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  1. Jon_Welker

    Yam RXV-1300 died, i need a new receiver

    I have a Marantz SR-7400 in pristine condition that I'm currently offering on AVSforum.com for $450 shipped. It's a helluva receiver, and has seen very light use in my brother's system. It's about a year and a half old and comes with original remote, box, and manual. He is going through a nasty...
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    Sennheiser or Sony Headphones

    I just picked up some Senn HD595s and love them. They're a little pricey though. I have heard very good things about Senn 280 PROs,and they can usually be found for less than $100. Stay away from the low-priced Sonys.
  3. Jon_Welker

    FS: Mirage BPS-150 subwoofer

    Bump for a helluva sub...I've heard this baby in action before and it can run!!!
  4. Jon_Welker

    FS: Blue Jeans Interconnects

    Analog interconnects are sold. Sale pending on the component cables. All PMs replied to. Thanks.
  5. Jon_Welker

    FS: Blue Jeans Interconnects

    Sale pending on the analog interconnects. Component cables still available.
  6. Jon_Welker

    FS: Blue Jeans Interconnects

    Wayne - e-mail sent. Just let me know. Thanks.
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    FS: Blue Jeans Interconnects

    Hey, guys, I bought these for an install I did for my dad's friend, and the connectors were too long, so his components would not fit back far enough in the stand he bought (don't get me started on this!). Somehow, I ended up with these after buying having to buy some (gulp) Monster cables (due...
  8. Jon_Welker

    Cables, Cables, Cables...

    Yeah, I think bluejeans represents a pretty good value on the market, if you're not into making your own cables. It may not make sense for somebody to invest in the tools (even the cheap ones) when all they really need is one specialized cable (35 ft.). Bluejeans makes some good stuff that is...
  9. Jon_Welker

    any body run NHT L5s? other "on-wall" speakers

    I have some L5s in a complete NHT Evolution setup (T5s main, M5 center) in my main system. Sounds phenomenal. I initially had some NHT 8.3s (predecessor to ic4), and they sounded alright, but the back of my room is open to the rest of the basement, and I lost a lot of sound back there. I...
  10. Jon_Welker

    Headphone recommendations?

    Hey, if your dad doesn't have a thing against in-ear headphones, then Shure and Etymotic are worth checking out. Don't get me wrong, I'll take a sweet sounding pair of Senns any day of the week, but if he wants something portable that sounds good, these are the way to go.
  11. Jon_Welker

    My Review of Denon PMA-S10

    Nice review! I'm somewhat in the same boat of looking for an integrated amp to use as a headphone amp AND to hook multiple sources up to at work. I'll be using a Marantz tuner and a 25 disc Elite CD changer. Little out of my price range, as this is just for a desk system (driving some Shure...
  12. Jon_Welker

    pioneer 815 vs. 1015

    Couldn't agreem more! Don't even waste yor time with the 815. It's right there with the entry level Sony's, Yamahas, and everything else you see at a couple hundred dollars. The 1015 shares a lot more with the Elite line than anything.
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    Mirage Omni S10

    I have one hooked up in my 2nd system with a NHT in-wall/in-ceiling setup. Being everything else is in-wall/in-ceiling this little sub does an excellent job of rounding out the bottom end. Really has some a$$ behind it when watching movies and surround sound music (Crystal Method - Legion of...
  14. Jon_Welker

    looking for low-mid grade receivers 2ch and surround

    Sounds good, just let me know. I can send you some pics if needed.
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    looking for low-mid grade receivers 2ch and surround

    I have a Denon DRA-325R in good condition, no real dents scratches or marks. Doesn't have original remote, manual or box. Looking for $65, shipping included.
  16. Jon_Welker

    What is your favorite speaker audition CD?

    Check out Chemical Brothers - Come With Us album, and the 1st track, "Come With Us". It will bend a speaker sideways.
  17. Jon_Welker

    I got a new H/K FL8385. Spdif or RCAs?

    It's probably about a wash between the DACs in the H/K and in the Onkyo. The H/K may sound a little better through RCA cables using it's DACs. There's only one way to find out though, and that's to do an A/B comparison.
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    looking for new CD changer

    yammie 685 has my vote, can't add too much right now as I'm trying to calm a crying baby...beat the denon in my in=home comparison.
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    anybody run NHT T5s?

    Yeah, I have no problems whatsoever moving furniture and rattling walls with my T5s. You basically have 2 12" enclosed subs being driven by an outboard crossover and amp. See if you can test drive the Depth Charged scene from U571, and you will be astonished at the underwater blasts as they...
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    Best Buy Preferred Coupons Feb. 18-21

    I just utilized the digital camera coupon last week. I bought a Sony DSC-W1 last Tuesday and they honored the coupon no problem even though it was Tuesday and it was a sale price on the camera. I was dealing with the manager for that area though and buying some other stuff as well. The 12 month...
  21. Jon_Welker

    NHT ST-4 in 7.1 w/o sub

    You most certainly can do that, Kurt. It will sound pretty good as well. I have the ST4s bigger brother, T5s, and I kind of like "all of the sound" coming from the same location(s). I think it's definitely worth a shot seeing as you should be able to pick up a 2 ch amp for considerably less than...
  22. Jon_Welker

    FS: Denon DVD-1600

    How old and in what condition is the unit?
  23. Jon_Welker

    Outdoor speakers

    Another one for your list to check out are NHT Outdoor Ones. I believe they go down to about 55Hz and sound nice and clean. MSRP is $400/pr. Yeah, I can piss off the neighbors a few blocks away with them. I drive them off my Elite 45TX's 2nd zone. Best thing is though, they don't have to be...
  24. Jon_Welker

    Pioneer 420 DVD Recorder $249 at Costco.com

    From the link, it does not look like it has a firewire port. Can you confirm? Thanks.
  25. Jon_Welker

    Best Buy: Double Reward Zone points when you buy $299 or more (1/16 - 1/17)

    KEF??? When in the hell did BB start carrying KEF???
  26. Jon_Welker

    Yamaha dvd changers C920 V.S. C6760

    I think that's common among that generation of Yamaha DVD changers. I have a CX-1, which is the 920's bigger brother and it does the same thing. I believe the transports and video guts were based off of the Panasonic CP-72. Not sure if it has the same issue. The video is so good on my CX-1 for a...
  27. Jon_Welker

    Wireless connection and MP3s?

    You're looking for a Digital Media server that sits with your HT equipment and will be able to access your PCs over the wireless network. There are several variations of these on the market. Everybody from D-Link to Linksys to Roku have something to offer. There is a section dedicated to this on...
  28. Jon_Welker

    What's the best 5 disc cd player?

    James, These are basically on the endangered species list anymore. I assume that you are referring to a CD only changer. I've been around the block a few times on these units. I've tried a Denon DCM-370, Yamaha CDC-685, Adcom GCD-700, and a Sony 70ES. Out of all of them I liked the Yamaha and...
  29. Jon_Welker

    NHT vs. Energy

    If you could talk yourself (wife) into spending just a bit more, than I would suggest going with the SB-2s. They will give you much more of a fuller sound, and really aren't that much bigger than the SB-1s. Go to NHT's website to check out the specs on the two. I don't know off the top of my...
  30. Jon_Welker

    opinions on marantz dv6400

    I have a 6400 in my 2nd system and it does a great job on video as far as I'm concerned. I belive it sounds good on the audio side as well (CD, DVD-A, SACD), but not quite as good as my Elite DV-45A. However, the video on the DV-45A loses by a wider margin to the 6400 than the audio of the 6400...
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