darrylhifi

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Stereophile vs. Sports Illustrated
Stereophile is a good read after fully enjoying the Sport illustrated Swimsuit issue if you catch my drift. 
Looking for a pre/processor
Im happy with the analog section of my Marantz AV8003Internally they actually seperated the analog section with Mu Metal , which demonstrates the engineers were paying attention when they designed the analog section. Good value for the money {used... 
Legacy Speakers??
Agreed, That would be a good match. 
Need A great Processor
Just got a demo Marantz AV8003 , 1/2 price . does not have every bell and whistle , but it does a nice job of being 2 preamps in one. {Seperate analog and digital} Paired with good amps and speakers , sound quality is excellent. 
Opinions Mirage OMD-15 - OM Design speaker - 2.5-w
No the Marantz AV-8003 is just the pre pro, has an analog section and of course a digital section for surround etc. But will be using The two channel XLR ,to The Classe Amps for dedicated 2 chanel Listening. Front end is a Classe CDP-10 and I also... 
Opinions Mirage OMD-15 - OM Design speaker - 2.5-w
Since I will probably be using a Marantz AV-8003 , and I own a Legacy Extreme Subwoofer . do you think that may offset the difference a tad. Im used to running a Clase CDP-47.5 pre with Classe Amps to Legacy Sig III's , which of course go below 30... 
Opinions Mirage OMD-15 - OM Design speaker - 2.5-w
Thanks thats very informative. And I can see what you mean how the "the OMD-28 has bass extension down into the low 20's" that would take it into What The Legacy Sig III's can do with a smaller footprint. Yes Ive been eyballing both models on Vann... 
Marantz AV8003 Processor
what was thread about again?I think its about why its taking Andy Pettitte so long to decide if he is pitching or retired . 
Marantz AV8003 Processor
Sure you point is taken , however , you first want to hook it up , as per the manual . Experience the analaog domain . This way you have a point of reference. Ater than you can experiment as to how things sound via an optical , coax , or even an H... 
Marantz AV8003 Processor
My advice is for the many people that do not own an SACD player that out puts DSD over HDMI , and is specific to The Marantz AV8003 . The Cary Cinema 11a is a nice machine however this thread is a discussion of the Marantz AV8003 Processor. 
Marantz AV8003 Processor
For Two channel Audio you should use 1/XLR Audio Inputs for CD/SA-CD (Stereo)2nd choice The left and right of the 7.1 channel inputs.You want to use analog connections for analog sound . HDMI is in the digital domain, and with only rare exceptions... 
Pioneer BDP-05FD vs Oppo BDP-83
Dont know if this is the case for a fact , but sometimes machines with 7.1 analog outs use better circutry on the 7.1 output and just throw in a 2 channel output.For example I have a Marantz DVD/SACD player , believe its the 8400. The op amps are ... 
Pioneer BDP-05FD vs Oppo BDP-83
Thats interesting I was looking to upgrade my Sony , and was going to wait for the newest Oppo , but then I saw the 05FD at half price, just got it , and I love the quality. One cool thing about the 05FD is that it is Made in Japan , not sure abou... 
The Beatles Mono Box Set or The Beatles Stereo???
The Walrus is Paul 
Your First Concert was.....
Santana . Brooklyn academy of Music . I would guess approx 1972 ?