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I have successfully run 25 foot rca type cables with no audible degradation to the signal, this only works well when everything in the system is in good condition. It doesn't take much for such a setup to show its weaknesses, a little oxidation on the ground connectors or an iffy ground...

this is a bit rich for my blood too...I get the notion of dropping 12-15k for full range speakers. But 2k on headphones just feels excessive. I just feel like I am being used at that price, no matter how good the cans are.

I would think one of the Crown pro-amps would compare favorably on price and outperform this thing in every category. Have you ever tested any of the Crowns?

I always like H-K equipment, solid design, and decently built. Long term keepers usually. If you are satisfied with the power level and the feature set included in the piece you have there is little reason to 'upgrade' to something that is largely an unknown. This is setting aside 'upgrade-itis'...

Update on the SYN...my lady and I are synning every night in front of the tv enjoying the 5 channel analog based illusion the SYN creates for us. At times it provides a sound stage that rivals any of the licensed surround formats available in terms of steering information to the rear channels...

That old Lenco sure looks good. I appreciate the 'vintage' experience. Maybe not as a daily driver, but the ability to spin a few platters when the urge materializes is satisfying. For now that remains an unrealized experience.

And on another note, I recently acquired a blast from the past Dynaco Quad adapter box that I plan on using in the garage system. ought be a step up from the typical garage offering. :) To paraphrase our esteemed President, "With the quad adaptor, we get audio for 4 speakers out of one big...

Magic Schiit is happening at my place now. :) Spent a couple of hours hooking everything up yesterday afternoon. 3 500wpc Hypex amps and a Syn and once I adjusted levels sat back and watched a movie and listened to some music. Subjectively, the combo sounds way better than my MR1L ever did in...

I am merely days away from experiencing Schitt analog decoding magic. Well it may not be magic, but we are going to find out pretty quickly. If it sucks it will go back to the source. The next move will be Marantz 30 or av-10. I'm excited to see where this goes.

Interesting observations on the inadequacies of this as a processor...I see this as a true minimalist processor for a non audiophile based setup. It probably won't be something I will want to live with long term but I figured it might be worth trying. We shall see. I may well end up sending it...

I see the primary use for this as a way to get enhanced spatial effects from a stereo source. Much like the old Dynaco approach except done at low level. I had at one time an old dynaco SCA80Q amp that had their 4 channel simulation built in and liked the effect. Back then I was still in college...

I am sorely tempted to buy the Khorns for my primary room. So efficient, and with gobs of headroom for any kind of music and a quality amplifier. God they are huge and heavy for sure...but world class. I always wanted some and I have an opportunity now.

Many thanks for your thorough explanation. If I ever replace the two turntables I lost in last April's fire I suspect I will buy something used, though the 1500ish dollar Technics made today looks pretty good. Good equipment is getting frightfully expensive, especially if you are talking about...

While much of what you guys have posted here is over my heads, I have a couple of questions regarding some of the vintage turntables and their comparison to currently produced models. The first question is: Have the measuring methods changed for measuring W&F since the days of the Technics SL1...

black...so you can see the dust collecting on the plinth...unless of course you live in a dust free home :)

I just bought a pair of the Opal1s to go in my kitchen when we move back home. For now I am using them as near field monitors with my computer. I think they are decent at moderate volume and have suprisingly decent bass. They are attractive and nicely finished. A bit pricey to be sure but they...

If the paint is applied too tightly they end up being C#-notes

I have old pair of Signature III speakers from Legacy audio that I am probably going to use as rear surrounds due to the fact they have a rear mounted tweeter and one 10" PR mounted on the back side of the cabinet. Putting them at an angle up against the side wall but not in the rear corners of...

you may well be right about this...but I have never experienced a surround system done with Omnis and am really curious what it would sound like. The thing I have to decide is whether its worth the money it takes to create that system just to try it...and I am leaning away from that notion. It's...

I would argue that the 'artist intent' is completely unknown in almost every case. That ship sailed at the end of their live performance regardless of where the performance took place. What we are left with is someone's attempt to capture the essence of that performance whether its a concert...