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Harm Tech. Truth- Link Silver Interconnects-1 meter pair, RCA, in great condition. Original packaging. info @ http://www.harmonictech.com/product_....asp?keyword=6 price = $150 Rotel RQ-970BX Phono section in flawless condition. Online review...

Concluding that the 2000ES sounds "like crap" after listening to it after no burn-in is foolish. Reporting this on a public forum is irresponsible.

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SOLD 5 x 70 wpc (all channels driven into 8 ohms) 2 x 90 wpc (both channels driven, stereo mode) Massive toroidal power transformer Dolby Digital and DTS decoding Dolby Pro Logic II decoding 5 x digital inputs (3 x co-axial and 2 x optical) 1 x digital output (co-axial) High quality...

Hi: Before spending a dime on a new sound card check out this link: http://www.stereo-link.com/

I have been using the Bravo for several weeks now with my Sony 34XBR800 through DVI. DVI cable was from http://www.pacificcable.com/ and cost less than $20 Picture quality still limited by the amount of information on the DVD but is as good as can be gotten from DVD. It is probably matched by a...

I happen to own the Arcam Diva AVR200 receiver and while there would probably be a gain in sound quality for stereo sources by employing a home theatre pass through the stereo quality is very good with my Sonus Faber Concertino's. I use a Monitor Audio sub which has both low level input and...

I use the 5.1 direct inputs for 2 channel SACD and multi- channel SACD as well as all Redbook CD's. I leave it set that way no matter the format. I connect the speaker level inputs for my sub as well as the speaker cables to the front channel amps and set the sub to work only below 40 hz. That...

Troy: The crossover on the Arcam is set to 100Hz when the fronts are set Small. There is not a great deal of flexibility. Fronts, Center or Surrounds can be set to Large or Small. I set everything to Large as 100HZ is too high to cut things off IMO. If you use the inputs for any device, the...

I have had the Arcam AVR200 for well over a year. I use it with Sonus Faber Concertino Homes and Solo Home Center. Apparently, Sonus Fabers have a reputation for being a difficult load to drive but the Arcam while rated @ 70W per w/5 channels driven and 90W w/ 2 channels is quite good for a SS...

In an attempt to see what better amplification might accomplish I auditioned an Anthem MCA30 amp yesterday. Heard it with an Anthem preamp PVA2 driving a pair of JMLabs Cobalt 826S, frontend was an Arcam CD92. Very punchy, fast, great transient response. Crisp, clean image with great detail. A...

Ricky: If I didn't use the CD inputs I wouldn't get the bass management. The sub is on in stereo and integrates well. For 5.1 inputs I've been using Outlaw Audio PCA IC's, very forward and grainy when used in anything but DSD playback where they add spice. So I am using 4 pairs of IC's from...

Ricky: I listen to Red book CD's in stereo which includes (decent bass management) the sub with its high pass adjusted to 40 hertz, all speakers are set to large. The Arcam has 5.1 pre-outs of which I presently only use the sub out. For SACD, (or DVD-A) there are 5.1 direct inputs with no...

The Arcam is a receiver and as such, the amplifier section may have some compromises versus a separate amp. I'm trying to figure out, even going the used or diy route whether the addition of an external amp for the fronts (plus interconnects) or a pre and power amp (again plus interconnects)...

Thanks for the insight. The suggestions about used analog gear interests me greatly. I guess it couldn't hurt to try a PC from diycable or some equally cost conscious supplier. I was a sceptic about cables in general but have heard vast improvements in my system through the addition of good...

Thanks, any recommendations on a TT, tonearm and cartridge that provide a good value, used is good too. I'm wondering how the sound of records will feel after years of cd's. I've read that it is less tiring. I really don't know the hardware at all.

Thanks for the reply. I expect that I could keep my receiver and pass the front pre-outs to a stereo preamp > power amp > front speakers for multi-channel inputs (DVD, SACD) and connect my stereo inputs directly to the new preamp for stereo only Another way to go would be to use a higher...

About two years ago I caught the HT bug. After making some initial errors about hardware and spending many times what most people would consider prudent, I have a system which is fairly good. Along the way I discovered that I enjoyed listening to music as much or more than watching HT or TV in...

I bought the glass optical cable from the earlier post on this topic and also found it to give excellent performance. It does seem to be the same product as sold on the Sound Professionals website and very favorably reviewed on AudioAsylum and sold for a lower price. I used it between my...

I believe that the quality of the power being used by my Home Theatre devices makes a difference in how they perform. But there is a point of diminishing returns. I can't do anything about the 25 year old transmission lines or the 40 year old generator but once that power reaches my house I can...

The Sony and a few JVC models offer 16:9 enhanced mode as a standard feature. That means that on DVD playback on Anamorphic material, the electron gun only scans the screen where there is program material thereby enhancing the resolution enormously. I believe that is a significant advantage...

The price in the US of Sonus Faber, Vienna Acoustics and some other line which I have forgotten but it could be REL is determined pretty strictly by Sumiko, the US rep. It is very difficult to find discounts off the MSRP for these lines. Best bet is to check Audiogon where you occasionally...

If I had a budget of $500 for speakers for a 2 channel setup and assuming a small to medium sized room, I think I have to agree with Peter from Massachusetts above. A pair of the Sound Clearing House K05B50 assembled but w/o finish are $160 plus shipping. You could fill in the lower end with the...

I have the Concertino Homes as my fronts and the Solo Home as my center channel in a small room with an Arcam AVR 200 and as others have indicated these speakers are very musical. They are not clinical sounding and lack the sometimes annoying edge of a metal tweeter. I use a sub (Monitor Audio...

I have owned the Arcam Diva AVR 200 for over a year and it has been a very fine piece of equipment with some reservations. This receiver is the update to the AVR 100 and has better bass management functionality than the previous version. Video switching is still only on S-Video connectors , no...

There are options in digital optical cables. Plastic optical (toslink) is about the worst connection you can make. st optical (glass) cables sound more detailed and have much higher bandwidth. It has been shown that coaxial while not as good as st optical is much superior to toslink. It is a...