59avi vs. Denon 2900?

    Well, to make a long story short my RP-91 died on me last week and I've been without music and movies for WAY too long now. I'm buying a new DVD player and I'll make my decision between the three players in the title, probably within a few days. Basically I know the 2900 and 59avi are much...
  18. Nick V

    Has SVS met its match?

    Because you can FEEL it!!! I have a Mirage BPS-400 that goes pretty low, and pretty loud, but I bet those Contrabasses are INCREDIBLE!!:D
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    Fluance driver pics

    Fluance Speaker Review For the price, the drivers appear to be very decent. For $200, you absolutely can't go wrong with those speakers IMO.
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    Marantz + Paradigm

    I currently have 'digms with a Yamaha Receiver (RXV-1200) and my old Marantz (6200) sounded alot better IMO. I had problems with my Marantz's (2 5200's and 2 6200's if I recall correctly) and my dealer offered to trade for the Yamaha for free. The Yammy hasn't had a single problem in almost...
  21. Nick V

    What to get? Paradigm Studio 100 v2 vs 60 v3

    That price on the 60v.3's looks pretty good, but the price on the used100v.2's doesn't look so hot. Maybe you should try to talk the dealer down a couple hundred on the 100's. P.S. Are the 100 v2's finished with the laminate or veneer?
  22. Nick V

    Universal Announces Ryan Adams, Eric Clapton, Derek & The Dominos SACDs

    Wow!! Geat news, I'm especially excited about the Clapton and Motley Crue releases.
  23. Nick V

    Okay, Im going to sound crazy here...but I have come to the conclusion that

    I tend to agree with the sentiment that a nice receiver mated with separate amps and a nice 2ch. preamp with "unity gain" gives you the best of both worlds. I had been contemplating the purchase of a nice pre/pro over the last year and I couldn't decide on one as they all sounded so similar. I...
  24. Nick V

    Anyone have a link to Classe list prices?

    If you e-mail one of the consultants at Premier Audio I'm sure they could help you out with pricing information. Just don't tell them you live in New York.;) You may have to get the calculator out, cause I'm sure they'll give you CDN$$ pricing.
  25. Nick V

    Denon DVD-2200

    It's dissapointing to see that the 2200 uses the DSD-1791 rather than the 1792. When I first read about the supposed inclusion of the 1792 in the 2200, I was very excited, and I was planning on purchasing one as soon as I could get my hands on it. Now, I'll take a wait and see approach. I may...
  26. Nick V

    Better Health thru Music Acupuncture...Oh My!

    LOL!! I always get a kick out of your, shall we say... controversial posts. ;)
  27. Nick V

    Rotel Dilemna...

    Another fellow Albertan here!! I'd say go for the 1066 if you're the type that obsesses over little things. If you go with the 1055, you might always be wondering if the 1066 would have sounded just a bit better. If you're all about value, it's obvious which one you should pick. If you can...
  28. Nick V

    Which A/V receiver for Klipsch Reference Series 7 speakers?

    I'd go for the Pioneer Elite 55TXi. It is the only receiver in the price range with an I-Link interface for the digital transmission of DVD-Audio and SACD. The retail is $1700 but I'm sure you could get it for $1500 maybe less. In addition to the I-Link(firewire, IEEE1394) interface, the...
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