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  1. BarryL

    Subwoofer cable

    Johnny, 1. what type of receiver/pre-amp? 2. is your subwoofer using an external amp hence connected via speaker wire or is it using an internal amp connected via an RCA cable? It sounds like it has an internal amp? 3. does your connection between your sub and receiver run parallel to...
  2. BarryL

    Can cheap speaker wire damage your speakers?

    Good speaker wire need not be expensive. As others have mentioned, you are often paying for asthetics and buzz words. Much of the talk around speaker wire is total BS. The first consideration is the length of the run. Simple physics says that the longer the run, the more loss of signal you will...
  3. BarryL

    Subwoofer cable

    Johnny, The "regular coax" ends you are refering to are actually called "F" connectors. You can get gold plated F to RCA convertors at radio shack for about $2.99 each. Very good quality quad shielded RG6 actually makes an excellent subwoofer cable. It has very little signal loss over a long...
  4. BarryL

    Proper Ideal Die

    I have searched the forum and found mixed data on this topic. I am trying to identify the correct Ideal die size/part number for use with Canare L-5CFB coax and RCAP-C5F RCA connectors? I already own the Ideal frame and have to believe that one of their dies is identical in size to the TCD-5CF...
  5. BarryL

    To XLR or not to XLR, that is the question!

    Again thanks to all for the post. At some point I may need to remove the amp from the rack to make space at which point the fact that the XLR's do not degrade the signal is good to know. Barry
  6. BarryL

    To XLR or not to XLR, that is the question!

    Thanks much Vince!
  7. BarryL

    To XLR or not to XLR, that is the question!

    I have a new B&K Ref 50 preamp and a B&K 200.7 Amp. I can either used balanced XLR connectors or standard unbalanced RCA interconnects. 1. What is benefit (if any) of using XLR balanced connections? 2. I can get a decent grade 1 foot XLR connector which is essentially a microphone cable...
  8. BarryL

    Need advice in the $7000 range

    Okay, many thanks to all who replied! I am curious as to the abscence of the B&K Ref50 Pre-Amp? Has the unit been problematic for people? Thanks again, Barry
  9. BarryL

    Need advice in the $7000 range

    THe $7K is just for the amp and pre-amp. I am considering B&W speakers but have not purchased them yet. The room has been wired for 7.1 sound and is approximately 24 x 20 with a 9 foot ceiling. Thanks, Barry
  10. BarryL

    Need advice in the $7000 range

    Hi, I am somewhat new to this and have done a fair amount of research. I am willing to go as high as $7000 for separates or an AV receiver. Past experience has me leaning to separates, however, the new Sunfire Ultimate, the Denon 5803 and the B&K AVR507 are also possibilities. Given this budget...
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