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Help selecting used 7.1 Pre/Pro
If you are going with older units that do not support hdmi look for a aragon soundstage or stage one.. very nice analog output..but for that kind of money you could buy a used onkyo or integra that will support hdmi along with room correction soft... 
Samsung PN-64D7000 vs. Panasonic TH-65VX100U
THE SAMSUNG 8000 IS THE WAY TO GO.... WITH GREAT APPS, A NICE USER INTERFACE, WONDERFUL 2D PICTURE QUALITY.DENNIS 
Audio Space Ref 3.1 tube positions?
YES v9 and v10 are phone stage if you have any doubts just remove the tubes and play any other source through your ref DennisPrimeOne MediaWe are audio space dealers... 
Which Integrated for Magnepan MG-12?
I would recommend the Cambridge 840 with your MG-12. This unit with its high current power supply (class XD) will produce 200 watts at 4 ohms... plenty of drive for your MG-12.( your MG-12 are 4 ohm's loads).Should you have a CD player with a bala... 
Usher Dancers - advice on finishes
beauty is in the eye of the beholderas a Usher Audio Dealer they all have a great look, it realy depends on your own taste....Dennis PrimeOne Media 
Salk Speakers - Opinions & Advice?
The A.K.Fest is a wonderfull place to see what is happening in Audio, it is like most audio shows not a great place to hear what is happening in Audio. The rooms were difficult esp from a bass standpoint. Tyler speakers were brand new and did not ... 
Denon or Marantz? Home theater beginner.
for sound quality Cambridge Audio.... Pioneer elite for video upscalingDennis 
Should I or should I not? That is the question...
I also changed pre/pro's... went to a Integra 9.9 from a Aragon Stage One. What I found is A big increase in processing ability. The 2 and multi channel analog is not as good but the digital processing is much better. The new top end AVR'S like th... 
Integra DHC: New or used?
The 9.8 is now the first gen of 3 Integra pre-pro's with the latest being the 80.1 The 9.9 can be had with 3 yr warranty and now is being packaged to dealers with the new 80.1 if you look carefully you can buy a a sizeable discountDennis 
USHER BE-20 + Spectron Musician III MK2
We have mixed and matched a number of different pre,s and power amps with our demo BE-20'S. One suggestion would be using single or 2 bridged Usher R-1.5,s power amps, along with the new Audio Space Ref 2S pre amp This combo provided wonderful mid... 
B&K AVR 307 receiver + B&K Ref 200.7 Amp
I though of doing the same when I owned the 307 and contacted B&K, they felt the improvement would not support the cost. I latter sold the 307 and bought ARAGON seperates (stage one and 2007) the change is a large improvement in all aspects. 
Another Blu Ray hook up question
Make sure you are using the 7.1 analog out from the player to the reciever 7.1 input. set the player audio output to analog 7.1. switch the reciever over to 7.1 analog input should work for all material standard and blue raygood luckDennis 
Best amps for Usher X 718
We have been using Audio Space Ref 3.1 with KT88'S in our demo room with both Usher BE 718 and X718 with very good results. Plenty of drive and a very sweet sound.DennisPrimeone Media 
Anyone getting Dolby Digital 5.1 on DirecTV?
I am processing 2.0 5.1 dolby digital via direct tv digital out and hdmiCheck you direct tv reciever menu options to see if you are outputing in multi channel.Dennis 
New McIntosh system problem... need advice
AS STATED INPREP OF UPGRADING YOUR SPEAKERS, Your mini moniters will only dig so deep, with a frequency responce of 52hz to 20khz(manufacture rated) they are a poor match for your Mcintosh equip. Your new pre and power amp will strut its stuff whe...