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Hey all. I recently picked up a Pioneer DV-563A on the cheap, as a venture into high resolution audio (It plays DVD-A & SACD.) The one caveat is the lack of bass management. For SACD, it sends

JimiC: I bought mine right when it came out and a couple of days later, they had it as their "Deal of the Day" for $79.95. I called them up and they happily refunded me the difference. Two weeks might be a bit long, but it never hurts to ask. Or ask for store credit...they'd know they'll be...

[Snipped verbatum from my post at ascendforums] Now, it's been a couple of years since I've heard a good system; I've been making do with a 1993 2.1 computer multimedia system. My college roommate had a complete Infinity setup that was quite nice. A pair of SM255's, a center, two slightly...

I ordered one of the new DLS subs from Parts Express when they had it as their "deal of the day" last weekend - $99. As I am still waiting to receive my Ascend CBM-170 mains, I couldn't really do much by hooking it to my H/K AVR-225 receiver. So, I hooked it in to the LFE-out on my computer (I...

I purchased a Harmon Kardon AVR-225 because a) it is a HK and b) it was inexpensive. We'll see how long it lasts before I get upgrade-itus :-) At any rate it will do for the time being and I can put the small surplus I saved into a subwoofer. Thanks to those who I've talked to and who've...

Joe, I sent you a PM. -- Sam

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I'm currently waiting to hear back about a NAD T742; I'll keep y'all updated. -- Sam

I just ordered a pair of Ascend CBM-170s and am currently looking for a receiver (see my other thread) and a subwoofer. I want a good sub for music and periodic HT. Something that won't piss off the neighbors I share a wall with might be good too :) Tell me what you've got. I'm looking to...

I just ordered a pair of Ascend CBM-170s and now have ~3 weeks to get a receiver before they arrive :D I'll only have a stereo pair and probably a sub to start with, but I'd like a 5.1, 6.1, or 7.1 receiver for future-proofing my HT system; it'll be used mostly for music now. At the...

I'll certainly have a look at that receiver when I get back from the bank. I just ordered my Ascends about 30 seconds ago; now I really need something to hook them up to! Ah, the anticipation begins... -- Sam

I sent you a PM, which may or may not be applicable :) -- Sam

Well, I've deceided on a pair of Ascend CBM-170s to start off my new system. I'd pick up a Hsu VTF-2 as well, but the $811 shipped is nearly as much as I can spend on a stereo pair, receiver, and sub. As for a receiver, I've been looking at the H/K 325Z refurb from Onecall (~$400 shipped)...

[RFC = Request for Comments, to those who asked] Hey all. I'm getting ready to put together a new budget system for 80% Music, 20% HT. I'm leaving alone the HT part until I know how my income's going to be and going for a receiver and a stereo pair for now. FYI, my musical tastes tend to be...

Thanks guys. I think I'll be on the lookout for a good set of stereo speakers then. If a deal presents itself, maybe a receiver too. I'll be moving in mid-August, so I'm not looking to purchase until then. Time to start looking for and reading a lot of reviews :) The full equipment I...

[Sysnopsis for those with short attention spans] $300-500 budget. Stereo pair of speakers or 5.1. Which? Why? Bargain receiver w/ 5.1/DTS for