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    ETF question

    I have been trying to get ETF to return fairly consistent reading for the sub in my living room. I notice when I take two consecutive readings, there can be as much as 6-10 dB change in some of the peaks and dips when FFTing into frequency vs dB. 1. Can the MLS in ETF give better results...
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    Which preamp for ECM8000 ref microphone used for ETF?

    I was wondering if some of you using ETF could suggest a low cost preamp (less that $100 hopefully) that I could use with the Behringer ECM8000 semi-reference mic. I already have the mic which I use with my DEQ2496 so I don't want to upgrade that right now. I have seen the ART Tube MP OPL...
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    Secrets back on the straight and narrow? Self redemtion

    Although lately I have become a rather cynical Secrets reader due to their pushing all sorts of interconnections and gizmos that "improve" sound I think today they may have taken a small but measured step towards redeeming themselves and getting honest. The expensive Nordost powercable cannot...
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    I think he's smoking something

    Not to be inflamatory, but I don't know how to trust Secrets anymore after the kind of review they just did on the Nordost Vishnu and Valhalla power cables. Of course they are doing more and more of these kind of reviews, but this one is over the top in my book. And they didn't even bench...
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    What instrument do you play and how did it affect your choice in speaker?

    So, to all you musicians out there. Did you instrument of choice affect which speaker you chose to buy? James
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    Does 3805 REALLY have more power than 3803?

    Ever since the 3805 came out I have really wondered if that 10 extra watts were really there or not. I know it would be hard to hear, but did Denon REALLY beef up the power supply? Any thoughts? JamesDB
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    Denon 3803 price sighs

    Sigh... After seeing my precious Denon 3803 on sale new for $670.00 at a large chain audio store I was just sad... At this rate my $6000 system in 3 years should be worth $200 lol... James
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    My psychology is soooo weak!

    So I watched some show on TV the other day on the owner of Monster Cables. He has a million dollar sound system in his obscenely large second house, Lamborghinis, pools custom hand sanded floors etc. I walk into Best Buy looking to buy the cheapest 14guage speaker wire I can find for my new...
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    Aside from Bose, speakers you would never buy?

    Aside from Bose, is there a set of speakers, or a speaker company you would absolutely refuse to buy (from)? B&W, Totem, Swans, Axiom, Polk, Snell, SVS, Velodyne, A/R, Hsu, JBL, Klipsch, Paradigm, Audio Monitor, Boston, etc etc? Please also indicate why not. This is NOT meant to bash someone...
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    Help, Paradigm Ref ADP's or 20s?

    Well I swallowed hard and pulled out my credit card. Just bought the Studio 60s, CC-470, and ADP-470s for $2900. Truth is I have not heard the dipoles and was wondering if I made the right choice. My couch is backed to the wall and they would be placed either on the back wall above me or on...
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    DEQ2496 amazing! Personal review

    Well, after a long wait the Behringer DEQ2496 is in the house and hooked up. I thought I’d share some of my experience with this EQ. I purchased it with the ecm8000 RTA mic. I am currently using it to EQ out my sub and correct for any standing waves and other reflection problems I had been...
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    Amp power output slope

    I was hoping to get some input on the following question from Chu Gai or any one else who might know. If I connect an external power amp to my Denon 3803 (
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    Paradigm in SoCal

    I was wondering if someone could suggest some dealers or places I might be able to get an honest/good deal on a pair of Paradigm 60's or 100's in the South Cali area. My other option is to go with B&W 603,604 or KEF Q5,Q7 if you knew of a good dealer. I live in the Los Angeles/OC area...
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    Denon 3803 DD vs Stereo/Direct Volume

    Can anyone tell me why when I watch a movie in DD I have to turn the volume up higher than when I listen to a CD in Stereo or Direct to get the same volume? Are DD signels sent significantly cooler to the Denon than CD signals? Am I doing something wrong or have others experienced the same...
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    Denon pre/pro? price, specs etc...

    Anyone have any information if Denon is planning on releasing a pre/pro in the near future? I'd appreciate any specs, features, release date etc... rumors or good too :) James
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    Matrix Reloaded Mackie Monitor and Sub!

    Ok ok, I admit that I have become a fan of Mackie's studio monitors and subwoofers and highly recommend them for home audio use due to their amazing sound reproduction. But this is truely impressive... Apparently the new Matrix movie is being mixed on them hehe.. so when the DVD comes out...
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    Finally got my HRS120 sub!!!

    I just received my new Mackie HRS120 sub a week ago and wanted to share some of my thoughts, and experiences with this sub in hopes that it can help someone in their search. Due to my amazing hot hot wife I have been driving it with a Denon 3803. For anyone that is considering buying a higher...
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